ADDIS ORTHO AT ESOT 2025: ADVANCING JOINT REPLACEMENT in Ethiopia
Addis Ortho proudly participated as the main sponsor in the 2025 Ethiopian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (ESOT) Annual Conference, held on October 18–19 at the historic Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, Addis Ababa. The annual scientific meeting brought together orthopedic surgeons, residents, scientists, and industry partners to discuss emerging trends that support the growth of orthopedic services in Ethiopia.
Supporting Progress in Orthopedic Care
As the main sponsor, Addis Ortho contributed to discussions focused on improving surgical outcomes and expanding access to safe, high-quality joint replacement and trauma solutions in Ethiopia.
Scientific Presentation: Acetabular Fracture Management in Ethiopia
During the conference, our CEO, Dr. Samuel Hailu, delivered a scientific lecture titled:
“Acetabular Fracture: Management and Advances in Ethiopia.”
His presentation covered:
- Evolution of Acetabulum Management in Ethiopia
- His recommendation on surgical approaches in limited resource settings
- Challenges in low-resource settings
- Recent advances in addressing complications and delayed presentations in Ethiopia
- Defect management in complex acetabulum fractures
- How technology and training can improve the outcome
The talk emphasized that continuous education and innovation are essential to managing complex fractures locally.
Exhibited Advanced Hip & Knee Solutions
Surgeons and trainees had the opportunity to learn more about safe, modern, and locally available solutions, contributing to better care within Ethiopia.
Addis Ortho exhibited a range of orthopedic implants and surgical systems, including:
HIP REPLACEMENTS
1. Primary Total Hip Systems
- Extensive UNCEMENTED AS WELL AS CEMENTED Stem Options
- Varied Bearing Choices:
- Metal on Highly cross-linked Polyethylene
- Ceramic on highly cross-linked Polyethylene
- Ceramic on highly cross-linked Polyethylene with Vitamin E
- Oxynium Heads on highly crosslinked polyethylene with or without Vit E
- Ceramic on Ceramic
2. Total hip Systems for unstable hip
- Double Mobility Cup
- Constrained Liner
3. Dysplasia Prostheses
4. Revision total Hip Systems
5. Pertrochanteric Fracture Prostheses
6. Hip Replacement Accessories
- Augment system
- Cable fixation system
- implant removal systems
- Specialized customized disposable hip draping solutions package with leg pouches, suction tubes, cautery
Modular Bipolars
KNEE REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS
We showcased both primary and revision systems with conventional as well as vitamin E articulations.
1. Cobalt Chromium
2. Gold-Plated Options
3. Constrained Condylar Knee
4. Hinged Knee
ADVANCED & SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS
- Customized (Patient-Specific) Prostheses
- Tumor Prostheses — including Total Femur Replacement
- Spine Fixation Systems
- Titanium PFNA
- Customized cannulated Screw systems for pelvic fracture fixations
Commitment to Local Capacity Building
Addis Ortho’s active participation reflects its mission- to expand access to safe and standard orthopedic care in Ethiopia.
Through collaboration with orthopedic professionals and adoption of modern techniques, Addis Ortho helps advance:
- Joint replacement care
- Complex fracture management
- Surgeon education & training
- Local implant accessibility
This reinforces Ethiopia’s ability to deliver international-standard care without patients needing to travel abroad.
To learn more about our hip & knee replacement systems, trauma implants, spine fixation devices, or tumor prosthesis, please contact us:
📞 Call: +251 924 222 227 / +251 924 222 228
📩 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: addisortho.com
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
