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.

$Is it time to "drop the weights" for hip fracture patients? 🏥🚜👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 If you work in orthopaedics, you’ve seen it a tho...$

16/04/2026

Is it time to "drop the weights" for hip fracture patients? 🏥🚜

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 If you work in orthopaedics, you’ve seen it a thousand times: an elderly patient with a hip fracture arriving in the ward with skin traction applied. But a comprehensive new review in EFORT Open Reviews suggests this routine practice might be doing more harm than good.

👉 The Key Takeaways:

❌ No "Magic" Pain Relief: Research shows that traction doesn't actually reduce the need for pain meds compared to just using a comfortable pillow.

⚠️ Skin Danger: Frail, elderly skin is at high risk for "sloughing" and deep wounds from adhesive tapes and bandages.

💊 Better Alternatives: Guidelines now favor fast-acting analgesia and femoral nerve blocks over traction.

📑 The study concludes that because traction offers no clear benefit for pain or fracture reduction—and poses a real risk to skin health—it should not be used routinely for patients awaiting hip arthroplasty.

🔗 Full article: https://bit.ly/EOR260305

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Ismail Ravat, Allan Roy Sekeitto, Laine Alexander, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Lipalo Mokete, and Jurek R T Pietrzak

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

15/04/2026

👋Got the EFORT Congress Málaga 🇪🇸 2026 App yet? Time to explore! 🔍📱

👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️Don't wait until you're in Málaga to see what’s on!

📲 Download the EFORT App today and start browsing the 3-day schedule. 🗓️

🌟 Check out the speaker lineup, read the latest abstracts, and get comfortable with the layout so you're ready to go from Day 1! 🚀

👉 Download "EFORT" in your App Store today!

🔗 https://congress.efort.org/efort-app

15/04/2026

Patient Safety vs. Regulatory Speed: EFORT Speaks Out on New EU Device Rules 🇪🇺

👉 As orthopaedic surgeons, we use medical implants every single day to restore mobility to our patients. This is why EFORT is keeping a close watch on the European Commission's latest proposals to revise the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR).

🌟 The Good News: The new proposal aims to cut "red tape," reduce costs for smaller innovative companies, and get breakthrough devices to patients faster. We also love the move toward EUDAMED, which will finally give surgeons a "source of truth" to review safety data before choosing an implant.

⚠️ Our Warning: History has taught us hard lessons. Devices that enter the market based on "equivalence" to older products—without their own clinical trials—can lead to higher revision rates and patient harm. We are asking the EU to ensure that Expert Panels (real surgeons!) are always involved when a new high-risk device claims to be "just like" an old one.

👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ We want innovation, but we want it to be safe. 🦺

🔗 Read the Full Position Paper: https://www.efort.org/mdr_position_paper/

14/04/2026

Femoral Head Fractures: More than just a dislocation 🚗💥

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 Did you know that 5–15% of hip dislocations involve a femoral head fracture? These injuries are usually the result of high-energy trauma, like a "dashboard injury" during a car accident.

📰 A new systematic review in EFORT Open Reviews breaks down exactly how to diagnose and treat these "Pipkin" fractures to avoid long-term disability.

👉 Clinical Checklist:

✅ Immediate Action: Reduce the hip ASAP! Delays >6 hours significantly spike the risk of Avascular Necrosis.

✅ Imaging: Post-reduction CT is non-negotiable to check for intra-articular loose bodies that X-rays might miss.

✅ Surgical Choice: The anterior (Smith-Petersen) approach is often preferred for fixing Pipkin I/II fragments but watch out for Heterotopic Ossification!

✅ Advanced Tools: The study highlights the emerging role of 3D printing and hip arthroscopy in modern trauma care.

🌟 Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint—patients typically need 6–8 weeks of protected weight-bearing to ensure the "blueprints" of the hip joint stay intact.

🔗 Full article: https://bit.ly/EOR260304

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Olivia Ann Dunseath, Ibrahem Al-Obaidi, Luca Ignatius, Branavan Rudran, and Chris Jordan

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

13/04/2026

👋 Meet our International Faculty for Monday April 27 at 19:00 CEST! 🌍

💪 We are bringing the experts to your screen to discuss the toughest elbow cases in trauma surgery.

🌟 Our Panelists:

🇫🇷 Professeur Thierry Bégué (Chair | Hôpital Antoine Béclère)
🇩🇪 Prof. Dr. Peter Biberthaler (Technical University Munich)
🇧🇪 Prof. Dr. Bernard Lefebvre (Expert in Malunion correction)
🇮🇹 Prof. Dr. Mattia Alessio Mazzola (Specialist in strategic pathways)

🕢 Join us live at 19:00 CEST to ask your questions directly to the faculty!

🔗 Register for Free: https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260427

👉 More information on EFORT Webinars: https://www.efort.org/webinars/

10/04/2026

🚨 EBOT Written Exam 2026 applications >>> NEW DEADLINE: Friday 17 April!

👋 Missed the first window? Don't worry—the deadline for the EBOT written exam applications has been extended!

