Being an organisation of a country, territory or area, outside the Asia Pacific region admitted by the Council as an Affiliate National Orthopaedic Association member. Affiliate NOA member has restricted rights as set by the Executive Committee.

Being a member of a paramedical profession, a scientist, or an organisation recognised by the Council, and who has paid the subscription set by the Executive Committee.

Being a doctor of a medical specialty other than orthopaedics and being a member of an organisation recognised by the Council, and who has paid the subscription set by the Executive Committee.