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.

12/06/2026

👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ Fresh insights for your clinical practice: The May Issue of EFORT Open Reviews is online! 💡 https://bit.ly/EOR2605

👋 The digital pages of the latest EFORT Open Reviews are entirely free to access.

👉 This month, we are focusing heavily on the critical decisions made in the first hours of trauma triage, alongside structural breakthroughs in hip preservation.
What you will find in this month's issue:

💪 Rethinking Shoulder Fractures in the Elderly: Learn why natural healing—even with varus collapse—frequently results in pain-free, highly functional shoulders.

🩸 Limb-Saving Protocols for Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries: A comprehensive guide for the general orthopaedic surgeon on the front lines.

📐 The Evolution of Hip Preservation: A deep dive into modern proximal femoral osteotomies.
Stay ahead of the curve with peer-reviewed, open-access literature designed to directly improve patient care.

📌 Read the full, free issue here: https://bit.ly/EOR2605
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11/06/2026

🚩 Today May 2026 issue available now! 📰 The official newsletter of EFORT! https://bit.ly/ET0526

In the official newsletter of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) May 2026 issue you’ll find:

🚨 Our May's editorial from the EFORT President 2026/2027 Prof. Dr. Rob Nelissen

📖 Consult the latest EFORT Open Reviews featured articles on foot & Ankle, Spine, Hip and Shoulder & Elbow.

🔸 Discover the topic of June 2026 EFORT 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.

📲 Stay connected with EFORT! https://bit.ly/ET0526

📩 Get the latest O&T news, research & events! ⬇️
🔗 Subscribe now 👉 https://www.efort.org/newsletter/

10/06/2026

Back Pain in Your 40s? It Might Be More Than Just "Getting Older" 🦴🔍

We usually think of spinal stenosis as a "senior" condition. But for some, the spinal canal is simply born too small. This is called Congenital Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (CLS).

What makes CLS different?

🔹 Early Onset: Symptoms typically start around age 47, compared to age 67 for degenerative stenosis.

🔹 Higher Pain: Because the canal is naturally narrow, even small changes can cause intense leg and back pain. ⚡

🔹 Born This Way: It’s often linked to genetics and can affect the neck (cervical spine) at the same time.

🌟The Good News: Research shows that "stability-preserving" surgery can be highly effective for CLS patients, with a much lower chance of needing a second operation later on compared to other types of stenosis.

🔗 Read the full review: https://bit.ly/EOR260413

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Bechara El Khoury, Ahmad Assi, Mohamad Farhat, Marc Boutros, and Amer Sebaaly

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

09/06/2026

Broken Collarbone: To Operate or Not? 🦴⚖️
If you’ve ever broken your collarbone (clavicle), you’ve probably asked: "Do I need surgery, or can I just wear a sling?"

📰A major new review of clinical trials just dropped in EFORT Open Reviews, and the results might surprise you!

The Pros of Surgery: ⬇️
✅ You heal faster in the first 3 months.
✅ Higher chance the bone "knits" together perfectly.
✅ Better shoulder movement in the very early weeks.
The Pros of a Sling (Conservative):
✅ No surgical scars or hardware irritation (plates can be annoying!).

✅ Zero risk of surgical infection.

✅ By one year later, your shoulder function is identical to those who had surgery.

👉 The Bottom Line: Surgery is great if you need to get back to a high-demand job or sport immediately. But if you’re patient, the sling usually gets you to the same finish line without the risks of the operating room. 🏥🩹

👋 Discuss your lifestyle with your surgeon to make the best choice for YOU!

🔗 Read the full review: https://bit.ly/EOR260412

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Andreas Papaleontiou, Amelia Wild, Andrea Poupard, and Panteleimon Tsantanis

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08/06/2026

Three Weeks Until the EFORT Ankle Salvage Webinar! ⏱️

📅 Mark your calendars for Monday, 29 June at 19:00 CEST! We are just 3 weeks away from "Salvage of Ankle Fractures - How Far Can We Go?".

👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ Don't miss out on presentations covering:

🔸 Postoperative stiffness management (Manuel Monteagudo 🇪🇸)
🔸 OCL therapeutic timing (Markus Knupp 🇨🇭)
🔸 Rationale for correcting malunions (Stephan Rammelt 🇩🇪)

👉 Join a global audience of peers for this free, non-commercial scientific update.

