Founded in Berlin in 1982 as the European Society of Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESKA), ESSKA was established by a group of pioneering surgeons who recognised the need for a dedicated, collaborative platform to improve patient outcomes across Europe. What began as a core group of committed experts has grown into a thriving international community of over 17,000+ professionals across 100+ countries.
Education At
The Heart of Our Mission
ESSKA plays a central role in educating the next generation of orthopaedic specialists. Our educational offer is shaped by the ESSKA Specialist Core Curriculum and includes:
- Webinars and online learning via the ESSKA Academy – a sophisticated, peer-reviewed platform
- Hands-on surgical skills courses across Europe
- Fellowship programmes, mentorship opportunities, and European Certification Programme
- Accredited teaching centres and teachers committed to the highest standards of excellence
- Consensus Projects to define best practices across subspecialties