The Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology was founded in 1935 with the goal of representing orthopedists nationwide, today brings more than 10,000 professionals, 1,500 residents in a training program for three years. Became one of the most respected Medical Society in Latin America due to its scientific representation, and social policy.

The SBOT organizes an annual national congress, which meets about 6000 orthopedic surgeons, one of the largest medical conferences in Brazil, which is already in its 46th edition, proving the strength of the entity.