10th EFAS Congress

Preliminary Programme

16th-18th October 2014

Hotel Rey Juan Carlos IPalau Congressos de CatalunyaBarcelona, Spain

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WELCOME

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that I send you the Preliminary Programme for the 10th EFAS Congress which will be hosted in Barcelona on 16-18 October 2014.

The congress received an unprecedented number of abstract submissions and as a result the Scientific Committee devised a Parallel programme of Free Paper Sessions. Combining parallel free papers with the plenary session Keynote Lectures delivered by the finest foot and ankle specialists in Europe this promises to be a stimulating scientific event.

We are honoured to have our International faculty participating in the congress in Barcelona and look forward to this session and the ‘Views from Outside Europe’ on Friday 17th October.

Besides the excellent scientific and social program of the Congress, Barcelona is a beautiful Mediterranean city with a long tourist tradition that offers visitors not only fun, but also multiple visits and cultural activities.

EFAS has grown to become a family of friends and colleagues around Europe who share a common passion for foot and ankle surgery and at our congress we celebrate this so please ensure that you join in the social activities during our 3 days together.

We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona on 16th-18th October.

Antonio Viladot EFAS President and Local Host

EFAS Scientific CommitteeFernando AlvarezAntonio DalmauMarino DelmiJohannes HamelFabian KrauseEduard RabatDavid Redfern (Chair)Alexandre RochwergerDishan SinghFrancesca VanniniAntonio Viladot (Local Host)

EFAS Council OfficersAntonio Viladot (President)Jan-Willem Louwerens (Past-President)Martinus Richter (President-Elect)Don Mc Bride (Treasurer)Yves Tourné (Secretary)

EFAS Council MembersJean-Luc Besse (France)Bart Burger (Netherlands)Maria Cöster (Sweden)Jacques de Halleux (Belgium)Marino Delmi (Switzerland)Andre Gomes (Portugal)Marco Guelfi(Italy)David Redfern (UK)Manfred Thomas (Germany)Victor Valderrabano (Switzerland)

Per-Henrik ÅgrenFernando AlvarezJuan Yanez ArauzPierre BaroukStephen BendallJean-Luc BesseBart BurgerGonzalo ConcheiroMaria CosterAntonio DalmauMark DaviesJacques de HalleuxMariano de PradoMarino DelmiPatrice DieboldJörn DohleNorman EspinosaSandro Giannini

Faculty: Speakers & ModeratorsAndre GomesMarco GuelfiBeat HintermannWilliam JeffcoateHong-Guen JungHakon KofoedFabian KrauseJan-Willem LouwerensErnesto MaceiraNicola MaffulliBruno MagnanXavier MartinDon McBrideManuel MonteagudoStephen ParsonsEduard RabatStefan RammeltDavid Redfern

Martinus RichterPascal RippsteinAlexandre RochwergerTim SchepersDishan SinghKang-Lai TangManfred ThomasYves TournéVictor ValderrabanoFrancesca VanniniJordi VegaJoel VernoisAntonio ViladotRamon ViladotJesus Vila y RicoMarkus WaltherIan WinsonHenry SF Yip

10th EFAS International CongressPRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME16TH-18TH October 2014

07:00 Registration08:00 Opening Ceremony - Room: Marenostrum A. Viladot, EFAS President, D. Redfern, Chair of EFAS Scientific Committee, G. Concheiro, President SEMCPT

SeSSion 1 SympoSium: FoReFooT; The planTaR plaTe

Joint chair: J.W. Louwerens & A. Rochwerger Room: Marenostrum08:10-08:20 In Memorium - P. Golano. A. Viladot 08:20-08:30 Mechanics, Pathomechanics and classification. A. Viladot08:30-08:40 When, why and how I repair the plantar plate. M. Thomas08:40-08:50 Why and how I manage without plantar plate repair. E. Maceira08:50-09:00 Minimally invasive options. D. Redfern09:00-09:20 Discussion

