BOFAS are aware of the article recently published in The Times and are working with BOA to address the issues presented in a way which positively influences perceptions of surgeons and the public. Please see our response. To contact us email: [email protected]

Great session covering forefoot MIS session at Day 3 of British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society meeting in Brighton

A few of the highlights from Day 2 of the @BOFAS_UK meeting in Brighton. #BOFAS25

Professor @deboraheastwood delivering the Maud Forrester-Brown lecture at the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society meeting #BOFAS25

Some of yesterday’s highlights: Day 1 of the @BOFAS_UK conference #BOFAS25

Day 2 of BOFAS 2025: A great start to the day with the BOFAS Olympics.. It was Yorkshire Vs the Rest of the World debating complex cases on Ankle OA, Talar OCDs, Tarsal Coalitions, Freiberg's and Achilles Ruptures. #BOFAS25

Come and support your favourite Foot & Ankle band tonight #BOFAS25

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the @BOFAS_UK meeting. Please be aware that due to weather conditions some routes to Brighton have had blockages / severe delays, so please check your travel routes before travelling in case you need to make alternative arrangements.

*Call for original research in Foot and Ankle Surgery for special edition of @BoneJointJ* Scan QR code in poster or follow the link below: boneandjoint.org.uk/journal/…

This coming Tuesday!!! 10th December, 20:00 GMT Next in the Master Techniques series. “Hallux Rigidus - Alternative options to joint fusion” Register via: linktr.ee/bofas

For over eleven years @BOFAS_UK has supported @CURE_UK ♥️ This year we are again calling on the generosity of our members to donate to the CURE Christmas appeal 🎄 To donate (and have your donation matched) follow: linktr.ee/bofas by 10 Dec 2024, midday.

*BOFAS Journal Club* THIS coming Tuesday - 19th November - 20.00 GMT Achilles Heals? Treatment and Outcomes of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. Link to register: linktr.ee/bofas Authors of the papers being discussed will be present, which is always invaluable!

BOFAS and the Royal College of Podiatry have published a Memorandum of Understanding setting out key similarities and differences. This will form the basis of future discussions, aimed at maintaining safe surgical practice. Link for more details: bofas.org.uk/patient/who-are…

Another successful New Consultants Course, run by Vivek Dhukaram, finished last week in Coventry, sponsored by Stryker. Thanks to them for their continued support with this & other courses in the busy @BOFAS_UK Education calendar of events!   Thanks also to the amazing faculty!

The Australian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society is seeking expressions of interest from @BOFAS_UK Members interested in joining their 2026 annual meeting in Singapore.  link below: tayloredimages.eventsair.com…

Join the BOFAS EDI Working Group for an informal and informative Zoom session covering the career progression options for SAS and LED Doctors. Wednesday 6th November 2024 @ 20.00 GMT All Welcome! Register here: t.ly/IX9pv

A few spaces remaining on the *@BOFAS_UK New Consultants Course* 7th & 8th November’  Open to locum consultants as well as substantive.

Next Master Techniques Monday 7th October @ 20:00 BST Register via: linktr.ee/bofas

Sponsored BOFAS Annual Congress 2025 Registration for the best #BEOFAA Fellow! British European Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Academy has an online Fellowship Course covering a broad range of topics related to foot and ankle care. Further info: bofas.org.uk/clinician/news-…

Upcoming @BOFAS_UK Journal Club: “Weight and extraneous measures? Issues in perioperative management of ankle fracture?” Weds 25th Sept 2024 @ 20:00 BST​ Authors of the papers will be speaking: Christopher Bretherton & Matthew Costa Register via: linktr.ee/bofas