International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society

International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society The ICRS is the main forum for international collaboration in cartilaginous tissue research and joint preservation.

The ICRS is a charitable medical association, founded in 1997 and envisages the scientific research and the exchange of knowledge among physicians, scientists, patients and industry in the field of Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Recognizing that there is a continuum from cartilage injury to degenerative joint disease we bring together basic scientists, clinical researchers, physicians

, other healthcare providers and members of industry, engaged or interested in the field of articular biology, its genetic basis and regenerative medicine. We seek to improve our patientsยด quality of life, decrease their disability and reduce the impact of degenerative joint disease on healthcare systems worldwide by preserving joints and maintaining function. The Society has currently 1200 active members from 65 countries. Our Mission is: Advancing Science & Education of the Prevention & Treatment of Cartilage Disease Worldwide

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€?Orthobiologics are playing an increasingly important role in joint preservation, but with an expandin...
10/09/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€?

Orthobiologics are playing an increasingly important role in joint preservation, but with an expanding range of treatment options come important questions.
Which therapies are supported by evidence?
Which patients are most likely to benefit? And what novel biologics are on the horizon?

At the 8th ICRS Summit Porto, explore the science behind orthobiologic therapies, with a focus on:
โ€ข Evidence-based therapies
โ€ข Patient selection
โ€ข Clinical outcomes
โ€ข Novel biologics

The Right Biologic for the Right Patient.

๐Ÿ“ Porto, Portugal
๐Ÿ“… October 8โ€“10, 2026
๐Ÿ”— Explore the program & register: https://cartilage.org/8th-icrs-summit-porto-2026/

Patellofemoral pain + chondromalacia. Whatโ€™s your next move? Itโ€™s a familiar presentation, but the treatment decision is...
09/09/2026

Patellofemoral pain + chondromalacia. Whatโ€™s your next move?

Itโ€™s a familiar presentation, but the treatment decision isnโ€™t always straightforward. When is conservative management enough? When should you consider debridement? What role do alignment and cartilage treatment play?

At the ICRS Focus Meeting Chicago, real patient cases are the starting point for practical discussion and clinical decision-making. Through case-based presentations, re-live surgical videos and expert exchange, weโ€™ll explore not only what can be done, but which treatment, for which patient, and when.

You donโ€™t have to be a cartilage specialist to treat patients with cartilage problems.

Real Cases. Real Decisions. Real Outcomes.

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, USA
๐Ÿ“… September 24โ€“25, 2026

Register now: https://cartilage.org/focus-meeting-chicago

What would you do? Join the discussion in Chicago.

Your research deserves a global audience. ICRS 2027 will bring together clinicians, scientists and researchers from arou...
08/09/2026

Your research deserves a global audience.

ICRS 2027 will bring together clinicians, scientists and researchers from around the world to exchange ideas and advance the future of cartilage regeneration and joint preservation.

Share your latest findings, join the scientific discussion and connect with the global ICRS community in Rotterdam.

Let your research be part of ICRS 2027.

๐Ÿ“ Rotterdam, The Netherlands | May 1โ€“3, 2027
๐Ÿ“… Abstract deadline: October 15, 2026
๐Ÿ‘‰ Submit your abstract: https://cartilage.org/icrs2027/call-for-abstracts/

Where could the 2027 ICRS / Vericel โ€“ Lars Peterson Clinical Traveling Fellowship take you? Applications are closing soo...
07/09/2026

Where could the 2027 ICRS / Vericel โ€“ Lars Peterson Clinical Traveling Fellowship take you?

Applications are closing soon for this unique international experience for early-career orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows and clinical scientists with a dedicated interest in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation.

Led by Godfather Tom Minas, MD, the 2027 fellowship will bring together up to three outstanding fellows for an international journey combining clinical exchange, surgical exposure, scientific discussion and connections with leading experts in the field.

The journey will conclude at the 19th ICRS World Congress in Rotterdam, where the fellows will share highlights of their experience with the global ICRS community.

๐Ÿ“… Fellowship: April 19 โ€“ May 3, 2027 (TBC)
โฐ Apply by: September 15, 2026, 12:00 noon CEST

A special thank you to Vericel for its valued support in making this fellowship possible.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more and apply: https://cartilage.org/grants-fellowships-scholarships/

04/09/2026

Our sincere thanks to our industry partners for their generous support of the ICRS Focus Meeting Chicago 2026.

