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
6.800 colleagues attended the meeting in Istanbul
June 8, 2013 By
The 14th EFORT Congress in Istanbul has just ended. Despite the events in Turkey, the Executive Board supported by the Turkish Orthopaedic Association, decided to go ahead with the meeting. A message was posted on the EFORT Website on Tuesday, 4th June 2013. 6.800 colleagues attended the meeting in Istanbul 200 scientific sessions took place […]
EFORTnet: the place to find the EFORT Congresses abstracts
June 7, 2013 By
Dear EFORT.org user and EFORT congress participants, Abstracts from the Istanbul congress are available online in EFORTnet along with abstracts and presentations from the previous EFORT congresses. Participants to the 14th EFORT Congress in Istanbul can activate their account using their participants badge, you can also register by creating an account or login to EFORTnet […]
EFORT OTE Congress Daily News – Issue 3
June 7, 2013 By
The congress daily newspaper is also available as a print version as well as online and will guide you throughout the highlights of the 14th EFORT Congress. Three issues of OTE Daily News are scheduled and in each of it you will find featured sessions’ information, highligths and Congress updates as well as a selection […]
Exercise as a means of pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis
June 7, 2013 By
Exercise is one essential aspect of the treatment regime for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, according to current guidelines in developed countries. New strategies presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul underline the key role of exercise in relation to orthopaedic surgery. Exercise needs to be tailored individually for patients, and motivation […]
Time to surgery and pre-fracture mobility are key survival factors after neck of femur fractures
June 7, 2013 By
Proximal femoral fracture is the most common cause of acute orthopaedic admission. Around one in ten patients die within 30 days of admission. A study from the UK presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul has identified new factors indicating which patients are most at risk, allowing for more targeted care before and after surgical […]
Low back pain in children and adolescents: a growing problem
June 7, 2013 By
Recent research suggests a significant increase in the incidence of low back pain reported among children and adolescents. Prevalence increases with age, and may be a strong indicator of similar issues in adulthood. Causes remain an open question, experts reported at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul. Istanbul, 6 June 2013 – A recent meta-analysis has […]
Botox countering child gait disorder
June 7, 2013 By
When small children unintentionally walk on their toes, the cause may be a gait disorder called idiopathic toe-walking. If the disorder does not cease by itself or through physical therapy, Botox injections could bring improvement, according to a new study presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul. Istanbul, 8 June 2013 – Botox injections in […]
