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.

01/04/2026

🚩 Today March 2026 issue available now! 📰 The official newsletter of EFORT! https://bit.ly/ET0326

🚀 In the official newsletter of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) December 2025 issue you’ll find:

🚨 🌟 EFORT Congress Málaga 2026 Online programme tips

📖 Discover the latest EFORT Open Reviews featured articles on Orthopaedics, Trauma, Hip and Shoulder & Elbow.

💻 Find out the topic of this month EFFORT Educational webinar and access to last month’s replay!

🧑‍🎓Updates on the EBOT Written Exam 2026 !

🇪🇺 Stay informed on EFORT’s advocacy for better EU health policies & the latest on MDR & IVDR EFORT position paper. Participate in the SmILE Project Survey to bring your concerns and challenges at the EU level and calls of the Biomedical Alliance in Europe.

📲 Stay connected with EFORT! 📩 Get the latest O&T news, research & events! 🖱️ Subscribe now 👉 https://www.efort.org/newsletter/

🔗 https://bit.ly/ET0326

01/04/2026

👋 EFORT congress Málaga 2026: The final countdown is on! ⏳

📅 We are officially ONE month , yes 4 weeks!, away from the 27th EFORT Annual Congress.

👉 We know you’ve worked hard on your research, and we can't wait to see you deliver an amazing presentation.

👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬 Keep up the great work—Málaga is waiting for you! 🌟🙌

🔗 https://congress.efort.org/guidelines

31/03/2026

Going Green for EFORT Málaga 2026! 🌿🇪🇸

To follow a better ecological path, we are once again going 100% paperless! 🚫

📖 No heavy books to carry—our interactive, mobile-responsive programme is the most accurate version of our sessions and reflects all daily updates. Access it anytime, anywhere! 📱

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

31/03/2026

The March Issue of EFORT Open Reviews is Here! 📖✨

👋 We are excited to announce the release of the latest EFORT Open Reviews issue! This month, we’ve gathered 10 essential articles that every orthopaedic professional should have on their radar.

🌟 Issue Highlights:
🔹 Better Outcomes for the Elderly: Strategies to optimize hip fracture care through multidisciplinary teams.
🔹 Paediatric Insights: Why boys might face higher failure rates in DDH treatment and how to manage hip displacement in Cerebral Palsy.
🔹 Surgical Techniques: Updates on irrigation protocols and fracture fixation.

👉 At EFORT, our mission is to provide high-quality, open-access research to improve patient care across the globe.

➡️ The best part? It's all fully open access! Click the link below to start reading for free. This issue's got an Impact Factor of 4.0 & CiteScore of 7.3 – so you know it's legit science. Stay sharp, stay informed!

📖 We invite you to explore the full spectrum of knowledge within this issue, published by EFORT – European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

➡️ Read the full March 2026 issue here: https://bit.ly/EOR0326

🔔 Stay current with future updates – 📩 subscribe for alerts: https://bit.ly/eor_subscribe

30/03/2026

🌟 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚀💻 Our webinar on Shoulder Arthroplasty Complications starts tonight at 19:00 CET.

👋 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ There is still time to register and join us for an hour of high-level expert discussion.

👉 Share this post with a colleague who needs to see this! 🤝🏥

🔗 Register free of charge: https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260330

30/03/2026

👋Saw our SmILE call for action/participation last week?

😏 There is still time to contribute to the SmILE project survey 🇪🇺.

☕️📈 Start your day or end your week by contributing to the future of orthopaedic technology.

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ If you treat patients with MSK conditions, please take a moment to complete our user-needs survey. Every response brings us closer to better digital health solutions!

👉 Target: If you are involved in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions in your work, we welcome your participation. To ensure meaningful results, the participation of as many people as possible is necessary.

👉 Deadline: 30 March 2026👇

🔗 Learn more: https://horizon-smile.eu/
🔗 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/SmILEsurvey

27/03/2026

Less than One Week to Go! ⏰ Humeral and Shoulder Arthroplasty Update.

