BOFAS is a society of orthopaedic surgeons who have a special interest in surgery of the foot and ankle.

Its purposes include:

• To encourage interest in foot and ankle surgery among orthopaedic surgeons
• To encourage both basic science and clinical research in foot and ankle surgery
• To contribute to postgraduate training and continuing medical education
• To represent foot and ankle surgeons in the British Orthopaedic Association and to other professional and health-related bodies
• To encourage links with foot and ankle surgeons in other countries