🗓️ You now have until next week Friday 17 April to secure your spot in the most prestigious exam for last-year residents and specialists in O&T.

👉 Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Complete your application today!

⏰ New Extended Deadline: Friday 17 April 2026 (23:59 CEST)
🔗 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/EBOTWritten26

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ Eligible candidates include EU/Non-EU specialists and final-year trainees. Are you ready to validate your expertise? Save the date!

➡️ The EBOT Written Exam 2026 will take place on Tuesday 02 June 2026 (online or onsite, you choose).

🔗 More Information: http://www.ebotexam.org/SECTION_1_The_Written_Section.asp

09/04/2026

👋 How much torque is "just right" for your locking plates? 🛠️🦴

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 We’ve all been there—wondering if that extra quarter-turn on a locking screw is helping or hurting. A systematic review of 894 studies just hit EFORT Open Reviews, and the results are a wake-up call for surgical technique.

📰 The study found that for most stainless-steel systems, increasing torque beyond the point of seating provides zero biomechanical advantage. In fact, it only makes the screw harder to take out later.

👉 What you need to know:

✅ Titanium vs. Steel: Titanium is more sensitive to torque due to its material properties, but even then, the benefits are limited.

✅ Combi-holes: These designs may benefit from precise torque to ensure maximum thread engagement.

✅ Removal Risks: Overtightening is the #1 cause of seized screw heads.

➡️ Don't rely on "surgeon feel" alone—consistent use of torque limiters or indicators is the best way to ensure a safe, reliable construct.

🔗 Full article: https://bit.ly/EOR260303

🧑‍🎓Author: James W A Fletcher

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

08/04/2026

The countdown to Málaga is on! 🇪🇸☀️

The programme is live and the excitement is building! Don't leave your planning to the last minute.

Browse our 160+ sessions today and see why the 27th EFORT Annual Congress is the "must-attend" event of 2026.

📅 Plan your congress experience ⬇️
🔗https://congress.efort.org/advanced-scientific-programme

$📅 Save the Date: Monday 27 April 2026! Dealing with complex elbow fractures? 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 Join the EFORT Trauma Education Gr...$

07/04/2026

📅 Save the Date: Monday 27 April 2026! Dealing with complex elbow fractures?

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 Join the EFORT Trauma Education Group for a specialized webinar focused on achieving functional outcomes in difficult cases. 🦴

🌟 Key Discussion Topics:

✅ Monteggia Fractures: Restoring the proximal ulna and radio capitellar joint.

✅ Distal Humerus: Management of malunion and corrective strategies.

✅ Strategic Pathways: Sequencing stabilization in fracture-dislocations.
Don't let joint stiffness define your patient's outcome. Learn the surgical planning used by Europe's leading trauma experts.

🔗 Register for Free: https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260427

👉 More information on EFORT Webinars: https://www.efort.org/webinars/

07/04/2026

Say goodbye to "Scan Rejected": Harmonising CT for Hip & Knee Arthroplasty 🏥✨

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 Is your radiology department juggling 17 different CT protocols for 17 different hip implants? Inconsistency in imaging leads to poor 3D planning and unnecessary radiation for patients.

📰 A new study in EFORT Open Reviews presents the Stanmore Protocols—a unified approach to CT imaging for lower limb joint replacement.

🦿 By focusing on five core scenarios (Primary Hip/Knee, Revision Hip/Knee, and Total Femoral Replacement), this framework ensures that surgeons get exactly what they need for 3D templating, every single time.

👉 Key Highlights:

✅ Optimised Volume: No more scanning the whole leg when only the hip, knee, and ankle joints are needed.
✅ Metal Artefact Reduction: Specific guidelines for revision cases to ensure previous implants don't "blur" your plan.
✅ Global Applicability: Designed to work across all major implant systems and robotic platforms.

🖥️ Better imaging leads to better outcomes. Check out the harmonised guidelines here:

🔗 Full article: https://bit.ly/EOR260302

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Angelika Ramesh, Anna Di Laura, Jennifer Gibson, Alister Hart, and Johann Henckel

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

06/04/2026

Once again, the EFORT Annual Congress is going paperless in Málaga! 🇪🇸🌿

The 27th EFORT Congress is officially a paper-free zone. 🚫📄

This means all the info you need—from session timings to speaker abstracts—is now live in the EFORT Corporate App!

It’s the easiest way to navigate the congress right from your pocket. 📱✨

👉 Download "EFORT" in your App Store today!

🔗 https://congress.efort.org/efort-app

04/04/2026

📅 We're Just 4 Weeks Away! 🤯 Can you believe the EFORT Congress 2026 in 🇪🇸 (04–06 May) is nearly here?

🌟The final preparations are being locked in, and the chance to register online is closing fast. This is your last opportunity to join the party, the science, and the Spanish sunshine! ☀️

👉 Finalise your registration now—4 weeks flies by! ⬇️
🔗 Register Today (Only 4 Weeks Left!): https://congress.efort.org/

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