AO In-Hospital premieres ‘Acute management of pelvic fractures’ module

AO Trauma faculty can now register for the new “Acute management of pelvic fractures” module, the latest addition to AO In-Hospital’s online library of high-quality workplace-based education modules.

The module describes the appropriate initial management of patients who have sustained an acute fracture or disruption of the pelvic ring. Designed for surgeons who treat patients with pelvic fractures or disruption of the pelvic ring, it also serves as a valuable resource for all health care providers interested in expanding their knowledge in the acute management of these injuries.

Learning objectives

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

Describe the relevant anatomy of the pelvic ring
Explain mechanisms leading to pelvic fracture
Classify pelvic ring injuries according to the two most common classification systems
Identify principles of acute management of pelvic fractures
List common fixation strategies for pelvic ring disruption

Expert contributors

The content was authored by Augustine M Saiz (assistant professor, University of California, Davis, United States) and edited by Conor P Kleweno (associate professor, University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center, United States ).

“Dr Saiz and I have provided a comprehensive module to benefit learners around the world,” Kleweno commented.

‘A wonderful addition’

AO Trauma International Board (AO TIB) Past Chairperson Michael Baumgaertner praised the material for its outstanding quality. “I was treated to remarkably well-illustrated and thoughtful instructional material—truly a super job by Conor and Augustine,” he said. “The x-rays and diagrams are exceptionally clear, the take-home messages are well stated, and they expertly executed and recorded case studies making this chapter a wonderful addition to the AO In-Hospital library.”

Highly relevant content

The “Acute management of pelvic fractures” module further extends the comprehensive AO In-Hospital offering:

Acute compartment syndrome
Polytrauma
Management of open fractures
Best practices in geriatric hip fractures
Management of fracture-related infection
Limb salvage vs amputation
Management of elbow fractures in children

A resource for AO faculty

Exclusively designed for AO faculty, AO In-Hospital offers free-of-charge, ready-made modules for in-hospital training. These modules are ideal for residents, junior orthopedic and general trauma surgeons, providing trusted, relevant, and updated surgical education.

Beyond module access, the online library simplifies organizing in-hospital events by providing event registration, participant management, pre- and post-event assessments and certificates of attendance.