British Orthopaedic Association
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| Abbreviation | BOA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1918 |
| Founder | Harry Platt |
| Registration no. | 3482958 |
| Location |
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Region served | United Kingdom |
| Membership | 4,000 (2013) |
President | Simon Hodkinson |
| Website | www |
The British Orthopaedic Association is a professional association in Britain for doctors who specialize in orthopaedic surgery.
The British Orthopaedic Association was founded in 1918.[1] One of the founders was Harry Platt, who went on to serve as its president in 1934-1935.[2]
As of 2013 the organisation reports having 4,000 members with most based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[1] The BOA represents 40% of the total surgical workforce in Britain.[1]
In 1919 the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery became the official journal of the British Orthopaedic Association in addition to the American Orthopedic Association.[3]
Projects
In 2012 Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Orthopaedic Association called for increased regulation of implants to prevent implant failure.[4]
In association with the BGS, the BOA set up the National hip fracture database for England and Wales.
