WELCOME MESSAGE

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is our great honour to welcome you to the Nordic Orthopaedic Federation (NOF) Congress, which will be held on 7–9 September 2022 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The NOF Congress has become a nice tradition of bringing together the orthopaedic and traumatological specialists from all around Nordic countries. Nevertheless, more and more international leading experts and colleagues from other countries become active participants of every NOF Congress. The Congress Scientific Committee will put their efforts to schedule the high-level Scientific Programme in hottest orthopaedic topics at the moment. 

We are pleased to welcome you in our charming capital Vilnius, known for its rich history and picturesque Old Town. Vilnius is quickly building a reputation as a fresh destination with dynamic arts and culture scenes, seemingly endless culinary delights, and all kinds of events. 

We wish to all of us many meaningful discussions and memorable moments of togetherness. Enjoy the Congress as well as Lithuanian colours.

Sincerely,

Congress President
Prof. Alfredas Smailys MD, PhD
Head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
One of the founders of the Lithuanian Arthroplasty Register

Scientific Committee Chairman
Prof. Sarunas Tarasevicius MD, PhD
Professor at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Founding director of the Lithuanian Arthroplasty Register

 

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

 

 

MEMBERS:

Prof. Emilis Cekanauskas, Lithuania
Prof. Halldor Jonsson, Iceland
Prof. Taco Gosens, Netherlands
Prof. Rimtautas Gudas, Lithuania
Dr. Jaunius Kurtinaitis, Lithuania
Assoc. Prof. Giedrius Kvederas, Lithuania
Assoc. Prof. Greger Lonne, Norway

Dr. Aleksas Makulavicius, Lithuania
Prof. Aare Martson, Estonia
Dr. Maziar Mohaddes, Sweden
Assoc. Prof. Jan Duedal Rolfing, Denmark
Assoc. Prof. Justinas Stucinskas, Lithuania
Prof. Valentinas Uvarovas, Lithuania

GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION FEES (in Euro)

 
Early Bird*
(to August 8)

Standard Registration*
(to August 22)

On-Site
Orthopedic Surgeon 450 600 700
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon 100 150 200
Resident** (Congress only) 300 400 500
Resident** (Congress and Precourse) 400 500 N/A
Resident** (Precourse only) 400 450 N/A
Day Ticket 150 200 250
CONGRESS DINNER (September 8)

Delegate

100

150

N/A

Accompanying Person

100

150

N/A

* - Payment must be made by a certain date 
** - During registration please upload document approving your Resident status


REGISTRATION FEE COVERS:

Admission to Congress Scientific Programme
Congress Materials
Electronic Certificate of Attendance
CME Credits
Refreshments during the Congress

The official language of the Congress is English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided.

NOF2022 Organising committee hopes everyone who registers for the congress will be able to attend. However, we know extenuating circumstances do occur. 
The Cancellation and Refund Policies are as follows:

In case of Delegate Registration cancellation will strictly adhere to the following Cancellation / Refund Policy:
- All cancellations must either be submitted online on the Delegate profile page or sent in writing to NOF2022@eventas.lt
- The notification about cancellation must reach the Congress Secretariat 7 calendar days before Congress for a full refund less than 10 euro handling fee;
- If the written cancellation reaches the Congress Secretariat less than 7 calendar days before Congress, half of Delegate fee will be delivered to the Delegate;
- Refund will be processed after the Congress, after 9 September 2022.

In case of the Congress cancellation will strictly adhere to the following Cancellation / Refund Policy:
- Full refund will be delivered to the Delegate, if the Congress is cancelled by the Organizer or due to Force Majeure.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

Programme will be updated

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS  |  SUBMISSION IS CLOSED

IMPORTANT DATES:

Call for Abstracts closes – 10 January 2022 Extended till 1 February 2022
Call for Oral Presentations abstracts CLOSED
Call for Poster Presentations abstracts CLOSED
Results about Oral Presentations distributed after 15 February 2022

All abstracts should contain a title, full names and workplace of the author(s), city, country and email address. Text of the abstract, including the title, should not exceed 3 000 characters without spaces. Submissions must be in English. Do not use commercial drug names. The names of drugs should be referred to by the active substance.

Abstract structure: 
- Introduction 
- Aims and Objectives
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Conclusions

Use standard abbreviations where appropriate, any unusual abbreviation should be presented in brackets after the full term as used for the first time in the text. All abstracts will be reviewed. 

Accepted abstracts will be selected for Oral presentation or Poster presentation and published in the Congress Online Abstract Book with ISBN code. 

