AO Spine NA Principles and Treatment of Spinal Disorders for Residents
Develop skills and knowledge of AO principles as applied to spine injuries and some basic spinal disorders.
Multiple dates and locations available.
Description
AO Spine North America Principles courses address the additional training needs and practice gaps of orthopedic and neurological spine residents. Expert teaching faculty from both surgical fields will instruct participants in the AO Principles of fracture management as applied to spine injuries and some basic spinal disorders.
All participants are encouraged to bring HIPAA-compliant cases for discussion to maximize their experience at the course.
Learning will be delivered through
- Small group discussions
- Hands-on practical exercises with a participant-to-faculty ratio of 3:1
- Case-based discussions
Directly provided by AO North America.
| Upon completion of this event, participants will be able to |
| Perform a complete neurological assessment and identify potentially unstable spinal injuries |
| Order appropriate imaging |
| Classify the injury according to fracture morphology, instability, and neurological status |
| Describe the best operative and non-operative treatment option for each patient based upon the available evidence |
| Reduce / Decompress / Stabilize appropriately |
| Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles of bone and soft tissue healing |
| Identify anatomic and biomechanical issues in a spinal fixation |
| Collaborate in the rehabilitation plan for the patient |
| Identify and manage post-injury and post-operative complications |
| Apply psychomotor skills developed during practical exercises into surgical practice |
Enrollment is limited to orthopedic and neurological surgery residents.