Advanced Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management

The Advanced Course will focus on the treatment of complex fractures and fracture complications. This will be accomplished through didactic presentations and group discussions between the participants and faculty. In addition, surgical techniques will be practiced on artificial bones. Topics will include: complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, fracture complications and polytrauma management. Participants will have opportunity to address treatment of malunions and nonunions using preoperative planning and current fixation techniques.