HOW TO SUBMIT:

- In order to submit (any number of submissions) you will need to set yourself up as a New User and provide your contact information
- Select “Submit Abstract” to add your submission(s) to the system. The system will prompt you for the required information
- You will be asked for your preference of presentation format – either oral or poster
- Please submit abstracts only in Microsoft Word (.docx) version

AFTER SUBMISSION:

- The online system will enable you to add multiple submissions to your profile
- All submissions will be acknowledged by E-mail. If you have not had a confirmation of receipt within 5 working days of your submission, please contact the Congress Secretariat
- Reviewers will review all abstracts and their decision on the acceptability of the abstract and format of the presentation will be final. No correspondence on their decision can be initiated by the author(s)
- Please note that final enrolment of the Abstract in the programme will require the presenting author of abstract to be registered at the Congress.
- Instructions on the duration of oral presentations and the format of posters, will be given in the result correspondence which is planned for issue after 15 February 2022. This includes the confirmation of acceptance or decline

CONGRESS VENUE

RADISSON BLU HOTEL LIETUVA

The Congress will be held in the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva Conference Center.

4 star The Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, in Vilnius, stands on the banks of the River Neris. The hotel is in the heart of Lithuania's capital, near rich historic sites such as the Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral. 

ADDRESS
Konstitucijos Av. 20, Vilnius, Lithuania

 

ORGANISERS

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

REGULAR SPONSORS

ACCOMMODATION

RADISSON BLU HOTEL LIETUVA 4*

Address: Konstitucijos Av. 20, Vilnius, Lithuania
Hotel website: https://www.radissonhotels.com/lt-lt/hotels/radisson-blu-vilnius-lietuva

4 star Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, in Vilnius, stands on the banks of the River Neris. The hotel is in the heart of Lithuania's capital, near rich historic sites such as the Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral. Old Town is also the place for shopping. Wander around the cobbled streets and explore the wide range of stores and markets.
- Congress venue location
- Location from the bus and train stations: 3 km
- Location from Vilnius International Airport: 10 km

Single room – 115 Eur / per night 
Double / Twin room – 125 Eur / per night

 

ARRIVAL & TRAVEL

ARRIVAL TO LITHUANIA

Lithuania is easily accessible via various modes of transport. The infrastructure here is well developed, moreover, the country is not large and it is easy and convenient to travel between the major cities. The airports are typically 15–20 min. drive from the city center and the local and international bus network is extensive.

 BY PLANE

There are three international airports in Lithuania that connect the country with a number of European capital cities and some major international air travel hubs outside of Europe.
Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Kaunas International Airport (KUN)
Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Most airlines arrive at Vilnius International Airport, the main airport of Lithuania. Kaunas International Airport receives mostly low cost airlines, such as Ryanair. Palanga International Airport, located near the seaside resort of Palanga, mostly offers short and mid-range routes to destinations in Europe. This airport is the smallest in the country and is a convenient gateway to western Lithuania, the beach resorts and the seaport of Klaipėda.

 BY BUS

A number of large international bus companies with an extensive route network operate in Lithuania. There are frequent bus connections with most European capitals and some other large cities from the main Lithuanian cities – Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda.
Ecolines
Eurolines
Luxepress
Coming to Lithuania by bus is an easy and convenient option. Bus is also a good choice for visiting neighboring countries, Riga–Vilnius connection being particularly popular with several daily departures.

 BY TRAIN

Vilnius train station is an important railroad junction. You can reach Poland by direct route, or you can reach other countries with a transfer, leaving from Vilnius by train. Vilnius Railway Station is situated next to the bus station not far from the Old Town of Vilnius. Vilnius Train Station is conveniently connected to Vilnius International Airport by a special railway shuttle line. Litrail

 BY CAR

Vilnius can be reached by using the following routes:
Vilnius – Kaunas – Klaipeda, highway A1 (E67, E85, E28) 311,40 km
Vilnius – Ukmerge – Panevezys, highway A2 (E272) 135,92 km
Vilnius – Varena – Gardinas, highway A4 34,46 km

VILNIUS

Capital of Lithuania has always been at the crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures. The city’s historical buildings are charming for their differing styles, featuring elements of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism. Narrow streets in the Old Town and spacious, open squares provide evidence that Vilnius was never inclined to shake off the influence of alien cultures. Indeed, quite the opposite – it always showed them respect and readily used them for the city’s embellishment. The city is getting ready for its 700-year anniversary, which will occur in 2023, and it’s ready to show that its bones are still young by organising many different events and sharing its treasured historic value.

