AOTrauma - Fragility Fractures and Orthogeriatrics

All physicians and extended care providers who treat older adults should have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high quality care. This course will address several areas where many practioner’s fall short. Metabolic bone issues in the elderly, medical co-management of the elderly and special techniques to deal with osteoporotic bone. It is important to establish a system of care for better osteoporosis management and outcomes for fragility fractures in the geriatric population.

In this highly interactive course, the participant will become familiar with the latest techniques and concepts of co-managed care in treating fragility fractures and orthogeriatrics. Sessions are focused on surgical treatment of frequently encountered osteoporotic fractures; and the benefits of medical co-management will be explained. Fundamental issues encountered when treating the elderly are discussed throughout the course.

The international faculty consists of orthopedic surgeons, geriatric medicine physicians , anesthesiologists and extended care providers who are very experienced in the treatment of the elderly. This Course will enhance your ability to treat the fastest growing portion of our population. There will be specialized sessions for geriatricians and hospitalists as well as combined sessions with the orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists and extended care providers to enhance and meet the needs of all disciplines.