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Plan to attend key sessions on infection and ankle fractures at EFORT Annual Congress
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In just a few weeks, EFORT will hold its 17th Annual Congress in Geneva, Switzerland on 1-3 June. With an extensive scientific program that includes 15 sessions that run in parallel on each of the 3 Congress days, it is important to preview the Advanced Scientific Programme now so you do not miss your favorite lectures, symposia or other sessions.
As Secretary General for EFORT, I have been involved with the scientific program for the Congress for the last few years. Therefore, I may be biased when it comes to discussing the content of the program. But, my personal feeling is the model EFORT has created, in which national orthopaedic societies and European orthopaedic specialty societies work together with the EFORT scientific group, once again has resulted in an excellent program that provides attendees with basic educational sessions, as well as ones that are highly specialized. Therefore, there is no doubt the educational program for the 17th EFORT Annual Congress will meet the aims of both younger trainees and experienced consultants and surgeons who need a complete update on the hot topics in our specialty.
My original intent for this Commentary was for it to highlight special sessions on the program, but I found that to be difficult because many informative and insightful sessions are scheduled for every hour, on all 3 days of the Congress. My recommendation is that those who plan to attend the Congress in Geneva should plan ahead. Spend time now to study the final program and create your own plan for sessions to attend each day, so you do not miss anything important to your orthopaedic practice.
Infection in arthroplasty
The Wednesday morning “Infected Arthroplasty” symposium, which will be held in the Lisbon Room, will be invaluable for arthroplasty surgeons. Infections are always a challenge, and we learned from last year’s EFORT Congress in Prague just how much attendees paid attention to this topic. Also, on Wednesday morning, I recommend the instructional lecture on “Management of Ankle Fractures in the Elderly.”
Please do not miss this year’s three plenary lectures held each day near the time of the lunch break. During these sessions, leading specialists will lecture on their life-long experiences in orthopaedic surgery.
Attend free paper sessions
This year’s EFORT Congress will include about 70 free paper sessions, making it one of the largest orthopaedic platforms in which younger orthopaedic and traumatology researchers can present their observations and science. The scientific committee reviewed and evaluated more than 3,000 abstracts to identify the candidates who will present their results during these sessions. I suggest you carve out some time in your meeting schedule to attend some of these free paper sessions. This is a great way to see and listen to the future leaders in our specialty.
On Thursday, 2 June, as in the past, there will be a full-day advanced course on total hip and knee surgery. This year, there is no cost to attend this session. Already, more than 700 people have preregistered for the session. The course will be held in the Geneva Auditorium, so there is room for everyone who would like to attend. Throughout the day, leading European orthopaedists who specialize in total hip and knee arthroplasty will give dedicated lectures and discuss challenging cases in lower limb joint arthroplasty.
In a session with a new format called “Easy Evidence Update,” that is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, 2 June, in the Vienna Room, experts will present attendees with the evidence for upper extremity fracture management.
Management of obese patients
A symposium of interest, because it focuses on a hot topic in our field, is being held Thursday morning: “Obesity in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery.” As we are increasingly faced with patients who are obese, this portion of the program provided much needed, in-depth attention.
On Friday, 3 June, the last day of the Congress, a Clinical Case session focused on lower leg injuries and trauma, as well as tumor and spine sessions, are all of interest. Select one that appeals to you and add it to your schedule for this year’s Congress.
It is my hope that everyone who attends the 17th EFORT Annual Congress finds it is of great value to their daily practice. I look forward to seeing you soon in Geneva.
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- Per Kjaersgaard-Andersen, MD, is Chief Medical Editor of Orthopaedics Today Europe. He can be reached at Orthopaedics Today Europe, 6900 Grove Rd., Thorofare, NJ 08086, USA; email: orthopedics@healio.com.
Disclosure: Kjaersgaard-Andersen reports no relevant financial disclosures.