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Dates Annouced for 2013 Symposium & Instructional Course

We are pleased to announce:

THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA SYMPOSIUM 2013 (21 – 23 August 2013)

This well-established annual meeting updates senior orthopaedic surgeons in new trauma philosophies and techniques.4608This year’s subject areas include the management of injuries to the clavicle, shoulder and elbow, and to the femur, distal tibia and foot, as well as the diverse management challenges presented by multiple trauma and fragility fractures. The successful format of small group discussions, demonstrations and hands-on sessions will be maintained and delegates will be able to discuss a range of related topics with a faculty of international and national experts.The meeting will be particularly useful for consultants approaching revalidation in orthopaedic trauma. Find out more…

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THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL TRAUMA COURSE (19 – 23 August 2013)

This popular course provides education in orthopaedic trauma for surgeons in training, senior orthopaedic nurses and senior physiotherapists.4630 It is also useful for experienced orthopaedic surgeons who wish to update their knowledge of orthopaedic trauma. The level of  the course is particularly useful for surgeons preparing for their orthopaedic fellowship examinations. During the five day course all aspects of orthopaedic trauma will be covered by an experienced faculty of international and national experts. The format comprises lectures, small group discussions and  hands-on labs. Find out more…

Abstract Submission

Time is running out to submit your abstracts for consideration of podium or poster presentations. The closing date is May 31st 2013.

We have received confirmation that successful abstracts will be published in the Proceedings of The Bone and Joint Journal.

To find out more and submit an abstract, click here.

First Call For Abstracts

Submissions of original orthopaedic trauma research papers are invited for presentation at the International Trauma Symposium.  Abstracts will be anonymised and then marked by a panel of trauma consultants from the Orthopaedic Trauma Society. The four best papers will be presented during the main symposium programme.  The next best twenty papers will be presented during a dedicated research meeting on Tuesday 20th August, which will be hosted by the Orthopaedic Trauma Society.  The next best twenty submissions will be invited as poster presentations.  The papers will be judged by the national and international faculty, and a prize will be awarded to the best paper.

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