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European Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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European Orthopaedicsand TraumatologyOfficial Journal of EFORTEditor-in-Chief: Wolfhart Puhl, Germany

A new communications channel connecting societies of EFORT, and their members

Each issue centers on a specific topic

Presents high-quality peer-reviewed research papers

6 issues per year

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Advanced treatment in wrist and hand arthroscopy2 June 2010, 13:30 - 17:30

IntroductionSpeaker: Font, JordiArthroscopic wrist ganglia removal: Reality of recurrencesSpeaker: Lavadoux, M.Arthroscopy management of scaphoid fracturesSpeaker: Mathoulin, ChristopheArthroscopic management of intrinsic liga-ments injurySpeaker: Lindau, TommyIntra articular partial implant by wrist arthroscopySpeaker: Mathoulin, ChristopheClassifi cation - Subclassifi cation of TFCC lesions and arthroscopic reconstructionSpeaker: Atzei, AndreaWrist arthroscopy in distal radius fractures, interest of dry arthroscopy and treatment of malunionSpeaker: del Piñal, FranciscoSauve-Kapandji osteotomy by wrist arthros-copySpeaker: Luchetti, RiccardoUlno-carpal abutment: place of wrist arthroscopy and comparative other optionsSpeaker: Haerle, MaxArthroscopy wrist arthrolysisSpeaker: Luchetti, RiccardoClinical casesSpeaker: del Piñal, Francisco

Congenital vertical talusSpeaker: Epeldelgui, Tomas

An overview of the fl atfoot condition from newborn to adult3 June 2010, 14:30 - 17:00

Sequellae of pilon and malleolar fracturesSpeaker: Valderrabano, VictorSequellae of fractures and dislocations of the talusSpeaker: Besse, Jean-LucSequellae of calcaneal fracturesSpeaker: Redfern, DavidSequellae of fractures and dislocations of the lisfranc jointSpeaker: Ceccarelli, FrancescoSequellae of forefoot fracturesSpeaker: Badekas, ThanosCompartimental syndromesSpeaker: Dalmau, Antonio

Madrid Night, 3 June 2010

Sequellae of severe foot injuries4 June 2010, 14:30 - 18:30

The femoro-tibial compartmentSpeaker: Montserrat, FerranThe cruciate ligamentsSpeaker: Schiavone, AlfredoThe bone lossSpeaker: Klauser, WolfgangThe patello-femoral compartmentSpeaker: Thienpont, Emmanuel

The options in kneearthroplasty5 June 2010, 08:30 - 11:30

… Participation in one of our ExMExSessions during the congress is a must for every specialist! Every day an excitingsession takes place. Your active involvement will maximise the benefi ts of this unique encounter between faculty members and experienced participants. Please consult the congress programme for details! Remember: participation is limited to 100 attendees per session!

ExMEx Sessions during the Congress in MadridAre you an expert in one of the following fi elds?

- Hand and wrist- Paediatrics- Foot- Knee arthroplasty

This evening highlight will begin with folk music from an authentic “Tuna band.”

There will be a delicious buffet with a variety of food stations serving Span-ish specialities for you to enjoy in the event’s beautiful surroundings. The evening will also feature a variety of fantastic performances that are sure to get you on your feet and joining in!

Date: Thursday, 3 June 2010Time: 20.30 - 23.30Venue: Palacio del Negralejo, Carretera de Mejorada del Campo, 6 - Rivas-VaciamadridDress code: InformalPrice: EUR 89, including transport to and from the city centre and IFEMA South Entrance

There are only a few tickets left for this event. Register now at the “Social Programme” counter!

Flexible fl atfootSpeaker: Farsetti, PascualeStiff fl atfoot, “tarsal coalitions”Speaker: Møeller-Madsen, BjarneAdolescent or adult fl atfootSpeaker: Viladot, Antonio

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Forthcoming EFORT Fora 2010Warsaw, Poland: 16 Sept.Nicosia, Cyprus: 1 Oct. Paris, France: 9 Nov.Rome, Italy: 22 Nov.

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12th EFORT Congress Copenhagen 2011

Congress highlights

National Registers: The future role Rotator cuff lesions:

Diagnosis and treatment Bone healing:

Infl uence of alcohol and tobacco Hip:

New bearings Knee:

Partial or total replacement? Trauma:

The management of pelvic fractures The Osteoarthritic ankle joint:

Fusion or arthroplasty?

www.efort.org - THE re-launch

Copenhagen, Denmark: 1 - 4 June 2011

Wrist fractures: What’s new? Fast-track treatment & rehabilitation:

Is it safe? The osteoporotic spine:

Surgical or conservative treatment? Paediatrics:

New trends in treatment of clubfoot Foot deformities:

How to treat? Nosocomial infections:

Any new enemies? Sports:

Surgical treatment of cartilage defects

This spring, EFORT went live with its re-launched website. With a completely new design and a clearly represented structure the user can easily navigate and fi nd the needed information.

One of the new highlights is the Scientifi c e-Library:The Scientifi c e-Library offers user-friendly access to material presented during our Advanced Training Programme. This site will steadily be updated and enhanced with the newest scientifi c content within the wide orthopaedic fi eld.

Visit the Scientifi c e-Library now and search through this new interactive tool!

The following formats are available online:• Video• Reports• Abstracts• Presentations

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17-18 September 2010EFORT IC Copenhagen, DenmarkTrauma: Fractures in the elderly- Hands-on workshops

8-9 October 2010EFORT IC Vienna, AustriaShoulder: Prosthesis course- Cadaver workshops- Sawbone workshops- Live operations

26-27 November 2010EFORT IC Geneva, SwitzerlandFoot & ankle: Hallux valgus & ankle arthritis- Hands-on workshops- Five live operations

11-12 March 2011EFORT IC Lyon, FranceKnee: Patello femoral disorders- Hands-on workshops- Live operations

EFORT Advanced Training Programme 2010/2011

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