On 6 November 2026, a scientific and practical conference entitled “Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Errors and Pitfalls in Complex Cases” was held in Odesa. It was organised by the Ukrainian Association of Joint Arthroplasty in collaboration with the Sytenko Institute of Spine and Joint Pathology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine.

The event provided an important platform for professional exchange of experience and discussion of complex clinical cases, modern surgical technologies and ways to improve the outcomes of joint arthroplasty.

Particular attention was paid to arthroplasty in patients with inflammatory diseases, dysplastic coxarthrosis and post-traumatic conditions, as well as the use of 3D modelling and modern surgical approaches.

It was particularly pleasing to see the active participation of leading specialists from the Sytenko Institute — Professors V. A. Filipenko and V. O. Tankut, and PhD O. P. Marushchak, who shared their extensive clinical experience and modern approaches to the treatment of complex hip joint disorders.

A total of 98 specialists from Odesa, Kherson and Mykolaiv took part in this important scientific and practical event.

An important part of the conference was the professional discussions, review of complex clinical cases and practical training in primary hip arthroplasty.

During discussions of current issues in joint arthroplasty, the conference participants identified priority areas for the future work of the Ukrainian Association of Joint Arthroplasty. These included improving a number of important provisions of the “Budget Joint Arthroplasty in Ukraine” programme, establishing a State Register of Joint Arthroplasty Procedures, and enhancing the professional qualifications of arthroplasty surgeons.

The proposals developed and potential solutions to these important issues are to be consolidated into a set of recommendations and submitted to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine for further consideration and practical implementation.

My sincere thanks to all the speakers, participants and partners for the productive work and professional atmosphere!

I am convinced that the exchange of clinical experience, critical analysis of errors, implementation of modern technologies and joint efforts of the professional community are essential to improving the quality and accessibility of joint arthroplasty in Ukraine.

President of the Ukrainian Association of Joint Arthroplasty, Professor Stanislav Bondarenko