Presentation of cutting-edge orthopaedic research is the cornerstone
of Chinese Orthopaedic Association（COA）, offering opportunities for
international orthopaedic surgeons to share important findings.
Chinese Orthopaedic Association（COA）
3rd Annual Congress, November 12-16, 2008
Suzhou International Expo Center, Suzhou, China
Chinese Orthopaedic Association（COA）3rd Annual Congress,
November 12-16, 2008
Suzhou International Expo Center, Suzhou, China COA is now accepting
Abstracts for the 3rd Annual Congress being held November 12-16, 2008
at International Expo Center in Suzhou, China. Suzhou is an ancient
city with a 2500 years' history. More than 5,000 orthopaedic surgeons
will attend this congress, including more than 800 international physicians.
The official language is English at this congress. Please read all
of the instructions below before clicking the Submit your abstract
link at the bottom of this page.
1. Scientific Program open to all Orthopaedic Surgeons.
2. Applications must be submitted in English on-line by 2008 to be
eligible for review by the Program Committee.
3. Once an abstract is accepted, additional authors cannot be added.
4. Abstracts not accepted for a podium presentation may be accepted
for a poster presentation.
5. The paper is to be original, unpublished work.
6. The COA reserves the right to withdraw a presentation at any time.
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
Deadline for Abstract Submissions is Aug. 31, 2008
Abstracts will be accepted in the following classifications:
1. Orthopaedic Basic Research
2. Spinal Surgery
3. Joint Surgery
4. Orthopaedic Traumatology
5. Bone Neoplasm
6. Podiatry Surgery
7. Osteoporosis
8. Minimal Invasive Technique & Navigation Image Guidance
9. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Care
Instructions to complete abstract application
TITLE: Make the title brief and clearly indicate the nature of the
study/procedure.
CONTENT: The abstract must include four parts: INTRODUCTION should
clearly state the problem and the purpose of the study; METHODS should
provide a description of what was actually done; RESULTS should contain
the findings of the study; DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION should be based
upon the findings and relate to the stated purpose of the study and
existing knowledge. Provide specific details about your research/study.
DO NOT list any author's name or institution in the abstract or manuscript.
LENGTH: Do not exceed space provided on abstract. Provide as much
information as space permits. Additional pages will not be accepted.
TYPE: The abstract should be typed on the form provided within space
allotted (300 words max). Do not exceed space provided. Standard 12
pt. Times New Roman is required for all abstract submissions. Abstracts
are to be single spaced. Use English only.
STYLE: Use initial capitalization for the entire title: DO NOT include
titles, appointments or addresses in the abstract. DO NOT use subtitles.
Standard abbreviations may be used, when necessary. Simple tables
or graphs may be included if they fit within the form. Do not cite
references. Omit P values. No reference is to be made in your text
as to authors, institutions, clinics or specific manufacturers. Submit
the form, completed in full. Please check your work prior to submission.
The Western Orthopaedic Association is not responsible for proofreading
or accuracy.
AUTHOR INFORMATION: Indicate your name, mailing address, email address,
telephone number, fax, degree, and the institution where the work
was done. Also, include the name, mailing address, telephone number,
email address and degrees of all co-author(s).
Podium Presentation
Each Podium presentation will be approximately 5-7 minutes in length.
Standard audiovisual equipment in the scientific session room includes
an LCD projector and Windows Computer. Personal laptops cannot be
used for presentations.
Poster Presentation
Poster presentations will be shown for the entire meeting (3 days).
