It is an honor that we can have an opportunity to invite all of you to ¡®APOA, the Spine and Paediatric Sections 2008¡¯.

We regard next year¡¯s special event as a turning point for Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association(APOA) to improve and specialize in the Spine and Paediatric sections. Thereby, we feel a lot that it is very important and should be a steppingstone to more revitalize our association.

Not to mention we have heard that the Bureau of Officials in APOA, the Spine and Paediatric Sections 2008 is preparing very hard for the successful event and also its venue is the most beautiful island in Korea called, ¡°Jeju¡±. Jeju Island, Also known as ¡°the Island of Peace¡±, ¡°the Jewel of Northeast Asia¡± is located at the southernmost tip of Korea and boasts of a breathtaking natural environment.

We have no doubt that with the scenic venue and the passion for our work, we all can promote and improve our expertise in our fields along with communications of knowledge. Moreover, the Bureau of Officials of APOA 2008 is putting lots of efforts on the conference for letting you freely and effectively exchange the latest information on the orthopedic field and have unforgettably good memories with the friends of ours.

With a beating heart we can¡¯t wait, till the year of 2008, for having you on the most memorable feast ¡®APOA, the Spine and Paediatric Sections 2008¡¯.

Cordially,

Shoichi Kokubun, M.D.                                              In-Ho Choi, M.D., Ph.D
Chairman of the Spine Section, APOA                 Chairman of the Pediatric Section, APOA