Orthopaedics and Trauma presents a unique collection of International review articles summarizing the current state of knowledge in orthopaedics. Each issue begins with a focus on a specific area of the orthopaedic knowledge syllabus, covering several related topics in a mini-symposium; other articles complement this to ensure that the breadth of orthopaedic learning is supplemented in a 4 year cycle. To facilitate those requiring evidence of participation in Continuing Professional Development there is a questionnaire linked to the mini-symposium that can be marked and certified in the Editorial office.