SeSSion 2 FRee papeRS Joint chair: M. Guelfi & M. Thomas Room: Marenostrum09:20-09:26 Role of prophylactic antibiotics in lesser toe fusion surgery: A perspective randomized controlled study. J. Mangwani09:26-09:32 Long-term effect of wearing highheeled shoes. A controlled cohort study. G. Borchgrevimk09:32-09:38 Does arthrodesis of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint correct the intermetatarsal M1M2. F. Dalat09:38-09:44 Immediate Fullweightbearing After Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis For hallux valgus correction. N. Gutteck09:44-09:50 The influence of hindfoot malalignment in hallux valgus surgery. D. Perez Prieto09:50-09:56 Does MRI enhance the detection rate of Mortons neuroma in daily practice? C. Plaas09:56-10:02 TMT-1-arthrodesis using a plantar plate. Biomechanical, anatomical and clinical results. K.Klos10:02-10:15 Discussion10:15-10:45 Coffee Break, Exhibition & Posters

SeSSion 2a FRee papeRS Chair: F. Alvarez Room: Tetral09:14-09:20 Plantar fascia anatomy and its relationship with Achilles tendon and paratenon. C. Biz09:20-09:26 The role of fasciae in the pathogenesis of civinini-morton syndrome. C. Biz09:26-09:32 Which type of lower leg walking cast provides the best ankle immobilization and foot unloading? N. Keijsers

THuRSDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2014

SeSSion 3 SympoSium: SpoRTS; The achilleS

Joint chair: E. Rabat & D. McBride Room: Marenostrum10:45-10:55 Defining insertional, non-insertional & Haglund’s Achilles pathology. S. Bendall10:55-11:05 The role of modern biologics and the evidence. N. Espinosa 11:05-11:15 The role of the gastrocnemii. P. Barouk11:15-11:25 The Zadek osteotomy in distal Achilles pathology. P. Rippstein11:25-11:35 Arthroscopic treatment options for Achilles pathology. I. Winson11:35-12:00 Discussion12:00-14:00 Lunch, Exhibition, Industry Workshops and Posters.

SeSSion 4 SympoSium: SpoRTS; aRThRoScopy Joint chair: B. Magnan & J. Vega Room: Marenostrum (VIDEO based presentations) “My technique and tips for….”14:00-14:10 Posterior ankle endoscopy. N. Espinosa 14:10-14:20 Arthroscopy/endoscopy of subtalar joints /sinus tarsi. X. Martin14:20-14:30 Arthroscopic Subtalar Fusion. S. Parsons14:30-14:40 Tendonoscopy in the foot & ankle. J. Vega 14:40-14:50 Hallux MTPJ arthroscopy. M. Walther14:50-15:15 Discussion

SeSSion 5 FRee papeRS Joint chair: J. Vila y Rico & M. Cöster Room: Marenostrum15:10-15:16 Combined Arthroscopic Management of Concurrent Posterior and Anterior Ankle pathologies. N.M.N. Abdelatif15:16-15:22 Ilizarov fixator with or without Arthroscopy? For Treatment of pilon fractures A prospective comparison. H. el-Mowafi15:22-15:28 Matrix-Associated Stem cell Transplantation (MAST) in Chondral Defects is Safe and effective. M. Richter

09:32-09:38 The footprint of the Achilles tendon. A cadaveric study. M. Ballal09:38-09:44 Role of SPECT-CT as a diagnostic tool in symptomatic patients after foot and ankle Surgery. S. Horriat09:44-09:50 Medial approach for double hindfoot arthrodesis: first 16 cases. A. Ruiz Nasarre09:50-09:56 Prospective data on a three component press-fit prosthesis for hallux rigidus, 24 months followup. S. Wassink09:56-10:02 The clinical relevance of osteoarthritis within the metatarsosesamoid joint in hallux valgus. P. Bock10:02-10:08 Outcome of open anatomic reduction and temporary arthrodesis in ligamentous Lisfranc injuries. F. Krause10:08-10:14 Endoscopic release for Flexor hallucis longus tenosynovitis. O. El Shazly10:14-10:20 A novel minimal invasive chevron technique. Midterm results in comparison to the classical method. G. Kaufmann10:20-10:45 Coffee Break, Exhibition & Posters

15:28-15:34 Results of arthrodiastasis in postraumatic ankle osteoarthritis in a young population: Prospective Comparative Study. M. Herrera-Perez15:34-15:40 Reliability Of The Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation Injury Radiological Classifi cation (Modified Hardcastle Classification System). M. Shady15:40-15:50 Discussion15:50-16:20 Coffee Break, Exhibition & Posters.

