The main theme of the EFORT Annual Congress 2025 to be held in Lyon, France, is "MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN ORTHOPAEDICS: CHALLENGING ETHICS & OUTCOMES".

We live in a rapidly evolving orthopaedic world, where technological advancements are significantly transforming both education and clinical practice. The pace of technological improvement is accelerating, presenting the challenge of ensuring that we have the means to keep pace with this evolution.

One notable trend is the shift in patient behaviour and expectations. Modern patients are increasingly well-informed, often turning to online resources and simply googling information about their conditions and potential treatments. This can lead to fast-tracked decisions that are not necessarily tailored to the individual patient's needs. This raises the question: how do we (re)-define the role of the orthopaedic specialist in this context?

Investments made by the implant and pharmaceutical industry are increasingly geared towards the individual user experience, and educational dissemination is being explored through new methods.

How do we interpret the truthfulness, reliability, and impartiality of such a flow of information?

Recognizing these challenges, the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) is committed to tackling these issues openly. Building on a dialogue that scrutinizes the ethical and outcome-related implications of modern technologies in orthopaedics, we are excited to announce the theme of the 26th EFORT Annual Congress in Lyon 2025: “Modern Technologies in Orthopaedics - Challenging Ethics and Outcomes.”

EFORT invites orthopaedic and trauma professionals from Europe and around the world to participate in this important event. Together, we will shape our community platform to engage in meaningful discussions, share diverse perspectives, and critically assess the impact of technological advancements.

So please – come and network. Listen to top class educational content and debate it. Hear the science and assess how it fits in your practice with your team. See how others work together and go back to your own teams and develop them.