New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA)

The New Zealand Orthopaedic Association was formed in 1950. The association has been in existence ever since and has grown in structure and stature. The first Annual Scientific Meeting was held at Christchurch Hospital on 21 and 22 September 1950. One of the issues of concern then was the number of Orthopaedic surgeons in smaller areas and this remains today. To provide a quality cover three surgeons is the bare minimum.