33rd AGA Congress

Dear colleagues,

Grüezi in Basel! Being this year’s congress chairmen, we are very pleased to welcome you in the beautiful city of Basel on the occasion of the 33rd Congress of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (AGA).

The motto of the Congress is “Crossing borders”. The AGA Congress in Basel takes place in a challenging period of time and aims at overcoming step by step the boundaries between countries, different scientific societies and also between arthroscopy and joint surgery. Guided by the motto we have arranged a very interesting and exciting programme. A great number of recognised national and international experts covering all joints will bring the Congress theme to life.

The main topic of the Congress will be how to honestly handle intraoperative problems and complications. Therefore we have created a new format (“Oops! What’s next?”) which shall show you how to solve problems and complications occurring intraoperatively. Another focus will be the optimal diagnostic work-up and an individualised treatment for each patient (“therapy à la carte”).

In addition to proven formats such as the highly appreciated instructional courses, the research day, the international day, the poster exhibition, a special programme for our AGA-Students and AGA-Residents, we will offer “mini battles” between high class experts who controversially discuss specific topics. Considering the cluster of expertise in foot and ankle surgery in Basel, we will have another programme highlight in the framework of a Speciality Day.

A course for musculoskeletal imaging diagnostics and workshops for physiotherapists will round off the programme.

Basel is a city of culture with a great number of internationally recognised museums and exhibitions. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of our wonderful city in the border triangle of Switzerland, France and Germany.

Let’s share the joy of arthroscopy and joint surgery! Come to Basel and be part of this stimulating and exciting AGA Congress!

Michael Hirschmann, MD and Matthias Zumstein, MD