Abstract information

This year the EFORT community has again demonstrated the exceptionally high standard of their scientific work in the orthopaedics and trauma fields.

Abstract submitters had the opportunity to put forward free papers, posters and clinical cases which were all reviewed by our expert group of Scientific Advisors, to whom we are very grateful for their excellent work and commitment.

• A total of 1967 abstracts have been accepted: 680 free papers, 1176 posters and 111 clinical cases are now part of the scientific programme of our Vienna Congress.
• All the acceptance & rejection email notifications have been sent to authors and co-authors on Friday 27 January 2017.
• All abstracts accepted and validated by the full registration of their presenting author, have now been included in the scientific programme of Vienna.
• The presenting author of a validated abstract must present his/her abstract in the session and schedule designated by the Scientific Committee. Please refer to the communication sent on 15 March 2017.

Support for abstract authors will be provided by direct query to: scicom@efort.org

Please check carefully the type of presentation under which your abstract has finally been included in the scientific programme. Please refer to the communication sent on 15 March 2017.

The type of presentation stated in this validation communication will overrule the type of presentation chosen during submission/suggested after acceptance. No further changes will be possible.

TYPES OF ABSTRACTS

Oral Presentation as Free Paper

Abstracts accepted as Free Papers will be presented orally during the Congress. Very high scientific quality is expected from these presentations which should correspond to complete studies with outstanding results and innovative conclusions.

Only computer projection will be available for presentations in the meeting rooms. To ensure that sessions run smoothly, please refer to the Free Paper Presentation Guidelines available online.

The three best-rated Free Papers will be selected for the EFORT Free Paper Award. Authors of these selected papers will receive a special certificate during the official opening ceremony.

Oral Presentation as Clinical Case

Abstracts accepted as Clinical Cases will be presented orally during the Congress, in dedicated clinical sessions. Clinical Cases should refer to a single case report presenting scientific value for the use of a specific treatment or technique. Only computer projection will be available for presentations in the meeting rooms. To ensure that sessions run smoothly, please refer to the Clinical Cases Presentation Guidelines available online.

Poster Presentation

All abstracts accepted as Posters will be presented at the Congress as wall paper posters. Authors are welcome to add images, tables and detailed data to better document their work. A large display area will be dedicated to poster presentations and Poster Walks will be organised during the Congress to have the best rated posters evaluated by experts in the corresponding fields.

Only A0 paper posters in vertical display will be accepted. To ensure that the material is prepared correctly, please refer to the Poster Presentation Guidelines available online.

The ten best-rated Posters will be selected for the Jacques Duparc Award. Authors of these selected papers will receive a special certificate during the official opening ceremony.

ABSTRACT CATEGORIZATION

TRAUMA

• Spine Trauma
• Shoulder and Upper Arm Trauma
• Elbow and Forearm Trauma
• Hand and Wrist Trauma
• Pelvic Trauma
• Hip and Femur Trauma
• Knee and Lower Leg Trauma
• Foot and Ankle Trauma
• Polytrauma
• Paediatric Trauma
• Varia Trauma

ORTHOPAEDICS

• Spine
• Shoulder & Upper Arm
• Elbow & Forearm
• Wrist & Hand
• Pelvis, Hip & Femur
• Knee & Lower Leg
• Foot & Ankle
• Paediatrics Orthopaedics
• Musculoskeletal Tumors
• Musculoskeletal Infections

GENERAL TOPICS

• Basic Science
• Biomechanics
• Implants, Biomaterials and Registry Studies
• Systemic Disorders
• Methodology
• Health Economy
• Education
• Quality Management
• Miscellaneous

The abstract submission for the 18th EFORT Congress in Vienna is now closed.

Authors can consult the content of their accepted abstract(s), as well as check the type of presentation and final schedule at: http://scientific.efort.org/efort2017

Any special query needs to be addressed by email to: scicom@efort.org