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Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedics

September issue now published!

This issue includes a subspecialty section that looks at the role digital technology and data can play in the future of healthcare.

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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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Dame Clare Marx

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Clare Marx CBE, DL, MBBS. A ...
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John McFall selected as world’s first person with a disability to undergo astronaut training

The BOA are delighted to congratulate John McFall on his selection as the world’...
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Deborah Eastwood Presidential Speech BOA Annual Congress 2022

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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.