SeSSion 6 poSTeR SeSSion Joint chair: J. de Halleux & Y. Tourné Room: Marenostrum16:25-16:30 Closing the forefoot surgical exposure. We need to lower the tourniquet and do active hemostasis? E. Gardella16:30-16:35 Use of the reverse Coleman block test for early diagnosis of the medial foot column insufficiency. Z. Posoldova16:35-16:40 The pathophysiology and treatment of central biomechanical metatarsalgia. M.G. Minicelli16:40-16:45 Total ankle replacement in patients with severe bleeding disorders. A.Barg16:45-16:50 No correlation between Bone cyst volume and clinical symptoms in patients with ankle replacement. E. Hamborg-Petersen16:50-16:55 Comparison of the Early Results of Distal Metatarsal Mini-invasive Osteotomy and Weil Osteotomy. N. Yeo16:55-17:00 A comparison study of percutaneous chevron osteotomy with standard chevron osteotomy in hallux valgus. S. Palmer17:00-17:05 New Arch Index classification for dynamic plantar pressure measurements. N. Stolwijk17:05-17:10 Treatment of the insertional achilles tendinopathie through a transtendinous approach. C.Plaass17:10-17:25 Discussion17:25 Adjourn

SeSSion 6a FRee papeRS Chair: F. Vannini Room: Tetral16:20-16:26 Realignment osteotomy in fibular malunion: mid-term results in 19 consecutive patients. A. Barg16:26-16:32 A new rule for the use of radiography in acute ankle injuries. I. Spanos16:32-16:38 Akin Osteotomy in Hallux Valgus surgery with or without staple. G. Mancheno16:38-16:44 Anatomy of the insertion of the tibialis posterior tendon. C. Plaass16:44-16:50 Mid- to long-term outcome of modified Triple Arthrodesis. J. Röhm16:50-16:56 A biomechanical comparison of osteosynthesis of intra-articular calcaneal fractures in cadavers. K. Klos16:56-17:02 A prospective anlaysis of the results of Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Recession Procedure using a single portal technique. G. Thevendren17:02-17:08 Comparative analysis of functional results, quality of life, and sport activities, after lower limb joint replacement. M. C. Lomberget Daubie17:08-17:14 Sport Activity after AMIC-aided Repair of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. M. Wiewiorski

17:14-17:20 Treatment of extended osteochondral lesion of talus by a vascularized bone graft. B. Hintermann17:20-17:26 Understanding therapy resistant plantar fasciitis; The difference in plantar pressure between patients with a chronic plantar fasciitis and healthy controls during gait. E. Hoefnagels17:26-17:32 Early Results and Learning Curve for an MIS Approach for Medial Displacement Calcanceal Osteotomy V. Borse17:32 Adjourn

18:30 – WELCOME RECEPTIONVenue: Mediterranean Gardens of the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I

FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2014 SeSSion 7 SympoSium: DiaBeTeS; chaRcoT aRThRopaThy Joint chair: S. Bendall & M. Delmi Room: Marenostrum08:00-08:25 Aetiology and Current Medical Therapy In Charcot Arthropathy Of The Foot and Ankle. W. Jeffcoate08:25-08:35 Should we reconstruct; does it really work? P.-H. Ågren08:35-08:55 When & how to intervene in acute dislocation of a Charcot midfoot. J. W. Louwerens08:55-09:20 Total Ankle Replacement and Diabetes. J.-L. Besse

SeSSion 8: FRee papeRS Joint chair: P.-H. Ågren & A. Gomes Room: Marenostrum09:20-09:26 Arthroscopis Arthrodesis of the Isolted Talo-Navicular Joint. A. Parsons09:26-09:32 Simultaneous Tibial Osteotomy and Total Ankle Replacement in Severe Misaligned and Arthritic Ankles. C. Schweizer09:32-09:38 Interest of tantalum for arthrodesesreconstruction of TAR revision: preliminary results in five cases. M.C. Lomberget Daubie09:38-09:44 Total Ankle Replacement using the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement, follow up of 200 cases. J. Froekjaer09:44-09:50 A 1-14 years follow-up of 308 STAR total ankle replacements. A prospective single centre study. N.C. Jensen09:50-09:56 3-year results after cartilage reconstruction with autologous matrix induced chondrogenesis (AMIC). M. Walther09:56-10:10 Discussion10:10-10:40 Coffee Break, Exhibition & Posters

SeSSion 8a: FRee papeRS Chair: A. Rochwerger Room: Tetral09:20-09:26 Results of Minimally Invasive Calcaneal Osteotomy for Hindfoot Deformity Correction. D. Redfern09:26-09:32 Ankle fracture fixation: does grade of surgeon influence quality of reduction? V. Roberts

09:32-09:38 Comparison of Iliac Crest Graft and Demineralised Bone Matrix Augmentation in Arthrodesis surgery. J. Widnall09:38-09:44 Surgical treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, bone grafts are required? R. Rivero 09:44-09:50 Salvage of Talar Bone Stock Loss with a Custom Designed Talar Component in Revision Arthroplasty. J. Wagener09:50-09:56 Does Objective Change in VAS Reflect the Patient’s Subjective Opinion? H. Ribee09:56-10:02 Percutaneous distal osteotomy of lesser metatarsals for treatment of metatarsalgia. B. Magnan10:02-10:10 Discussion 10:10-10:40 Coffee Break, Exhibition & Posters

SeSSion 9 inTeRnaTional GueST SeSSion “VieWS FRom ouTSiDe euRope” Joint chair: A. Viladot & M. Richter Room: Marenostrum10:40-10:55 Fresh Frozen Allograft for reconstruction of massive osteochondral defects of the talus. J.Y. Arauz, FLAMeCiPP10:55-11:10 Reconstruction of the Chronic Subtalar Instability using the Semitendinosus Allograft Tendon and Biotenodesis Screws. H.G. Jung, KFAS11:10-11:25 The New Classification And Treatment Of Plantar Fasciitis With Calcaneous Spur Under Endoscopy. K.L. Tang, COFAS11:25-11:40 Modified distal soft tissue procedure in Hallux valgus surgery. H.S.F. Yip, APSFAS11:40-11:45 Discussion

SeSSion 10 eFaS GeneRal aSSemBly Room: Marenostrum11:45-13:15 General Assembly and Council Elections. 13:15-14:30 Lunch, Exhibition and Industry Workshops.

14:30-15:00 THE PRESIDENT’S LECTURE: ‘The Past, Present And Future of Total Ankle Replacement’. H. Kofoed15:00-15:10 President’s Farewell and Inauguration of New President.

SeSSion 11 SympoSium hinDFooT: The aDulT acquiReD FlaTFooT Joint chair: R. Viladot & D. Singh Room: Marenostrum15:10-15:20 Anatomy, pathology and classification of adult acquired flatfoot. M. Delmi15:20-15:35 Current Concepts / Treatments for stage II disease. B. Hintermann15:35-15:45 I don’t need a tendon transfer in stage II disease. M. Monteagudo15:45-15:55 Why and how I use an arthroeresis screw. F. Alvarez15:55-16:05 Treatment in stage III and IV. J. Dohle16:05-16:15 Discussion16:15-16:45 Coffee Break, Exhibition & Posters.

SeSSion 12 FRee papeRS Joint chair: B. Burger & F. AlvArez Room: Marenostrum16:45-16:51 The radiologic prediction of ankle arthritis in pes cavovarus. F. Krause16:51-16:57 Free and Pedicled Flaps for Reconstruction of the Weight-bearing Sole of the Foot: A comparative analysis. V. Struckmann16:57-17:03 Percutaneous Calcaneal Osteotomy: A Cadaveric Study. J. Vernois17:03-17:09 Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion Using a Retrograde Triple Bending Nail is Safe and Effective - 1-Year-Followup Results. M. Richter17:09-17:15 Discussion

SeSSion 12a FRee papeRS Chair: A. DAlmAu Room: Tetral 16:45-16:51 Flecting Osteotomy of Distal Tibia for Salvage of the Unstable Osteoarthritic Ankle. L. Bolliger16:51-16:57 Outcome of first tarsometatarsal joint fusion with small fragment tplate and an inter-fragmentary. N.M.N. Abdelatif16:57-17:03 AFCP French Total Ankle Replacement Registry: activity report of first 18 months. J.-L. Besse17:03-17:09 A new scoring system for sesamoid displacement in hallux valgus. J. Widnall17:09-17:15 Early stages of Charcot with immediate weight bearing protocol:Radiological and functional findings. A. Godoy-Santos SeSSion 13 RounD TaBle “miS & open TechniqueS in The FoReFooT” (caSe leD DeBaTe) Joint chair: A. vilADot & D. reDFern Room: Marenostrum Case 1: 42yr old marathon runner with isolated stiff hammered 2nd toe (iatrogenic short 1st ray) but only occasional mild associated metatarsalgia.17:15-17:20 My open surgical solution. Y. Tourné17:20-17:25 My MIS solution. E. Rabat17:25-17:35 Panel & floor debate.

Case 2: 75yr old lawyer with bilateral multiple triplanar lesser toe deformties (mild asymptomatic hallux valgus) but minimal metatarsalgia.17:35-17:40 My open surgical solution. M. Guelfi17:40-17:45 My MIS solution. J. Vernois17:45-17:55 Panel & floor debate.

Case 3: 36yr old female with symptomatic type II/III bunionette.17:55-18:00 My open surgical solution. P. Diebold18:00-18:05 My MIS solution. M. de Prado18:05-18:15 Panel & floor debate.18:15 Adjourn

20:30 – EFAS CONGRESS & PRESIDENT’S DINNERVenue: Xalet de Montjuic

SATuRDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2014

SeSSion 14 FRee papeRS Joint chair: F. Vannini & S. Rammelt Room: Marenostrum08:10-08:16 Biomechanical comparison of suture-anchor and augmentation with Internal Brace for ATFL REPAIR. M. Willegger08:16-08:22 PedCAT for 3D-Imaging in Standing Position Measures Angles More Accurate than Radiographs or CT. M. Richter08:22-08:28 Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal joint: A Biomechanical Study of Fixation Methods. E. Harris08:28-08:40 Discussion

SeSSion 15 SympoSium ReSeaRch: BioloGicS in The FooT & anKle Joint chair: S. Giannini & X. Martin Room: Marenostrum08:40-08:50 Augmentation of bone union. V. Valderrabano08:50-09:00 Hyaline cartilage repair. A. Dalmau09:00-09:10 Tendon / Ligament repair. N. Maffulli09:10-09:30 Discussion

Chair: G. Matricali09:30-09:45 Biomechanical Analysis of screw fixation with different head design for Lapidus Arthrodesis. M. Willegger09:45-10:00 Unilateral vs. simultaneous bilateral primary hallux valgus correction surgery. Prospective analysis. A. Kroell10:00-10:15 Postoperative oxygenation and metabolism of the soft tissue covering total ankle replacement. F. Linde SeSSion 16 FRee papeRS Joint chair: J. Dohle & J.-l. Besse Room: Marenostrum10:15-10:21 An evaluation of retrospective SF-12 and FFI outcome scores in elective foot and ankle surgery. J. Widnall10:21-10:27 The diagnostic value of SPECT-CT in foot and ankle surgery - a comparison with MRI. C. Plaass10:27-10:33 Venous thromboprophylaxis in foot and ankle surgery. N. Saragas10:33-10:39 Comparison of the SEFAS and the AOFAS score. M. Cöster10:39-10:50 Discussion10:50-11:20 Coffee Break, Exhibition & Posters.

EFAS RESEARCH AWARD 2014 Room: Marenostrum

SeSSion 17 SympoSium TRauma Joint chair: A. Dalmau & F. Krause Room: Marenostrum11:20-11:30 Current evidence for optimal management of calcaneal fracture. T. Schepers11:30-11:40 Current evidence for optimal management of Achilles rupture. M. Richter11:40-11:50 The osteoporotic ankle fracture – recognition and treatment options. S. Rammelt11:50-12:00 Avoiding syndesmotic malreduction and treating this complication. M. Davies12:00-12:10 Arthroscopic ATFL reconstruction. J. Vega12:10-12:20 Discussion

12:45 Closing Ceremony (followed by light lunch and depart / afternoon social excursion)

12:20-12:30 EFAS RESEARCH AWARD 2014 – PRESENTATIONJoint chairs: G. Matricali & V. Valderrabano

Room: Marenostrum

12:30-12:45 EFAS AWARDS 2014 – PRESENTATION CEREMONYJoint chairs: A. Viladot & D. RedfernEFAS Best oral clinical paper award

EFAS Best poster awardRoom: Marenostrum

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INDUSTRY WORKSHOPSDelegates are invited to participate in workshops arranged by industry during the congress programme. Please note that while EFAS has facilitated the scheduling of these workshops the society has no responsibility for the content of same and attendance is at the discretion of each participant. Buffet lunch will be served in the Exhibition Area during the congress. The workshops are scheduled for 40 minutes to allow delegates to enjoy lunch and visit the industry stands in the Exhibition area.

Title: INFINITY Total Ankle Replacement - Creating the FuturePresenter: WrightRoom: Llevant

Title: Minimally Invasive Hindfoot Stabilization with HyProCure®Presenter: Lukasz KolodziejRoom: Mestral

Title: Ankle Reconstruction Fusion vs. ProsthesisPresenter: Rodrigo Diaz-Fernandez, Federico UsuelliRoom: Ponent

Title: AMIC© Talus - Different Surgical ApproachesPresenters: (Chair) Victor Valderrabano, (Presenters) Markus Walther, Martin WiewiorskiRoom: Tramuntana

Title: TIC Fusion with 611, Angle Ankle Fusion NailPresenter: Jean-Luc BesseRoom: Mestral

Title: Hands on Experience: Foot & Ankle SolutionsPresenter: IntegraRoom: Ponent

Title: Stabilization of the Medial Column with VA PlatesPresenter: Jan-Willem LouwerensRoom: Tramuntana

Title: MICA The Evolution of Foot SurgeryPresenter: To be ConfirmedRoom: Llevant

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The city is the capital of Catalunya, a region of Northern Spain that has its own unique culture, traditions and personality. Barcelona is home to masterpieces of many great architects including Antoni Gaudí whose work is admired around the world as being one of the most unique and distinctive styles in modern architecture. Barcelona now boasts a new seafront area and the famous La Rambla leads down to the refurbished Port Vell which has become a popular leisure area. A gastronomic city, Barcelona has an abundance of fine restaurants and due to its wonderful Mediterranean climate visitors can dine al fresco in October in temperatures of 18° (65F).

The venue for the EFAS Congress is the Hotel Rey Juan I Carlos, part of the Palau Congressos de Catalunya complex.

Encircling the Palau and hotel are 25,000m² 19th century Gardens which makes the location an oasis on the edge of Barcelona city.

Located on the Diagonal, the city’s main avenue, the venue is a walking distance from shopping, cultural and financial centres and guests can take the Metro into the city centre.

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THuRSDAY 16TH OCTOBER WELCOME RECEPTION 18:30 - 20:00

Welcome Reception including Spanish Wines and Tapas served in the lush 19th Century Mediterranean gardens of the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I.Tickets: 1 ticket free per Full Delegate Registration fee and €20 for Extra Tickets

FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBERCONGRESS AND PRESIDENT DINNER 20:30

Guests will be transported to Xalet de Montjuic on the hillside with spectacular views overlooking Barcelona for an evening of fine wines, dinner and excellent Spanish hospitality.Tickets: €65

SATuRDAY 18TH OCTOBER CAVA TASTING, CELLAR VISIT & GOURMET DINNER

AT CAVA & HOTEL MASTINELL 16:00Guests will travel to El Penedes region – 30 minutes from Barcelona – to have a guided Cellar Visit, Cava Tasting and Private Gourmet Dinner with Wines.Tickets: €60

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Registration Fees do not included insurance and delegates are advised to arrange their own travel insurance.

No refunds of registration fees are available after 1st September 2014.Cancellation of accommodation reservations must be received in writing to the Secretariat and are subject to the Group cancellation policy of the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I.

For delegates who may need to apply for a visa for entry in Spain please refer to:http://www.barcelonacity.com/v/visa_requirements/

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By Air: Barcelona El Prat Airport (IATA: BCN ICAO: LEBL) is situated 14kms from the City. The congress venue is 15 minute by car or taxi from the airport and the taxi fare c€20. By train/metro to journey is 40 minutes. Take the train from the Airport to Sants Estació station. From the station, take the metro line number 3 (green line) to Zona Universitaria and the hotel is a short walk from the metro stop. The venue is very accessible for access to the motorways to Madrid, France and the Mediterranean coastline.

There are opportunities for industry to participate in an exhibition at the 10th EFAS Congress. Request an information pack from the EFAS Secretariat at efas@eventplus.ie – Tel: +353 1 230 2591.

The main congress language is English. Simultaneous Translation English-Spanish is being provided courtesy of the SEMCPT in the plenary sessions in the Marenostrum room only during the congress.

Online Registration is available on the EFAS website: www.efas.co Registration Fees for delegates include: Congress & Exhibition entrance fees, congress bag with final programme and book of abstracts, coffee breaks, lunches (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) and Welcome Reception. Please note that Accommodation, Congress Dinner, Tours and Accompanying Persons fees are not included in the delegate registration fees.

Hotel Accommodation: The reduced rate EFAS rooms allocation in the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I is now fully booked. Hotel Accommodation is available in the Senator Hotel Barcelona which is 10 minute walk from the congress venue. Online reservations are possible at http://www.senatorbarcelonaspahotel.com

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There will be a programme of tours available for accompanying persons and a specialafternoon tour on Saturday following the Congress.

Please note that minimum numbers of 15 persons are required for all tours to proceed.

Tour prices are individual and lunch is not included. Tours can be booked using the OnlineRegistration form at www.efas.co

Thursday 16th October ● Morning Walking Tour: 09:30-13:30 Barcelona’s Gothic Roman and Medieval Quarter including Ramblas, 4th Century Gothic Palace, Subterranean areas and the walled city. Cost: €40.00 (Guests take own transport to city centre to an agreed meeting point) ● Afternoon Tour: 14:00-18:00 World of Gaudi: visit some of Gaudi’s most notiable works Passeig de Gracia, Casa Milà, La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Cost: €65.00

Friday 17th October ● Morning Tour: 10:00-13:00 Barcelona Stadium – ‘Camp Nou’ Experience, FC Barcelona. Cost: €40.00 ● Full Day Tour: 09:30-17:00 Girona and Figueras: Visit Girona, Roman city with ancient temples 14th Century Cathedral and the town of Figueras where Salvador Dali lived and worked. Cost: €105.00

Saturday 18th October ● Morning Tour: 09:30-13:30 Montserrat: Visit the spectacular Monastery built into the Mountains. Cost: €55.00 ● Special Evening Tour: 16:00-21:30 Cava & Hotel Mastinell, Penedes Region. Cost: €60.00 (Return Transport, Guided Cellar Visit, Cava Tasting and Private Gourmet Dinner with Wines)

There will be a programme of tours available for accompanying persons and a special afternoon tour on Saturday following the Congress. Please note that minimum numbers of 15 persons are required for all tours to proceed. Tour prices are individual and lunch is not included. Tour can be booked using the Online Registration form at www.efas.co. Thursday 16th October

Morning Walking Tour: 09.30-13.30 Barcelona’s Gothic Roman and Medieval Quarter including Ramblas, 4th Century Gothic Palace, Subterranean areas and the walled city. Cost: 40.00 (Guests take own transport to city centre to an agreed meeting point)

Afternoon Tour: 14.00-18.00 World of Gaudi: visit some of Gaudi’s most notiable works Passeig de Gracia, Casa Milà, La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Cost: 65.00

Friday 17th October

Morning Tour: 10.00-13.00 Barcelona Stadium – ‘Camp Nou’ Experience, FC Barcelona. Cost: 40.00

Full Day Tour: 09.30-17.00 Girona and Figueras: Visit Girona, Roman city with ancient temples 14th Century Cathedral and the town of Figueras where Salvador Dali lived and worked. Cost: 105.00

Saturday 18th October

Morning Tour: 09.30-13.30 Montserrat: Visit the spectacular Monastery built into the Mountains. Cost: 55.00

Special Evening Tour: 16.00-21.30 Cava & Hotel Mastinell, Penedes Region. Cost: 60.00 (Return Transport, Guided Cellar Visit, Cava Tasting and Private Gourmet Dinner with Wines)

PARTNER AND FAMILY PROGRAMME

PARTNER AND FAMILY PROGRAMME

FORTHCOMING EFAS MEETINGS CALENDAR

Contact: efas@eventplus.ie ,Website: www.efas.co Tel: +353-1-230-2591, Fax: +353-1-230-2594

