Banner Image Banner title Welcome to the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association Banner text Advancing the science & art of orthopaedic surgery Promoting excellence in patient care and advocating for the needs of patients with orthopaedic conditions Banner Image Banner title There are eight main specialties in orthopaedic surgery Banner text Trauma, hip, knee, foot & ankle, spine, shoulder & elbow, hand & wrist and paediatrics Our aim is to increase mobility and reduce pain Banner Image Banner title Orthopaedic surgeons treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions Banner text including trauma, degenerative diseases, infections, tumours, congenital disorders & sports injuries PreviousNext Text We're the professional body for Orthopaedic Surgeons in New Zealand 19-21 October 2025 Queenstown Foot & Ankle, Shoulder & Elbow plus the NZOA ASM - a trifecta of memorable meetings in Queenstown... LIONZ Celebrating A NZOA First The First Two Māori Wāhine Finish SET & Pass Fellowship.... Trauma COE 2025 Innovations in Orthopaedic Traumatology... Upcoming Events 7Jun to 8Jun LIONZ Forum 2025 Fable, Dunedin - Registrations Are Open...t 19Oct to 21Oct NZOA Annual Scientific Meeting Queenstown - Registrations Are Open...t Register/View All Events On Calendar