IRCAD-IWC
Wrist Arthroscopy Courses

IRCAD-IWC Wrist Arthroscopy Courses

with the support of IWAS and APWA

The basic course is intended for all surgeons interested in hand surgery, and in particular wrist surgery. Attending this course should allow participants to practice wrist arthroscopy skilfully and safely.
The advanced course is intended for participants who have experience in wrist arthroscopy as well as for participants who have already attended the basic course. It will allow attendees to perform more sophisticated techniques with the assistance of international experts.
The master course is intended for experienced surgeons in the field of wrist arthroscopy, experts who attend IRCAD courses regularly and participants who have already attended an advanced course.

Basic option

No dates are currently available.

  • Next course in March 2027 - registration available soon

Advanced OPTION

Practical training on anatomical specimens

Starting at 2 640 EUR

  • Waiting list: novembre 27 - novembre 28, 2026
  • Theoretical sessions
  • Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
  • Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
  • Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras

Master OPTION

Practical training on anatomical specimens

Starting at 2 640 EUR

  • Waiting list: novembre 27 - novembre 28, 2026
  • Theoretical sessions
  • Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
  • Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
  • Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
<b>Mandatory requirement</b> : Prior attendance to the basic course and/or to the advanced course

Auditor

Starting at 640 EUR

  • Available: novembre 27 - novembre 28, 2026
  • Theoretical sessions
  • Hands-on sessions on anatomical specimens
  • Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
  • Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras

No accommodation, no social program and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.

Course details

Course supervisors

  • C. MATHOULIN - International Wrist Center, Paris, France
  • J.R. HAUGSTVEDT - Oslo Hand Center, Oslo, Norway
  • P. LIVERNEAUX - Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, France

General directors

  • A. ARNAOUT - International Wrist Center, Paris, France
  • L. MERLINI - International Wrist Center, Paris, France

Course Managers

  • M. BURNIER - ICMMS, Lyon, France
  • V. CARRATALA - Hospital Quironsalud, Valencia, Spain
  • F. CORELLA - Hospital Universitario Quironsalud, Madrid, Spain
  • C. TALEB - Groupe Hospitalier Mulhouse Et Région Sud Alsace, Mulhouse, France

Faculty

  • A. ATZEI - Treviso, Italy
  • E.M. BAUR - Practice for Plastic and Hand Surgery, Murnau, Germany
  • M. CALOIA - Hospital Universitario Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • A. CHIN - Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
  • P.J. DELGADO SERRANO - Hospital Monteprincipe, Madrid, Spain
  • M. FOK - Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
  • G. GOMEZ RODRIGUEZ - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • M. GRAS - Clinique Bizet, Paris, France
  • P.C. HO - Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
  • B. LIU - Beijing Ji Shui Tan Hospital, Beijing, China
  • G. MANTOVANI RUGGIERO - Udine, Italy
  • L. MARCOVICI - Jewish Hospital, Rome, Italy
  • A. MAYO - Brisbane, Australia
  • S. MORAN - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
  • G. PRUNIERES - Clinique St. François, Haguenau, France
  • A. WAHEGAONKAR - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA

Testimonials

Good organization, great experts and good timing (lecture/practical, enough time to work on the anatomical specimen)
From Switzerland
Nice operating setup. Great preparation of program. Good quality instruments.
From Saudi Arabia
The training in the lab. Very nice lab! / Your facilities overall, very clean and everything functioning technically. The food! Both the lunch and the evening reception! Thank you!
From Sweden
Thank you very much for all this course. The organization was very good, and the facility was excellent.
From South Korea

Basic course objectives

  • Be confident with the scope
  • Develop confidence in triangulation
  • Master the main arthroscopic portals
  • Become familiar with wrist arthroscopic anatomy
  • Be confident with basic techniques and some arthroscopic ligament repair

Advanced course objectives

  • Consolidate previously acquired basic techniques
  • Be confident with scoping the DRUJ
  • Be confident in anchor-based ligament repair
  • Be confident with simple ligament reconstruction techniques
  • Be confident with CMC arthroscopy
  • Be confident with scaphoid nonunion arthroscopic management
  • Be familiar with some arthritis-related technique

Master course objectives

  • Requires extensive experience in arthroscopy (minimum of 200 procedures)
  • Further enhance skills by learning advanced techniques from expert instructors
  • Aim to become an expert instructor in the field
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Educational methods

  • Interactive theoretical and video sessions between faculty and course participants
  • Objective assessment of skills and hands-on training on anatomical specimens

Target audience

  • Arthroscopic surgeons
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CME credits &
accreditations

November 27-28, 2026
CME
CVS : CVS compliant

Exclusive hotel offer

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A historic setting inspired by equestrian heritage, designed for comfort and convenience.


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Les Haras Brasserie

Modern Alsatian cuisine in a historic setting.

The perfect place to meet international experts and fellow participants in a friendly atmosphere.

Please note: meals are not included in the hotel offer.

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