Today, as well as other Baltic capitals, Vilnius is a modern, homely and welcoming city full of culture and creation. It is a place where you can see talking statues, hear music being played, smell good food and have adventures. You can get to the centre of Vilnius by boat, take to the sky in a hot-air balloon, pick some beautiful liverleaves from the forest in the middle of town, or count stars from the top of the hill where the legendary iron wolf howled in Grand Duke Gediminas’s dream. More information: Go Vilnius

PLENTY OF ACTION

Boring is not an option here – Vilnius is packed with action, art, inspiration, history, and many adventures along the way. The city is fit for pleasure seekers – going to a movie or a modern art exhibition opening, enjoying a dinner at some of the best restaurants in Lithuania, or joining the active nightlife scene will give you a taste of local life. 
But Vilnius is also open for adventurers – kayaking right through the city centre of Vilnius, running in nature, hiking in national parks, joining a mountain-bike race, or soaring across the sky in a hot-air balloon will give you thrills. Experiences in Vilnius

CLEAN & GREEN

Nearly half of Vilnius is made up of green space – about three times more than Amsterdam, Berlin and Warsaw. While most cities are an explosion of concrete with a few green oases around, Vilnius feels like it’s be a part of a huge green forest – green spaces make up 46 % of the city. 
While exploring the city you might eventually find yourself crossing an unexpected meadow, or navigating through some old trees to reach your next destination. These are just some of the perks of living in one of Europe’s greenest capitals. Breathe deep and relax

COMPACT CITY

Compact city filled with parks, squares, and hiking trails – Vilnius is extremely friendly to those who enjoy a good walk while keeping track of their step counts. The city definitely helps you walk your 10,000 daily steps!
Choosing a boring route is impossible because Vilnius has a story to tell around every corner. 
Create your own map of discoveries or choose from more than 20 walking routes designed for all types of explorers. From true hiking in the picturesque landscapes of the regional parks to the artistic side of Vilnius and its historical landmarks, each route is detailed with a step count, average duration and a great description of what to expect. No need to plan ahead, everything is prepared, all you need to do is walk and enjoy.  
Routes prepared in advance: Walkable Vilnius

ARTISTIC

You’ll walk through an art gallery, even if you don’t visit one. Discover impressive shapes, colours, and characters while taking a stroll through the city and turning random corners.
Visit Literatų Street, which is adorned with more than 200 works of art to give passers-by a dose of street art. Or walk the streets to catch a glimpse of murals by the famous Millo, Os Gemeos, Tank Petrol, and many other foreign artists who have left their legacy on the city’s buildings. Always be prepared to be amazed. Don’t forget to visit the artistic independent Republic of Užupis. It’s filled with unique art installations and a bohemian aura. Check out the constitution of Užupis – which is translated into more than 50 languages, so you can be sure of the rights the citizens of Užupis have. Maybe you’ll even want to become one yourself.

LITHUANIA

If you think Lithuania is somewhere in South America, think again. If your eyes are fixed on a map of the Balkans, press another key on your keyboard. So where is Lithuania located? The lyrics of one of Lithuanian songs say it’s in the middle of Europe – and indeed, those are not just song lyrics. Using the method of gravitational centres, researchers at the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information in France established that the geographical centre of Europe is in fact found in Lithuania. The nation is only a few hours by plane from other European capitals and can also easily be reached by coach, train or even boat. So welcome to this country of Northern Europe, to the very centre of Europe… to Lithuania. More information: Lithuania Travel.

The country has preserved many pagan and folk traditions that are still alive in villages. On the other hand, big cities are rich with vibrant cultural life and endless entertainment opportunities. There are numerous museums that have accumulated huge collections, national and private art galleries, the never-ending buzz of theatre and music halls, fascinating nightlife, a variety of entertainment options and sports events.

Some colours can be made in a lab, but nothing beats natural and vivid colours that reveal themselves when you visit a new country. Join Lukas at the Super Secret Institute of Colours in Lithuania as he searches for unique colours and hues. Or, simply come to Lithuania for colours you never knew existed.

Total area: 65,300 sq. km
Population: 2 795 680 (in 2021)
Language: Lithuanian
Currency: Euro
Local time: GMT + 3 hours (EEST)
International telephone code: +370
Geographical location: The Republic of Lithuania lies on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Lithuania has a border with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russian Federation (the area of Kaliningrad). 
Membership: EU, NATO, Schengen, the UN and the OECD