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New National Consultant Information Programme (NCIP) data release is now live image

New National Consultant Information Programme (NCIP) data release is now live

The latest data refresh of the National Consultant Information Programme (NCIP) ...
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British Orthopaedic Association statement on NexGen implant recall

The BOA recognises the concern of patients following reports of a small number o...
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Implementing high flow lists – An update (GIRFT, July 2025)

This guide follows on from the ‘Delivering high flow lists’ guide released in Ja...
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Hiro Tanaka has been elected BOA President (2027-2028)

The BOA is pleased to announced that Hiro Tanaka has been elected BOA President ...
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We have become aware of a number of adverts on social media, especially Facebook, linking the British Orthopaedic Association to Bee venom products.

Please note that the BOA does not endorse or recommend the use of any Bee venom product in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions and we have no association with these organisations.

Membership

The British Orthopaedic Association supports 5,000 members throughout the UK and internationally. By bringing together all those working in trauma and orthopaedic surgery we aim to provide national leadership and a unifying focus supporting our members to deliver excellence in patient care. 

We have membership categories tailored to suit all career stages and types of professional involved in the trauma and orthopaedic workforce, with a variety of membership benefits.

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Courses and Events

See below for the upcoming courses and events from the BOA and you can see more events on our Events Calendar.

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BOA Gala Dinner 2025

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the BOA Gala Dinner o...
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AI in Orthopaedics and MSK 2025

The 2025 AI in Orthopaedics and MSK Conference will be held 1st - 2nd December 2...
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UK and Ireland In-Training Exam (UKITE)

UKITE 2025 will run from 5th-12th December 2025. Registration opens 1st August.

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BOA Ortho Update Course

The next Ortho Update Course is 10th January 2026 in Manchester. BOOKING NOW OPE...
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