Description
The speaker, Hammad Parwaiz, an orthopedic trainee and one of this year's Sustainability and Surgery Fellows, presents two key projects focusing on sustainability in orthopedic surgery. He explains the aim of mapping the carbon footprint throughout the patient's journey during total knee and hip replacements, identifying carbon hotspots to target for future reduction interventions. Additionally, he announces the launch of a social media campaign aimed at educating clinicians about the environmental impacts of their practices, generating discussions, and showcasing best practices across the country. Hammad invites collaboration by encouraging others to share their sustainability projects, emphasizing resource sharing via the BOA website. The presentation concludes with a call to action, encouraging engagement and sharing to promote sustainable practices in the field.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-240811