Lifelong learning at EFORT Congress keeps orthopaedists up to date

by Per Kjaersgaard-Andersen, MD, Ass. Professor, Secretary General, EFORT There has been increased attention to the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Annual Congress after more than 8,000 people took part in last year’s con- gress in Berlin. I anxiously await the final attendance numbers for this year’s  congress scheduled for June […]

Surgical site infection remains an insolved issue in orthopaedic surgery

by Ass. Prof. Per Kjaersgaard-Andersen, MD. Among the most severe and frustrating complications orthopaedic surgeons encounter is when a well-performed and otherwise suc- cessful surgical treatment to fix a fracture, insert a joint replacement implant or perform a spinal decompression ends up with an early surgical site infection. Whether the patient is ready for discharge […]

Assess symptoms, knee function to achieve successful revision TKA outcomes

As the use of primary total knee arthroplasty continues to increase worldwide, knowing the challenges of revision total knee arthroplasty has become increasingly necessary. Data show an estimated 601% increase in overall revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures in the  United  States  between  2005 and 2030, for example. To meet this increasing demand, more orthopaedic […]

Key issues of 2012 may concern orthopaedic surgeons in 2013 and beyond

by Ass Prof. Per Kjaersgaard-Andersen, MD. Orthopaedics Today Europe begins a new era with this digital newspaper, which was published as a print newspaper six times a year since 1998. As a digital publication, there will be 10 issues annually that can be accessed by a computer or a digital device. Read the full article […]

EFORT and Medical Insights announce partnership: Everything Orthopedics in one place

Medical Insights is a Swiss based company transforming how healthcare professionals access and consume medical information. Its dynamic magazine app for trauma and orthopedics surgeons – Insights Orthopedics – aggregates medical content from the most important orthopedic sources and makes it conveniently accessible in one place. As of the Congress 2013 in Istanbul, Insights Orthopedics […]

EFORT 2013: Many highlights, many registrations

The 14th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) takes place this year in Istanbul, from June 5 to 8. A city of growing prominence, with a magnificent history and rapidly developing economy, is the ideal location for a congress dedicated to a particularly dynamic field. Appropriately for such […]

EFORT invites you to Istanbul in the early summer of 2013

“One city, two continents” is the perfect description of this wonderful city. Today, Istanbul is a forward-thinking city in an emerging economy, and medical science is one area in which it is especially progressive. That is why EFORT has chosen to hold its 14th Congress in Istanbul  from 5–8 June 2013. It takes a degree […]

THE EFORT FOUNDATION

Launched in 2009, the EFORT Foundation primary goal is to promote science & research in the fields of Orthopaedics & Traumatology.

New Bone & Joint/EFORT Travelling Fellowship

Applications to the Bone & Joint/EFORT Travelling Fellowship are now open. More information and how to apply

AAOS International Scholarship Programme

The AAOS International Surgical Skills Scholarship programme is open. More information

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