Past Events

This one-day event aims to review the concepts of early injury to the hip joint caused by morphological abnormalities and describe the development of surgical interventions to address them. It will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the clinical presentations, investigation, and management through a series of lectures and video case presentations.

In response to the Governments Elective Recovery Plan and Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme, it is clear we must work differently to reduce variation and respond to these unprecedented waits. With continued pressure on in-patient beds, Day Case Total Hip Replacement Surgery presents an ideal opportunity to explore and expand the possibilities to increase day surgery activity.

This conference provides a practical approach to preventing hospital acquired deconditioning in older adults, and moving beyond this to ensuring your patients are as active as possible and enabling reconditioning. It is widely recognised that hospital acquired deconditioning is a major issue in hospitals leading to functional decline, falls, readmissions, pressures on social care support and increase mortality. The conference will use case studies of best practice to support you to optimise safe activity for older people your service, and prevent both physical and cognitive deconditioning.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of surgery, where innovation meets inspiration. This Festival unites over 1,000 surgical professionals to connect, learn and celebrate their passion for the future of the profession. We'll explore groundbreaking advancements and share experiences that are shaping tomorrow's surgical landscape. Your ticket unlocks full access to the conference and the exhibition floor, designed to equip you with tangible solutions and fresh perspectives for your everyday practice and beyond.

Whether you’re a surgeon, physiotherapist, researcher, or a healthcare provider with a specific interest in knee surgery, this is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a series of dynamic sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations. From groundbreaking research presentations to in-depth discussions on the future of knee surgery, the conference program is tailored to enrich your expertise and help you deliver better care to your patients.

The 13th Annual Oxford Bone Infection Conference (OBIC 2026) 13-14 April 2026, Oxford, United Kingdom https://obic.org.uk/ Call for abstracts The abstract submission is open, and we invite everyone to submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. Find more information here: https://obic.org.uk/abstracts/ Important dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 February 2026 Early Registration Deadline: 9 March 2026

This course aims to teach the fundamental principles of plaster application and the pitfalls to avoid in order to prevent complications of non-operative fracture care with plaster immobilisation. Participants will be taught and advised by experienced orthopaedic clinicians and plaster technicians.

This webinar brings together surgeons who specialise in tetrahand surgery to discuss contemporary approaches to restoring hand function following spinal cord injury.

Designed for clinicians looking to enhance their ultrasound-guided injection techniques, this practical session offers expert-led training, live model scanning, and advanced simulator use – all in small groups to maximise individual feedback.

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The 2026 meeting will take place in the UK’s capital city on the 19th and 20th March. Delegates can look forward to sessions discussing the latest techniques in Congenital and Acquired Deformity, Complex Trauma, Paediatrics and Bone Infection with an emphasis on the latest scientific research and innovation.