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BOA Annual Congress 2025 - Early bird registration is NOW open!

The 2025 BOA Annual Congress will take place on 16th - 19th September at the ACC, Liverpool. Early Bird Registration is now open and will close on Sunday 29th June 2025. Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of one of your BOA member benefits and get 100% off the registration fee during the early bird registration period.
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Explore our collection of BOA and Joint Action merchandise, featuring high-quality accessories that let you show your support for orthopaedics with style. Whether you're looking for a classic BOA tie, elegant brooch, stylish cufflinks, we have something for everyone. Joint Action running and cycling jerseys are also now available for purchase.
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Sustainability in Orthopaedics

Find out more about Sustainability in T&O and access resources focusing on healthcare and the surgical specialties
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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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UKHSA/BOA Radiation Dose Monitoring Exercise

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BOA comment on NICE EVA guidance on RAS in orthopaedics

NICE has today (17th April 2025) published Early Value Assessment (EVA) guidance...
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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.

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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