by Per Kjaersgaard-Andersen, MD. The recent literature and demographic studies show that orthopaedic surgeons worldwide can expect to see a steady increase in the number of patients who are obese. It is well documented that obesity, which is defined as the state of being severely overweight or having a body mass index of 30 or […]
EFORT opens the abstract submission for our upcoming Congress in London, UK!
July 31, 2013 By
To ensure the best abstract handling for our 15th EFORT Congress, held in collaboration with the British Orthopaedic Society (BOA) next 4 – 6 June 2014, we are proud to launch a new platform for online abstract submission. Connect to the system without geographical and time bounds! EFORT grants now freedom and flexibility to abstract […]
Collagenase injection for Dupuytren’s not cure-all or replacement for surgery
July 19, 2013 By
To avoid complications, Zsolt szabó, MD, PhD, of Miskolc, Hungary, urged surgeons to be familiar with injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum before using it in patients with Dupuytren’s contracture. Injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum has revolutionized treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture. In many cases, for the first time clinicians can treat these finger contractures without surgery using a […]
Mid-term results show approach, large THA heads may protect against early dislocation
July 5, 2013 By
Extract from June 2013’s EFORT OTE newsletter. Surgeons who increased their use of large 36-mm and 40-mm diameter femoral heads in the last 10 years after highly crosslinked polyethylene was introduced reported that this change in practice helped them attain lower primary total hip arthroplasty dislocation rates. Kevin I. Perry, MD, presented an update on […]
EFORT 2014 Congress Highlights: Patient safety is the priority
July 3, 2013 By
The 15th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) takes place in 2014 in London, from June 4 to 6, with patient safety as its overarching theme. This focus addresses the growing complexity in orthopaedic procedures. Patient safety has also become a critical issue with greater mobility in the […]
CORS 2013 aims to establish worldwide research and exchange networks
July 2, 2013 By
By Dr Bernd Grimm, Secretary General of EORS The 8th triennial global meeting of Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies, CORS 2013, is coming to Europe and will launch the new I-CORS union. In the early 1990s, when Europe was inspired by historic changes surrounding the fall of the Iron Curtain, a number of visionary scientists identified […]
Dr. Stuart Weinstein to conduct the Michael Freeman Honorary Lecture during the next EFORT annual Congress 2014 in London
June 24, 2013 By
EFORT is pleased to confirm the presence of Dr. Stuart Weinstein, Ignacio V. Ponseti Chair and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Paediatrics at the University Hospital of Iowa (USA) to conduct the Michael Freeman Honorary Lecture, during our 15th EFORT Congress in London. Dr. Weinstein holds an A.B. Honors degree in Political Science and History […]
New members at the EFORT familly
June 15, 2013 By
EFORT is glad to announce that new societies were affiliated with EFORT as Associate Scientific Members starting with the Istanbul Congress: AOTRA – the Association of Orthopaedists, Traumatologists and Rehabilitologists of Armenia, AOA – the Australian Orthopaedic Association, SOCCOT – the Cameroonian Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, EOA – the Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, NOF […]
Horizon 2020 integrates research and innovation
June 12, 2013 By
Horizon 2020 aims to stimulate growth and jobs across Europe from 2014 to 2020. In comparison to its predecessor, the socalled Framework Program 7 (FP7), Horizon 2020 will make it easier to participate in EU-funded research and innovation projects through a simplified procedure, thus slashing red tape for researchers who want access EU financing. The […]
EFORT Orthopaedics Today Europe: Issue no. 6 – June 2013
June 12, 2013 By
The June 2013 issue EFORT’s online journal: Orthopaedics Today Europe (OTE), is now available online. EFORT’s official newspaper, ORTHOPAEDICS TODAY EUROPE is available in an innovative digital format since January 2013 specially formatted to be mobile-friendly. Read the lastest issue of the EFORT Orthopaedic Today Europe newsletter – Volume 6 – June 2013
