BOA Associated Guidelines
The guidelines available on below are those for which the BOA is not the sole author but has collaborated with other specialty associations or specialist societies.
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Best Practice Guidance for Surgical Aspects of Paediatric Spine Surgery in the UK
30 September 2026: BSS and BASS in collaboration with the BOA have worked to define best practice for patients being considered for paediatric spinal surgery
Best practice in limb reconstruction surgery in the United Kingdom
2 December 2025: BLRS and BOA have collaborated to define best practice for patients being considered for limb reconstruction surgery.
Best Practice in Children’s Trauma & Orthopaedics in the UK
6 November 2025: BSCOS and BOA have collaborated to define best practice for children and young adults being considered for orthopaedic surgical treatment.
RAUK and BOA algorithm for suspected neurological injury
Peripheral nerve block follow up and initial management of postoperative unexpected/persistent neurological dysfunction.
Cemented Hemiarthroplasty in Hip Fracture Surgery (AAGBI, BOA, BGS)
Concise guidelines are presented for the preparation and conduct of anaesthesia and surgery in patients undergoing cemented hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture.
Avoiding, diagnosing and treating well leg compartment syndrome after pelvic surgery
Patients undergoing prolonged pelvic surgery may develop compartment syndrome of one or both lower limbs in the absence of direct trauma or pre-existing vascular disease (well leg compartment syndrome).
Best practice for management of Distal Radial Fractures (DRFs)
The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) have collaborated to commission a committee to produce best practice guidelines on the management of distal radial fractures (DRFs).
GIRFT, BHS and BOA Best Practice for Hip Arthroplasty Surgery - One page summary
This guidance has been produced by the GIRFT programme in partnership with BHS and is aimed to provide advice on various aspects of surgery in a hip arthroplasty operation record.
GIRFT, BHS and BOA Best Practice for Hip Arthroplasty Surgery - Full document
The GIRFT programme, in association with the BHS, the BOA and NHS Resolution, has provided guidance on various aspects of surgery in a hip arthroplasty operation record to help improve patient outcomes and reduce litigation costs.
GIRFT, BASK and BOA Best Practice for Knee Arthroplasty Surgery - One page summary
This guidance has been produced by the GIRFT programme in partnership with BHS and is aimed to provide advice on various aspects of surgery in a knee arthroplasty operation record.
GIRFT, BASK and BOA Best Practice for Knee Arthroplasty Surgery - Full document
The GIRFT programme, in association with the BHS, the BOA and NHS Resolution, has provided guidance on various aspects of surgery in a knee arthroplasty operation record to help improve patient outcomes and reduce litigation costs.