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EFAS - European Foot and Ankle Society

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EFAS - European Foot and Ankle Society

EFAS aims to promote development of foot and ankle surgery and to advance education, study and research in this specialty.

EFAS will meet its goal of advancement of the science and education in foot and ankle pathology, conservative and surgical treatment offering practising physicians, residents and fellows instructional courses, seminars and symposia, international congresses as well as close collaboration and team learning programs to other medical and selected paramedical disciplines.

03/08/2026

📢 Save the Date for the EFAS - European Foot and Ankle Society General Assembly 2026!

The General Assembly will take place on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:30 AM (local time) in the Plenary Room during the in Augsburg, Germany.

Please note:
- Participation is reserved for members.
- Only Full European Paying Members registered as Orthopaedic Surgeons and present at the meeting will be entitled to vote.
We look forward to seeing you in Augsburg!
👉 Registration: https://efascongress.org/register/

🔸 EFAS Executive Officers:
Manfred Thomas - Joris Hermus - Xavier Martin Oliva - James Ritchie - Kris Buedts.
🔸 EFAS Council Members:
Alberto Ginés Cespedosa - Aleksas Makulavicius - Daniele Marcolli - Henryk Liszka - Maneesh BHATIA - Markus Walther - Melanie Vandenberghe - Mostafa Benyahia - Nikolaos Gougoulias - Peter Bock.

31/07/2026

📢 EFAS Council Elections 2026 — Call for Nominations
In line with EFAS's Articles of Association, the Hon. Secretary is calling for nominations to replace outgoing Council members.
🗳️ 10 positions are open for election.
If nominations exceed vacancies, the election will take place at the EFAS General Assembly on Friday October 2nd, 2026 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, in Augsburg, Germany.

Having completed one term (2 years), the following members are eligible for re-election:
1. Alberto Ginés Cespedosa (Spain) 2. Maneesh Bathia (UK) 3. Melanie Vandenberghe (Belgium) 4. Nikos Gougoulias (Greece) 5. Peter Bock (Austria)

👉 Download the Council Election Nomination Form here: https://www.efas.net/events/congress-2026

Note that the Nomination Form must be returned no later than September 1st 2026, strictly by email to [email protected] and [email protected]

27/07/2026

👥 🌍 6,300 surgeons. 33 nations. One shared mission: to push foot and ankle surgery forward.

At , we believe that progress in foot and ankle surgery starts with a strong, connected community.

EFAS is a family of committed individuals devoted to advancing foot and ankle science, surgery, and teaching across Europe and beyond. Whether you are early in your career or an established surgeon, there is a place for you here.

With over 6,300 surgeons and 30+ national societies under one roof, EFAS is the largest network of foot and ankle specialists in Europe.

As an EFAS member, you get:
✅ Access to a powerful network of 6,300+ leading European & International Foot and Ankle surgeons
📖 8 volumes/year of the Foot and Ankle Surgery Journal (print + online)
🎓 Reduced rates on all EFAS courses and events
🏆 Eligibility for grants, fellowships, scientific nominations and awards
🎬 Exclusive online surgical videos and educational content
✍️ Access the certification programme to validate your expertise in foot and ankle surgery: https://www.efas.net/education/certification-programme

Did you know? If you are already a member of your National Foot and Ankle Society, you may automatically qualify for EFAS membership, don't miss this opportunity!

Two membership paths are available: through your national society, or as an individual member.

Whether you are an established surgeon or early in your career, EFAS offers the resources, recognition, and relationships to help you grow.

👉 Join EFAS today: https://www.efas.net/membership/registration-requirements

24/07/2026

Are you dedicated to advancing Foot & Ankle Surgery research? EFAS invites you to apply for its 2026 grants and prizes.

