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BLRS BSCOS 2027
10th - 12th March 2027 | Sheffield City Hall
10th - 12th March 2027
Sheffield City Hall
Combined Meeting
The BLRS BSCOS 2027 Combined Meeting is a gathering of consultant surgeons, clinical researchers, trainees and allied health professionals from across the UK - all united in their commitment to advancing research, surgical care, and best practice in both limb reconstruction surgery and children’s orthopaedics and trauma.
WHO WE ARE
The British Limb Reconstruction Society (BLRS)
The British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS)
The BLRS was founded in 1997 with the objective of bringing together surgeons and allied professionals involved in the management of congenital and acquired deformities of the upper and lower limbs, reconstruction of post traumatic limb defects and limb equalisation techniques. The BLRS aims to advance education and research in the field of limb reconstruction and holds regular scientific meetings and training courses. The Society is affiliated with the British Orthopaedic Association and with the International ASAMI (Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov).
The British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery was founded in 1984 to promote Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in the UK. It provides a forum for discussion of research, advances in clinical practice and the results of surgical procedures pertaining to the practice of children's orthopaedics and trauma. Membership is open to UK practitioners for whom Children's Orthopaedics represents a substantial part of their practice and professional interest.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Education, Collaboration & Social Networking

400+ Attendees
Join consultant surgeons, clinical researchers, trainees and allied health professionals shaping the future – all in one place.

Scientific Papers
Explore the latest evidence of peer-reviewed Podium and Poster presentations across three packed days.

Industry Exhibitors
Meet industry colleagues showcasing the latest in surgical tools, tech, and treatments.

22 CPD Points
Applied for from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Industry Research + Advances
Stay at the forefront – uncover the latest research and industry breakthroughs in limb reconstruction and children's orthopaedic surgery.

Robust Debate
Where evidence meets experience – and debate drives progress.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
#BSCOS26
An exceptional line-up of presenters who bring diverse perspectives and extensive expertise to the forefront children's orthopaedic surgery.

Melita Irving
Consultant Clinical
Geneticist,
Honorary Reader, Guy’s
& St. Thomas’
Dr. Melita Irving is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Honorary Reader at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London. She is an expert in diagnosing and managing a wide range of genetic conditions, particularly rare diseases affecting the skeleton.

Marek Jozwiak
Paediatric Orthopaedic
Surgeon – Poznan
University of Medical
Sciences, Wiktor Dega
Orthopaedic and
Rehabilitation Hospital
Professor Marek Jóźwiak is a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with the Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Wiktor Dega Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital. Key roles and accomplishments Head of Paediatric Orthopaedics: Professor Jóźwiak has been the Head of the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Wiktor Dega Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital since 2014. He also oversees the hospital's Robotic Rehabilitation Center for Children. National Consultant: In January 2025, he was appointed Poland's National Consultant in the field of Medical Rehabilitation, a position he will hold until December 2029. Academic and Clinical Focus: His work includes both a surgical and rehabilitative approach to treating children. His primary scientific interests include: Cerebral palsy Congenital limb deformities Gait pathology and biomechanics Spinal muscular atrophy Motion Analysis Laboratory: He has been the Director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at the Poznan University of Medical Sciences since 2002. Dega Osteotomy: Professor Jóźwiak has been a leading figure in the legacy of Wiktor Dega's work, particularly the Dega pelvic osteotomy, a significant surgical technique in paediatric orthopaedics. In 2019, he led an international live surgery webinar celebrating the 50th anniversary of the procedure. Leadership Positions: He previously served as the president of the Polish Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Society from 2014 to 2016 and the Polish Academy of Childhood Disability from 2022 to 2023

Mark Latimer
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Cambridge, Honorary Senior Lecturer Cambridge University
Dr. Mark Latimer is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, with a special interest in skeletal dysplasias and soft-tissue knee injuries. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cambridge University, involved in teaching, medical exams, and research. He also serves as the Honorary Treasurer for the Skeletal Dysplasia Group.

Thomas Dreher
Head of Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
Professor Thomas Dreher is a pediatric orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of deformities in children and adolescents and in biomechanics. His main focus is on hip disorders, lower limb deformities and especially neuroorthopaedics. Furthermore he is a specialist for motion analysis and its application on clinical decision making. After working for a long time in Heidelberg in Germany at the Department for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery of the Heidelberg University Hospital, Professor Dreher has become the Chief of Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the Children’s University Hospital in Zurich in Switzerland in 2018. Furthermore he is affiliated to the Balgrist Orthopaedic University Hospital in Zurich. His main research focus is on deformity correction, gait disorders in cerebral palsy, techniques for intraoperative dosage control and bone regeneration. Professor Dreher is Editor-In-Chief of Gait & Posture journal, reviewer for several journals and member of different gait and orthopaedic societies.

Adam Shortland
Consultant Clinical
Scientist, One Small
Step Gait Lab,
Guy’s & St. Thomas’
Hospital
Dr. Adam Shortland is a Consultant Clinical Scientist and the manager of the One Small Step Gait Laboratory at Guy's & St. Thomas' Hospital in London. He is also an honorary Reader in Clinical Biomechanics at King's College London. Key aspects of his work include: Specialty: Shortland assesses children and adults with cerebral palsy and other conditions using 3D movement capture technology. Academic involvement: As the Course Director for the MSc in Clinical Science (Clinical Engineering) at King's College London, he helps train physical science graduates for clinical practice. Clinical focus: His clinical interests lie in rehabilitation and the clinical measurement of movement. Research: His research focuses on gait and muscle development, particularly in children with cerebral palsy. Gait lab history: He has worked at the One Small Step Gait Laboratory since it was founded in 1998. Referrals: The gait laboratory at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital directs referrals to Dr. Adam Shortland.

