Following a highly successful EFORT 2026 congress in Málaga that brought together over 3,000+ professionals, EFORT is officially looking toward the future.
EFORT President 2026/2027, Prof. Rob Nelissen, invites the global O&T community to the 28th EFORT Annual Congress in Athens, Greece, from 19 to 21 May 2027.
Under the theme “EFORT is IMPACT: Innovating Musculoskeletal Practice – Advancing Clinical ouTcome,” the EFORT 2027 congress in Athens will draw inspiration from classical Greek dialogue to spark lively debate, critical thinking, and transdisciplinary solutions between seasoned experts and oung peer professionals.
Abstract submisison is open, be active in our upcoming EFORT Congress Athens 2027 by submitting your work to enrich scientific data related to your specialty and contribute to education exchange.
Deadline for submission: Sunday 15 November | 23:59 CET!
Join us in Athens to challenge your ideas and advance patient care!
High quality instructional review articles on all aspects of orthopaedics and traumatology.
EFORT Open Reviews (EOR), the official journal of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) provides high quality instructional review articles on all aspects of orthopaedics and traumatology. EFORT Open Reviews is indexed in PubMed with full-text provided in PubMedCentral (PMC).
We are pleased to share the latest edition of EFORT Open Reviews: In Focus, highlighting key advancements in hip and knee arthroplasty that are actively reshaping contemporary orthopaedic practice. This curated digital collection gathers 10 peer-reviewed, open-access articles from international experts to support clinical decision-making across both primary and revision procedures. Featured works explore worldwide register survivorship data, personalized knee alignment techniques, femoral bone defect management algorithms, and advanced diagnostic biomarkers for implant loosening. We invite you to read and download these instructional review articles to stay at the cutting edge of evidence-based musculoskeletal care.
More information
- EFORT Open Reviews | Volume 11 | Issue 09 – September 2026 | EOR Archives
- EOR EFORT Málaga 2026 Instructional Lectures
- EOR in Focus | Arthroplasty Innovations | Volume 01 | Issue II/IV/2026 – May 2026
- EFORT Open Reviews Website | Submit your article
- Get the EOR Email Alerts!
https://www.efort.org/eor/
EFORT Webinar | DIGITALISATION & AI IN ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY: KEY INSIGHTS & FUTURE TRENDS FROM 3 LEADING CONFERENCES
Monday 26 October 2026 | 19:00-20:00 CET | Free-of-charge online registration
Organised by the Basic research group (BRG) of EFORT’s Education Committee, this interactive webinar bridges research, engineering, and clinical implementation by synthesizing the main takeaways from three premier global conferences held in autumn 2026: ISTA 2026 (Munich, Germany), EORS 2026 (Madrid, Spain), and DOCSF 2026 (San Francisco, USA).
Through focused presentations from international leaders, participants will explore the trajectory of digital innovation—from smart arthroplasty implants and basic research AI models to translational agentic AI tools transforming daily clinical workflows
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate Latest Arthroplasty and AI Innovations (ISTA 2026): Gain insights into state-of-the-art technological advancements, smart sensor integrations, and AI applications in joint replacement.
- Understand Translational AI Research (EORS 2026): Examine critical lessons learned and emerging research paradigms regarding AI in basic science, tissue engineering, and preclinical musculoskeletal models.
- Identify Global Trends in Clinical AI Deployment (DOCSF 2026): Analyse cutting-edge developments from Silicon Valley and Europe, focusing on: Synthesize Practical Insights for Daily Practice: Connect high-level conference findings to everyday orthopaedic and trauma care and Identifying actionable tools and future-oriented strategies to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes
This Free-of-Charge Webinar is organised by EFORT independent of any commercial educational support.
More information:
- More information about the EFORT Webinars.
- Free-of-charge online registration available
- Scientific Programme | PDF Document | 2 pages | 285 kb
EFORT WEBINAR REPLAYS
EFORT Webinar | 3D SURGICAL PLANNING OF TIBIAL FRACTURES: FROM ACUTE SETTING TO CORRECTION OF POST TRAUMATIC DEFORMITIES | REPLAY Available
More information
- Scientific Programme | PDF Document | 2 pages | 345 kb
- More information about the EFORT Webinars.
EFORT TODAY: THE EFORT NEWSLETTER
Have you read the June 2026 issue of EFORT Today?
EFORT Today is the official newsletter of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT). EFORT Today is released twice a month. It aims at keeping you up-to-date with the latest EFORT Orthopaedic & Traumatology related news in Europe.
More information
- EFORT Today | Volume 6 | Number 06 | June 2026
- More information & Sing-up form
Orthopaedic and Traumatology innovations have improved care for musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, with new implants, techniques, and research improving patient outcomes.
The 1st EFORT European Consensus on “Medical & Scientific Research Requirements for the Clinical Introduction of Artificial Joint Arthroplasty Devices” aims to maintain innovation and optimize orthopaedic products while respecting MDR boundaries.
MORE INFORMATION | PDF Publication | 247 pages | 8 Mb
UPCOMING EFORT EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event | Category |
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| 26 October 2026 | EFORT Webinar | Digitalisation and AI in Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Key Insights & Future Trends from 3 leading conferences | |
| 19 May 2027 - 21 May 2027 |
28th EFORT Annual Congress Athens 2027
Athens, Greece |
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