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Contents:00 Contents 13.4.2007 14:14 Uhr Seite 1 00_contents:00_contents 13.4.2007 14:14 Uhr Seite 1 CONTENTS WELCOME ADDRESS FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2007 Message from the EFORT President 1.1 Message from the Chairman Local Organising Committee 1.2 SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007 Message from the Chairman Scientific Committee 1.3 SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2007 GENERAL INFORMATION Social Programme 2.1 MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007 About the Host City 2.2 General Information about the Congress 2.3 TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007 Plan of Congress Centre 2.6 Floor plan 2.7 LISTS OF AUTHORS / POSTERS Florence Map 2.8 Index of Authors of Free Papers, Posters and Videos 10.1 Optional Excursions 2.9 (in alphabetical order) List of Posters (by category) 10.56 COMMITTEES AND SOCIETIES Executive Committee 3.1 INDUSTRY EXHIBITION Scientific Committee 3.2 Sponsors of the 8th EFORT Congress 11.1 National Society Members 3.3 Exhibition Floor Plan 11.2 Speciality Society 3.4 Exhibitors Listed by Company Name 11.3 Company Descriptions and Addresses 11.5 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONGRESS List of all Scientific Symposia 4.1 List of all Instructional Course Lectures 4.3 List of all Cross-Fire Discussions 4.4 List of all Video Sessions 4.5 List of all Industry Symposia 4.6 E-Poster Presentation Sessions 4.8 Moderators of the Free Paper Sessions 4.9 Abstracts (Statistics) 4.14 8TH EFORT CONGRESS FLORENCE 01_welcome_adresses:01_welcome_adresses 12.4.2007 10:20 Uhr Seite 1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF EFORT Wolfhart Puhl President of EFORT Dear colleague, Since its 1st Congress in Paris in 1993, the EFORT organization has greatly increased. The large number of abstracts submitted for this year’s 8th EFORT Congress in Florence and the estimated number of 8,000 to 10,000 participants clearly demonstrate that our meeting offers a unique and much appreciated opportunity for European orthopaedic and trauma surgeons to interact with peers. Embedded into a grand Opening Ceremony & Reception on Friday, May 11 and a Closing & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 15, we will be able to present the orthopaedic community a highly stimulating scientific program. The various symposia and cross-fire sessions will cover all aspects of contemporary orthopaedics and traumatology, and also offer an outlook on the future. Apart from the outstanding scientific program of the EFORT Congress, Florence is an attraction all on its own. This venerable city boasts an estimated 30 % of the world’s most important artwork, churches and cultural treasures. Thus, we are convinced that the 8th EFORT Congress will not only satisfy your appetite for intellectual stimulation but also for cultural education. On behalf of EFORT, and also personally, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Prof. Franco Postacchini, and the colleagues of the Local Organizing Committee, the Scientific Committee for the superb job they did, the Congress Organizer OIC (and its entire staff) as well as the staff at EFORT headquarters in Zurich for their hard work and devotion. What a pleasure to see you here in Florence! Wolfhart Puhl President of EFORT 8TH EFORT CONGRESS FLORENCE 1.1 01_welcome_adresses:01_welcome_adresses 12.4.2007 10:20 Uhr Seite 2 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Franco Postacchini Chairman of the Local Organising Committee Dear colleagues, It is with great pride that the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIOT) hosts the 8th EFORT Congress at the “Fortezza da Basso” in Florence, Italy. The Executive, Scientific and Local Organising Committees as well as the staff at EFORT Central Office have made every effort to set up a scientific programme meant to be comprehensive and attractive to young and senior orthopaedic surgeons alike. I gladly take the opportunity to thank all the people who have contributed with their dedication and hard work to make a success of this event. The social programme aims to be as appealing as possible for both delegates and accompanying persons. Large spaces are available for exhibition of new or already well-known biomedical products, and numerous industry workshops have been organized. It goes without saying that for the quality level and liveliness of the Congress we rely on the highly motivated speakers and moderators of the Symposia, Cross-Fire sessions, Instructional Course Lectures and Free Paper sessions, and the presenters of the innumerable Posters. However, the success of the Congress will essentially depend on the active participation in the scientific work of the many thousands of orthopaedic surgeons who have decided to attend. The scientific stimulation and exchange, the cultural setting and the various oppor- tunities to socialize with peers will certainly make this Congress an unforgettable experience from the scientific, cultural and social point of view. Finally, allow me to add what may sound an obvious thing to say, but do not miss the opportunity to visit Florence with its invaluable artistic heritage, and enjoy the Italian