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Venue

Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute
Codivilla-Putti Research Center
via di Barbiano 1/10
40136 Bologna

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Highlights

• 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.

Methods of education

• Theoretical lectures 
• Interactive hands-on workshops
• Case discussions

Registration fees

• Early registration fees* (valid until Sunday 16 August 2026 23:59 CET): 
  • Participants EUR 540.00 
  • EPOS members**  EUR 420.00 
  • Residents** EUR 360.00
• Late registration fees (valid as of Monday 17 August 2026):
  • Participants EUR 660.00 
  • EPOS members** EUR 540.00 
  • Residents** EUR 480.00    

• Registration fees include:

  • Participation in all course educational activities
  • Lunches & coffee breaks

* The early registration fee is only when the payment is made before the early registration deadline.            
**Proof needs to be uploaded depending on the registration category chosen.     

Expenses related to flights, accommodation, airport transfers, dinners etc. are at the participants‘ own expense. Please note that no other websites, companies, or agencies are authorised by EPOS to sell or arrange travel services, offer hotel bookings, or contact you directly regarding these services.

Cancellation policy

• More than 4 weeks prior to the starting date: An administrative fee of 100 EUR will be charged.
• Less than 1 month prior the starting date: 50% of the paid registration fee will be charged.
• 2 weeks prior the starting date: 100% of the paid registration fee will be charged and no reimbursements will be made.

      
For any further inquiries concerning the course, please do not hesitate to contact us via courses@epos.org