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Volume 5 | Number 8 | October 2025

EFORT Annual congress Málaga 2026: Submit your abstract!

EFORT invites orthopaedic and trauma professionals from Europe and around the world to participate in the 27th EFORT Annual Congress 2026 from Monday 04 to Wednesday 06 May 2026 in Málaga, Spain.

The main theme will be “Innovations and transdisciplinarity in the orthopaedic future” reflecting a future that is already the present for European orthopaedics and the National Societies represented by our Federation. This forward-looking approach is embedded in the involvement and training of young orthopaedic surgeons.

Together, we will shape our community platform to engage in meaningful discussions, share diverse perspectives, and critically assess the impact of technological advancements.

Make your research count by sharing it with the biggest O&T community gathering in the same place.

Submit your work until Friday 14 November 2026 and join us in Málaga!

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EFORT OPEN REVIEWS

High-quality instructional peer-reviewed articles across 
the entire field of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

LATEST ARTICLES

Evolutionary patterns and future perspectives of joint replacement in arthritis patients: a comprehensive analysis of findings over the past decades

Author(s): Sha-Sha Tao, Jian Tang, Yu-Chen Liu, Shu-Zhen Xu, Zhu Chen, and Hai-Feng Pan

EOR VOL.10, N° 09, SEPTEMBER 2025

The scapulothoracic conundrum in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: where do we stand and what is yet to expand?

Author(s): Abdelkader Shekhbihi, Philipp Moroder, Pascal Boileau, Winfried Reichert, Arnold J Suda, and Markus Scheibel

Early weight-bearing after acetabular fractures in the older patient: a systematic review

Author(s): Yapeng Li, Feng Li, Zhijie Zhang, Jiayi Guo, and Chen Yue

Comparison between home-based and supervised rehabilitation protocols after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Author(s): Akram Hagos, Amaan A Merchant, Babar Kayani, Adam T Yasen, and Fares S Haddad

EFORT e-Learning
Save the date for the upcoming EFORT Educational Webinar!

EFORT WEBINAR | MONDAY 27 OCTOBER 2025 | 19:00 CET

DISTAL FEMUR FRACTURE. RETROGRADE NAILING vs. LOCKING PLATE

The Webinar will be chaired by Prof. Michael Brix | Head of Education Odense University Hospital | Odense, Denmark

This EFORT Educational Webinar will focus on Distal Femur Fractures, both simple and complex, periprosthetic and peri-implant fractures and handling with different treatment strategies and methods.

The learning objectives of this webinar are:

• Identify Indications for Osteosynthesis of Different Femur Fractures.
• Learn About Challenges with Periprosthetic and Peri-implant Fractures in Femur.
• When to Choose What Nail or Plate: Pro’s and Con’s.

This Webinar is organised by EFORT independent of any commercial educational support.

EFORT WEBINAR REPLAY AVAILABLE!

This joint initiative from UEMS and EFORT in education result in a high-quality European Examination for Orthopaedics and Traumatology Surgeons in Europe and beyond.

The EBOT Exam consists in a two-part examination: a written exam held in the different examination centres in Europe and as proctored online exam and a presential oral exam.

As per 2025, EBOT proposes its oral examination in four different languages thanks to its close cooperation with the national orthopaedic societies.

EFORT has launched its part II oral exam series. The English Oral Exam took place in Madrid, Spain from 27 to 28 September 2025.

A huge congratulations to the 43 candidates who successfully passed the EBOT Oral Exam in Madrid! They have officially been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT). This achievement is a true marker of excellence in our field.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the over 40 EBOT examiners from across Europe whose dedication is vital to maintaining the high standards of this examination.

Next EBOT Oral exams will take place as following:

• EBOT-TK in Turkish language (Ankara, 25-26 October), organised by TOTBID.
• EBOT-ES in Spanish language (Madrid, 22-23 November), organised by SECOT.

EFORT and UEMS wish all the best to candidates and continue to strive for the highest standard of education in Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

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EFORT European Activities Updates

EFORT: Advocating for Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the EU Level

EFORT actively collaborates with EU policymakers directly or through the Biomedical Alliance, to ensure the orthopaedic and trauma community's voice is heard in shaping healthcare and research policies. Through evidence-based proposals, partnerships, and involvement in EU-funded projects and expert committees, EFORT contributes to key initiatives like the Medical Device Regulation and Continuing Medical Education.

The EFORT Committee on European Affairs plays a vital role in monitoring EU developments, fostering collaboration, and positioning our organisation as a key partner in addressing Europe’s health and Research challenges. It conveys concerns and expectations of national associations to European decision-makers.

On 10 September 2025, the BioMed Alliance submitted its response to the European Commission’s call for evidence for an impact assessment on the upcoming European Research Era (ERA) Act. 

While welcoming the Commission’s ambition to strengthen research across Europe, we emphasize that the new Act must be fit for purpose and avoid adding unnecessary regulatory complexity

MORE INFORMATION ON BIOMED ALLIANCE

However, its implementation may have also led to the withdrawal of certain Class III orthopaedic implants from the market.

As the European umbrella organization for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, EFORT holds key positions within EU regulatory bodies, including the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) at DG SANTE and the Expert Panels at EMA.

To ensure that the voice of the orthopaedic community is heard in these discussions, we are again conducting an MDR-related survey to assess the real-world impact of MDR on implant availability.  

We invite you to participate in this important survey, which will take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Your insights will help us advocate for solutions that support both innovation and patient care.

EFORT eScience | Webcasts highlights

This month's selection from the EFORT comprehensive digital library featuring over 19,800 scientific sessions recorded from the past 13 EFORT Congresses.

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