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New BOASt - Diagnosis and management of arterial injuries associated with musculoskeletal trauma image

New BOASt - Diagnosis and management of arterial injuries associated with musculoskeletal trauma

11 June 2026: The BOA is pleased to publish its newest BOAST ‘Diagnosis and mana...
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GIRFT Best Practice Guide: Group and Save testing for primary hip and knee replacement

20 May 2026: The BOA has contributed to and co-badged the latest GIRFT Best Prac...
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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026

18 May 2026: The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 introduces a system ...
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GIRFT webinar: Improving cMSK rehabilitation provision following lower limb joint replacement

11 May 2026: Survey reveals national picture of community MSK rehabilitation ser...
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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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The Hip Surgery Masterclass Webinar Series image

The Hip Surgery Masterclass Webinar Series

A practical, case-based programme for emerging hip surgeons. This webinar series...
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Limb Reconstruction: A Masterclass on Contemporary Management Techniques Webinar Series 2026 image

Limb Reconstruction: A Masterclass on Contemporary Management Techniques Webinar Series 2026

These webinars introduce paradigms of care within limb reconstruction and build ...
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Practice Ready Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery (PROFAS) 2026 Webinar Series

PROFAS 2026: Practice-Ready Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Series is a webinar series ...
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SAS Webinar: Orthopaedic Research - Fix Your Portfolio or Dig Deeper? image

SAS Webinar: Orthopaedic Research - Fix Your Portfolio or Dig Deeper?

A recording of the webinar held on 24th February 2026 is now available to watch....
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Joint Action: The Orthopaedic Research Appeal of the BOA

Through Joint Action, we help patients by raising funds for and promoting research into musculoskeletal disorders and to improve orthopaedic treatment, restoring mobility and giving people back their freedom and independence. 

Why not take on one of our Challenge Events and raise vital funds for research into musculoskeletal conditions, transforming lives and giving people back their freedom and independence? Whether you are looking to take on a full marathon, a 5k or an obstacle run we have an event to suit you. 

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