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International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society

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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 patients´ 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

18/06/2026

Prof. Jos Malda from UMC Utrecht (The Netherlands), ICRS First Vice President, discusses the potential of 3D-printed scaffolds for cartilage repair, which provide stability, avoid stress shielding, tailor mechanical properties, guide collagen organization, and mimic other joint tissues. An incredible lecture that highlights the confluence of basic science and clinical practice at the core of our society at the 2024 ICRS Summit in Catania.

EDUC@RT is ICRS’s digital library, providing active members with free access to recorded presentations from the ICRS Summit Catania 2024 and the ICRS 2025 World Congress. Topics include tissue engineering, osteoarthritis, and regenerative therapies.

Join Educ@rt to connect basic science with clinical practice today! https://cartilage.org/educart/

15/06/2026

How do you decide between biologics, cartilage restoration, osteotomy, meniscal transplantation, or arthroplasty when treating patients with knee pathology?

Join internationally renowned knee preservation experts Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA and Adam B. Yanke, MD, PhD in Chicago for the ICRS Focus Meeting "Patient-Centered & Evidence-Based Cartilage Treatment of the Knee: Real-World Approaches to the Pathology Spectrum"

✔ Case-Based Discussions
✔ Re-Live Surgical Videos
✔ Evidence-Based Algorithms
✔ Expert Exchange & Networking

September 24–25, 2026�Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, USA

🎟 Special Registration Offer: Save € 75 with promo code CHICAGO-75

Register today (offer valid until July 15):�https://cartilage.org/focus-meeting-chicago/

11/06/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 ICRS–Arthrex Clinical Travelling Fellowship Awardees!

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2nd ICRS Regional Fellowship – Europe Chapter:

• Pietro Conte (Milan, Italy)
• Konstantinos Papadopoulos (Düsseldorf, Germany)
• Filipe Medeiros (Lisbon, Portugal)

From September 29 to October 10, 2026, these outstanding young clinicians will visit:

• Prof. Philipp Niemeyer (Munich, Germany)
• Prof. Peter Angele (Regensburg, Germany)
• Prof. Peter Verdonk (Antwerp, Belgium)

The program also includes a visit to the Arthrex ArthroLab in Munich, participation in the ICRS NextGen Retreat, and attendance at the 8th ICRS Summit in Porto, Portugal.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 fellows and wishing them an inspiring fellowship journey!

09/06/2026

How far can imaging take us in understanding cartilage, and predicting treatment outcomes?

Watch this short highlight reel from a recent ICRS webinar featuring Prof. Janne Mäkelä and Prof. Felix Eckstein.

Organized by the ICRS Translational Research Committee (TRC), this webinar explores how quantitative CT, advanced MRI, and AI-driven analysis are advancing our understanding of cartilage health, tissue function, and treatment response.

For the complete webinar recording and all expert insights, visit the ICRS YouTube channel.

▶️ Watch the full webinar: https://youtu.be/xXrI7wm9E5c

29/05/2026

Intra-articular injections remain one of the most widely used treatments for osteoarthritis and cartilage-related joint pain. But are they truly modifying disease progression — or mainly improving symptoms?

👍 Promising clinical impact
Recent reviews and clinical trials suggest that hyaluronic acid (HA), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and combination therapies can reduce pain and improve joint function, particularly in early-stage osteoarthritis. PRP-based approaches may provide longer-lasting clinical improvement and potentially support a more favorable joint environment for cartilage preservation.

😄 Mostly temporary symptomatic relief
Despite increasing use worldwide, evidence for true cartilage regeneration or disease modification remains limited. Variability in PRP preparation, injection protocols, patient selection, and outcome measures continues to challenge standardization and guideline adoption.

In your opinion, which injectable therapy has the greatest future potential for cartilage and joint preservation?

React to vote:
👍 Promising clinical impact
😄 Mostly temporary symptomatic relief

28/05/2026

Final call: Early bird ends May 31.

Join Course Chairs Drs Brian Cole and Adam Yanke, and their expert faculty in Chicago for the ICRS Focus Meeting on September 24–25, 2026.

A 1.5-day program dedicated to patient-centered, evidence-based cartilage treatment of the knee, featuring case-based discussions, surgical re-live videos, and real-world expert insights.

Secure your reduced fee before it’s gone.

https://cartilage.org/focus-meeting-chicago/registration-2

22/05/2026

A packed congress hall at the ESSKA-ICRS Partner Session “Surgical joint regeneration in 2026: Can we prevent metal on plastic?” ✅

Developing future educational highlights with ICRS leaders and community ✅

Lots of quality time with our members, industry partners, and our new connections ✅

The momentum around innovation in - and education on - joint preservation and regeneration continues to grow. Join us in riding the wave at our upcoming ICRS events in Chicago, Porto, and Rotterdam.

Congrats to our sister society for their tremendous congress!

21/05/2026

From India to Warsaw 🇮🇳 ➡️ 🇵🇱

As an ICRS Global Access Fellow 2026, Dr. Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy joined the 9th ICRS Surgical Skills Course for an immersive experience in cartilage regeneration, joint preservation, and advanced arthroscopic techniques.

Through expert-led sessions, hands-on wet lab training, and global collaboration, the fellowship continues to empower the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons worldwide.

Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with the ICRS community.

21/05/2026

Kai Feng of Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital (Shanghai, China) presented at the 2025 ICRS World Congress in Boston, advanced research on novel drug-delivery approaches using small extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells. These vesicles are engineered with the cartilage-targeted peptide WPD and designed to facilitate the clearance of senescent chondrocytes in articular cartilage through MDM2 inhibition using UBX0101. In animal studies, his team observed reduced cartilage degeneration and alleviation of knee pain in a posttraumatic osteoarthritis mouse model, as well as a marked reduction of senescent cells in cultured human chondrocytes. This work demonstrates the potential for modifying extracellular vesicles with specific targeting ligands and therapeutic agents to address age-related diseases, offering a promising strategy for precision medicine.

EDUC@RT is ICRS’s digital library, providing active members with free access to recorded presentations from the ICRS Summit Catania 2024 and the ICRS 2025 World Congress. Topics include tissue engineering, osteoarthritis, and regenerative therapies.

Join Educ@rt to explore innovative research on knee osteoarthritis: https://cartilage.org/educart/

19/05/2026

Join ICRS at ESSKA Congress 2026 in Prague!

Anneke and Anouk will be on site and look forward to connecting with members, partners, and friends from around the world. Stop by our booth #1.B05 to learn more about upcoming ICRS educational activities, fellowships, courses, and the 19th ICRS World Congress.

We look forward to seeing you in person at ESSKA 2026!

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Öffnungszeiten

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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https://www.cartilage.org/

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