BOFAS Annual Scientific Meeting Belfast

Name: BOFAS Annual Scientific Meeting Belfast
Start: 2024-03-06T08:45:00+00:00
End: 2024-03-08T14:00:00+00:00

6th Mar 2024

8:45am - 2:00pm (GMT)

Trauma and orthopaedic surgery

6th - 8th Mar 2024

8:45am - 2:00pm (GMT)

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ONLINE & IN PERSON

Description

Welcome to the BOFAS annual scientific congress. You can access our website here.

This year we will be covering a vast array of topics including difficult forefoot problems, tumours, trauma, and sport injuries over 3 days from 6th to 8th March 2024.

This year we are hosting a hybrid event where the conference can be attended virtually. However the option to attend virtually is only available to attendees from low- and middle- income countries. UK members and participants are required to attend in person.

Registration for BOFAS 2024 can be found here.

Ticketing information can be found here.

BOFAS 2024 Scientific Programme

The final full programme for BOFAS is available here.

Information on our guest speakers can be found here.

The programme includes:

Wednesday 6th March (09.00 to 17.45 GMT):

Getting it Right Second Time –The Forefoot
Problems after MIS forefoot surgery & solutions
Orthobiologices in Foot & Ankle Sugery
Free Papers
Training Foot and Ankle Surgeons of the Future
Foot and Ankle Sports Techniques from across the World
Working together for our future
Fighting osteomyelitis of the Foot
Foot and Ankle Networks

Thursday 7th March (09.00 to 10.30 GMT):

Hot Topics Update in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Case Controversy Discussions

Thursday 7th March (15.20 to 18.00 GMT):

Free Papers
History of Surgery
Foot and Ankle Tumours

Friday 8th March (09.00 to 13.40 GMT):

Free Papers
The Burden of Foot & Ankle Trauma in Africa
Missed Injuries of the Foot
Surgical Tricks to Take Back Home
Prizes and Close

Summary

Join the annual scientific meeting of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) from 6th-8th March 2024. This year's programme includes diverse topics from difficult forefoot problems to sports injuries. Discover new methods in orthobiologics for foot and ankle surgery, improvements in training for future surgeons, and explore case controversies in foot and ankle surgery. Notable highlights include discussions on the burden of foot and ankle trauma in Africa and missed injuries of the foot. While this is a hybrid event, virtual attendance is only open to low- and middle-income countries, UK members must attend in person. Register now to secure your place and broaden your knowledge in this fascinating field.

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Learning objectives

1. Gain in-depth understanding of advanced surgical techniques related to the forefoot, such as treating problems arising post MIS forefoot surgery. 2. Learn about the uses and benefits of Orthobiologics in Foot & Ankle Surgery and its latest developments. 3. Enhance knowledge on the challenges, strategies, and future directions for training Foot and Ankle Surgeons in an international context. 4. Increase knowledge about the progression and latest treatments for Foot and Ankle Tumours, as well as the impact of Missed Injuries of the Foot. 5. Discuss and understand the burden of Foot & Ankle Trauma in Africa, critically assess existing health system structures and identify what improvements can be made.

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