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Complex Limb Reconstruction Surgery (LRS) in the UK - BOA/BLRS/GIRFT Position Statement
Complex LRS involves the management of a diverse group of congenital and acquire...
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BOA statement on the incorporation of Physician Assistants (PAs) into Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery
July 2025 - The BOA welcomes the recommendations contained in ‘The Leng Review: ...
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Professor Andrew Carr awarded MBE in the King's 2025 Birthday Honours
The BOA congratulates Professor Andrew Carr on the award of an MBE in the King's...
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Nominations now open for Trustee , Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary
Nominations for BOA Council Trustee and Honorary Treasurer positions are now ope...
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We have become aware of a number of adverts on social media, especially Facebook, linking the British Orthopaedic Association to Bee venom products.
Please note that the BOA does not endorse or recommend the use of any Bee venom product in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions and we have no association with these organisations.
Membership
The British Orthopaedic Association supports 5,000 members throughout the UK and internationally. By bringing together all those working in trauma and orthopaedic surgery we aim to provide national leadership and a unifying focus supporting our members to deliver excellence in patient care.
We have membership categories tailored to suit all career stages and types of professional involved in the trauma and orthopaedic workforce, with a variety of membership benefits.
Find out moreCourses and Events
See below for the upcoming courses and events from the BOA and you can see more events on our Events Calendar.

BOA Gala Dinner 2025
We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the BOA Gala Dinner o...
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AI in Orthopaedics and MSK 2025
The 2025 AI in Orthopaedics and MSK Conference will be held 1st - 2nd December 2...
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BOA Ortho Update Course
The next Ortho Update Course is 10th January 2026 in Manchester. BOOKING NOW OPE...
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