{"id":1941,"date":"2025-10-28T16:58:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baast.bg\/?page_id=1941"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:37:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:37:53","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/baast.bg\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_baast.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"130\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" class=\"wp-image-5\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--a7e83f68-8cde-47e3-a137-579b734e550d\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>BAAST<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--70212fac-c5c5-46e7-a977-5d53f67bb096\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>BULGARIAN ASSOCIATION OF ARTHROSCOPY AND SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--d333b840-e85e-4465-9c46-4066c8d4ee88\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>The Bulgarian Association of Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology (BAAST) is part of the Bulgarian Orthopedic and Traumatology Association (BOTA).<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--70212fac-c5c5-46e7-a977-5d53f67bb096\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>BAAST promotes cooperation with European societies specializing in arthroscopy and the establishment of close ties with international societies and specialists in the field. This enables its members to<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--18032a8a-1dd4-422e-a21e-ac6aac91153c\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off et_pb_animation_off_tablet et_pb_animation_off_phone\">\uf00c<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">participate annually in courses and forums <\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--18032a8a-1dd4-422e-a21e-ac6aac91153c\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off et_pb_animation_off_tablet et_pb_animation_off_phone\">\uf00c<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">continuously improving their educational and qualification levels<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--18032a8a-1dd4-422e-a21e-ac6aac91153c\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off et_pb_animation_off_tablet et_pb_animation_off_phone\">\uf00c<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">learn about the latest developments and techniques in the field of arthroscopy and sports traumatology<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters3 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/close-up-team-health-workers-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/close-up-team-health-workers-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/close-up-team-health-workers-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/close-up-team-health-workers-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/close-up-team-health-workers-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1293\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--a7e83f68-8cde-47e3-a137-579b734e550d\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>MISSION, VISION, ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion--0940d1a0-4aea-4baf-9a65-7d1caddb4d8c\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">MISSION<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>BAAST\u2019s mission is to increase the educational qualification level of surgeons, support professional realization and promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience in the field of prevention, conservative and surgical treatment with a focus on arthroscopic treatment of diseases and sports injuries related to the musculoskeletal system<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">VISION<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">BAAST is an association established as a professional organization aiming to exchange experience between scientific, professional and patient organizations working in the field of arthroscopy and sports traumatology. BAAST\u2019s main activities include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Up-to-date methods and surgical techniques in the field of orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Promotion of research and training in arthroscopy and sports traumatology<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exchange of scientific experience and improvement of the education and training of the members of the association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">ACTIVITIES<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In fulfillment of its mission and vision, BAAST organizes an annual forum in which European and world specialists in the field of arthroscopy and sports traumatology participate, which promote modern scientific and practical achievements. The Forum has several sessions, which include scientific lectures and presentations, presentation of clinical cases and work techniques, as well as live-surgery, which is a prerequisite for the exchange of practical techniques and skills in the field of orthopedics and sports traumatology. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">BAAST also organizes a training program in arthroscopy and sports traumatology \u2013 Lyon School of Knee Surgery Traveling Fellowship, which encourages young orthopedists in the field to train and gain hands-on experience from leading arthroscopy and sports traumatology specialists in one of the most prestigious training schools in Europe, as well as to resume the scientific and friendly connection between the Bulgarian Arthroscopic Society and the world-renowned and recognized Lyon School of Knee Surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters3 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--a7e83f68-8cde-47e3-a137-579b734e550d\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>BAAST STRUCTURE<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--70212fac-c5c5-46e7-a977-5d53f67bb096\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The regulating structure of BAAST is the General Assembly, which consists of the registered members of the Association. The General Assembly proposes and decides the policy of the association, formulating guidelines, goals and projects. The BAAST General Assembly shall elect a Vice-President every three years, who shall automatically take his place after the end of the President\u2019s term of office. The continuity of this position guarantees the realization of the long-term projects and goals of the organization, consistent with the goals and mission of BOTA, of which the Arthroscopic Association is a part. The General Assembly meets annually to decide on all matters of the Association, unless such matters fall within its competence.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--a7e83f68-8cde-47e3-a137-579b734e550d\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>BAAST BOARD<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxim-zagorov_baast.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxim-zagorov_baast.jpg 400w, https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxim-zagorov_baast-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-1522\" title=\"portrait-square-11\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--d333b840-e85e-4465-9c46-4066c8d4ee88\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Dr. Maxim Zagorov<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--70212fac-c5c5-46e7-a977-5d53f67bb096\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Presisdent of BAAST<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mihail-vuldjev_baast.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mihail-vuldjev_baast.jpg 400w, https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mihail-vuldjev_baast-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-1524\" title=\"portrait-square-07\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--d333b840-e85e-4465-9c46-4066c8d4ee88\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Dr. Michail Vuldzhev<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--70212fac-c5c5-46e7-a977-5d53f67bb096\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Vice-President of BAAST<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/philip-koynarski_baast.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/philip-koynarski_baast.jpg 400w, https:\/\/baast.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/philip-koynarski_baast-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-1523\" title=\"portrait-square-10\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--d333b840-e85e-4465-9c46-4066c8d4ee88\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Dr. Philip Koynarski<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--70212fac-c5c5-46e7-a977-5d53f67bb096\"><div 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