OVERVIEW

AO Trauma Masters Course—Current Concepts—Upper Extremity I (Shoulder to Elbow) (With Human Anatomical Specimens) is organized by AO Foundation and will be held from Dec 06 - 11, 2026 at Davos, Canton, Switzerland.

Goal
The goal of this course is to enhance knowledge and skills in managing difficult and complex cases. State-of-the-art techniques and approaches, best practices for treatment, and the management of complications will all be addressed at a high level.

Description
Current concepts courses and modules address the latest techniques and best practices in operative fracture management dealing with complex orthopedic trauma problems. The course includes many case presentations and open group discussions moderated by experts in the field. Best evidence is presented through summary lectures and practical exercises at the anatomical specimen laboratory.

Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the latest developments in the treatment of clavicular, scapular, AC joint, SC joint, ribs, proximal humeral, humeral shaft, distal humeral and elbow injuries
Recognize the neurovascular structures at risk during the relevant approaches for these fractures
Analyze complicated clinical cases of these fractures and choose the optimal treatment strategy
Integrate practical tips and tricks for fracture reduction and fixation techniques
List the causes of failure and describe how to develop an appropriate salvage strategy
Recognize the potential complications and describes the methods of prevention and the solutions of treatment