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Stay up-to-date with the latest O&T News in Europe
Read EFORT's official Newsletter with a round up of all EFORT activities
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1st EFORT European Consensus
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on Medical & Scientific Research Requirements
for the Clinical Introduction of Artificial Joint Arthroplasty Devices
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Orthopaedic and Traumatology innovations have improved care for musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, with new implants, techniques, and research improving patient outcomes.
However, the regulatory framework lacks clarity, creating the need for understanding to ensure safety in introducing new implants. Through the EFORT Implant Patient & Staff Safety Initiative (IPSSI) recommendations were issued for developing, implementing, and disseminating innovation in arthroplasty, creating practical guidelines for stakeholders.
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We would like to acknowledge and thank the Scientific Committee members, all International Expert Delegates, the Delegates from European National & Specialty Societies and the Editorial Team for their outstanding contributions and support during this EFORT European Consensus.
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The project called EFORT Fora, launched in 2002, aims at organising specific EFORT symposia during the annual congresses of our member National Societies.
In recent years the EFORT Fora have enjoyed a very high scientific level and provided an excellent exchange between National Societies and EFORT.
Find all upcoming EFORT Fora taking place in Autumn 2023:
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25 October 2023
DGOU Annual Congress
Berlin, Germany
EFORT Forum:
(Combined Session) Periprosthetic Fractures
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02 November 2023
SPOT Annual Congress
Vilamoura, Portugal
EFORT Forum: Building the Future in Paediatric Trauma // Tips & Tricks
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10 November 2023
SIOT Annual Congress
Rome, Italy
EFORT Forum:
Future Perspectives of
Uni and Total Knee Replacement
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13 November 2023
SOFCOT Annual Congress
Paris, France
EFORT Forum: Evolution in Adulthood of Ligamentoplasties Performed in Children and Adolescents
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eScience Webcast highlights
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This month's selection from EFORT comprehensive digital library
comprised of +17,900 scientific sessions recorded
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3D Printing For Patient Special Implants In Musculoskeletal Oncology
by Daniel Kotrych
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How To Do A Biologic Reconstruction In Acetabular Dysplasia In Primary THA
by Jochen Hofstaetter
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The Importance Of Multidisciplinarity In Modern Orthopaedic Oncology: An Overview
by Andrea Angelini
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Systematic Review of Cardiovascular and Orthopaedic Registries:
New publication
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The International Journal of Health Policy and Management has recently published Quality and Utility of European Cardiovascular and Orthopaedic Registries for the Regulatory Evaluation of Medical Device Safety and Performance Across the Implant Lifecycle: A Systematic Review written by Lotje A. Hoogervorst, Timon H. Geurkink, Anne Lübbeke, Sergio Buccheri, Jan W. Schoones, Marina Torre, Paola Laricchiuta, Paul Piscoi, Alma B. Pedersen, Chris P. Gale, James A. Smith, Aldo P. Maggioni, Stefan James, Alan G. Fraser, Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, Perla J. Marang-van de Mheen.
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The European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR) requires manufacturers to undertake post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) to assess the safety and performance of their devices following approval and Conformité Européenne (CE) marking.
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The quality and reliability of device registries for this Regulation have not been reported. As part of the Coordinating Research and Evidence for Medical Devices (CORE-MD) Project, we identified and reviewed European cardiovascular and orthopaedic registries to assess their structures, methods, and suitability as data sources for regulatory purposes.
Regional, national and multi-country European cardiovascular (coronary stents and valve repair/replacement) and orthopaedic (hip/knee prostheses) registries were identified using a systematic literature search. Annual reports, peer-reviewed publications, and websites were reviewed to extract publicly available information for 33 items related to structure and methodology in six domains and also for reported outcomes.
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CORE-MD is a European Union Horizon 2020 project. It reviews methods for evaluating high-risk medical devices in order to translate expert evidence into advice for EU regulators and to recommend an appropriate balance between innovation, safety , and clinical effectiveness.
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