The Irish Institute of Orthopaedic Surgeons was formed in 1972. Its functions included determining the need for new orthopaedic appointments, involvement in the replacement of those retiring, and a commitment to develop a training program in line with that being established in the UK under the auspices of the Specialist Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Joint Committee of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons.
Irish Hip Fracture Database
The IHFD is a collaborative venture backed by the Irish Gerontological Society and the Irish Institute for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, which has developed in partnership with the Healthcare Pricing Office (HPO) and the HSE.
Chairman – Mr Conor Hurson
Geriatric Lead – Dr Emer Ahern
Irish Hip Fracture Database & Major Trauma Audit Manager – Ms Louise Brent
Orthopaedic Trauma Association of Ireland
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association of Ireland was established in 2013.
Chairmen – Mr Keith Synnott, Mr David Moore
Irish Spine Society
Promoting best practice for spine care.
Mr John P. McCabe President Irish Spine Society, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Galway University Hospitals
Mr Marcus Timlin Secretary, Irish Spine Society, Consultant Orthopaedic/Spine Surgeon Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin.
SICOT
SICOT,the Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie, is an international non-profit association incorporated under Belgian law. SICOT’s mission is to promote the advancement of the science and art of orthopaedics and traumatology at an international level.
Irish representative – Mr Anant Mahapatra
Irish Orthopaedic Paediatric Society
Sharing knowledge and understanding of paediatric disorders to advance their diagnosis and treatment.
President Mr Colm Taylor, Crumlin, Dublin Secretary Mr Aidan Cosgrove, Belfast Ms Paula Kelly, CHI, Dublin, Ms Noelle Cassidy, TSUH, Dublin
Irish Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
The Irish Foot & Ankle Society is the academic forum for Foot & Ankle surgeons, North and South of the boarder. All Foot & Ankle surgeons in consultant practice are welcome (and encouraged) to join. We host two academic meetings each year, a Difficult Cases Conference and an Annual Meeting.
Michael Stephens, President and Ian Kelly Secretary/Treasurer
Irish National Orthopaedic Register
The Irish National Orthopaedic Register (INOR) is a bespoke IT Application designed to collect and report on arthroplasty data. Data is collected at the pre op assessment clinic, in theatre and at the post op assessment clinic. Additionally INOR will provide national, group, hospital and surgeon reports. Clinically led by:
Mr Paddy Kenny, Mr David Moore and Mr James Cashman
INOR is governed by the INOR Clinical Governance Committee.
https://www.noca.ie/audits/irish-national-orthopaedic-register
Irish Shoulder and Elbow Society
Supporting & Advancing the Science, Art and Practice of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in Ireland
President – Mr Hannan Mullett Secretary – Mr Kieran O’Shea Treasurer – Mr Diarmuid Molony
