The registration for the 15th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) is open. The Congress will take place in London, UK, between the 4 and 6 June 2014. Please note that from this year on it is MANDATORY to start the registration process from EFORT’s community platform EFORTnet […]

Although the incidence of periprosthetic joint infection is low — around 1% to 2% — the consequences for patients can be devastating and lead to reduced function, increased morbidity and multiple surgeries. While the medical community has adopted protocols to prevent and treat these infections, in many cases there is little scientific evidence to support […]

The first 2014 issue of EFORT’s online newsletter Orthopaedics Today Europe (OTE), is now available online! The January 2014 issue of OTE highlights periprosthetic joint infections cases and good practices, along with the latest news of EFORT and its 2014 Congress in London, articles on TKA increased fit accuracy, distal radius fractures arthroscopies issues, information […]

Applications for the 2014 BJJ/EFORT Travelling Fellowship are open now! The 2014 Fellowship applications are restricted to mainland Europe-based orthopaedic consultants and senior trainees aged 40 years old or younger. The three selected surgeons from mainland Europe will attend the 15th EFORT Congress (combined with British Orthopaedic Association sessions) in London from 4 to 6 […]

OTE COVER STORY – When they were re-introduced on the market, metal-on-metal hip implants sparkled with the promise of lower volumetric wear rates, significantly less wear-induced osteolysis and improved implant stability. As a result, their popularity soared. Recent estimates list that up to 1 million of these devices have been used worldwide since 1996. As […]

The success of the EBOT Exam is spreading throughout Europe, and even to the rest of the world. Every year, more and more applicants are encouraged to take this prestigious qualification, which is helping ever greater numbers of EBOT fellows to progress in their careers. The EBOT Exam has evolved over the last few years […]

The last 2013 issue of EFORT’s online newsletter Orthopaedics Today Europe (OTE), is now available online! In this issue you will find interesting articles on metal-on-metal implants, inferior calcaneal fracture repair, exercice approach for patients with patello femoral pain, industry news and all the EFORT latest news, courses reports and EFORT Fora. EFORT’s official newspaper, […]

THANK YOU TO ALL THE AUTHORS OF THE 4502 ABSTRACTS SUBMITTED FOR THE EFORT ANNUAL CONGRESS 2014! With 4502 abstracts competing for the next EFORT annual congress, to be held in London, UK, from 4 to 6 June 2014, EFORT has set a new record of submission of abstracts for its congress. We are now […]