European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy

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ESSKA Awards

ESSKA recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to orthopaedic sports medicine. 

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Best Alwin Jäger Video

 

Donated by the Alwin Jäger Foundation
Prize money: 2.500 €

This award is given to the best video on technical tricks and pearls. The selection of the best video will be performed by a jury based on the excellence of the submitted video. The prerequisite to participate is to be an ESSKA member (www.esska.org/en/membership/registration).

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KSSTA Best Paper Award

Sponsored by ESSKA
Prize money: 1000 EUR

KSSTA will give the BEST PAPER AWARD at the ESSKA biannual meeting for an original publication in the journal selected from all publications in KSSTA during 2010-2011.

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Best Poster Award

Sponsored by ESSKA
Prize money: 500 EUR each in 5 different categories

This award is given to the best posters accepted for display at the ESSKA biannual meeting. The five categories are: degenerative, ligaments, basic science, shoulder, sports medicine.

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Theo Van Rens Best Paper Award

Sponsored by ESSKA
Prize money: 3.000 EUR

This award is given to the highest ranked scientific presentation. The 6 finalists have the privilege to present their work during the Star Paper Session at the ESSKA biannual meeting. The winner will be selected by a jury directly after the Star Paper Session.

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ESSKA Basic Scientist Travel Grant

Sponsored by ESSKA 

ESSKA supports Basic Scientists! ESSKA provides financial support for 4 selected Basic Scientists wishing to attend the 15th ESSKA Congress (May 2 - 5, 2012, Geneva/Switzerland).

Selection will be performed by a jury based on the excellence of the submitted basic science abstracts (submission via regular abstract submission platform). The presenting author who needs to be an ESSKA member (or will become an ESSKA member at the congress) will receive up to 500 EUR to cover travel costs to attend the congress.

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Porto Award "Innovation in Arthroscopy"

Prize money: 2.500 EUR

ESSKA wishes to stimulate the research and the development of arthroscopy. The Porto Award - Innovation in Arthroscopy encourages all medical doctors that perform arthroscopy to present their knowledge, techniques and expertise.

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Award for Best Paper in Ligament and Biomechanics

Sponsored by Smith & Nephew
Prize money: 2.000 USD

This award is given to the best scientific manuscript in the fields of ligament healing and biomechanics in orthopaedic sports medicine.

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The Nicola's Foundation Young Researcher Award (< 40y)

Sponsored by: The Nicola's Foundation
Prize money: 1.500 EUR

This award is given to the best scientific manuscript in the fields of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy presented by a researcher < 40 years of age.