🔗 Free registration link: https://efort.webinargeek.com/20260629

08/06/2026

🌟 The day has finally arrived! 🎉

🚩 The FORTE Summer School 2026 starts today in beautiful Catanzaro, Italy.

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Wishing all of our attendees an amazing and enriching week of learning, networking, and growth.

➡️This is your moment to connect with peers, learn from world-class experts, and build a foundation for your future career. Have a fantastic time! 🎓

🔗 https://www.forteortho.org/

05/06/2026

Young patients with shoulder arthritis: Is there a middle ground? 🦴⚖️

💪Shoulder arthritis isn't just for the elderly. For active adults under 50, a full shoulder replacement can be a scary prospect—mostly because the implants might not last as long as the patient does!

📰A recent review in EFORT Open Reviews looks at the CAM procedure (Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management).

What is CAM? It’s a specialized "clean-up" surgery done through tiny incisions (arthroscopy).

👉 Instead of replacing the joint, 👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ surgeons:
✅ Remove bone spurs (osteophytes)
✅ Clean up frayed cartilage
✅ Release tight capsules to restore motion
✅ Perform "microfractures" to help new cartilage grow

🌟 The Results: For the right patient, CAM has a 0% complication rate and high satisfaction. It’s the perfect way to "buy time" and get back to the gym or work without the restrictions of a metal-and-plastic joint. 🚀

🔗 Read the technical review: https://bit.ly/EOR260410

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Marko Nabergoj, Patrick J Denard, Philippe Collin, and Alexandre Lädermann

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

04/06/2026

Is it an injury, or is it the nerves? Reading the "Fluid" in the Shoulder 🏥🧐

When a patient has shoulder pain, an MRI often shows "edema" (swelling) inside the muscle. But not all swelling is created equal! The LaTour group (Switzerland) just published a major review in EFORT Open Reviews to help doctors tell the difference.

👉Here’s the breakdown:

🔹 The "Feather" Look: If the swelling looks like a bird's feather, it might be a muscle strain or a nerve issue (like a pinched nerve in the neck or shoulder).

🔹 The "Retraction" Look: If the muscle is pulled back and swollen, it’s a sign of a fresh traumatic tear—crucial for insurance and surgery timing! ⏱️

🔹 The "Vaccine" Reaction: "SIRVA" is a rare reaction to a flu or COVID shot given too high in the arm, causing localized muscle swelling.

The Takeaway: Muscle edema shows up long before muscle "wasting" or fat buildup. By catching these patterns early, we can get patients the right treatment—whether it's surgery, physical therapy, or nerve care. 📈

🔗 Read the technical review: https://bit.ly/EOR260411

🧑‍🎓Author(s): Jeanni Zbinden, Kinga Michalewska, Sean WL Ho, Marko Nabergoj, Mohamed Ibrahim, Joe Chih-Hao Chiu, Xue Ling Chong, Brigitte Von Rechenberg, and Alexandre Lädermann

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03/06/2026

⏳ The count down is on! 🎉

⏱️ Less than a week from today, the 9th FORTE Summer School officially begins! FORTE is so excited to welcome you all to Catanzaro for a week of unparalleled learning, discussion, and networking.

🌟 This is your final chance to register and join us for this true European project. Get ready to be part of an amazing community and take your professional development to the next level. See you next week! 👋

➡️ Final chance to register: 🔗 https://www.forteortho.org/

02/06/2026

👩‍🔬 👨‍⚕️ Good Luck to Over 300 EBOT Part I Candidates on today’s Written Exam! 🤞📚

The registration doors have officially closed, and we are thrilled to announce that more than 300 orthopaedic and trauma candidates from across Europe are set to sit the EBOT Part I Written Exam today Tuesday, 02 June 2026!

🍀 We want to send a massive wave of good luck to everyone entering the testing portals or Pearson VUE centres next week. You’ve put in the hours, and now it’s time to let that knowledge shine 🌟!

👉 What happens next? Looking past Tuesday, the journey moves forward to the International EBOT Part II – Oral Exam on 19 and 20 September 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

🔸 Successful written candidates will either join us in Madrid or transition to their respective national society exams held by SORBCOT (Belgium), TOTBID (Turkey), SECOT (Spain), and EEXOT (Greece). 🏛️

🔗 More information: https://www.ebotexam.org/

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