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Hello and welcome to EPOS News, our monthly newsletter packed with the latest events, courses and insights from the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society.

Latest JCO issue is now available

The latest issue of the Journal of Children's Orthopaedics is now available. In this issue, read about:

Barriers to conducting prospective multicentre studies in paediatric orthopaedics in Europe: Insights from the EPOS Discoid Meniscus (DiMe)
Open supracondylar humerus fractures in children: Associated injuries and clinical outcomes
Virtual reality as a distraction technique in pediatric patients undergoing orthopedic procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and transfusion in single-stage bilateral combined surgery for developmental dysplasia of the hip: A retrospective study

And many more original clinical articles, systematic reviews and concept reviews.

The JCO is a cornerstone of EPOS, and we encourage our community to contribute to the journal by sharing their knowledge and research. Remember that EPOS members benefit from a 50% discount on JCO publication fees.

If you are interested in publishing your work in the JCO, take a look at the submission guidelines.

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Paediatric orthopaedic observership in Rotterdam

Last month, Vasyl Suvorov, MD, PhD – a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon from Ukraine – completed a three-week observership at the Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam, under the supervision of Dr. Dagmar Kempink.

"I had a great opportunity to have conversations and debates with experts in specific orthopaedic fields and to obtain professional advice on complex patients from Ukraine", says Vasyl about his experience.

"This was possible due to the doctors' subspecialties in the specific pathologies. For example, Dr. Jaap gave me a clue about DDH and Perthes disease surgical management, Dr. Suzanne gave a bit of advice regarding DDH and clubfoot, Dr. Gert shared his experience of lower limb deformities correction, Dr. Renée changed my mind about hip surgeries in cerebral palsy and Dr. Dagmar showed me the realities of sports orthopaedics. The time spent together with these prominent specialists led to the establishment of close contacts and gave a background for further mutual research."

You can read the full testimonial on the EPOS website.

Interested in an observership? Check out all available positions.

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Upcoming FEPOS application deadline

The application deadline for the latest FEPOS Fellowship opportunity in Basel, Switzerland, is fast approaching. If you're interested in the position, be sure to submit your application by 30 June.

FEPOS (Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics under EPOS Supervision) is a specialised training programme designed for orthopaedic surgeons seeking advanced education in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Paid fellowships provide young orthopaedic surgeons with the opportunity to train for one year in a renowned orthopaedic department.

You can find out more information about this and all other available fellowship opportunities on the EPOS website.

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Apply for an EPOS Research Grant 2026

Applications are open for the EPOS Research Grants 2026. We're particularly keen to receive proposals covering topics identified as most relevant in the EPOS Delphi Study (Perthes disease, Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, fractures around the elbow, forearm and femur).

You can find out more about how to apply for an EPOS Research Grant, including eligibility and selection criteria on the EPOS website.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

💡 Tip: It it's your first time submitting a research proposal, tune in to the latest episode of the EPOS Podcast, where our Scientific Committee shares helpful information about how to develop your research idea into a solid project proposal.

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Courses

EPOS BAT Advanced Course: Rare Bone Diseases

🗓️ 17–18 September 2026
📍 Bologna, Italy

This course provides an up-to-date and clinically focused overview of rare bone diseases, encompassing advances in classification, epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, imaging interpretation, and therapeutic innovation.

What the course will cover

👉 Comprehensive coverage of 10+ rare skeletal conditions, including osteogenesis imperfecta, achondroplasia, multiple exostoses, mosaicism, rickets, and more

👉 Advances in genetics, molecular diagnostics, imaging, 3D planning, AI, and novel therapies (pharmacologic, gene- and cell-based)

👉 Best practices in limb and spine deformity and fracture management, with hands-on surgical training using key instrumentation

👉 Interdisciplinary learning: orthopaedics, endocrinology, genetics, patient perspectives, and European reference networks

Who the course is for

The course offers valuable educational opportunities for residents and early-career clinicians seeking a structured foundation in this complex field, while also providing experienced surgeons with a focused and comprehensive update on rapidly evolving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

To see the full programme and to register, visit the course website.

9th EPOS BAT Instructional Trilogy Course

***Save the date***

🗓️ 25–27 November 2026
📍 Vienna, Austria

Registration will open soon for Part III of the 9th EPOS BAT Instructional Course Trilogy.

Part III – Paediatric Orthopaedics Basic II of the BAT Trilogy is aimed at residents who want to improve their understanding of children’s orthopaedics and also at all orthopaedic surgeons who wish to update their knowledge.

This course will provide a greater understanding of children’s orthopaedics via a problem-solving approach to the diagnosis and management of neuro-orthopaedics, spine, upper limb, tumours and musculoskeletal infections in children, based on the faculty’s experience and best current evidence.

Save the date and keep a look out for announcements in the coming days.

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