Abstract Instructions & Guidelines 2024

An abstract should highlight major points of your research and explain why your work is important; what your purpose was, how you went about your project, what you learned, and what you concluded.

Please be aware that some local firewalls may restrict access to the abstract submission website so if you are experiencing problems, please do try to access this from another machine where possible.

All abstracts must be submitted online via our abstract management platform Oxford Abstract. You will need to create an Oxford Abstract user account by entering your email address and a password. 

We will not accept any submissions by email.

Abstract Submissions Now Closed!

Abstract submission will open Monday 12th February and Closed on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 23:59.

Abstract Format

Abstracts should be no more than 300 words, formatted in Microsoft Word, and single-spaced, using size 12 Calibri font.

It is recommended that abstracts are submitted in the following format for consistency. 

  • Background
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion/Findings
  • Implications (if applicable)
  • Disclosure

This years’ Abstract Categories

  1. Basic Science
  2. Developing World Orthopaedics
  3. Education
  4. Foot and Ankle
  5. General Orthopaedics
  6. Hand
  7. Hip (Incl Infection)
  8. Innovation in Simulation 
  9. Knee (Incl Infection) 
  10. Limb Reconstruction
  11. Medical Student
  12. Paediatrics
  13. Preventing Harm and Improving Lives
  14. Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation (ATOCP)
  15. Quality Improvement
  16. Shoulder and Elbow
  17. Spine
  18. Sports Trauma
  19. Trauma
  20. Tumours (Incl Infection)

Please visit our Frequently Ask Question page if you have any queries. If you still have queries, please contact the BOA Events team via [email protected].