AOTrauma Course - Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management (Jun, 2017)

AOTrauma Course - Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management is organized by AO North America and would be held during Jun 01 - 04, 2017 at Chicago Marriott O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event are Physicians only.

This course will address the radiographic understanding of complex pelvic and acetabular fracture patterns, improve the surgeons understanding and ability to classify fractures of the pelvis as well as allow them the opportunity to practice surgical approach, reduction and fixation techniques.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
• Define key elements in the initial evaluation and management of patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures
• Assess pelvic and acetabular fractures as a component of a complex polytrauma situation
• Classify pelvic and acetabular fractures based upon an understanding of the radiographic appearance of the normal and injured pelvis
• Determine and demonstrate the appropriate surgical approach for pelvic and acetabular fractures
• Demonstrate appropriate decision-making strategies and define indications for operative management
• Perform techniques of reduction and internal/external fixation as applicable to pelvic and acetabular fracture patterns
• Recognize ongoing controversies in the care of multiply injured patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures