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#BOSTAA26
Annual Meeting
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon
12th November 2026
The British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma and Arthroscopy Association provides a forum for the presentation of basic research, advances in clinical practice and the results of surgical procedures pertaining to orthopaedic sports trauma and to improve the care offered by orthopaedic surgeons to the victims of injuries sustained during sport.
The BOSTAA Annual Meeting is a gathering of leading consultant surgeons, physiotherapists, researchers, clinicians, and other allied health professionals discussing the latest advances in sports surgery.
Past Events
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#BOSTAA26 Wimbledon
12th November 2026
The BOSTAA Annual Meeting is a gathering of leading consultant surgeons, physiotherapists, researchers, clinicians, and other allied health professionals discussing the latest advances in the field of Sports Surgery.
The Conference
100+
40+
Attendees
Social Networking
Scientific papers and posters
10+
Industry exhibitors
CPD points Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
6
Speakers
A fantastic lineup of expert faculty who bring diverse perspectives to the forefront of orthopaedic sports surgery and treatment advancements.
Professor Peter Mortimer
Professor Mortimer is Emeritus Professor of Dermatological and Lymphovascular Medicine to City St George’s University in London. He was appointed consultant dermatologist to St George’s Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospitals in 1986 and retired in 2024. In tennis he has represented Devon at both junior and senior county level, was Devon Junior County champion in 1968, and British Universities Doubles champion in 1974. He has been a member of the All England Club since 1993 and a Club Trustee since 2016. He is President of United Hospitals LTC which incorporates tennis playing doctors and medical students from all London hospitals.
Dr Jo Larkin
Dr Larkin has extensive experience in treating elite athletes and working in high performance environments, as well as managing musculoskeletal conditions of city workers, weekend warriors and physically active people in pain. She is currently the Global Medical Director for SailGP, a international grand prix of F50 racing and was the previous Chief Medical Officer for the LTA. Dr Larkin works with athletes of all abilities and has been fortunate enough to be involved in two Olympics and one Paralympics. She worked at both the Olympics and Paralympics in London 2012 in the athletes’ village polyclinic as a sport physician and in the athletics stadium as a field of play team leader. More recently she travelled to Rio as the team physician for the men’s and women’s GB rugby 7s squad, with the men successfully winning a silver medal. For 8 years, she worked for England Rugby and was involved with every team in some capacity, through this she has developed an interest in women’s health and performance. She was also involved in the Rugby World Cup 2015 as an immediate care doctor and an area medical officer.
Through her experience of working in the Military, at Headley Court, and her appointment as the clinical lead of the Spines department, she developed an interest in chronic pain management and the understanding the multifaceted components to pain.
She has worked in a variety of sports including premiership academy football, rugby, hockey, ice hockey and GB disability target shooting. She has experience with both international men’s & women’s rugby and football and has also worked extensively with the younger age group.
Through her experience of working in the Military, at Headley Court, and her appointment as the clinical lead of the Spines department, she developed an interest in chronic pain management and the understanding the multifaceted components to pain.
She has worked in a variety of sports including premiership academy football, rugby, hockey, ice hockey and GB disability target shooting. She has experience with both international men’s & women’s rugby and football and has also worked extensively with the younger age group.
Jaime Candal-Couto
Mr Candal-Couto is a highly experienced Upper Limb Specialist and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He was appointed to Wansbeck Hospital, Northumbria, in December 2004 and has since dedicated his practice to specialist upper limb surgery.
He has extensive expertise in shoulder arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, shoulder and elbow replacements, and the management of upper limb trauma.
A key area of Mr Candal-Couto’s practice is the development of day‑case treatment for a wide range of shoulder conditions, including instability, rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder, and shoulder arthroplasty. He also has a particular interest in the management of proximal humeral fractures.
Mr Candal-Couto is committed to education and the sharing of best practice. He is regularly involved in regional, national, and international teaching courses, contributing to the training and development of other healthcare professionals.
He has extensive expertise in shoulder arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, shoulder and elbow replacements, and the management of upper limb trauma.
A key area of Mr Candal-Couto’s practice is the development of day‑case treatment for a wide range of shoulder conditions, including instability, rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder, and shoulder arthroplasty. He also has a particular interest in the management of proximal humeral fractures.
Mr Candal-Couto is committed to education and the sharing of best practice. He is regularly involved in regional, national, and international teaching courses, contributing to the training and development of other healthcare professionals.
David Limb
I qualified in Medicine from Bart’s Medical School, graduating in 1985.
I trained in General Surgery on the Nottingham surgical rotation,
followed by my Orthopaedic training in Yorkshire, receiving the FRCSEd(Orth) in 1994
Appointed Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 1996.
I trained in General Surgery on the Nottingham surgical rotation,
followed by my Orthopaedic training in Yorkshire, receiving the FRCSEd(Orth) in 1994
Appointed Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 1996.
Alastair Hunter
Alistair Hunter is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the treatment of hand, wrist and elbow conditions. His NHS practice is at University College London Hospitals. He consults privately in central London at the Princess Grace Hospital, St John and St Elizabeth Hospital and the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health.
His focus is on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients with acute soft tissue injuries or fractures and for those with longer term conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He uses the most effective evidence based and advanced techniques, working with a dedicated team of specialists to deliver truly personalised care. He has developed an interest in complex hand and wrist trauma, minimally invasive keyhole techniques and joint replacements. He treats sports players at elite levels in football, rugby, cricket, tennis, boxing and summer and winter Olympians. At University College London Hospital he leads the Senior Hand Fellowship, training the next generation of specialist hand surgeons.
His focus is on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients with acute soft tissue injuries or fractures and for those with longer term conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He uses the most effective evidence based and advanced techniques, working with a dedicated team of specialists to deliver truly personalised care. He has developed an interest in complex hand and wrist trauma, minimally invasive keyhole techniques and joint replacements. He treats sports players at elite levels in football, rugby, cricket, tennis, boxing and summer and winter Olympians. At University College London Hospital he leads the Senior Hand Fellowship, training the next generation of specialist hand surgeons.
Chim Gupte
As an ex professional sportsman who was awarded the first ever surgical PhD in knee ligament research by Imperial College, London, Chinmay Gupte is a knee specialist with a national and international pedigree in treating knee conditions. Chinmay is a consultant orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Reader (Associate Professor) in knee and trauma surgery at Imperial College, London, which encompasses St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals. He is also director of the Wellington Knee Unit at the Platinum Medical Centre in Wellington Hospital, London, the UK's first dedicated knee clinic with a history spanning 30 years. Chinmay is also Executive member, trustee and treasurer of the British Knee Society (BASK). He has also sat on committees at the British Orthopaedic Association and Royal College of Surgeons of England and Marylebone Cricket Club.
Rhidian Thomas
Mr Rhidian Thomas undertook his medical education at St Bartholomew's Hospital, with a BSc at St Mary's Hospital. He completed his orthopaedic training at Charing Cross Hospital. He has also completed a British Orthopaedic Sports Association Travelling Fellowship with John Feagin at Duke University, USA. He was the BOSTAA President in 2025.
Neil Jain
Mr Neil Jain is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and the founder of UK Sports Medicine, a private practice focused on the prevention and treatment of sports injuries through innovation. He is able to offer keyhole surgery for a wide range of knee, shoulder and elbow injuries, in addition to administering non-operative treatments such as injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Mr Jain originally graduated from the University of Southampton before undergoing basic surgical training in Plymouth. After graduating from a sports injuries and reconstructive arthroscopy fellowship at the world-renowned University of British Columbia in Canada, Mr Jain was appointed consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Mr Jain is widely published in peer reviewed journals and medical textbooks, and has given over 100 presentations at national and international conferences. He has worked with a number of sports clubs and associations including Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Barrow Raiders RLFC, Bury FC, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, Vancouver Canadians (Baseball), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (American Football) and Vancouver Canucks (Ice Hockey). Mr Jain is actively involved in teaching and is an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Salford.
Mr Jain originally graduated from the University of Southampton before undergoing basic surgical training in Plymouth. After graduating from a sports injuries and reconstructive arthroscopy fellowship at the world-renowned University of British Columbia in Canada, Mr Jain was appointed consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Mr Jain is widely published in peer reviewed journals and medical textbooks, and has given over 100 presentations at national and international conferences. He has worked with a number of sports clubs and associations including Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Barrow Raiders RLFC, Bury FC, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, Vancouver Canadians (Baseball), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (American Football) and Vancouver Canucks (Ice Hockey). Mr Jain is actively involved in teaching and is an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Salford.
Subhashish Basu
Subhashish Basu is a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist with his private practice locations based in Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire and London. His NHS base is at Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Basu graduated from St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of London. He then completed general Clinical Radiology and higher subspecialty training in Musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging at the then North West Deanery School of Radiology in Manchester. This was followed by further sub-specialist training during a one-year MSK and Sports Imaging Fellowship at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London.
Subhashish Basu holds positions as visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University and also as a Senior Honorary Lecturer at the University of Salford where he is passionately involved in the education of post-graduate students. He lectures at both national and international meetings as well as publishing in peer-reviewed literature. He is also an active reviewer to the journal Clinical Radiology. He enjoys professional memberships to the RCR, BSSR, ESSR and RSNA.
Outside of medicine, Subhashish pursues an active life alongside his family with a love for international travel and immersing himself into different cultures. He has a passion for music and sports, especially tennis, football and cricket. Any free time is rapidly taken up through his role as an international tennis umpire, which allows him to officiate at tennis tournaments around the world. In 2018, he successfully officiated at his 12th consecutive grand slam Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
Dr Basu graduated from St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of London. He then completed general Clinical Radiology and higher subspecialty training in Musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging at the then North West Deanery School of Radiology in Manchester. This was followed by further sub-specialist training during a one-year MSK and Sports Imaging Fellowship at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London.
Subhashish Basu holds positions as visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University and also as a Senior Honorary Lecturer at the University of Salford where he is passionately involved in the education of post-graduate students. He lectures at both national and international meetings as well as publishing in peer-reviewed literature. He is also an active reviewer to the journal Clinical Radiology. He enjoys professional memberships to the RCR, BSSR, ESSR and RSNA.
Outside of medicine, Subhashish pursues an active life alongside his family with a love for international travel and immersing himself into different cultures. He has a passion for music and sports, especially tennis, football and cricket. Any free time is rapidly taken up through his role as an international tennis umpire, which allows him to officiate at tennis tournaments around the world. In 2018, he successfully officiated at his 12th consecutive grand slam Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
Manoj Ramachandran
Manoj Ramachandran is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in Pediatric and Young Adult Orthopedics and Trauma at Barts Health, based at The Royal London and Barts and The London Children's Hospitals, London, UK. He is also Honorary Reader at Queen Mary, University of London at the Institute of Bioengineering.
Ben Rosenblatt
Ben has a PhD on specificity in training and has coached athletes to win medals at every Olympics since 2008. He has led performance, rehabilitation and research programmes across multiple high performing environments and led the physical performance of the England football team for 7 years. He now runs 292 Performance who aim to optimise the preparation of high performing individuals and team.
Speakers
Exhibitors
Please contact Jai Mistry jai@medxevents.com for all exhibition and education opportunities.
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