AO Trauma NA Blended Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management (Jan 07 - 09, 2027)

AO Trauma NA Blended Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AO North America (AO NA) and will be held from Jan 07 - 09, 2027 at Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America.

Description:
This Blended Basic Principles of Fracture Management course is designed to provide the participant with a fundamental knowledge of the operative treatment of fractures according to the AO principles.

The four guiding AO principles of fracture fixation are:

1. Anatomic reduction of the fracture fragments, particularly in joint fractures.
2. Stable fixation to ensure proper healing of the fracture while allowing surrounding tissue to move and strengthen.
3. Atraumatic surgical techniques to preserve the blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue.
4. Early, pain-free mobilization returning the patient to function as quickly as possible.

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability
• Plan a treatment based on assessment, imaging, classification, and decision making
• Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the importance of the soft-tissue
• Apply related psychomotor skills to the practical application of orthopedic implants to fractured bones
• Plan the initial treatment of the polytraumatized patient