Combined Symposium Belgian & Dutch Knee Societies
Combined Symposium Belgian & Dutch Knee Societies
Het tweejaarlijks Combined Symposium of the Belgian & Dutch Knee Societies zal plaats vinden op vrijdag 23 oktober 2026 in de Landcommanderij Alden-Biesen in Bilzen (Limburg).
Wetenschappelijke coördinator : Prof. dr. Hilde Vandenneucker (UZ Leuven)
Voor programma, info en registratie: https://www.bvot.be/event/7th-combined-symposium-belgian-dutch-knee-societies-registratie-open
Locatie:
Kasteelstraat 6
3740 Bilzen
Vlaams Gewest, België
OTC III Upper Limb Specimen Course – 30 October at ORSI Gent
Dear,
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming OTC III Upper Limb Specimen Course, taking place on 30 October at ORSI Gent.
This advanced hands-on course is specifically designed for senior residents and early-career orthopaedic surgeons who wish to further develop their knowledge and surgical skills in upper limb procedures through high-quality specimen-based training.
The course offers an excellent opportunity to refine surgical techniques, strengthen anatomical understanding, and exchange experiences with colleagues and expert faculty in a dedicated training environment.
Course details
Date: 30 October
Location: ORSI Gent
Target audience: Senior residents and early-career orthopaedic surgeons
The detailed course program is now available here: Program and on our website otc-belgium.be
Register here. We encourage interested participants to register early, as places are limited.
We look forward to welcoming you in Gent for this valuable educational experience.
Kind regards,
Delphine Hamers
Educational manager - OTC Belgium
WST Hands-on course: EMEA Shoulder & Elbow
Datum: 13-14 november
Plaats: CADLAB COLOGNE, Nattermannallee 1, 50829 Köln, Germany
Registratielink: https://www.wst-hands-on.com/events/emeashoulderandelbow-2026
zie kortingscode vanonder
This course offers trauma surgeons a unique opportunity to train complex procedures on pre-fractured human specimens with an intact soft tissue mantle.
With our hands-on course concept "OK, DOC!", we optimally prepare you for your next surgical procedure. The theoretical part includes in-depth discussions on treatment decisions and surgical techniques for the shoulder and elbow. You will receive valuable tips for structured planning, making your surgical approach more efficient.
Through the multi-vendor principle, you will become familiar with various implant systems for managing fractures of the proximal and distal humerus, as well as the proximal radius and proximal ulna. Working in small groups with experienced instructors, you will focus on surgical approaches, fracture management, and prosthetic joint reconstruction in a fully equipped wet lab.
With sufficient time for hands-on practice, Day 1 focuses on fractures of the proximal humerus, while Day 2 covers fractures of the distal humerus, proximal radius, and proximal ulna. Every step of the procedure can be radiologically documented. You will then have the opportunity to share and discuss your results with fellow participants and instructors.
Leading experts in shoulder and elbow surgery will guide you through the procedures, providing real-time feedback as well as valuable tips and tricks. Benefit from first-hand expert knowledge from top professionals in the field. We look forward to welcoming you to Cologne soon!
Er is een kortingscode van 50% voorzien voor 2 participanten: Tongel50
Met dank aan prof. dr. A. Van Tongel die onderdeel is van the faculty van deze course.
Shaping the future of orthopaedics
We nodigen u graag uit voor ons educatieve evenement „Shaping the Future of Orthopaedics with DePuy Synthes” op 11 december 2026 — ons eerste grote evenement als het nieuwe, zelfstandige bedrijf DePuy Synthes.
Het wetenschappelijke programma bestaat uit keynote-lezingen, interactieve casusbesprekingen en praktische sessies onder leiding van vooraanstaande nationale en internationale sprekers.
Uur: 8:30 - 16:30
Plaats: A room with a Zoo, Carnotstraat 4, 2060 Antwerpen
Voor: assistenten vanaf het 4e jaar
Meer info: https://web.cvent.com/event/d052ffcc-71de-48c1-ab08-3f9f88434907/websitePage:97d823f9-e7fa-4fc1-b2d9-b3e99c57b203
OTC I: closed fracture treatment & casting techniques
Dear OTC member,
We are pleased to invite you to the OTC I Starter Course: “Closed Fracture Treatment & Casting Techniques”, taking place on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at UZ Gent.
This starter course will focus on the initial management of acute and closed fractures, combining essential theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training.
During the course, we will cover:
Practical tips and tricks for the diagnosis of acute fractures
Closed reduction techniques and manoeuvres
Principles of closed fracture management
Extensive theoretical and hands-on practical sessions on plastering and casting techniques
The course is open to all trainees involved in the initial management of trauma, emergency physicians and general practitioners.
New this year: We are delighted to welcome emergency nurses, OR nurses, and cast technicians to join the practical session in the afternoon. A dedicated registration link is available for nurses.
Places are limited, so we encourage you to register early.
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026 (8.30-17.00 for physicians) (12.30-17.00 for nurses).
Location: UZ Gent
Register (Physicians)
Register (Nurses)
We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and practical day of learning.
(Note: Feel free to share this invitation with your residents and contacts.)
Kind regards,
Delphine Hamers - Educational manager OTC Belgium
Meeting kinderorthopedie België-Nederland
Dear DuPOS and BAPO members,
It is our pleasure to invite you to the DuPOS x BAPO Day 2026, which will be jointly organized this year.
The meeting will take place on September 11, 2026, in Breda, at the unique venue Holy Moly, centrally located between the Netherlands and Belgium.
Please find the preliminary program here. As you will see, we have prepared a diverse and engaging program featuring excellent speakers. The program covers key topics including congenital upper limb differences, spasticity management, benign tumors, and sports injuries in the young athlete. The sessions will be interactive, and the venue offers an inspiring setting for discussion and exchange.
Registration for the meeting is available via the link below. During registration, you can also indicate whether you would like to attend the dinner. Please note that participation in the dinner requires a fee of €50.
Registration link: DuPOS x BAPO 2026 Registration - Formulier invullen
(https://forms.office.com/r/aNp1sywX6H)
We are confident that this will be a valuable day to share knowledge across borders, and we very much hope to welcome you in large numbers.
If you have any questions, please contact us at secretarydupos@gmail.com.
Kind regards,
Organizing Committee
DuPOS x BAPO Day 2026
Aurélie Andrzejewski, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels
Christiaan van Bergen, Amphia Hospital, Breda and Erasmus MC, Rotterdam
Gert Bessems, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam
Joost van Dijsseldonk, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven
Hannah De Houwer, Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola (HUDERF), Brussels
Floor de Jaeger, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Bram De Lepeleere, Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent), Ghent
Wesley Theunissen, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven
Cadaverworkshop Shoulder Arthroplasty
Cadaverworkshop Shoulder Arthroplasty:
This cadaver course is organized by the orthopedic department of UZ Leuven in collaboration with the IORT in Leuven and is intended for orthopedic trainees with special interest in shoulder arthroplasty. With theoretical and practical sessions we aim to familiarize the participants with the basic techniques of anatomical and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Short lectures by the faculty members will highlight the most important surgical steps during these procedures, after which all participants will have plenty of time to improve their surgical skills in the cadaver lab.
PROGRAM
WELCOME Prof. Dr. Philippe Debeer
Session 1 — Anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty
09h00 – 10h00 Presentations
Biomechanics of anatomic and reversed shoulder prostheses (Prof. Dr. F. Verhaegen)
Delto-pectoral approach: tips and tricks to approach humerus and glenoid (Dr. J. Beckers)
Approach of the subscapularis: peel-off, tenotomy or bone block? (Dr. S. De Boey)
10h00 – 12h30 Hands-on cadlab
LUNCH
Session 2 — Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
13h30 – 13h50 Presentations
How to use preoperative planning software in primary and revision TSA (Dr. T. Claes)
13h50 – 14h30 Hands-on session: Preoperative planning software in TSA en RSA
14h30 – 17h00 Hands-on cadlab
Registration fee: 60€
Contact for registration: IORT@uzleuven.be
Manama Advanced Course Examen 3-5e jaars
Manama Advanced Course Examen 3-5e jaars te UZ Gent
Manama Basiscursus: Botfysiologie, fractuurheling, botgreffen en kraakbeen
Basiscursus te UZ Leuven
Manama Advanced Course: Chirurgie van de Schouder en Elleboog (exclusief trauma)
Manama Advanced Course te UZ Brussel
BVOT Lentesymposium: THE SMART ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON - PART II
BVOT Lentesymposium 2026: THE SMART ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON - PART II
Meer informatie volgt.
