AO Trauma NA Basic Principles of Fracture Management
Learn to apply the AO principles of fracture management to trauma and trauma reconstruction.
Multiple dates and locations available.
Description
Basic Principles of Fracture Management is the foundation for the AO Trauma North America curriculum and is designed to teach surgeons how to manage trauma and trauma reconstruction according to the AO principles.
Participants will get hands-on practice and gain fundamental experience in preoperative planning, decision-making, and surgical approaches.
Learning will be delivered through
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Surgical techniques practice on artificial bones
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Small group case-based discussions
- Self-study pre-recorded lectures and assessments (prior to in-person event)
All AO North America resident courses are developed and consistent with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) competencies and specialty-specific Milestones program.
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Learning objectives
Upon completion of this event, participants will be able to Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability 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 -
Prerequisites
Trauma residents PGY 2-8 and fellows.
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Who should attend
Those who have taken AO Trauma NA Basic Principles of Fracture Management Essentials - Online must complete one of the in-person AO Trauma NA Basic Principles Practical Labs to receive full credit for the course.
Event calendar
Course/Event | Date | Location | Register |
Basic Principles of Fracture Management | Nov 22-24, 2024 | San Diego, California | Register |
Basic Principles of Fracture Management | Jan 9-11, 2025 | Charlotte, NC |
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Basic Principles of Fracture Management | Feb 13-15, 2025 |
Columbus, OH |
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Basic Principles of Fracture Management | April 26-28, 2025 |
Henderson, NV |
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Basic Principles of Fracture Management | May 29-31, 2025 | Bellevue, WA |
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Basic Principles of Fracture Management | Aug 21-23, 2025 |
Houston, TX |
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Basic Principles of Fracture Management |
Sept 4-6, 2025 |
La Jolla, CA |
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Basic Principles of Fracture Management |
Oct 30-Nov 1, 2025 |
Chicago, IL | Register |
Basic Principles of Fracture Management |
Nov 13-15, 2025 |
La Jolla, CA |
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