BOA, the British Orthopaedic Association, is the Surgical Specialty Association for Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK. With over 5,000 members worldwide, BOA provides national leadership, a unifying focus, and charitable endeavor to care for patients and support surgeons. As a charity, BOA raises funds for and promotes research into musculoskeletal disorders, and operates a benevolent fund to assist members in times of need.

BOA's mission is to advance the practice, art, and science of orthopaedic surgery for the public benefit. They achieve this through excellence in professional practice, training and education, and research. With a focus on transforming lives, BOA acknowledges the transformative impact of trauma and orthopaedic surgery, enabling patients to regain pain-free mobility and live more independently.

They aim to increase surgical capacity by encouraging collaboration between surgeons, commissioners, and colleagues across the NHS. As a membership organization, BOA provides various benefits to its members, and their vision is to create a vibrant and sustainable orthopaedic community, delivering high-quality care to fully informed patients. With clear national leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, BOA strives to make a significant impact in the field of orthopaedic surgery