Past Events

Following the success of the inaugural meeting in 2024, the meeting returns in 2025. A two-day meeting focusing on Fixed-Bearing Unicompartmental and Patello-Femoral Arthroplasty. Following the recent NICE guidelines recommending UKA as a treatment modality that should be offered to suitable patients; a particular focus of the meeting will be how to safely grow a UKA practice whilst under the shadow of the NJR. Fixed-bearing partial knee arthroplasty is the gold standard for unicompartmental knee surgery combining outstanding patient outcomes and very low revision rates. We are delighted to announce an outstanding faculty combining 5 of the UK’s most experienced partial knee surgeons with a lower-volume but very experienced colleague and a recently-appointed colleague (for their unique perspectives). The five senior surgeons have each performed thousands of partial knee procedures using the best fixed-bearing partial knee implants.

We are pleased to offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20boa . A Joint British Association of Day Surgery & HCUK Virtual Conference Elective recovery still remains a significant focus of the NHS. Although progress has been made on long waits, waiting list numbers remain at record highs and in response The Elective Recovery Taskforce has been set up to help tackle this further. It is clear we must work differently to respond to these unprecedented waits and Day Case surgery offers us a way to help increase efficiencies and make an impact on these waiting times. Join us to see how units across the UK have been leading the journey to successful Day case arthroplasty. It has been proven to be safe, achievable and has been replicated across several trusts. Learn how to embark on your day case journey and also see how Elective hubs can increase day case numbers further. You will also see how digital technology can aid this and move us towards a more virtual way of working Increasing the delivery of day case total joints across the NHS is achievable and it is important to share learning so that day case arthroplasty becomes the normal in units across the UK.

We are delighted to announce the inaugural London Elbow Meeting 2025, a one-day event designed to advance expertise and collaboration in the field of elbow trauma. This focused meeting will feature consultant-led, case-based discussions, offering a highly interactive learning experience that bridges theory and practice. Tailored specifically for senior orthopaedic trainees and consultants with a keen interest in the elbow, the course will provide an invaluable platform for exploring complex cases, exchanging ideas, and enhancing clinical decision-making. Join us in this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, and stay at the forefront of elbow trauma management.

We are pleased to offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20boa . This conference provides a practical approach to preventing hospital acquired deconditioning in older people, and moving beyond this to ensuring your patients are as active as possible and enabling reconditioning. It is widely recognised that hospital acquired deconditioning is a major issue in hospitals leading to functional decline, falls, readmissions, pressures on social care support and increase mortality. The conference will use case studies of best practice to support you to optimise safe activity for older people your service, and prevent both physical and cognitive deconditioning.

Whether you’re a surgeon, physiotherapist, researcher, or a healthcare provider with a specific interest in knee surgery, this is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a series of dynamic sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations. From groundbreaking research presentations to in-depth discussions on the future of knee surgery, the conference program is tailored to enrich your expertise and help you deliver better care to your patients. BASK conference isn’t just about education—it’s also an unparalleled opportunity for networking with peers and industry leaders. With one of the largest memberships of specialist societies, BASK attracts the majority of the top industry suppliers who will be showcasing their latest products, services, and cutting-edge innovations. This is your chance to interact with key industry players, discover new technologies, and form connections that could impact your practice for years to come.

National experts from the British Association of Day Surgery and leading Orthopaedic units will share experience including: How to develop a high-class day surgery service Analgesia for day case arthroplasty Use of short acting spinal anaesthesia or general anaesthetia for major orthopaedic day surgery procedures Pathways and protocols for day case arthroplasty Pitfalls to avoid and obstacles to overcome – how they did it This conference will enable you to: Network with colleagues who are working to improve day surgery orthopaedic services Learn from outstanding practice in day surgery arthroplasty Reflect on national developments and learning Understand how you can improve your day surgery pathways Identify key strategies for implementation of a day surgery joint replacement service Ensure you are up to date with the latest national practice Self assess and reflect on your own practice Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes

A two-day consultant led course covering the basic science, clinical assessment, surgical approaches and techniques for primary hip and knee replacements, designed for trainees (ST3–ST8). Each morning of the course will consist of multiple short (15-20 min) lectures and the afternoons will consist of sawbone workshops.

We are pleased to offer a 20% discount with code hcuk20boa . This timely conference focuses on the important issue of transforming acute care for people with frailty. The event will provide an essential guide to improving the quality of care for people with frailty and supporting them to stay out of hospital including the implementation of the February 2024 NHS England FRAIL strategy for the development and improvement of acute frailty same day emergency care services and the National CQUIN. Redesign of acute frailty services is crucial to meeting increasing demand and improving the quality of life for older people.

This course combines hands-on training with human anatomical specimens, interactive case discussions, and evidence-based lectures to refine your decision-making and surgical skills. Topics include indications and preoperative planning for revision and complex primary hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as the management of complications.

This EFORT Educational Webinar will focus on latest advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and treating periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) using innovative techniques and technologies. The objectives of this Webinar are: To acknowledge the epidemiology as well as clinical and socioeconomic burdens of PJIs. To understand the most recent advances in diagnosing and treating PJIs. To appraise the potential of antimicrobial coating and future technologies to prevent and treat bone and joint infection.

Key course highlights: Image optimisation and how to get the best out of your scan. Tips & tricks around MSK USS scanning. Review of big and small joints in the upper limb focussing on the hand and wrist, elbow and shoulder joints. Review of big and small joints in the lower limb including the foot and ankle, knee and hip joints. Review of common nerve entrapments and what to look for. 12 CPD credits can be claimed in accordance with the CPD scheme of the RCR.