AO Recon NA Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Develop decision-making and surgical management skills for achieving best possible outcomes in primary arthroplasty.
Multiple dates and locations available.
Course chair Daniel Berry, MD discusses features of the Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty course
Description
Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty is a modular and highly interactive course that will help participants develop decision-making and surgical management skills for achieving best possible outcomes in primary arthroplasty. Participants will have opportunities to template and plan lab exercises and share their experiences with faculty and peers.
Learning will be delivered through
- Short, evidence-based lectures
- Moderated small group case discussions
Hands-on practical exercises with a 4:1 participant-to-faculty ratio
Directly provided by AO North America.
| Upon completion of this event, participants will be able to |
| Identify patient’s reconstructive surgery needs |
| Adopt a patient-centered approach |
| Anticipate, recognize, and stratify potential complications |
| Describe and discuss safe and effective procedures for primary arthroplasty |
| Discuss the management of early and late problems or complications |
| Communicate and facilitate a multidisciplinary team-based approach |
| Apply best practice to optimize and document patient outcomes |
Second, third, and fourth-year orthopedic surgery residents.