Knee Arthrosis Meeting Held at Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital

The eight-century-old Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, hosted a gathering of the medical world, bringing together orthopedists from all across Turkey.

The "A to Z Treatment Options in Knee Arthrosis" meeting, jointly organized by the Kayseri and Erzurum branches of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery (TUSYAD) with the support of the Governorate of Sivas, took place in Divriği on October 29, 2026. Orthopedics and traumatology specialists from various cities of Turkey came together at the scientific gathering held in the historical venue. Faculty members and experienced physicians from various universities discussed current approaches ranging from conservative treatment of knee arthrosis to joint-preserving surgery and arthroplasty. The experiences of different centers were shared through scientific presentations and interactive sessions.

Hosting the meeting and holding the distinction of being the first monument in Anatolia to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital was built during the Mengujekid period in 1228-1229 under the patronage of Ahmet Şah and Turan Melek. Drawing attention with its unique stonework, the structure was added to the UNESCO list in 1985. Having a history of approximately eight centuries, this hospital stands among the symbolic structures carrying the deep-rooted medical tradition of Anatolia to the present day.