• Scientific Programme: Programme
• Registration: Registration page

Please note that the registration for this course closes on Sunday 13 September 23:59 CET. On-site registration will be not be possible. If you wish to join the course, please register by 13 September.

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

CME credits

This course has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME^®) with 10 European CME credits (ECMEC^®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that they actually spent in the educational activity.

E-survey & certificates

• In order to receive your CME certificate, you must fill in the e-evaluation for this course.
• You will be able to complete the e-evaluation form ONLY AFTER the course is over.
• Access to evaluation: EVALUATION LINK
• You will have two weeks until Sunday 4 October 2026 23:59 CET to complete the evaluation.
• Once you have completed the evaluations, your answers will be reviewed and your CME certificate will be sent to you via email.

MedTech Europe
 

This course has been determined as compliant with the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice.

Registration fees

Registration fees are inclusive of 22% Italian VAT.

• Early registration fees* (valid until Sunday 16 August 2026 23:59 CET): 
  • Participants EUR 660.00 
  • EPOS members**  EUR 515.00 
  • Residents** EUR 440.00
• Late registration fees (valid as of Monday 17 August 2026):
  • Participants EUR 810.00 
  • EPOS members** EUR 660.00 
  • Residents** EUR 590.00    
• Course Dinner: EUR 75.00
   

• 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 further information related to the course content, please contact courses@epos.org.

For further information related to the registration and general logistics, please contact congressi@korilu.it.