AOTrauma Course - Trauma Update: Tips and Tricks for Orthopedic Surgeons
In-Person Event
Nov 09 - 12, 2017
Marco Island, Florida, USASpeakers
OVERVIEW
AOTrauma Course - Trauma Update: Tips and Tricks for Orthopedic Surgeons is organized by AO North America and would be held during Nov 09 - 12, 2017 at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Marco Island, Florida, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event for community-based surgeons. It will also be valuable to surgeons who are at level III, IV, or V trauma centers with familiarity of the basic techniques and principles of internal fixation. The format will consist of didactic sessions, bone model laboratory sessions, and small group discussions on various trauma cases. Please see our website for additional details for the latest course updates.
Description :
Musculoskeletal disorders and diseases are the leading cause of disability in the United States and account for more than one-half of all chronic conditions in people over 50 years of age. Treatments that mitigate the long-term impact of musculoskeletal disease and return patients to full and active lives are needed.
New surgical techniques and technologies are now available to assist the orthopedic surgeon in the treatment of complex fractures, particularly with traumatic injuries. Community-based orthopedic surgeons need to know how to apply new surgical techniques and technologies now available to assist them in the treatment of complex fractures.
Learner Objectives :
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
• Explain recent technological advances in the treatment of difficult fractures
• Describe current techniques for improved wound and fracture healing as well as fracture reduction and fixation options
• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with commonly encountered complex fractures
• Describe current options for the treatment of complex periarticular fractures and dislocations
• Identify contemporary issues in the management of complex shoulder, elbow and wrist trauma
The target audience for this medical event for community-based surgeons. It will also be valuable to surgeons who are at level III, IV, or V trauma centers with familiarity of the basic techniques and principles of internal fixation. The format will consist of didactic sessions, bone model laboratory sessions, and small group discussions on various trauma cases. Please see our website for additional details for the latest course updates.
Description :
Musculoskeletal disorders and diseases are the leading cause of disability in the United States and account for more than one-half of all chronic conditions in people over 50 years of age. Treatments that mitigate the long-term impact of musculoskeletal disease and return patients to full and active lives are needed.
New surgical techniques and technologies are now available to assist the orthopedic surgeon in the treatment of complex fractures, particularly with traumatic injuries. Community-based orthopedic surgeons need to know how to apply new surgical techniques and technologies now available to assist them in the treatment of complex fractures.
Learner Objectives :
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
• Explain recent technological advances in the treatment of difficult fractures
• Describe current techniques for improved wound and fracture healing as well as fracture reduction and fixation options
• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with commonly encountered complex fractures
• Describe current options for the treatment of complex periarticular fractures and dislocations
• Identify contemporary issues in the management of complex shoulder, elbow and wrist trauma
KEY DATES
09 Nov, 2017
Event Start Date
12 Nov, 2017
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
Orthopedic SurgerySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach ResortRELATED CONFERENCES & LIVE WEBINARS
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