🏆 EFAS Presidential Prize Award — €5,000
— organized by EFAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, EFAS EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND EFAS COUNCIL:
For a completed scientific project submitted as a classic paper.
🗓️ Deadline: September 15, 2026
🏆 EFAS Research Foundation-MEDARTIS Research Grants — €5,000 each
Two separate awards:
→ Foot & Ankle Arthrodesis Award — organized by EFAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION in cooperation with MEDARTIS ;
→ Foot & Ankle Disorders Award — organized by EFAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION in cooperation with MEDARTIS.
These grants cover equipment, lab expenses, statistical support, and data management.
🗓️ Deadline: September 15, 2026
🏆 EFAS Resident Conference Traveling Award — €1,000
— organized by the EFAS REASEARCH COMMITTEE and the EFAS YOUTH COMMITTEE:
4 winners will be selected and invited to present their work at the EFAS Congress in Augsburg, October 1–3, 2026.
🗓️ Deadline: September 15, 2026

Congratulations to the 2025 grant recipients:
- EFAS Research Foundation-Medartis Grant – Arthrodesis: Dr. Barbara Favier
- EFAS Research Foundation-Medartis Grant – Foot & Ankle Disorders: Dr. Bedri Karaismailoglu
- EFAS Presidential Prize: Dr. Adrian Kendal

Join the EFAS - European Foot and Ankle Society community and help push the boundaries of foot and ankle surgery research.

Apply now: efas.net/research/research-grants

22/07/2026

Step up your foot and ankle surgery skills in 2026 with EFAS! 🦶

🗓️ Join us in Maastricht for the Trauma and Posttraumatic Reconstruction Course — 10-11 September 2026!
🔗 Programme & registration: https://www.efas.net/members/events-area/eventid/163/e/efas-course-10-sep-2026

Day 1 - Thursday 10 September
🔹 Tibial & fibula osteotomy for malalignment
🔹 Pantalar fusion by lateral approach
🔹 Ankle arthrodesis by anterior approach
🔹 Broström modified technique
🔹 Case clinic discussions on hindfoot & midfoot trauma
Day 2 - Friday 11 September
🔹 Lisfranc luxation fracture: arthrodesis vs. stabilisation
🔹 Reconstruction of malalignment in talus
🔹 Extensile approach & MIPO calcaneal fractures
🔹 Calcaneus osteotomy for varus/valgus malalignment
🔹 Subtalar arthrodesis after calcaneus fracture

Hands-on labs. Real case clinic discussions. Expert faculty guidance every step of the way.
📍 Maastricht, The Netherlands — 10-11 September 2026!

🔹 Faculty members: Joris Hermus (Netherlands), Kris Buedts (Belgium), Nikolaos Gougoulias (Greece), Warren Latham (Canada), Henryk Liszka (Poland), Aleksas Makulavicius (Lithuania), James Ritchie (UK)

20/07/2026

🔶 Become Certified in Trauma and Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery!

Developed by the EFAS European Foot & Ankle Society, this Certification Programme evaluates not only theoretical knowledge and clinical competence, but also:
✔ Continuous professional development
✔ Academic engagement
✔ Structured progression within foot and ankle surgery

Routes to Eligibility for the EFAS Examination:
1️⃣ Traditional Route – For experienced orthopaedic and trauma surgeons with established clinical practice in foot & ankle surgery.
2️⃣ Curriculum-Based Route (effective from 2026) – This pathway is particularly suited to younger orthopaedic and trauma surgeons with a dedicated interest in foot and ankle surgery.

Fully aligned with the requirements and principles of the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS). Adherence to these criteria is essential to safeguard the integrity of the EFAS Certificate as a protected quality label and to ensure its recognition at the European level.

📍 Learn more and explore eligibility criteria:
https://www.efas.net/education/certification-programme-application
One of them is evidence of attendance at three EFAS meetings. 🗓️ Join us for the next Course : Trauma and Posttraumatic Reconstruction - 10-11 September 2026 in Maastricht, The Netherlands.

🔗 Programme & registration: https://www.efas.net/members/events-area/eventid/163/e/efas-course-10-sep-2026

Share and tag colleagues who might be interested. 👇
Final eligibility and admission to the examination remain under the authority of the EFAS.

Examination Date: September 30, 2026 (one day before the EFAS Congress)
Venue: Kongress am Park, Augsburg, Germany
Fee: €850 (includes entrance to the EFAS Congress)
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Take the next step in your professional development and join a growing community committed to excellence in foot and ankle surgery.

16/07/2026

🦶 Why attend the EFAS Traumatology Course in Maastricht this September?

