I wish to extend a warm welcome to all members of the Israel Orthopaedic Association and other participants in the 20 th Annual Meeting.

Warm greetings and thanks to Prof. Alvin Crawford and Prof. Dror Paley, from the US, for their contributions to our annual meeting, who were not detered in these anxious and difficult times. I wish them a very enjoyable stay in Israel.

Congratulation to Prof. Rafael Salama on the occasion of his becoming Honorary Member of our association.

Wishing you all a productive and interesting meeting and to our guests a pleasant stay in Israel.

Prof. Yizhar Floman President - I.O.A