Dear Colleagues,

It gives me immense pleasure that Nepal Orthopaedic Association (NOA) has grown to the age of 15 years. Starting with 18 members, the association has got 109 members today. Being a very much apolitical organization, NOA since its establishment has been busy in enhancing the academic activities in the field of orthopaedics. I would like to thank the predecessors for cultivating the noble tradition of teaching and trainings to Orthopaedic Surgeons of Nepal.

Orthopaedic surgery is developing in Nepal; there is lot to be done especially in the field of sub specialities like spinal surgery, hand surgery, tumour surgery and sports medicine. I feel quality service in above fields is lacking in Nepal. We need to improve in terms of development of man power and good set up to render quality services in above fields.

I humbly request the orthopaedic fraternity within the country to share teaching and training programmes with each other and NOA will always be there to felicitate such programmes so that as many possible orthopaedics and residents could benefit from such programmes.

NOA is very much keen on working together with Orthopaedic Association of SAARC as well as other friendly countries so that we can shave and exchange our expertise and knowledge with each other.

Wishing you all good luck,