OVERVIEW

AO Trauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management Swiss Surgeons is organized by AO Foundation and will be held from Dec 06 - 11, 2026 in Davos, Canton, Switzerland.

Description:
This AO Trauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for Swiss Surgeons is one of the several 2025 competency-based curriculum events based on a specific framework of competencies and learning objectives. They feature a balanced mix of educational methods with a strong focus on interactive sessions.

Online pre-course self-assessment prepares participants for the course and allows the faculty to tailor the course to the needs of the participants. Before attending the course, participants are expected to complete the online self-assessment questionnaire.

The course will be taught in a modular format. Each module consists of several evidence-based lectures, which cover the key information required. Discussing cases in small groups will help participants to understand decision making and management skills. Debates and interactive sessions promote interactivity between faculty and course participants. In practical exercises, participants will be trained in the application of various techniques.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to assess and manage complex fractures according to the AO principles.

After the course, an online post-course self-assessment will help participants to assess how much they have learned.

After the course, the participant will not only have a deeper knowledge of advanced trauma management, but also be reconnected to the trauma community in Switzerland.

Goal:
The AO Trauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for Swiss Surgeons is part of AO Trauma's educational program teaching current concepts and fundamental principles in the treatment of injuries incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture management. The AO Trauma Advanced Principles course builds on the AO principles and techniques learned in the AO Trauma Basic Principles course and focuses on more complex injuries. Participants will be able to network with leading Swiss orthopedic trauma surgeons, to share experiences, ask questions, and discuss cases in a safe and friendly atmosphere.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Define, assess and treat complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities using advanced and specific techniques
Outline, classify, and formulate a treatment plan for pelvic injuries
Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with special attention to soft tissue
Perform fixation of complex fractures
Discuss the importance of arthroplasty option in trauma management
List and avoid typical complications in complex fracture treatment