Bridging networking with knowledge
Placed at the heart of the EFORT Congress exhibition, the EFORT Marketplace is a hub open to all, which will boost 4 key activities where:
I ENGAGE - I CONSOLIDATE - I LEARN - I MASTER
Give yourself time to attend:
- Research Café through which the Research Culture and exchange with experts can be strengthened over round table discussions.
- Mini-Satellites during which latest evidence ascertains the value of medical technology.
- “Did you know? Spotlight Sessions” to better understand what moves the O&T Community.
- Surgical Precision for which you will be granted front row access to live hands-on procedures & techniques.
A key strength of this innovative concept is EFORT’s audience diversity and the multidisciplinary of the represented professions within O&T it attracts.
Follow us in this call to action to have access to the best of what a face-to-face event has to offer.
Some activities are available upon pre-booking, make sure to secure your spot during the registration process.
ABOUT EFORT
The European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) is the platform organisation linking Europe‘s national orthopaedic associations. Its aims reflect the will of all the participating associations to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience in the field of prevention and both the conservative and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries concerning the musculo-skeletal system. To this end, particular emphasis is placed upon activities focusing on education and research.
EFORT was established by the national associations for orthopaedics and traumatology from twenty European countries. The Federation was founded in Marentino, Italy, in 1991, and today has 41 national member societies from 39 member countries, as well as 13 associate scientific members.
EFORT today also promotes collaboration with the European Specialty Societies and has established close links to International Societies.
In terms of its legal structure, EFORT was established as a non-profit organisation and all funds are used exclusively in the pursuit of the Federation‘s aims.
THE EFORT MISSION
The European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) works on behalf of the European orthopaedic and traumatology community to restore and secure mobility, musculoskeletal health and quality of life.
THE EFORT VISION
EFORT is established as a pan-European partner for international organisations, authorities, universities, industry, scientific bodies and professional and patient organisations in the field of musculoskeletal disease and trauma. As a non-profit professional organisation, EFORT provides important services and benefits.
EFORT‘s primary mission comprises the:
- Representation of state-of-the-art orthopaedics and musculoskeletal traumatology in Europe.
- Promotion of research, science and training in orthopaedics and traumatology in Europe.
- Exchange of scientific experience and knowledge and the improvement of education and training.
Formulation of EFORT standards and guidelines for the various areas of activity pursued by our members.
OUR ACTIVITIES
EFORT organises an Annual European Congress that is running on an annual base.
The scientific programme includes symposia (90 minute session) and instructional lectures (60 minute session) delivered by distinguished speakers from across Europe. Free papers, e-posters, workshops, industrial symposia and technical exhibits will all feature.
The Plenary Sessions (between 1.5 – 2 hours) are usually taking place during the morning on Wednesday – Friday. The congress language is English.
Controversial case discussions (90 minutes) and pro and con debates invite you actively to contribute and share your knowledge with colleagues from all around Europe. Participants of the ExMEx sessions (between 2-4 hours) can gain specialised expertise and share information with different opinion leaders on a specific topic in a group limited to 100 colleagues (a separate registration is necessary).
For the scientific programme we have successively increased collaboration with our specialty society partners. These sessions are embedded into the overall programme called: Guest Sessions.
Along with the scientific exhibition, our congresses cover the whole range of contemporary orthopaedics and traumatology issues in Europe.
At each event we share scientific findings, experience and participants gain a greater awareness of future trends.
Related to those efforts, the EFORT European Instructional Lectures are now published within the annual print copy of EFORT Open Reviews (EOR) which launched in January 2016. EOR embodies high quality instruction review articles on all aspects of orthopaedics and traumatology. All articles have open access with no subscription required.
In addition the ‘European Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology’ publication and known as the ‘EFORT Textbook$ ’ is a major source of education and guidance in surgical practice for surgeons and trainees, especially those preparing for higher surgical examinations and the Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology examinations within and beyond Europe.
