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2023 Annual Congress - Abstract submissions now open!

This years' abstract submissions open on Friday 10th February and will close on Friday 5th May 2023.
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Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedics

March issue now published!

This edition of the JTO includes a tribute to Dame Clare Marx and the subspecialty theme is spinal surgery with articles focused on cauda equina syndrome, spinal infection and thoracolumbar fracture stability and its classification.

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Information to inform and support patients

Within this section you will find resources to help inform and support patients who are considering or preparing for operations and procedures.
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Caring for patients Supporting surgeons

The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) is the Surgical Specialty Association for Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK. Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery can not only help people stay active for longer by increasing mobility, but also help enable people to return to work, and live more independently.

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GIRFT guidance for hip and knee surgery outlines measures to support reduced length of stay

Clinical guidance demonstrating best practice ambulatory care for elective hip a...
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REDUCE hip fracture service implementation toolkit

The BOA is delighted to support a new 'toolkit' for senior doctors and hospital ...
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National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) 2023

The 2023 round of National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) will open on 3 March 20...
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Joint statement from surgical organisations on result of BMA ballot for junior doctor strike action in England

The BMA’s UK Junior Doctors Committee have announced the result of their ballot ...
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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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Upcoming Courses and Events

See below for the upcoming courses and events from the BOA and you can see more events on our Events Calendar.
The BOA is keeping under review the courses that we run, and currently booked participants on upcoming courses have already been contacted to discuss this.
You can read more about the current situation with our courses and how BOA activities are affected by coronavirus here.