Presenting Abstracts At the BOA Annual Congress

Every year, as part of the BOA Annual Congress, healthcare professionals from across the UK and overseas submit abstracts on orthopaedic topics to be judged by experts in the field, with the hope of being able to present their work at Congress. Please see below for more information on the process, as well as the categories available for this year. Abstract submission for both General and Medical Students are now closed. Authors will be notified of their outcome by the end of July.

Tuesday 22 September
1.30pm – 3pm
Abstract Free Papers: The Changing Face of Trauma & Orthopaedics

Free Paper

4.20pm – 5.50pm
Abstract Free Papers: Tumours

Free Paper

Abstract Free Papers: Shoulder & Elbow

Free Paper

Wednesday 23 September
8.30am – 10am
Abstract Free Papers: Foot & Ankle

Free Paper

12.30pm – 1pm
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2.30pm – 4pm
Abstract Free Papers: Trauma

Free Paper

4.30pm – 6pm
Abstract Free Papers: Education & Innovative Techniques for Learning

Free Paper

Thursday 24 September
8.30am – 10am
Abstract Free Papers: General Orthopaedics

Free Paper

Abstract Free Papers: Knee (incl Infection)

Free Paper

10.30am – 12pm
Abstract Free Papers: Hands

Free Paper

Abstract Free Papers: Paediatrics

Free Paper

2.45pm – 4.15pm
Abstract Free Papers: Medical Students

Free Paper

4.30pm – 6pm
Abstract Free Papers: Hip (incl Infection)

Free Paper

Your Abstract Journey

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Abstract Instructions & Guidelines 2026

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Abstract Submission 2026

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Abstract Notification and Presenting 2026

 

 Congress 2026 Selected Abstracts

 BOA Annual Congress received over 1200 abstract submissions covering a wide range of all the sub-specialty in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

 

2026 Accepted Podium Abstracts  

 

 

Best of the Best 

The Best Regional Orthopaedics Papers

Training Program Directors across the UK submit the best paper from their region to be presented at the BOA Annual Congress.

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