The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) is the professional association for trauma and orthopaedic surgeons in the United Kingdom. We provide national leadership, a unifying focus, and charitable endeavour by: Caring for Patients Supporting Surgeons Transforming Lives As a charity we care for patients by raising funds for and promoting research into musculoskeletal disorders. We also operate a benevolent fund to support our members in time of need. As a membership organisation we care for patients and support surgeons by focusing on excellence in: Professional Practice Training and Education Research