About DKOU
DKOU, the German Congress of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (Deutscher Kongress fĂŒr OrthopĂ€die und Unfallchirurgie), is the joint annual meeting of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU), the German Society for Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery (DGOOC), the German Trauma Society (DGU) and the Professional Association for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (BVOU). It takes place every autumn in Berlin and brings together orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, residents, researchers, physiotherapists and industry for four days of scientific exchange covering the entire musculoskeletal system, from conservative therapy to complex surgery.
Event Focus
Hip & Knee Arthroplasty | Spine Surgery | Shoulder & Elbow Surgery | Hand & Wrist Surgery | Foot & Ankle Surgery | Sports Orthopaedics & Traumatology | Paediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma | Polytrauma & Emergency Care | Geriatric Trauma Care | Fracture Healing & Osteoporosis | Musculoskeletal Tumours | Bone & Joint Infections | Conservative Therapy & Rehabilitation | Digitalisation, AI & Registry Research
Event Highlights
8,000+ Participants from 50+ Nations and around 200 Companies make DKOU one of the major congresses for orthopaedics and trauma surgery in Europe. The scientific programme runs in parallel across many halls and is complemented by practical courses and seminars from numerous academies, covering everything from basic research on biomechanics, implants and regeneration to health services research and care structures. A large industry exhibition presents implants, instruments, navigation and imaging systems, orthotics and digital solutions.
Why Attend
DKOU is the place to get a complete update on orthopaedics and trauma surgery in a single week. Follow the latest research and treatment concepts, sharpen your skills in hands on courses, compare products and technologies in the exhibition and meet colleagues from university hospitals, trauma centres and private practices. For surgeons at every stage of their career, as well as for researchers and industry, four days in Berlin offer an exceptional combination of science, training and networking.
Cover photo: Norbert Nagel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Organizer
DGOU, DGOOC, DGU and BVOU