Dear All,

It is my honor and privilege to take over as the President of the Indian Arthroscopy Society for the period 2026–2028.

Our society stands as one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing communities of sports surgeons in the world. Over the years, it has expanded multifold, driven by excellence in academics, research, and innovation.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our past presidents for their visionary leadership, pioneering ideas, and significant contributions to the development of teaching programs and educational courses that have strengthened our foundation.

During my tenure, our focus will be on joint preservation—with the guiding principle: repair, reconstruct, and preserve before we replace. It is our collective responsibility to spread awareness and share knowledge about joint preservation across India.

To achieve this, we are introducing the Indian Arthroscopy Society Joint Preservation Program (IAS JOPP). With the active support of our Executive Committee members, we aim to educate and empower all members of our society with the latest concepts and techniques in joint preservation.

We are planning to conduct cadaveric skill training programs for young surgeons who wish to pursue arthroscopy as a specialty. These hands-on training opportunities will provide essential foundational experience and confidence in arthroscopic procedures.

As part of our social responsibility, we will initiate sports injury prevention programs across India, in collaboration with sports bodies. This multidisciplinary effort will involve nutritionists, sports surgeons, and physiotherapists, aiming to reduce injury rates and promote safe sporting practices.

Our newsletters and the Indian Arthroscopy Academic Corner will continue to showcase the academic activities of our members. More importantly, they will serve as a vital bridge connecting young surgeons with experienced arthroscopic experts, fostering mentorship and collaborative growth.

I look forward to building upon our strong legacy and working together with all of you to take our society to even greater heights.

Warm regards

Dr S R Sundararajan

President,IAS