EFORT

EFORT - European Federation of National Societies of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

EFORT promotes the exchange of experience, knowledge, education and research throughout Europe by:

• 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.

29/05/2026

Arm Pain in Children: When is it more than just a bump? 🦴💪

👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ We all know kids get bumps and bruises, but persistent arm pain should never be dismissed as "growing pains." According to a new study in EFORT Open Reviews, true growing pains rarely happen in the arms!

👉 What parents and clinicians should know:

🔹 Common Benign Tumours: Simple bone cysts often hide in the shoulder (humerus) and are only found after a "pathological fracture" from a minor fall.

🔹 The Forearm Challenge: Bony growths called osteochondromas can bow the arm bones or limit how a child rotates their wrist. Early surgery is often better than waiting!

🔹 Saving Function: When treating rare malignant tumours, surgeons are now using "biological" methods—using the child's own bone to rebuild—to ensure the reconstruction lasts a lifetime. 🧬✨

👉 Early diagnosis is the best tool we have. If a child has night pain or swelling in the arm, it's time for an X-ray.

🔗 Read the technical review: https://bit.ly/EOR260409

🧑‍🎓Author(s): D**g Yu, Alexandre Kaempfen, Maximilian Burger, Kira Barlow, and Andreas H Krieg

🔔 Stay at the forefront of orthopaedic research – subscribe to EOR updates: https://bit.ly/eor_subscribe

28/05/2026

📢 Out Now: EFORT Open Reviews: In Focus – Arthroplasty Innovations! 🚀

👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ Keeping up with the rapid pace of medical literature can be challenging. That is why EFORT is back with its latest curated compendium, focused entirely on the latest breakthroughs and established techniques in hip and knee arthroplasty. 💻✨

🌟 From primary implant survivorship insights derived from global registries to highly advanced algorithms for managing bone defects during revisions, this edition brings together 10 high-impact papers from leading international experts.

👉 Explore crucial reviews on 4th-generation ceramic bearings, personalized alignment strategies in complex knee cases, and emerging biomarkers to help differentiate between stable and loosened implants.

Equip your clinical practice with the latest evidence-based insights today! 👇

📌 Access the open-access articles here: https://bit.ly/EORIF0526

27/05/2026

👋 Why is my toddler refusing to walk? 👶🦴

It’s one of the most confusing sights for a parent: a healthy child who suddenly refuses to sit up, walk, or have their diaper changed. While it might look like a "temper tantrum" or a hip issue, it could be Spondylodiscitis—an infection of the spine.

📰 A massive review of nearly 800 cases in EFORT Open Reviews sheds light on this rare condition:

📍 Most at risk: Children between 6 months and 4 years old.
📍 The Culprit: A bacteria called Kingella kingae is usually the cause in toddlers.
📍 The Good News: Almost 95% of children recover fully with just antibiotics—no surgery needed!

👉 What to look for: A child who hyperextends their back to relieve pain or cries when lifted under the armpits. Early diagnosis is key to a fast recovery!

🔗 Read the technical review: https://bit.ly/EOR260608

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Ahmer Ahmad Khan, Aikaterini Doubovina, Giacomo De Marco, Christina Steiger, Romain Dayer, and Dimitri Ceroni

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26/05/2026

📅 EFORT Webinar 29 June 2026 - Expert Lineup: Learn from European Leaders in Ankle Salvage

➡️ How do top specialists handle post-traumatic ankle stiffness, osteochondral lesions, and malunions? Find out on Monday, 29 June 2026 at 19:00 CEST.

🌟 We are thrilled to present our international faculty for this EFORT webinar:

🔸 João Vide (Lisbon/Faro, Portugal) 🇵🇹
🔸 Manuel Monteagudo (Madrid, Spain) 🇪🇸
🔸 Markus Knupp (Basel, Switzerland) 🇨🇭
🔸 Stefan Rammelt (Dresden, Germany) 🇩🇪

👉 This independent webinar concludes with a live 20-minute Q&A session where you can ask our panel your pressing clinical questions.

🔗 Secure your free spot today: https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260629

$Better Healing, Smaller Scars: The MIPO Approach for Kids 🧒🦴👋 👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ When a child suffers a serious leg fracture, the ...$

25/05/2026

Better Healing, Smaller Scars: The MIPO Approach for Kids 🧒🦴

👋 👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ When a child suffers a serious leg fracture, the goal is to get them back on their feet as safely and quickly as possible. While flexible nails are common, they aren't always the best fit for every child or every break.

