ISAKOS - International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine ISAKOS - International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine ISAKOS is an international medical society formed by more than 4,000 members. ISAKOS purpose is provide knowledge exchange for surgeons worldwide as most the international medical societies. The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) is composed of orthopedic surgeons from 92 countries. This surgeons belong to regional societies who share the same objectives related to dissemination of education and patient care on sports medicine, arthroscopy and knee surgery. Arthroscopy (also called arthroscopic surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in
Hip arthroscopy surgery. Each surgeon will have their own preferred physiotherapy schedule. Many are on their individual websites. A variable period on crutches after hip arthroscopy is common although physiotherapy is seen by many to play a very significant part in post-operative recovery. The regime usually starts with encouragement for a free range of movement, stretches and isometric exercises leading to subsequent dynamic, plyometric and weights exercises. Impact activities are usually discouraged for a minimum of three months, and contact sports for four. Using a simple stationery pedal device the first day after surgery can be key to immediate flexibility and mobility