Course objectives
• to broaden the knowledge and comprehen sion of operative fracture treatment according to the level of education or speciality
• to assist in decision making as to the opti mal treatment modality according to the AO Principles
• to learn about the latest developments in research and clinical investigation
• to become acquainted with new techniques and technologies as well as alternative approaches in fracture treatment
• to improve the manual skills by practicing on different bone models
• to understand the evolution of AO Philosophy and Education – what is new and what is still valid as well as the rationale behind any changes