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.

16/02/2026

🎉 It’s official: You are the heart of !

🙏 A huge thank you to all the accepted authors who registered this week! 🌟

👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬 Your research is the true backbone of our congress, and we can't wait to see the scientific exchange spark to life in the EFORT Congress Málaga 2026 at the FYCMA in Málaga, Spain from Monday 04 May to Wednesday 06 May 2026.

👉 What should you do now?

1️⃣ Check the Programme: Start picking the sessions you don’t want to miss! 📋

2️⃣ Travel & Stay: If you haven’t booked your hotel yet, do it soon! Málaga is a popular spot in May. ☀️🇪🇸

3️⃣ Get Excited: You’re officially part of Europe's largest O&T gathering!

🔗 Find all needed information in: https://congress.efort.org/

See you in a few weeks only in the Andalusian sun! ☀️🙌
We look forward to welcoming you to the FYCMA!

16/02/2026

👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬 Meet your next Monday 23 February EFORT webinar on Digitalisation in O&T speakers! 🎓

🌟 We’ve assembled an incredible panel of experts from across Europe to talk AI, LLMs, and Robotics.

Chairs: Prof. Bernd Grimm (Luxembourg 🇱🇺) & Prof. Benedikt Braun (Germany 🇩🇪).

Speakers: Georg Osterhoff (Germany 🇩🇪), Pedro Diniz (Portugal 🇵🇹 /Belgium 🇧🇪), and Rene Bremm (Luxembourg 🇱🇺).

👉 An outstanding session you don't want to miss!

ℹ️ More information: https://www.efort.org/webinars/

🔗 Free-of-charge online registration:
https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260223?cst=facebook

13/02/2026

🚀 The Future of Spine Surgery is Robotic! 🚀

📊 A landmark study has just been released in EFORT Open Reviews providing a "Holistic Assessment" of robotic technology in the operating room. By looking at 38 different meta-analyses, researchers have confirmed that Robot-Assisted pedicle screw placement is the safest and most accurate way to perform spinal fusions.

➡️ Why does this matter?

📍 Pinpoint Precision: Robots eliminate human hand tremors and fatigue, making screw placement safer in "tight" areas near nerves.

🏥 Faster Recovery: Patients undergoing robotic surgery tend to leave the hospital sooner.

☢️ Less Radiation: Surgeons and patients are exposed to less X-ray radiation during the procedure.

💰 Cost Savings: While the robots are expensive to buy, they save thousands of dollars per patient by reducing the need for "redo" surgeries.

👉 Standardizing these guidelines is the next big step for global surgical excellence. Check out the full article for the data! 🩺

🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/EOR260105

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Yan-Xin Du, Wen-Xi Sun, Luo-Qi Mai, Xin-Yuan Chen, Lu-Lu Li, Hong-Shen Wang, Yong-Peng Lin, and Bo-Lai Chen

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

13/02/2026

🗓️ The deadline for abstract submission for ISOLS 2026 in Vienna is next Monday 15 FEBRUARY 2026!

If you've been planning to share your research on limb salvage or musculoskeletal tumours, now is the time to finalize your work. This is your chance to present at a global EFORT EOTEP event in the beautiful City of Music! 🎶

Submit your abstracts and ideas today to help shape ISOLS2026 scientific programme and join us for an unforgettable meeting!

🔗 Submit your abstract and register: https://isols2026.org/

12/02/2026

💡 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍🔬 EFORT 2026 Scientific Sneak Peek: Essential Updates in Paediatrics 👶 and General Orthopaedics 🧑‍🔬.

🌟 The EFORT 2026 programme has crucial sessions for everyone:

✅ Paediatrics: Get essential updates on managing the growing skeleton and rare conditions from top European experts.

✅ General Topics: Brush up on the Basic Sciences and Biomechanics that underpin all your surgical decisions, ensuring your practice is totally up-to-date! 🧠

👉 Join us 04–06 May in Málaga 🇪🇸 to gain knowledge applicable to your entire scope of practice!

🔗 Explore the Programme & Register: https://congress.efort.org/

12/02/2026

📣 LAST CALL! 🚨 Tomorrow Friday 13 February is the absolute final day to register for the EBOT Interim Exam.

🙏 We are so grateful to the examiners and societies who make this possible—now it’s your turn to take the leap!

🌟 Registering today is the most important step you can take toward succeeding in your future EBOT Written Exam. 🔗

👉 Register before midnight tomorrow!

