New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA)

The New Zealand Orthopaedic Spine Society held another very successful meeting at the Sofitel in Fiji recently. The event began with a beautiful sunset cruise for all guests, including dinner and we were lucky to have had one of our delegates daughters providing some fantastic entertainment. We were excited to host Sean Molloy as our guest speaker. Sean shared his extensive knowledge of spine surgery with us throughout the meeting, we also had many other interesting presentations from our Spine Society members to make it a great opportunity to share knowledge, learn from others on techniques new and old and educate ourselves further from colleagues. We were lucky to be able to enjoy a traditional Fijian BBQ and managed to make the most of the stunning evening before the rain came down. The final night we all enjoyed ourselves at Madame So’s restaurant and were entertained by a local band through the night. Our thanks also to LifeHealthcare for sponsoring this event, we very much appreciate your support. #SpineSurgery #Orthopaedics #NZSpineSociety

2025 Registrar Paper Day - Invercargill Hospital - Thursday 27 March 2025 Closing date for abstracts: Friday 24 January 2025, 5pm NZOA welcomes abstracts from current non-trainee orthopaedic Registrars/SHOs/HO's. A max of 30 abstracts will be accepted to present. Further information contact: Prue Elwood | Education and Training Manager | prue@nzoa.org.nz (No PDF files, word documents only of max one page to: elaina@nzoa.org.nz (Education and Training Administrator) by closing date. Format must follow as below: Title of Abstract Name: Hospital: Supervisor and all those involved in the research: Start and completion dates of research: (if some results still pending specify this) Specific Aims and Objectives: Text Methods: Text Results: Text Discussion OR Conclusion: Text You must add details of your involvement in the research (not included in the 1-page limit) #Orthopaedics #PaperDay #OrthopaedicRegistrars #research

The below 4 NZOA members were selected in 2024 to represent the NZOA on Orthopaedic Travelling Fellowships, they attended the Scientific Meetings and/or Congress of Orthopaedic Associations, read more about their fantastic experiences here. Anand Segar NZOA ABC Travelling Fellow Ryan Gao NZOA Korean Travelling Fellow #JohnZhang NZOA Trans-Tasman Travelling Fellow #AlexLee NZOA Hong Kong Young Ambassador #orthopaedics #travellingfellow #ABCFellow #KoreanFellow #TransTasmanFellow #HongKongFellow https://lnkd.in/g837pPZY

Just back from Whangarei for the SET 0 Training Weekend, a great chance for the SET 0 group to engage and get to know their year group better but also some great learning and teaching. https://lnkd.in/gmwMxm7H

The NZ Foot & Ankle Society held a very successful meeting last week at Park Hyatt Auckland. The meeting commenced with a welcome function at the Park Hyatt followed by two great days of meeting with many interesting presentations. We were very fortunate to have Dr Charles Saltzman, from Utah who spoke on 'Prone arthroscopy for the ST and Ankle joints', 'Flatfoot decision making' and 'Ankle fusion vs replacement' and Mr Harvinder Bedi, from Melbourne who spoke on 'MIS the elder wand or want of yet', 'Lisfranc joint injuries' and 'ankle fusion' as our guest speakers.  Delegates had the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and enjoy a fabulous dinner at Sails Restaurant to conclude the meeting. #footandankle #orthopaedics #anklefusion #arthroscopy

And it’s a wrap on the 2024 NZOA ASM in New Plymouth, a big thank you to our convenors Ritwik Kejriwal and Charlie Lewis for putting together a fantastic few days. Two days of presented research, learning, social events, awards, colleagues and friends old and new.  We said farewell to Simon Hadlow as President and congratulated Khalid Mohammed as our new President.  We welcome second vice-president Ed Yee to the Presidential Line. We presented our new fellows and announced the NZOA Educator of the Year for 2024 to Tim Lynskey for his continuing dedication to orthopaedic training education, congratulations Tim!  Thank you to all the delegates, guests, presenters, moderators, exhibitors, and sponsors for your participation, knowledge and expertise and to the many who supported us throughout the ASM. #orthopaedics #NZOA #celebration #education #training

I was honoured to represent S&N New Zealand yesterday on stage at the NZOA to give a short speech as gold sponsor. S&N wanted to recognise the incredible contributions New Zealand makes to evidence based, world class Orthopaedic care and highlight our ongoing commitment to strategic investment in New Zealand in anticipation of 75 years of S&N in New Zealand in 2025. Thank you New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) for a brilliant knee society and orthopaedic annual meeting. Looking forward to next year already! #leadership #collaboration #orthopaedics #sportsmedicine #evidence Scott Uren Peter Liggins Steve Whitnall Matt Taylor Heinrich Mollentze Damon Mogridge Fraser Colson Yuan Clemente Lucy Latty Kristy Yeadon Gemma Parker Stuart Wall Kenneth Goldie Joaquin Lasso Kenneth Garcia Marques Frank Peperkamp Sameer Hussain Eri Koike

Sixth and final conference for the year. I had the opportunity to present two of my PhD papers on Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy at the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Annual Scientific Meeting in New Plymouth. It was good to engage in meaningful discussions with orthopaedic surgeons. Thanks to Dr. Anand Segar and Dr. Steve White for the guidance and mentorship for these presentations this year. That wraps up the 2024 conference circuit for me.

Fantastic few days attending the NZ Knee Society and New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) where S+N supported as a Gold Sponsor - thank you to the organizers for an engaging event! NZ has a unique healthcare environment, and as a New Zealander it is encouraging to see the generation of world class Orthopaedic evidence, and significant contribution to advancing patient care. 2025 will be S+N's 75th anniversary of operating in ANZ, and we look forward to a continuing partnerships and investment in NZ for the next 75! Thanks Ella Post for speaking on behalf of S+N ANZ! Melissa NgMichael KingKristen MartinoskiMina KirollosBelynda Con FooAngela ShiElla PostMark ComanGreg HaddowJamie MaloneyPeter LigginsMark SorensonBelinda StevensScott UrenKenneth Garcia Marques

At our NZOA ASM 2024 Gala Dinner we celebrated the SET 5 year group who have passed the Fellowship Exam and named Dr Matt D’Arcy as winner of the Trainee Research Prize (for SET 5) and Dr Teriana Maheno as the Top Trainee (SET 5) congratulations to all. This was also when Dr Simon Hadlow passed on the role of President of the NZOA to Dr Khalid Mohammed. Simon, along with his wife Jane, have represented the NZOA outstandingly and we are sure that Khalid and Jacqui will do an equally great job. Simon does not leave just yet, joining the Presidential Line and continuing his work for the NZOA.   #orthopaedics #NZOA #celebration #research