AOTrauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management - Siofok

AOTrauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AOTrauma and would be held during Nov 8 - 10, 2017 at CE Plaza Hotel, Siofok, Del-Dunantul, Hungary.

The target audience for this medical event for surgeons who are at the threshold of becoming independent surgeons and taking over decision-making responsibility for the treatment of complex lesions. Participants must have completed the AOTrauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management and must be actively involved in trauma management.

Goal of the course:
The AOTrauma Course-Advanced Principles of Fracture Management builds upon the AO principles and techniques learned in the AOTrauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management and focuses on the principles and techniques of operational fracture management in more complex injuries.

Course Description:
Online pre-service self-assessment prepares participants for the course and allows the faculty to tailor the course to the needs of the participants. Before attending the course, participants are expected to complete an online module on fracture reduction. The course will be taught in a modular format. Each module consists of several evidence-based lectures, which will cover the key information required. In practical exercises, participants will be trained in the application of various techniques. Discussing cases in small groups will help participants understand decision-making and management skills.

Course Objectives:
• Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to soft tissues.
• Evaluate and treat complex diaphoreal and (peri) articular fractures using advanced application techniques.
• Demonstrate strategies for evaluating and treating open fractures and soft tissue injuries.
• Initiate appropriate management for patients with pelvic injuries and polytrauma.
• Recognize complications and manage them accordingly.

Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.