AOTrauma Course - Current concepts in Upper Extremity

This conference has been CANCELLED.

AOTrauma Course - Current concepts in Upper Extremity is organized by AOTrauma and will be held from Nov 05 - 07, 2020 at Hyatt Regency Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Target Participants:
Orthopedic and trauma surgeons with at least 3 years of experience who want to develop expertise in upper extremity fracture care or surgeons with many years of experience who want to update their knowledge.

Participants should also have completed the AO Trauma Course-Advanced Principles of Fracture Management.

Course Description:
A combination of evidence-based lectures, small-group case discussions, and dissection and fixation procedures on anatomical specimens will be used to deliver the content to improve knowledge and skills in the key surgical techniques and in related care. Active engagement by all participants is critical to the effective delivery of this educational event.

Goal of the Course:
Participants will learn the current management of patient pain, dysfunction, deformity, and cosmesis related to trauma of the upper limb. Fractures from the sternoclavicular joint to the fingertip will be covered as well as joint injuries and dislocations and soft-tissue injuries (the acute trauma phase and the posttraumatic sequelae such as malunion, nonunion, infection, etc).

Learning Objectives:
• Perform an appropriate assessment of the patient with trauma to the shoulder, humeral shaft, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand
• Identify the minimal quality requirements for each assessment tool and the optimal way to gather the required information
• Perform a thorough, stepwise analysis of the problem (what is the mechanical, biological, and soft tissue situation and problem)
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options and decide with the patient which is best for their specific needs
• Develop a comprehensive plan based on the needs of the patient, the injury, the patient factors, and the available surgical options
• Complete the plan (perform operative procedures and nonoperative care)
• Provide and communicate overall care, integrating the team, family, and supporting care system

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.