The History and Background of the Iranian Orthopedic Congress

Document Type : LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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1 Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences

10.22038/abjs.2025.91554.4148

Abstract

Medical conferences and scientific meeting had critically important role in the ongoing education of physicians, medical workers. The first orthopedic congress after the political revolution of Iran was held in 1993 in Tehran for five days by the Iranian orthopedic Surgeons Society. Every year, the Iranian Annual Orthopedic Congress takes place over Five days. The Iranian Orthopedic Society has one of the most organized orthopedic centers in the Middle East, holding at least three scientific events annually. The Iranian Orthopedic Association strives to hold this scientific event annually and fulfills its role to the best of its ability.

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 13, Issue 12
December 2025

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  • Receive Date: 13 October 2025
  • Revise Date: 30 November 2025
  • Accept Date: 19 October 2025

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