Hacettepe University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology participated in the 31st National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress held in Antalya between 25-30 October; made numerous panels, presentations, oral and poster presentations. The department, which took an active role in these presentations with 8 dr. lecturers and 13 research assistants, was awarded the "Best Oral Presentation Award" and "Best Poster Award".