AO In-Hospital launches new "Femoral neck fractures in a young patient" module
AO In-Hospital is proud to announce the release of its ninth educational module, “Femoral neck fractures in a young patient,” now available for AO Faculty. This latest addition to the growing online library of high-quality, workplace-based educational modules continues to gain momentum—and enthusiastic recommendations from learners around the globe.
Focused on a challenging injury
The content of the new module covers key aspects of femoral neck fractures and is designed to improve learners’ cognitive knowledge and practical decision-making skills for optimizing outcomes in these challenging cases. Tailored for surgeons and other health-care providers who treat young patients with femoral neck fractures, the module offers in-depth insights into the treatment and prognosis of these injuries.
Learning objectives
At the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe anatomy and blood supply of proximal femur
- Explain the injury mechanism and fracture classification
- Recognize factors that influence surgical treatment options for femoral neck fractures
- Describe various reduction and fixation techniques and their indications
- Identify prognosis and complications of femoral neck fractures in young patients
Developed by experts
Bo Li
China
Ning Li
China
Chen Chiang Sang
Taiwan
Won-Tae Cho
Republic of Korea
Rahat Jarayabhand
Thailand
Yew Lok Woo
Singapore
Minghui Yang
Editor
China
“As a potentially devastating injury with significant functional consequences, femoral neck fracture in a young patient demands a thorough understanding of the principles covered in this module in order to decrease long-term disability,” Minghui Yang explained, noting that AO In-Hospital delivers exactly the kind of high-quality training that orthopedic surgeons need to treat these challenging cases.
A valuable resource built for AO Faculty
AO In-Hospital supports workplace-based education for residents, junior orthopedic surgeons, and general trauma surgeons. It streamlines in-hospital education and event organization with features like:
- Registration and participant management
- Evidence-based lectures and clinical cases—ready to teach
- Customizable content that can be tailored to the needs of your team
- Pre-and post-event assessments
- Certificates of attendance
AO In-Hospital empowers AO Faculty to bring surgical education to their workplace with its ready-made, trusted modules.
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