The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) was formed in 1981 in response to a growing need for information and researched on the technique that is now involved in approxmiately one-third of all orthopaedic procedures. It exists to "promote, encourage, support, and foster... the development and dissemination of knowledge... of arthroscopic surgery in order to improve upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculo-skeletal system."

AANA is the primary source of contnuing medical education for practicing arthoscopists and the most respected conduit for new techniques nad information concerning the subspecialty. The Association's guidelines virtually define the practice of arthroscopic surgery. The collective vision of the membership defines the future of the discipline.

The following documents were developed by the Archives Committee:

Contributors were:

• John B. McGinty, MD
• Robert W. Jackson, MD
• Lanny L. Johnson, MD
• Thomas K. Miller, MD
• Ronald M. Selby, MD
• Howard J. Sweeney, MD

History of Arthroscopy Before AANA

The Beginning of the International Arthroscopy Associaion (IAA)

Birth of AANA: 1981-1985

AANA: 1986-1990

AANA: 1991-1995

AANA: 1996-2000

AANA: 2001-2004

Arthroscopy Courses Before AANA

The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) was formed in 1981 in response to a growing need for information and researched on the technique that is now involved in approxmiately one-third of all orthopaedic procedures. It exists to "promote, encourage, support, and foster... the development and dissemination of knowledge... of arthroscopic surgery in order to improve upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculo-skeletal system."

AANA is the primary source of contnuing medical education for practicing arthoscopists and the most respected conduit for new techniques nad information concerning the subspecialty. The Association's guidelines virtually define the practice of arthroscopic surgery. The collective vision of the membership defines the future of the discipline.

The following documents were developed by the Archives Committee:

Contributors were:

• John B. McGinty, MD
• Robert W. Jackson, MD
• Lanny L. Johnson, MD
• Thomas K. Miller, MD
• Ronald M. Selby, MD
• Howard J. Sweeney, MD

History of Arthroscopy Before AANA

The Beginning of the International Arthroscopy Associaion (IAA)

Birth of AANA: 1981-1985

AANA: 1986-1990

AANA: 1991-1995

AANA: 1996-2000

AANA: 2001-2004

Arthroscopy Courses Before AANA