The European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) has entered into a partnership with myclimate, a Swiss-based non-profit foundation that develops and supports projects all over the world that directly reduce greenhouse gases. Zurich, 10 January 2011 – The alliance aims to assure that the specific humanitarian goals of each organization complement rather […]
Madrid 2010: Largest EFORT Congress ever!
May 25, 2010 By
EFORT celebrated its 11th Congress in Madrid as a joint congress together with the Spanish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Society (SECOT). The recent EFORT/SECOT Congress, which was held in Madrid from 2-5 June 2010, was without doubt a success as regards attendance and its scientific programme. More than 8,000 active participants registered for the Congress. This […]
Focus on the patello-femoral joint: Updating options for a widespread disorder
May 15, 2010 By
EFORT Instructional Course Lyon, France – 11-12 March 2011 Focus on the patello-femoral joint: Updating options for a widespread disorder Patello-femoral disorders are a widespread source of pain and various degrees of disability throughout adult life. Yet, until recently, the patello-femoral joint has not been very well understood. Professor Dr. Philippe Neyret, Chairman of the […]
Decade of Action – World unites to halt death and injury on the road
May 10, 2010 By
The European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology supports the Decade of Action for Road Safet. The Decade , initiated by the United Nations and coordinated by the World Health Organisation, will be launched worldwide on 11 May 11 2011. Musculoskeletal surgeons deal daily with the acute and long term consequences of road trafic […]
Tribology Day
April 1, 2010 By
By Prof. Karl Knahr. The annual EFORT Congress has become one of the most important global meetings for orthopaedic surgeons. One of the reasons is the huge effort that this federation puts in to steadily improving their events. At the coming meeting in June 2010 in Madrid the organisation again will once again be offering […]
Reduce mortality rates: Optimizing the treatment of fractures in the elderly
March 15, 2010 By
EFORT Instructional Course Copenhagen 2010 – 17-18 September The importance of fractures in the elderly is rapidly growing. Still there are a lot of unsolved problems in surgery and care. Prof. Dr. Jes Bruun Lauritzen, chairman of the EFORT Instructional Course “Fractures of the elderly” which will be held in September in Copenhagen, discusses surgery […]
Five in One: Operating Hallux Valgus Deformities
March 15, 2010 By
EFORT Instructional Course Geneva 2010 – 26-27 November Geneva – What is the right method for comparing five operation procedures in one day? What should we be aware of before selecting a specific technique? When should a surgeon delay an operation in case of ankle arthritis? PD Dr Mathieu Assal, Chairman of the EFORT Instructional […]
On the way to Asia – EFORT forges links with the Far East
March 14, 2010 By
BEIJING – EFORT and the Chinese Orthopaedic Association aim to hold joint training events. By Prof. Dr. Wolfhart Puhl, Immediate EFORT Past President Our first contact with China dates back to 1981. A small wooden bridge led out of Hong Kong into this enormous country. In my memory, parallel lines of cyclists dominated the streets. […]
Shoulder prosthesis: An increasing challenge for quality care
July 15, 2009 By
EFORT Instructional Course Vienna 2010 – 8-9 October Shoulder prosthesis: An increasing challenge for quality care Vienna – The forthcoming EFORT instructional course “Shoulder Prosthesis” will give orthopedics and traumatologists the opportunity to find the right shoulder prosthesis. Dr. Franz Landsiedl (Orthopädisches Spital Speising, Vienna), Chairman of the course, explains why this is unique in […]
Steps Towards a European Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
June 15, 2009 By
Ami Hommel explains why nurses from all over Europe should come to the 11th EFORT Congress in Madrid and attend the nurse session and EWMA session on Thursday 3 June. In 2010 nurses once more get a special invitation to take part in the 11th EFORT Congress. What will be the most important topics of […]