📅 Exam Dates: 18 & 19 February 2026 | from 10:00 to 13:00 CET each day
📅 Registration Opens: Thursday 12 February 2026
⏳ Registration Deadline: Friday 13 February 2026 | 23:59 CET
🔗 Register now: https://ebotexam.examfolio.com

ℹ️ More information: http://www.ebotexam.org/interim/

12/02/2026

✨ Make it official: Join us in Málaga!

To all our accepted authors: today, Thursday 12 February, is the final day to register and ensure your research is part of the EFORT Congress Málaga 2026 Scientific Programme.

🦾We are so looking forward to your contribution! To help us finalise the schedule, please ensure the presenting author is registered by 23:59 CET tonight.

Remember to check your acceptance email for your personal discount code. We wouldn't want you to miss out on being part of this incredible scientific exchange. ☀️🇪🇸

👉 Register to validate your spot: https://congress.efort.org/online-registration

11/02/2026

Can you believe it's less than ONE MONTH until INUGSC 2026?! 🤯

Get ready, Med Students! On 7–8 March, UCL Surgical Society is bringing you the UK's biggest student-led surgical conference in London 🇬🇧.

This year theme "Initiate, Innovate, Interrelate" means you'll be inspired by top surgeons, see amazing new research, and connect with peers from everywhere. 🌍

You can join face to face in London or online from anywhere. This is the event for future surgical leaders! ✨

🔗 Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/inugsc.ucl/

11/02/2026

10,000 FOLLOWERS! 🥳🎉

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible community! We’ve officially reached 10,000 followers right here on Facebook.

Whether you’re here for the latest research from EFORT Open Reviews, EBOT Exam, updates on our annual Congress, or our educational webinars, we are so grateful to have you with us. You make this community a vibrant space for Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 🦴✨

Here’s to the next 10,000! Let us know in the comments what you’d like to see more of on this page. 👇

🔗 https://www.efort.org

11/02/2026

🩺 New Research: Does IV Tranexamic Acid Help in Shoulder Surgery? 🩺

🌟 For years, surgeons have used Tranexamic Acid (TXA) to help reduce bleeding and improve the view during surgery. However, a brand-new study from EFORT Open Reviews is questioning its routine use for shoulder arthroscopy.

📊 After looking at data from over 900 patients, researchers found that giving TXA through an IV:

✅ Was very safe (no major complications).

❓ BUT it didn't significantly help surgeons see more clearly.

❓ It didn't significantly speed up the surgery.

👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 What does this mean for patients? It suggests that the "traditional" ways of managing a clear surgical view—like careful blood pressure control and irrigation—are still the most important tools we have.

👉 Check out the full breakdown of the study to see how these findings might change the "standard" protocol in the operating room! 🏥

🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/EOR260104

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Hua Luo, Shaohua Fan, Lingqin Huang, Cong Chen, and Yu Ren

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

10/02/2026

👋Is your hospital part of the EBOT Exam network?

🏥 We are so grateful to the 1,500+ centres across Europe that make the EBOT Interim Exam possible!

🌟This exam is specifically designed to help residents test their readiness for the EBOT Part I Written Exam—at no cost to those in training, thanks to UEMS and EFORT funding. 🦾

👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬 How to join:

1️⃣ Head to https://ebotexam.examfolio.com
2️⃣ Select your hospital from the list.
3️⃣ Don't see your hospital? Ask your Head of Department to apply as a registered centre!

👉 Don't miss the deadline on 13 February to participate in the exam on 18-19 February. Let’s raise the bar for O&T education together!

📅 Exam Dates: 18-19 February 2026 | 10:00-13:00 CET
📅 Registration Opens: Thursday 12 February
⏳ Registration Deadline: 13 February 2026 | 23:59 CET
🔗 Register now: https://ebotexam.examfolio.com

ℹ️ More information: http://www.ebotexam.org/interim/

10/02/2026

📣 Coming to you every quarter: EFORT Open Reviews: In Focus! 📚

Keeping up with the latest research can be a challenge, so we’re doing the heavy lifting for you.

📅 Every three months, we will release a new "In Focus" collection featuring 10 hand-picked articles on a specific O&T theme.

🌟 First up: Fracture Management. 🦴

👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬 Whether you’re looking for a deep dive into fixation strategies or want to see how digital wearables and biological enhancements are changing the field, this 10-article toolkit has everything you need in one place.

👉 Check out the first quarterly collection today and stay ahead of the curve!

🔗 https://bit.ly/EOR_IF_Trauma_0226

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