cuisine! Come to Florence, and you will have the greatest of times! Franco Postacchini Chairman of the Local Organising Committee 8TH EFORT CONGRESS FLORENCE 1.2 01_welcome_adresses:01_welcome_adresses 12.4.2007 10:20 Uhr Seite 3 WELCOME ADDRESS FROM THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN George Bentley Chairman, EFORT Scientific and Educational Committee Dear colleague, 4,300 abstracts were submitted for this year’s 8th EFORT Congress in Florence - thus, it was difficult to select among these contribu- tions the most relevant ones for our upcoming meeting. We interpret this highest-ever number of abstracts received as an indication that you value and use the forum of the EFORT Congress to share your expertise with peers. This is in the very spirit of our organization - we thank you for your active participation! The 8th EFORT Congress in Florence clearly places a focus on minimally-invasive procedures including arthroscopy. 25 symposia of a total of 100 Symposia, Cross-Fire discussions and Instructional Course Lectures, as well as 250 of a total of 900 free papers, have been dedicated to this highly topical issue. Also, we have extended our scientific symposia to include two new categories, Sports and Hand/Wrist Surgery. Furthermore, within the framework of an Innovation Park, our industry partners will provide insight into their state-of-the-art products and technologies. I would like to seize this opportunity to thank all scientific advisors and the members of the Scientific Committee for their tireless work to put together the comprehensive Scientific Programme that we will proudly present in Florence. We look forward to seeing you there! George Bentley Chairman, EFORT Scientific and Educational Committee 8TH EFORT CONGRESS FLORENCE 1.3 02_generalinfo:02_general_information 12.4.2007 11:27 Uhr Seite 1 SOCIAL PROGRAMME You and your accompanying person(s) are cordially invited to attend our Social Programme during the 8th EFORT Congress in Florence! All the events take place in the city centre. No official transportation will be provided. Taxi call services will be available. OPENING OF EXHIBITION AND WELCOME RECEPTION Date Friday, 11 May 2007 Time 16.00 - 18.00 Place Fortezza da Basso Programme Cocktail in the exhibition area Participants Registered participants, registered accompanying persons and industry representatives OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY Date Friday, 11 May 2007 Time 18.30 - 20.30 Place Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Programme Introduction by EFORT Authorities Conference by Eminence Willem Jacobus Eijk, Bishop of Groningen-Leeuwarden Concert by the Solisti Fiorentini and Choir Harmonia Cantata Antonio Vivaldi “Gloria in D, RV 589” Participants Registered participants, registered accompanying persons and industry representatives FLORENCE RENAISSANCE NIGHT Date Sunday, 13 May 2007 Time 20.30 - 23.00 Place Palazzo Corsini, Lungarno Corsini 10 Programme Typical Tuscan food and entertainment in a wonderful setting Dress code Informal Price €60,00 (VAT included) Admission: pre-booked tickets are required AWARDS CEREMONY Date Monday, 14 May 2007 Time 17.30 Place Fortezza da Basso - Room 1 Michelangelo Programme EFORT is pleased to invite all participants and registered accompanying persons to the Awards Ceremony of the 8th EFORT Congress 2007 Participants Registered participants, registered accompanying persons and industry representatives 8TH EFORT CONGRESS FLORENCE 2.1 02_generalinfo:02_general_information 12.4.2007 11:27 Uhr Seite 2 ABOUT THE HOST CITY ABOUT FLORENCE Florence has always been one of the cities that everyone would The mingling and the mutual interaction of ancient and modern like to visit at least once in their life. It is estimated that 40% of culture, makes Florence a magical, enchanting and inspiring city. the world’s most important artworks are in Italy, and 30% of them Florence is also a busy cosmopolitan centre which offers in every are located in Florence. Situated in the heart of Italy, surrounded season of the year many traditional music and theatre festivals, by the wine-growing hills of Chianti, the city enchants visitors historic cafés, excellent restaurants with international standards wilth its timeless charm. It is a marvellous open sky museum where as well as picturesque “trattorie” serving the best regional Italian magnificent Italian Renaissance masterpieces can be discovered at cuisine. every corner. The city’s inventiveness, initiative, and originality have always Often called “the cradle of the Renaissance”, Florence owes much been a source of attraction for international conference tourism of her wealth to the Middle Ages. Banking became big business on and can offer modern, efficient and impressive conference premi- the back of the city’s profitable wool trade and, in 1235, Florence ses in such a suggestive and appealing urban setting. The fact that minted the florin, the first gold coin to become standard currency within few minutes and by taking a short and pleasant walk, peo- across Europe. In their turn, these bankers commissioned some of ple can move from their work setting to the majestic architecture the finest art and architecture in the city.
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