Residents’ course Zimmer Biomet: Basic Principles in Total Knee Surgery
Course overview
This course is designed for 3rd and 4th year residents and will focus on the most common miscommunications during Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and how to prevent them. The program will include a theoretical session led by faculty, followed by interactive workshops.
Course language: English
Invited faculty: Dr. Hardeman and Dr. Truijen (availability to be confirmed)
Target audience
The course is intended for Belgian 3rd and 4th year residents of the academic year 2025–2026.
Main learning objectives
Enhance technical skills through interactive sawbone-based challenges
Experience simulated TKA scenarios using Virtual Reality
Improve preoperative decision-making and communication during a planning workshop
When
27 March 10:00 - 15:00
Where
Zimmer Biomet Belgium
Culliganlaan 2A
1831 Diegem
Register
Residents need to register upfront for the course via the following email: events.belgium@zimmerbiomet.com
Manama Advanced Course: Voet- en Enkelchirurgie (exclusief trauma)
Manama Advanced Course te UZ Antwerpen
BOTRA Wintersymposium
Inschrijven? Vul onderstaande google form in om je in te schrijven:
https://forms.gle/PKoJWLRr6Pvwa7tS8
Belgian Spine Society- Hip/spine infecties
17-01-2026
Titel: Hip - Spine en Infecties.
Organisatie: Spine Society of Belgium SSBe
Locatie: Wallonia Conference Center Mons (WCCM
Manama Advanced Course: Tumoren Musculoskeletaal systeem
Manama Advanced Course te UZ Leuven
Belgian spine society- AI
13-12-2025
Titel: AI, wat kunnen we er al mee en wat is onze toekomst?
Locatie: volgt
Organisatie: Geert Mahieu
OTC I: Starter Course – Closed Fracture Treatment and Casting Techniques
It is our pleasure to invite you to the “OTC I: Starter Course – Closed Fracture Treatment and Casting Techniques”, which will take place on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at the Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent).
In this Starter course, we will mainly focus on acute and closed fracture treatment, including practical tips and tricks on diagnosis and closed reduction maneuvers. An important aspect of closed fracture management is the application of casts.
Therefore, extensive theoretical and hands-on practical sessions regarding plastering will be provided*. The course is open to all trainees involved in the initial management of trauma.
This course is designed for first- and second-year residents but is open to all trainees involved in the initial management of trauma. (Feel free to share this invitation with your contacts).
Location: UZ Gent
Theoretical session (morning): Auditorium E
Practical session (afternoon): Skill Center, UZ Gent
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.be/e/otc-i-closed-fracture-treatment-and-casting-techniques-registration-1966902556494?aff=oddtdtcreator
You will find the full program attached to assist you in preparing for the course.
We look forward to welcoming you to the course.
Manama Advanced Course: Arthroplastie Van De Knie + Osteotomie
Manama Advanced Course te UZ Gent
Manama basiscursus: Bot en Weke Delen Tumoren + Amputaties
Manama basiscursus te Universiteit Gent
Basic ultrasound course lower limb
Basic ultrasound course lower limb
🎯 UFO FIRST BASIC ORTHOPEDIC ULTRASOUND COURSE
Elevate your orthopedic practice with ultrasound!
🔊 We believe that musculoskeletal ultrasound should be an essential tool for every orthopedic surgeon.
✨ Our hands-on basic course will guide you through the most relevant topics in orthopedic ultrasound.
This November, we’re hosting two practical, hands-on basic courses:
📍 Basics of Orthopedic Ultrasound – Upper Limb
🗓️ Friday 28 November 2025
➡️ Focus: Shoulder / Elbow / Hand
📍 Basics of Orthopedic Ultrasound – Lower Limb
🗓️ Saturday 29 November 2025
➡️ Focus: Hip / Knee / Foot & Ankle
These courses are tailored for orthopedic surgeons and residents who want to build a strong foundation in ultrasound, with direct clinical application. No previous experience is required for this hands-on course.
📌 Location: ORSI Academy, Melle
🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/eng3yrTD
Link to event: