Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite our Greek and Turkish colleagues to the 12^th Hellenic – Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Meeting next year.

The event, scheduled for April 10^th to 12^th, 2025, in Athens, marks the 12^th meeting in a series that began in Izmir in 1995, thanks to the vision of Professor Panayotis Soucacos and Professor Hakkı Oncag. Over the years, these biennial meetings, hosted alternately by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, have grown in attendance, camaraderie, and scientific importance.

Greek and Turkish Orthopaedic Surgeons share much in common, not only medically but also through similar lifestyles. Our shared regional ties and professional experiences with our Turkish colleagues create a unique platform for scientific exchange and mutual learning. The previous meetings have significantly contributed to fostering respect and understanding between us, and we anticipate that the upcoming meeting will strengthen our bonds further. The scientific program will highlight the exceptional standards of Orthopaedic Surgery in both countries.

You will have the opportunity to experience the elegance of the Propylaia, the historic central building of the University of Athens on Panepistimiou Street. Established in the 19th century and designed by renowned architect Theophil Hansen, this neoclassical masterpiece symbolizes the spirit of Greek education and intellectual pursuit. Visit to admire its stunning columns, intricate detailing, and the role it plays as an emblem of academic excellence in Greece. 

We look forward to seeing you in Athens.

Co-Chairs of the Organising Committee

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Ege
University Medical Faculty Hospital
İZMİR,Turkey