On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Local Organising Committee, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the 13th EFORT Congress in Berlin in 2012.

Following the success of previous meetings, the scientific programme will be focused mainly
on symposia and instructional lectures given by distinguished speakers, as well as free paper
submissions from all over Europe. Highlights of the Congress include the aging spine, navigation
and soft tissue balancing in total knee arthroplasty, orthopaedic responsibility in pain treatment,
arthroscopy in hand surgery, treatment options in difficult cases, and an evaluation of stem cell therapy, to mention only a few.

In view of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020), we will focus in particular on trauma topics, such as patients with multiple injuries. In collaboration with our Speciality Societies, we are organising special sessions such as Experts meet Experts (ExMEx), and the Controversial Case Discussions (CCD).

These have been highly rated in the past – as has the one-day Comprehensive Review Course (CRC) aimed at younger colleagues and residents.

Cross fire sessions will guarantee interesting discussions, while the Mike Freeman and Erwin Morscher Honorary Lectures will offer the views of two of our most experienced surgeons. Industry symposia, workshops and technical exhibits will also be a major part of our Congress.

The scientific programme would, however, be incomplete without your participation, without free paper lectures and e-posters. We encourage all of you to submit abstracts of your work, so that we can put together an exceptional scientific programme. The Local Organising Committee and the EFORT Scientific Committee are certain to make this EFORT Congress a most valuable educational event.

We look forward to meeting you in the vibrant city of Berlin for the 13th EFORT Congress in 2012.