📅 Next Monday is the big day! We are kicking off our webinar on complications in shoulder surgery at 19:00 CET. 🦾

👉Don't leave your registration to the last minute—join a global community of learners for this free session. 🏥🌎

🗓️ Date: Monday 30 March 2026 | 19:00–20:00 CET

🔗 Register free of charge: https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260330

$🤔 Shoulder or Elbow? Where we start the nail matters for arm fractures. 💪🙄 When a surgeon fixes a broken upper arm bone ...$

26/03/2026

🤔 Shoulder or Elbow? Where we start the nail matters for arm fractures. 💪

🙄 When a surgeon fixes a broken upper arm bone (humerus) using a metal rod called a "nail," they have two choices: go in from the shoulder (antegrade) or in from above the elbow (retrograde).

📊 A new review of 565 fractures has weighed the pros and cons of each:

✅ From the Shoulder (Antegrade):
🔸 Faster surgery time (about 14 minutes shorter).
🔸 Lower risk of causing a new fracture during the surgery itself.

✅ From the Elbow (Retrograde):
🔸 Significantly better shoulder movement after recovery.
🔸 Much less likely to cause chronic shoulder pain.

👉 The Bottom Line: If the priority is a quick, safe surgery, the shoulder entry is often preferred. However, if the priority is the best possible shoulder function without long-term pain, the elbow entry might be the better bet.

🎆 Ultimately, both methods are excellent at getting the bone to heal—it’s all about managing the side effects!

🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/EOR260206

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Lucía Lanuza Lagunilla, Alfonso Muriel García, Jorge Díaz Heredia, Raquel Ruiz Díaz, Vanesa González Sastre, and Miguel Ángel Ruiz Ibán

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

25/03/2026

Standardise your excellence with the EBOT Part I Written Exam. 🩺

➡️ The window to apply is open! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. The EBOT exam is the recognized standard for specialists across Europe, proving your knowledge in five key areas: Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Spine, Paediatrics, and Basic Science.

👋 What to expect:
✅ Earn the "European Certificate of Basic Knowledge."
✅ Clear the path toward your full EBOT Fellowship.
✅ Flexible testing: Sit the exam on June 2nd, either online or onsite.

📅 The deadline for applications is Friday 10 April 2026 (23:59 CEST). Are you ready to validate your expertise?

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ 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).

👉 Online Registration: https://bit.ly/EBOTWritten26
🔗 More Information: http://www.ebotexam.org/SECTION_1_The_Written_Section.asp

25/03/2026

🛑 DEADLINE TODAY: Your Final Hours to Save 12%!

📅 Today is your FINAL chance to save up to 12% on your EFORT Málaga 2026 registration! If you wait until tomorrow, the price goes up.

👉 Don't let this significant saving disappear! Use the Official MCI Switzerland platform to register, book your hotel, and save money before midnight tonight! 🕛

🔗 Register & Save 12% (Ends Tonight!): https://congress.efort.org/online-registration

24/03/2026

Last chance to be heard! 📢🕒 The SmILE project survey is closing soon.

😏 If you haven't shared your thoughts on digital health and smart implants, now is the time!

Please share this post with your colleagues—the more voices we hear, the better the results. 🌍🤝

👉 Target: If you are involved in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions in your work, we welcome your participation. To ensure meaningful results, the participation of as many people as possible is necessary.

👉 Deadline: 30 March 2026

🔗 Learn more: https://horizon-smile.eu/
🔗 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/SmILEsurvey

24/03/2026

👋 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ Should we worry about bone loss around shoulder implants? 🤔

🦾 In some shoulder replacement, surgeons might notice "stress shielding" on X-rays—this is when the bone thins out because the metal stem is doing all the heavy lifting.

📊 A major new study of over 50 research papers has looked into how much this actually matters for the patient. Here’s what they found:

✅ It looks worse than it feels: Patients with bone thinning had slightly lower function scores, but the difference was so small that most patients wouldn't even notice it in their daily lives.

✅ Safety: It doesn’t seem to lead to more surgeries or implant failures in the first 5 years.

✅ Prevention: Surgeons can reduce the risk by choosing the right size of implant—avoiding "overstuffing" the bone (the filling ratio) is key!

👉 In short: It’s a common finding that surgeons monitor closely, but it usually doesn't stop a successful recovery!

🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/EOR260205

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Manuel Kramer, Bernhard Jost, Moritz Lebe, and Davide Previtali

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

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