Michael Wright
Consultant Clinical
Geneticist and Associate
Clinical Lecturer,
Newcastle
Dr. Michael Wright is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Joint Medical Director at Newcastle Hospitals. He is also an Associate Clinical Lecturer at Newcastle University. Current and previous roles Joint Medical Director, Newcastle Hospitals: Appointed in March 2024, having previously served as Deputy Medical Director. Paediatric Geneticist, The Northern Genetics Service: He continues to practice clinically within the Northern Genetics Service, which is part of Newcastle Hospitals. Medical Director, North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service Alliance: In this role, he helps oversee the latest genomic developments to benefit patients across the region. Chair, Diagnostics North East (DxNE): DxNE is a collaborative network focused on developing and implementing new diagnostics for better patient outcomes. Co-founder, NewGene Ltd: He was a founding director and later chair of this joint venture between Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University, which provides next-generation DNA diagnostic testing.

Melita Irwing
Consultant Clinical
Geneticist,
Honorary Reader, Guy’s
& St. Thomas’
Dr. Melita Irving is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Honorary Reader at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London. She is an expert in diagnosing and managing a wide range of genetic conditions, particularly rare diseases affecting the skeleton.

Marek Jozwiak
Paediatric Orthopaedic
Surgeon – Poznan
University of Medical
Sciences, Wiktor Dega
Orthopaedic and
Rehabilitation Hospital
Professor Marek Jóźwiak is a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with the Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Wiktor Dega Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital. Key roles and accomplishments Head of Paediatric Orthopaedics: Professor Jóźwiak has been the Head of the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Wiktor Dega Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital since 2014. He also oversees the hospital's Robotic Rehabilitation Center for Children. National Consultant: In January 2025, he was appointed Poland's National Consultant in the field of Medical Rehabilitation, a position he will hold until December 2029. Academic and Clinical Focus: His work includes both a surgical and rehabilitative approach to treating children. His primary scientific interests include: Cerebral palsy Congenital limb deformities Gait pathology and biomechanics Spinal muscular atrophy Motion Analysis Laboratory: He has been the Director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at the Poznan University of Medical Sciences since 2002. Dega Osteotomy: Professor Jóźwiak has been a leading figure in the legacy of Wiktor Dega's work, particularly the Dega pelvic osteotomy, a significant surgical technique in paediatric orthopaedics. In 2019, he led an international live surgery webinar celebrating the 50th anniversary of the procedure. Leadership Positions: He previously served as the president of the Polish Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Society from 2014 to 2016 and the Polish Academy of Childhood Disability from 2022 to 2023.

Mark Latimer
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Cambridge, Honorary Senior Lecturer Cambridge University
Dr. Mark Latimer is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, with a special interest in skeletal dysplasias and soft-tissue knee injuries. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cambridge University, involved in teaching, medical exams, and research. He also serves as the Honorary Treasurer for the Skeletal Dysplasia Group.

Nick Nicolaou
Paediatric Orthopaedic
Surgeon
Sheffield Children’s
Hospital
Mr. Nicolas Nicolaou is a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Sheffield Children's Hospital. He is a highly specialized surgeon with expertise in treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions affecting children and adolescents, with a particular focus on the knee.

Adam Shortland
Consultant Clinical
Scientist, One Small
Step Gait Lab,
Guy’s & St. Thomas’
Hospital
Dr. Adam Shortland is a Consultant Clinical Scientist and the manager of the One Small Step Gait Laboratory at Guy's & St. Thomas' Hospital in London. He is also an honorary Reader in Clinical Biomechanics at King's College London. Key aspects of his work include: Specialty: Shortland assesses children and adults with cerebral palsy and other conditions using 3D movement capture technology. Academic involvement: As the Course Director for the MSc in Clinical Science (Clinical Engineering) at King's College London, he helps train physical science graduates for clinical practice. Clinical focus: His clinical interests lie in rehabilitation and the clinical measurement of movement. Research: His research focuses on gait and muscle development, particularly in children with cerebral palsy. Gait lab history: He has worked at the One Small Step Gait Laboratory since it was founded in 1998. Referrals: The gait laboratory at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital directs referrals to Dr. Adam Shortland.

Michael Wright
Consultant Clinical
Geneticist and Associate
Clinical Lecturer,
Newcastle
Dr. Michael Wright is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Joint Medical Director at Newcastle Hospitals. He is also an Associate Clinical Lecturer at Newcastle University. Current and previous roles Joint Medical Director, Newcastle Hospitals: Appointed in March 2024, having previously served as Deputy Medical Director. Paediatric Geneticist, The Northern Genetics Service: He continues to practice clinically within the Northern Genetics Service, which is part of Newcastle Hospitals. Medical Director, North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service Alliance: In this role, he helps oversee the latest genomic developments to benefit patients across the region. Chair, Diagnostics North East (DxNE): DxNE is a collaborative network focused on developing and implementing new diagnostics for better patient outcomes. Co-founder, NewGene Ltd: He was a founding director and later chair of this joint venture between Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University, which provides next-generation DNA diagnostic testing.

PROGRAMME
Knowledge Exchange
Robust Debate
Industry Insights
Scientific Reports
For only the second time since 2011, the BLRS and BSCOS are coming together.
Two Specialties - One Meeting: Limb reconstruction and children's orthopaedics have always shared more ground than some may know. Deformity correction, limb lengthening, skeletal dysplasia, hip preservation, the growing skeleton after trauma - these are questions both specialties work on, often on the same patients, and usually in different rooms. For three days in March, we will be in the same one.
This combined meeting will provide a great platform for healthcare professionals to share knowledge, learn about the latest developments, and network with peers in the field.
Submit your Abstracts - closing 11.59pm on 7th December 2026.
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BLRS BSCOS 2027 Sheffield City Hall
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