Hand and Wrist Fracture Management (Nov 17, 2018)

Hand and Wrist Fracture Management is organized by AO North America and will be held on Nov 17, 2018 at Brandman University, Irvine, California, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is orthopedists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description:
This course is designed to teach participants at every level of training and practice to systematically analyze hand and wrist fractures and to apply a treatment methodology based upon fracture management principles rather than upon anyone implant, group of implants or singular universal technique.

These AO Principles will be stressed:
• Anatomic reduction
• Stable fixation
• Preservation of the blood supply
• Functional aftercare
• Early mobilization

Enrollment in this course is encouraged for surgeons, hand fellows, and residents in plastic, orthopaedic and general surgery.

Learning Objectives:
• Upon completion, participants should be able to:
• Differentiate between management of non-operative fractures and fractures that need operative stabilization
• Describe the indications for internal fixation of hand and wrist fractures, and the criteria for implant selection
• Identify alternative fixation methods and their role in fracture management
• Explain the importance of soft tissue preservation in the operative management of unstable hand fractures

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