Join us Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th May 2027 for the 16th Annual International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries.

On behalf of the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries and the Local Organising Committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 16th ISAR Congress. The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, in the UK from Saturday 22 to Monday 24 May 2027, with pre-congress workshops on the afternoon of Friday 21 May. Stratford-upon-Avon is Shakespeare’s birthplace and sits in the heart of England, an easy journey from Birmingham and London. We hope you will join us for a strong scientific programme and an enjoyable social one.

The 2027 meeting timetable is still being finalised, however key subjects covered by previous meetings include global implant safety, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), surgical benchmarking, and postmarket device surveillance.

Travel Advice

The meeting and accommodation will be held at The Crowne Plaza in the centre of town. The closest airport is Birmingham International Airport (BHX) which is a 35 minute taxi from the hotel, the airport monorail can be taken to Birmingham Train Station where there is a direct connection to Stratford.

For delegates travelling from or flying into London, there is a direct train from London Marylebone with the easiest other rail connections from Leamington Spa. Travel times from here are between 2 and 2.5 hours.

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Previous Highlights

  • How are Arthroplasty Registries Financed

 

  • Hip: Revision & Complications / PPF

 

  • Hip: Dislocation

 

  • Abstract & Poster Sessions

 

  • AI, responsibility, and decision-making in arthroplasty

 

  • PROM-based quality

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Convenors

Mike Reed

Professor Mike Reed is a full-time trauma and hip and knee joint replacement…

..surgeon. He trained in the North of England and did fellowships in New Zealand.

He leads Trauma and Orthopaedics at Northumbria, working with a team of 31 talented colleagues.

His research focuses on clinical outcomes particularly around short stay surgery as well as infection prevention, diagnosis and management. Professor Reed is on the steering committee and executive of the National Joint Registry (NJR) and Chaired the Annual Report from 2019-2024. He now leads on Surgical Performance for the NJR, is a trustee for the Orthopaedic Research UK charity and is on the grant awards committee for the National Institute Health and Care Research (NIHR) (i4i PDA). He leads clinical trials for industry and NIHR, and works academically with the University of York.

He is leading the openPredictor project which aims to use data and artificial intelligence algorithms to predict the outcome of medical interventions including complications and health gain.

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Clockwork Medical is proud to be accredited by the Royal College ofsurgeons of England. Accreditation ensures that the educational activity being delivered has met the required educational standards and provides reassurance to participants and delegates that the centre, course or event will provide a high-quality learning experience.

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Registration will open on the 18th January 2027

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The Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon

A stunning riverside hotel set amid landscaped gardens beside the River Avon and just a short walk from the town centre. Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon offers the perfect setting for this years Uni Knee & PU2P meeting.

Full address:

Crowne Plaza

Stratford Upon Avon

Bridgefoot Stratford-Upon-Avon,

CV37 6YR

United Kingdom

Venue Highlights

The Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon sits within the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

The hotel offers dedicated conference and meeting facilities, alongside on-site accommodation and dining options. Its central location provides a convenient setting for delegates attending the meeting.

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Venue Location

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Stratford-upon-Avon train station is approximately a 15–16 minute walk from the hotel. Connections are widely available from Birmingham Station, Birmingham New Street Station and Leamington Spa. 

The closest airport is Birmingham International Airport (BHX) which is a 35 minute taxi from the hotel, the airport monorail can be taken to Birmingham Train Station where there is a direct connection to Stratford.

Key Dates

Submissions Open: Monday 28th September 2026

Submission deadline: Tuesday 1 December 2026 19:00 GMT

Decision letters: Friday 15th January 2027

Registration opens: Monday 18th January 2027

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Abstract Submission

Abstracts should be submitted through the on-line submission form which will be available here on Monday 28th September.

The submission should be of maximum 300 words (excluding title, authors, degrees not needed, affiliations and e-mail address of presenter). Indicate if you prefer Podium or Poster Presentation. It is expected that abstracts be of high academic standard and be written in English. Pictures, tables and graphs should not be used – text only. Note that submitted abstracts will be published and distributed in the program.

The following template is required: 

–  Title – Entire title without abbreviations
–  Authors and Affiliations – A list of all authors full names and their affiliations (degrees not needed)
–  E-mail address for presenter/first author
–  Introduction – A short statement of the rationale and purposes of the study
–  Materials and Methods – A summary of materials and methods used
–  Results – A summary of the results
–  Discussion –  Relevance and take home message

Podium Format
Most presentations will be set at 5 minutes in length, with an additional 2 minutes for open discussion. Exact timing of all podium presentations will be communicated to you as soon as the final congress program is confirmed.

 Poster Format
Posters format will be presented later. All posters presented at the meeting will be published in abstract form in the final congress program book.

Acta Orthopaedica will be the official journal for abstracts presented at ISAR 2027 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Authors are welcome to submit full manuscripts to Acta Orthopaedica after abstract submission to ISAR, either before or after the presentation at the meeting. Manuscripts should be submitted online at https://www.manuscriptmanager.net/ao. Please check the box if your scientific work is going to be or has been presented.