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OTdigital Science Award - Digital Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Webinar “Translating Applications of Artificial Intelligence into Clinic and Research” Replay

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PV de réunions du Bureau

Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les origines et le développement de notre spécialité en Belgique ? Le livre anniversaire « Une histoire de la Société Belge d’Orthopédie », fruit d'un travail remarquable du Pr Jean-Jacques Rombouts et de Jean Andris, vient d'être mis en ligne sur notre site web.

Saturday 03 October, 9:00 - 13:00 Johnson & Johnson Diegem

Course Overview ❖ For starting and young orthopaedic residents (1st, 2nd, 3rd year) ❖ Delve into the essential topics of Hip Reconstruction and Hip Fractures ❖ Theoretical lectures, practical exercises on Sawbones, interactive case discussions Faculty ❖ Dr. Jeroen Verhaegen (UZA) ❖ Dr. Fergus Bonnevie (CHU Liège)

Dear ,

I am pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join the IODA Board of Directors and presidential line as the 1st Vice President.

Please complete IODA's Application to Serve on the IODA Board of Directors presidential line and submit it to info@orthopaedicdiversity.org by Friday 4 September 2026.

Present Your Work in Zurich!

Contribute to the scientific programme of the 26th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery in Zurich, Switzerland, and present your research findings, clinical experiences and case studies to an international audience of experts.

Deadline for abstract submissions: 19 October 2026

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It is our pleasure to invite you and the members of Société Royale Belge de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SORBCOT) to participate in the 2026 ISAKOS Knee Arthroplasty Forum (IKAF), taking place October 15–16, in Brussels, Belgium.

For your members: A $25 USD IKAF registration discount using the code 2026IKAF25. Please note that this offer is valid through October 15, 2026.

Dear Colleagues,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 2026 ESSKA-EKA Focus Meeting, which will take place on 11-12 September 2026 in Thessaloniki, Greece. This is an open meeting for both ESSKA-EKA members and non-members, bringing together a truly international audience. Fast-track knee arthroplasty has transformed clinical practice, reshaping surgical protocols, accelerating patient recovery, and reducing complications and overall healthcare costs.

Trifon Totlis – Greece Nanne Kort – The Netherlands Ioannis Terzidis – Greece Scientific Chairs

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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the SICOT Board of Directors and the Congress Site Committee, we are pleased to invite formal bids to host the SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress (OWC) in 2027 and 2031.

Please find a link to the SICOT Congress Guidelines (July 2026) above, which outline the requirements and expectations for hosting the Congress. The guidelines include detailed information on venue requirements, financial planning, the scientific and social programme, and the organisational structure expected of the host.

Kind regards,

We are delighted to announce that registrations for the Symposium de l'Institut de la Main et de l'Epaule are now officially open.

Bringing together over 30 leading international experts, this three-day event marks the most comprehensive gathering on hand and wrist arthroplasty.

EARLY BIRD Valid until December 20, 2026 (included) Standard registration € 500 Resident / Physiotherapist* € 200

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Call for Abstracts

Submission Deadline: 1 September 2026

The Scientific Committee welcomes all abstracts dealing with Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their abstract by email in October.

You can download an abstract template here.

The step-by-step submission guidelines are available here.

Dear Colleague,

There are only a few days left to access the complete scientific programme of the first international TRUSTED SURGERY Congress.

If you were unable to attend every session - or could not join the congress live - you still have the opportunity to watch all presentations and discussions on demand until 25 July 2026.

Before you dive in, take a look back at the congress in just two minutes:

The TRUSTED SURGERY Congress in 120 Seconds:

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For CHF 50, you receive:

Full on-demand access to all congress presentations and panel discussions Presentations by internationally recognised experts in surgery, anaesthesiology, patient safety and human factors The latest findings from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) research project on communication, teamwork and surgical safety Practical insights that can be applied directly in everyday clinical practice Access from desktop, tablet and mobile devices 6 CME credits accredited by the Swiss Society of Surgery (SGC/SSC) 6 CME credits accredited by the Swiss Society of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SSAPM/SGAR) Access expires on 25 July 2026.

👉 Register now to watch the full congress on demand:

Access Recordings Kind regards,

Prof. Dr. Guido Beldi

President TRUSTED SURGERY Congres

Congrès d’hiver de la Société Francophone d’Arthroscopie – Paris 2026

En 2026, la Société Francophone d’Arthroscopie (SFA) fera son grand retour à Paris à l’occasion de son congrès d’hiver. Plus de dix ans après sa dernière édition parisienne, nous aurons le plaisir de vous accueillir du 10 au 12 décembre 2026au CNIT – La Défense.

Sous la présidence du Pr Gilbert Versier et du Pr Olivier Barbier, ce congrès placera la science, l’innovation et la convivialité au cœur de ces trois journées d’échanges.

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The Hip Surgery Masterclass Webinar Series

A practical, case-based programme for emerging hip surgeons

The transition from Senior Trainee or Fellow to independent consultant practice is one of the most challenging stages in an orthopaedic surgeon’s career. For surgeons developing a specialist interest in young adult hip pathology, complex primary arthroplasty and revision hip surgery, structured educational opportunities remain limited.

The Hip Surgery Masterclass Webinar Series has been developed to address this gap. Built around real cases drawn from complex hip decision-making forums across the world, the series will provide practical, interactive teaching on all aspects of hip surgery.

EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE NOW.

Welcome

SICOT, the Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie, is an international non-profit association incorporated under Belgian law. SICOT’s mission is to promote the advancement of the science and art of orthopaedics and traumatology at an international level, in particular for the improvement of patient care, and to foster and develop teaching, research and education.

In 2024, SICOT celebrated its 95th birthday.

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ISAKOS Congress Call for Abstracts

ACCME Standards Abstract Submission Deadline: August 4, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to submit Abstracts for the 2027 ISAKOS Congress being offered live in Sydney, Australia, May 30-June 2, 2027.

Submit an Abstract

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Rendez-vous à Bruxelles The Egg les 16-17-18 septembre 2026

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