📰 New research in EFORT Open Reviews highlights the benefits of Bridge Plating (MIPO):

✅ Biological Fix: The plate "bridges" the break without touching the sensitive fracture site, protecting the blood supply for faster healing.

✅ Small Incisions: Uses "keyhole" surgery techniques, meaning less pain and better-looking scars for the future.

✅ Early Movement: Because the plate is strong, kids can often start moving their joints sooner, avoiding the stiffness of a heavy cast. 🏃‍♂️

👉 Why it matters: This technique is a game-changer for older children or more complex breaks that need extra stability.

🔗 Read the technical review: https://bit.ly/EOR260407

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Alberto Daniel Navarro Vergara, Jamil Soni, Weverley Rubele Valenza, Estefanía Birrer, and Heloisa Zimmmermann Faggion

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22/05/2026

Big News for Medical Technology! Introducing MedTechLabel 🚀

We are officially launching the MedTechLabel project! Supported by a major grant from the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), from which EFORT is part of, this 36-month public-private partnership is on a mission to completely unify and standardise digital labelling for Medical Devices (MD) and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD).

Co-led by the University of Oslo and Arthrex GmbH, our consortium features 20 partners across 11 countries working together to build a future-proof, efficient digital labelling framework.

Our goals are clear: improve operational efficiency for manufacturers, create curated displays that make information accessible to diverse users, and align with the EU Green Deal by reducing physical waste! 💻🌿

Stay tuned as we reshape healthcare technology and compliance! 👇
📌 Website: medtechlabel-ihi.eu
💼 LinkedIn: MedTechLabel IHI

21/05/2026

🤖 The Future of Hip Screening is Here! 👶✨

Diagnosing hip dysplasia (DDH) in babies requires incredible precision. Even for experts, manual measurements on ultrasounds can be tricky and time-consuming.

A new study in EFORT Open Reviews shows that Artificial Intelligence is stepping up to the plate!

After looking at nearly 37,000 patients, researchers found that AI models are incredibly reliable:
✅ 90% Sensitivity (Finding the cases that need help)
✅ 93% Specificity (Avoiding false alarms)
✅ 92.6% Average Accuracy

What does this mean for parents and doctors? AI can act as a "second set of eyes," helping to catch hip issues early when they are easiest to treat—preventing the need for major surgeries later in life. 🦴💪

🔗 Full analysis here: https://bit.ly/EOR260406

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Abith Ganesh Kamath, Saran Singh Gill, Hussayn Shinwari, and Kapil Sugand

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$Save the Date! 📅 Salvage of Ankle Fractures - How Far Can We Go? 👋 Dealing with ankle fracture complications can be toug...$

20/05/2026

Save the Date! 📅 Salvage of Ankle Fractures - How Far Can We Go?

👋 Dealing with ankle fracture complications can be tough. Join us on Monday, 29 June 2026 (19:00–20:00 CEST) for a dedicated EFORT Educational Webinar exploring the latest strategies for managing ankle fracture sequelae.

👉 Under the guidance of Chair Prof. João Vide, our panel will look at how far we can push reconstructive techniques to improve patient outcomes.

🔸 This webinar is completely free of commercial educational support. Sign up now and add it to your calendar! 👇
🔗 Free Registration: https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260629

19/05/2026

More Than Just a Surgery: Supporting the "Whole Patient" After PJI 🤝🧠

👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ When a joint replacement gets infected (PJI), we focus on the bacteria and the hardware. But what about the person?

📰 New research in EFORT Open Reviews shows that PJI patients have deep needs that go way beyond the operating room:

📉 Mental Health: 95% of patients report a major need for psychological support. Fear, anxiety, and depression are incredibly common during the long road to recovery.

🚶 Physical Function: It’s not just about "healing"; it's about getting back to daily life and feeling mobile again.

👥 Social Support: Patients need more than just a check-up—they need guidance from their medical team and support from peers who have been through it.

👉 The Problem: Right now, only 2 out of 20 studies actually described a plan to help with these needs.

👋 We need to treat the patient, not just the infection. 💡

🔗 Read the full review here: https://bit.ly/EOR260405

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Amarins Koster, Gesine H Seeber, Sjoukje van der Werf, Max Ettinger, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, and Martin Stevens

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