IC 05-2026-Save the Meniscus: A Case-Based Discussion on the Management of Complex Meniscal Pathology

Course Information

This course includes the recording of a live Instructional Course from the 2026 AOSSM Annual Meeting.
Please Note: The Q&A QR code in the Recording is currently inactive. Any questions submitted through it will not be monitored or answered.

IC 05-2026-Save the Meniscus: A Case-Based Discussion on the Management of Complex Meniscal Pathology

Course Description:

This IC will involve brief case presentations and dedicated time to discuss important factors related to the management of complex meniscal pathology and the impact on outcomes and return to play. Attendees will be actively engaged with the faculty to share personal experiences and bring questions from their own cases. Those in attendance will leave with key take home points and techniques that they can implement into their practice immediately to help optimize outcomes following meniscus repair in their patients.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to understand anatomical & biomechanical differences between repair techniques. Determine the most appropriate repair technique depending on the type of meniscus tear. Discuss the evidence for common options for biologics in meniscus repair.

Faculty:

Mary K. Mulcahey, MD
Katherine Coyner, MD
Lance E. LeClere, MD
Justin J. Ernat, MD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ABOS MOC CREDIT STATEMENT: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CLAIMING CREDIT In order to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participants must complete the activity and online evaluation. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) (BOC AP# P460) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Mary Mulcahey, MD

Arthrex, Inc: Consultant (Ongoing)|Depuy Synthes: Consultant (Ongoing)

Katherine Coyner, MD 

Arthrex, Inc: Consultant (Ongoing)|Smith & Nephew: Speaker (Ongoing)

Lance LeClare, MD 

Arthrex, Inc: Consultant (Ongoing)|Vericel: Consultant (Ongoing)

Justin Ernat, MD 

Johnson and Johnson: Consultant (Ongoing)|Stryker Sports Medicine: Consultant (Ongoing)

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, we have implemented measures to identify and mitigate relevant financial relationships. All individuals in control of content have disclosed their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. These relationships have been reviewed and mitigated.

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 8/1/2026
EXPIRATION DATE: 7/31/2029

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Expires on Jul 31, 2029

Cost:

Member: $30.00
Resident/Fellow Member: $30.00
Affiliate Member: $30.00
Non-Member: $40.00

Credit Offered:

1 CME Credit

1 Category A CEU Credit