AOTrauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management (May 31 - Jun 03, 2018)
In-Person Event
May 31 - Jul 03, 2018
Middleton, Wisconsin, USASpeakers
OVERVIEW
AOTrauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AO North America and will be held during May 31 - Jun 03, 2018 at Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wisconsin, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is orthopedic surgeons and residents who have previously taken the AO Basic Principles of Fracture Management Course. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 27.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
This Advanced Course will focus on the treatment of complex fractures and fracture complications. This will be accomplished through didactic presentations and group discussions between the participants and faculty. In addition, surgical techniques will be practiced on artificial bones. Topics will include: complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, fracture complications and polytrauma management. Participants will have opportunity to address treatment of malunions and nonunions, using preoperative planning and current fixation techniques.
Learning Objectives :
At the conclusion of this Course, the participants should be able to:
• Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to soft tissue
• Assess and treat complex diaphyseal and (peri)articular fractures using advanced application techniques
• Demonstrate strategies for assessing and treating open fractures and soft-tissue injuries
• Initiate appropriate management for patients with pelvic injuries and polytrauma
• Recognize complications and manage accordingly
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
The target audience for this medical event is orthopedic surgeons and residents who have previously taken the AO Basic Principles of Fracture Management Course. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 27.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
This Advanced Course will focus on the treatment of complex fractures and fracture complications. This will be accomplished through didactic presentations and group discussions between the participants and faculty. In addition, surgical techniques will be practiced on artificial bones. Topics will include: complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, fracture complications and polytrauma management. Participants will have opportunity to address treatment of malunions and nonunions, using preoperative planning and current fixation techniques.
Learning Objectives :
At the conclusion of this Course, the participants should be able to:
• Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to soft tissue
• Assess and treat complex diaphyseal and (peri)articular fractures using advanced application techniques
• Demonstrate strategies for assessing and treating open fractures and soft-tissue injuries
• Initiate appropriate management for patients with pelvic injuries and polytrauma
• Recognize complications and manage accordingly
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
KEY DATES
31 May, 2018
Event Start Date
03 Jul, 2018
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
OrthopedicsSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Madison Marriott WestRELATED CONFERENCES & LIVE WEBINARS
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