18th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT)

18th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) is organized by European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) and would be held during May 31 - Jun 2, 2017 at Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Centre, Wien, Austria.

Sport has become a major part of everyday life. Professional sport activities are very well appreciated and are broadcasted all over the world every day. Many of us are active in sport activities at a much lower level but are stimulated and impressed by the performance of these professional sportsmen and women. For many years, work-related physical activity has been reduced and therefore physical activity can only be found in our free time in the form of sport or fitness. There are many studies showing that we really need to increase our physical activity to live a longer and healthier life.

With so many people active in sport and fitness, these activities also play an important role in orthopaedic practice. Some patients present with acute or more chronic sport injuries, but they may also have complaints related to overuse injuries specific to their sport. Others would like to start their favorite sport or fitness activity again after their orthopaedic treatment. Many patients ask their surgeon which activities are acceptable after total knee or total hip replacement.