Our work

Promoting best practice by carrying out research and producing evidence-based guidance.
Understanding the highly specialised health care needed for the person with musculoskeletal problems and injury both before and after orthopaedic surgery.
Organising conferences and study events to enable orthopaedic and trauma nurses to network and share innovation and best practice.

Our strategy

Regularly engaging with orthopaedic and trauma practitioners and educators within the UK to best inform practice.
Working in collaboration with our International colleagues.
Working to improve patient care.

Guidance on pin site care: This updated publication includes guidance on the practice of pin site care based on expert opinion. The latest edition of this was updated and published in February 2022.
Peripheral Neurovascular Observations for Acute Limb Compartment Syndrome (ALCS): This publication covers the care of adults, children and young people with potential ALCS due to injury or treatment for limb conditions. The latest edition of this was updated and published in February 2022.
Traction Principles and Application (2021). This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variation in the application of traction across the UK.
The Society held a very successful webinar, Developing practice in trauma and orthopaedic nursing, on 16 November 2020. Topics included: