Vol. 8 No. 041: May-June 2026

This month, we are honored to feature an interview with Professor Joan Carles Monllau, outgoing President of ESSKA. A native of Tortosa initially drawn to oceanic exploration, he redirected toward orthopedic surgery and established the knee as his comprehensive domain. Rejecting narrow subspecialization, his practice spans the full spectrum from meniscal repair to prosthetic reconstruction. His reflections candidly address professional missteps, the role of passion in surgical practice, and a measured perspective on emerging robotics.

The accompanying articles converge on knee preservation and reconstruction. Work on distal femoral osteotomy examines indications, planning, and complications in degenerative knee disease. Complementing this, the ligament balance-based technology for total knee arthroplasty and phenotyping contributions advance individualized biomechanics and alignment. A critical appraisal of hip arthroscopy weighs existing evidence against overstated claims, reinforcing the issue's emphasis on rigorous assessment of evolving techniques.