Meet Martim Pinto, Chief Resident of Orthopedic Surgery at Hospital Vila Franca de Xira, one the fellows selected for the EFAS Travelling Fellowship's northern route.

💬 "It will be a great opportunity to learn from European experts in trauma and also to discuss challenging cases."

Beyond the case discussions, participants will also get hands-on experience in the cadaver lab, a unique chance to refine surgical technique alongside leading European specialists.

📍 Maastricht
🗓️ 10-11 September 2026

Join Martim and fellow orthopedic surgeons from across Europe for three days of expert-led learning, real case discussions, and practical training.
🔗 Programme & registration: https://www.efas.net/members/events-area/eventid/163/e/efas-course-10-sep-2026

🔹 Faculty members: Joris Hermus (Netherlands), Kris Buedts (Belgium), Nikolaos Gougoulias (Greece), Warren Latham (Canada), Henryk Liszka (Poland), Aleksas Makulavicius (Lithuania), James Ritchie (UK)

10/07/2026

🔦 🦶 EFAS 2026 Session Spotlight — CASE DISCUSSION FORUM: "My Worst Case Ever"

Two parallel sessions you don't want to miss at !

Two rooms, top surgeons, real cases that didn't go as planned and the lessons that came out of them. Honest, unfiltered, invaluable.

Discover these Case Discussion Forums about complications, which are always the sessions everyone wants to be in because there's no better way to learn!

🏛️ PLENARY ROOM | Moderators: Nasef Mohamed & Albert Ginés
17:00 – 17:10 Hallux valgus — Pierre Barouk
17:10 – 17:20 Hallux rigidus — Daniele Marcolli
17:20 – 17:30 Metatarsalgia/lesser rays — Juan Yañez
17:30 – 17:40 Lapidus — Pascal Rippstein
17:40 – 17:50 Midfoot arthrodesis — Rick Brown
🗣️ 17:50 – 18:15 Discussion

🏛️ SECOND ROOM | Moderators: Mohamed Mokhtar & Aleksas Makulavicius
17:00 – 17:10 Flatfoot — Ossama Elshazly
17:10 – 17:20 Cavovarus — Maria Cöster
17:20 – 17:30 Ankle replacement — Antonio Andrade
17:30 – 17:40 Ankle arthrodesis — Paulo Amado
17:40 – 17:50 Ankle fracture — Nuno Côrte-Real
🗣️ 17:50 – 18:15 Discussion

Make sure you're there on Thursday, 1st October to catch these unfiltered sessions live!
Real cases. Real lessons. No filter.

🗓️ Save the date for the EFAS 2026 Congress: 1-3 October 2026
📍Kongress am Park - Augsburg, Germany
Register now 👉 https://efascongress.org/register/

30/06/2026

The latest issue of June is now available! 📰
Volume 32, Issue 4.

Foot and Ankle Surgery, the official journal of is essential reading for everyone interested in the foot and ankle and its disorders.
The approach is broad and includes all aspects of the subject from basic science to clinical management. Problems of both children and adults are included, as is trauma and chronic disease.

Available for EFAS members 👉 https://www.efas.net/research/journal

Editor:
Martinus Richter
Associate Editors:
Kris Buedts, Daniele Marcolli, Jesús Vilá y Rico, Nikolaos Gougoulias, John Wong-Chung
Founding Editors:
Leslie Klenerman, Michael M. Stephens
Emeritus Editors:
Sandro Giannini, Tom W.D. Smith

25/06/2026

Step up your foot and ankle surgery skills in 2026 with EFAS ! 🦶✨

🗓️ Join us in Maastricht for the Trauma and Posttraumatic Reconstruction Course - 10-11 September 2026!
📍 Maastricht - The Netherlands

🔗 Programme & registration: https://www.efas.net/members/events-area/eventid/163/e/efas-course-10-sep-2026

🔹 Faculty members: Joris Hermus (Netherlands), Kris Buedts (Belgium), Nikolaos Gougoulias (Greece), Warren Latham (Canada), Henryk Liskka (Poland), Aleksas Makulavicius (Lithuania), James Ritchie (UK)

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