COA Bulletin
Since 1983, the COA Bulletin has been a cornerstone of communication for the Canadian Orthopaedic Association—serving as the Association’s official journal and a key platform for member engagement. Originally produced as a print publication, the Bulletin transitioned to a digital format in 2015, continuing to provide opportunities for publishing, professional updates, and knowledge sharing within the orthopaedic community until 2020.
In 2025, the COA Bulletin entered a new era as a fully digital, multimedia publication—designed to better reflect how our members engage with content today—and is now released twice a year, in June and December.
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COA Bulletin Editorial Board
Dr. William M. Weiss
Editor-in-Chief
Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch
Dr. Brad Petrisor
Scientific Editor
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University and Associate Chair of Education
Dr. Olufemi (Femi) Ayeni
Advisor
President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (2024–2025)
Professor and Academic Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University
Cynthia Vezina
Advisor
CEO, Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Latest Edition 112 min read
December 2025 Edition
Wrap up the year with the December 2025 COA Bulletin.
Inside, you’ll find updates from members of the presidential line, articles spotlighting innovation in orthopaedics, concise guideline summaries, and advocacy resources designed to strengthen our profession’s voice in health policy and patient care. This edition also features practical training pearls and heartfelt tributes to Canadian orthopaedic legends.
It’s a season of reflection and renewal—so dive in, connect, and celebrate the leaders and innovators driving Canadian orthopaedics forward.
COA Bulletin Archive
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