Their commitment to advancing education, research, and innovation in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation helps make this meeting possible and fosters meaningful collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and industry.

We look forward to welcoming participants and partners to Chicago this September for two days of case-based learning, expert discussions, and the latest advances in knee joint preservation.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป?The meniscus plays a fundamental role in distributing load, protecting articular cartilage and...
03/09/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป?

The meniscus plays a fundamental role in distributing load, protecting articular cartilage and supporting long-term joint health.
Today, preserving the meniscus whenever possible is a cornerstone of modern joint preservation.

At the 8th ICRS Summit Porto, explore the latest science and clinical advances in:
โ€ข Meniscus repair
โ€ข Meniscus restoration
โ€ข Biological augmentation
โ€ข Long-term outcomes

Protect the Meniscus. Preserve the Joint.

๐Ÿ“ Porto, Portugal
๐Ÿ“… October 8โ€“10, 2026
๐Ÿ”— Explore the program & register: https://cartilage.org/8th-icrs-summit-porto-2026/

The ICRS Patient Registry is building a worldwide database to improve cartilage repair treatments. By participating, you...
02/09/2026

The ICRS Patient Registry is building a worldwide database to improve cartilage repair treatments. By participating, you help researchers and clinicians develop therapies that truly make a difference.

The ICRS Patient Registry is a global platform supporting cartilage repair research and clinical practice. It offers multilingual patient engagement, remote monitoring, and structured followโ€‘ups at multiple time points, helping clinicians track outcomes and identify best practices. The Registry includes enhanced patient portal features, monthly dataโ€‘quality oversight, and broad international participation. It supports sponsors with tailored reports, comparative analyses, and co-development opportunities. With active users across the globe, it enables evidence generation, research collaborations, and streamlined access to patient databases, improving visibility, quality of care, and scientific output. Reach out to us and explore its full potential: [email protected]

Join today as a Clinician and contribute to medical progress:
https://cartilage.org/patient-registry/
https://form.jotform.com/252441810274350

Where does your research fit?  From regenerative medicine and cell therapy to AI, imaging, rehabilitation and surgical i...
01/09/2026

Where does your research fit?

From regenerative medicine and cell therapy to AI, imaging, rehabilitation and surgical innovation, the ICRS World Congress brings together research from across the full spectrum of cartilage regeneration and joint preservation.

Whatever your area of focus, this is your opportunity to share your latest work with an international community of scientists, clinicians and innovators.

๐Ÿ“ ICRS 2027 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands
๐Ÿ“… May 1โ€“3, 2027
โฐ Abstract deadline: October 15, 2026

Let your research be part of ICRS 2027.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Submit your abstract: https://cartilage.org/icrs2027/call-for-abstracts/

๐—œ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜… ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ The International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) is...
31/08/2026

๐—œ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜… ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ

The International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) is pleased to announce ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜… as Diamond Partner.

Building on a long-standing and successful collaboration, ICRS and Arthrex share a strong commitment to advancing cartilage regeneration and joint preservation through scientific innovation, clinical research, education, and the exchange of knowledge.

Through this Diamond Partnership, Arthrex will support ICRS educational initiatives, scientific meetings, surgical skills training, and opportunities for collaboration and professional networking. Together, we look forward to strengthening the global community dedicated to advancing joint preservation and improving outcomes for patients worldwide.

Attending the 2026 ICRS Focus Meeting in Chicago, IL, September 24-25? Stop by the Arthrex booth to learn more about this partnership.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿด๐˜๐—ต ๐—œ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ผ?Because this is where science meets clinical practice.The ICRS Summit brings togeth...
27/08/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿด๐˜๐—ต ๐—œ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ผ?

Because this is where science meets clinical practice.

The ICRS Summit brings together clinicians, scientists and innovators from around the world to exchange knowledge and explore the latest advances in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation.

Over three focused days, you can expect:
โ€ข The latest in regenerative science
โ€ข An outstanding international faculty
โ€ข Scientific innovation with clinical relevance
โ€ข Exchange and networking with the global ICRS community
Join us in Porto and be part of the conversation.

๐Ÿ“ Porto, Portugal
๐Ÿ“… October 8โ€“10, 2026
๐Ÿ”— Explore the program & register: https://cartilage.org/8th-icrs-summit-porto-2026/

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Wetzikon
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Montag 09:00 - 17:00
Dienstag 09:00 - 17:00
Mittwoch 09:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag 09:00 - 17:00
Freitag 09:00 - 17:00

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