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Upcoming EFORT Congress in Prague: First announcement

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Issue: September 2014
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On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Local Organizing Committee, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the 16th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology in Prague in 2015.

Following the success of previous meetings, the scientific program will focus on Symposia and Instructional Lectures given by distinguished speakers, as well as on Free Paper submissions from all over the world.

The main theme of the EFORT Congress in Prague will be Infection. Highlights of the congress include musculoskeletal infections, current issues in tribology, infected TKR, complex injuries around the elbow, musculoskeletal tumors, knee injuries in children, DDH and other congenital deformities.

In collaboration with our Speciality Societies, we will be organizing sessions which have been highly rated in the past, not to mention the one-day Comprehensive Review Course (CRC) aimed at younger colleagues and residents and the Michael Freeman and Erwin Morscher Honorary Lectures. Industry symposia, workshops and industry exhibits will also be a major part of our Congress.

The scientific program would, however, be incomplete without your participation, without Free Paper presentations and Wall Posters. We encourage you to submit abstracts of your work so we can put together an exceptional scientific programme. With hard work, the Local Organizing Committee and the EFORT Scientific Committee are certain that this EFORT Congress will be a most valuable educational event.

We look forward to meeting you in the remarkable city of Prague for the 16th EFORT Congress in 2015.

Mr. Stephen R. Cannon
President EFORT 2014/15

Prof. Dr. Pavel Dungl
Chair Local Organizing Committee, Prague 2015

Main theme: Infection

Do orthopaedic surgeons who have never faced an infection exist?

In a bionic society the use of orthopaedic implants has become common practice and millions of patients have had their lives changed with the help of these extremely successful procedures. The result of orthopaedic surgery can nevertheless be overshadowed by infection occurring in approximately 3% to 4% of total joint arthroplasty and even more often after fracture fixation. Infection will lead very likely to suffering for the patient and can be extremely difficult and expensive to treat.

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Awareness of the infection problem, knowledge of how to prevent it and the use of up to date diagnostics and treatment algorithms is paramount. The goal of the EFORT meeting is to improve overall prevention and treatment of this dreaded complication and thus lessen the burden of infection on our patients, hospitals, health systems and, last but not least, on ourselves.

Abstract submission opens 15 September 2014

This year abstract submission will run from 15 September to 15 November 2014. To ensure the best abstract handling for our 16th EFORT Congress, taking place from 27 to 29 May 2015, please login to the online abstract submission platform, which ensures the system connection without geographical and time restrictions!

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EFORT grants freedom and flexibility to abstract authors by letting them submit and update the data themselves to prevent ongoing communication exchanges and reduce data processing errors.

Authors automatically receive instant confirmation of any new submission or amendment.

Why submit an abstract?

  • Make your research contribute to the leading international knowledge of orthopaedic surgeons.
  • Present results that can potentially have a significant impact on the practice of other colleagues.
  • Provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about emerging fields in orthopaedics.
  • Start open dialogue among colleagues to effectively develop strategies for new treatments.
  • Gain recognition among your peers by having your work selected for oral presentation.
  • Feel connected to the orthopaedic scientific community.
  • Meet other experts who face problems similar to yours and explore real solutions together.

Key dates

Abstract submission & registration open: 15 September 2014

Abstract submission closes: 15 November 2014

Early registration deadline: 16 February 2015

Onsite rates apply: 1 May 2015

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