2014 10th EFAS International Congress 16th-18th October, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos, Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

2015 3rd EFAS Cadaver Course 5th-6th February, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (LIMITED TO 30 PLACES)

17th EFAS Instructional Course 23rd-24th April, Elzenveld, Antwerp, Belgium EFAS Specialty Day at EFORT Congress 27th -29th May, Prague, Czech Republic EFAS Advanced Symposium 4th-5th December, Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Genoa, Italy

2016 4TH EFAS Cadaver Course February, Barcelona, Spain

18th EFAS Instructional Course April, Location TBC Foot International 2016 EFAS, DAF, i-FAB Congress 23rd-25th June 2016, Urania, Berlin, Germany

OTHER EVENTS 2014 (as notified to EFAS) 5th IFFAS Triennial Scientific Meeting, 19TH-21ST September, 2014, Chicago, USA.

For more information: www.iffas.org

FORTHCOMING EFAS MEETINGS CALENDAR

Contact: efas@eventplus.ie ,Website: www.efas.co Tel: +353-1-230-2591, Fax: +353-1-230-2594

2014 10th EFAS International Congress 16th-18th October, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos, Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

2015 3rd EFAS Cadaver Course 5th-6th February, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (LIMITED TO 30 PLACES)

17th EFAS Instructional Course 23rd-24th April, Elzenveld, Antwerp, Belgium EFAS Specialty Day at EFORT Congress 27th -29th May, Prague, Czech Republic EFAS Advanced Symposium 4th-5th December, Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Genoa, Italy

2016 4TH EFAS Cadaver Course February, Barcelona, Spain

18th EFAS Instructional Course April, Location TBC Foot International 2016 EFAS, DAF, i-FAB Congress 23rd-25th June 2016, Urania, Berlin, Germany

OTHER EVENTS 2014 (as notified to EFAS) 5th IFFAS Triennial Scientific Meeting, 19TH-21ST September, 2014, Chicago, USA.

For more information: www.iffas.org

FORTHCOMING EFAS MEETINGS CALENDAR

Contact: efas@eventplus.ie ,Website: www.efas.co Tel: +353-1-230-2591, Fax: +353-1-230-2594

2014 10th EFAS International Congress 16th-18th October, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos, Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

2015 3rd EFAS Cadaver Course 5th-6th February, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (LIMITED TO 30 PLACES)

17th EFAS Instructional Course 23rd-24th April, Elzenveld, Antwerp, Belgium EFAS Specialty Day at EFORT Congress 27th -29th May, Prague, Czech Republic EFAS Advanced Symposium 4th-5th December, Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Genoa, Italy

2016 4TH EFAS Cadaver Course February, Barcelona, Spain

18th EFAS Instructional Course April, Location TBC Foot International 2016 EFAS, DAF, i-FAB Congress 23rd-25th June 2016, Urania, Berlin, Germany

OTHER EVENTS 2014 (as notified to EFAS) 5th IFFAS Triennial Scientific Meeting, 19TH-21ST September, 2014, Chicago, USA.

For more information: www.iffas.org

FORTHCOMING EFAS MEETINGS CALENDAR

Contact: efas@eventplus.ie ,Website: www.efas.co Tel: +353-1-230-2591, Fax: +353-1-230-2594

2014 10th EFAS International Congress 16th-18th October, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos, Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

2015 3rd EFAS Cadaver Course 5th-6th February, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (LIMITED TO 30 PLACES)

17th EFAS Instructional Course 23rd-24th April, Elzenveld, Antwerp, Belgium EFAS Specialty Day at EFORT Congress 27th -29th May, Prague, Czech Republic EFAS Advanced Symposium 4th-5th December, Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Genoa, Italy

2016 4TH EFAS Cadaver Course February, Barcelona, Spain

18th EFAS Instructional Course April, Location TBC Foot International 2016 EFAS, DAF, i-FAB Congress 23rd-25th June 2016, Urania, Berlin, Germany

OTHER EVENTS 2014 (as notified to EFAS) 5th IFFAS Triennial Scientific Meeting, 19TH-21ST September, 2014, Chicago, USA.

For more information: www.iffas.org

3rd EFAS Cadaver Course5th - 6th February 2015

Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Barcelona

Course Limited to 30 Participants

Register Online www.efas.co

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