Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for ORP
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This course teaches fundamental principles and current concepts in the treatment of injuries, incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture management. During the entire course, pre, per and post-operative nursing and planning remains central and fundamental.
Top national, regional, and international faculty
2-3 days in duration
For operating room personnel (advanced)
Network with colleagues from all over the world
CME credits
Course content
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Course modules
- Module 1—General principles
- Module 2—The polytrauma patient
- Module 3—Distal femur
- Module 4—Geriatric patients
- Module 5—Pediatric patients
- Module 6—Malleolar fractures
- Module 7—Forearm fractures
- Module 8—Wrist
- Module 9— Osteosynthesis involving a joint
- Module 10—Complications
- Module 11—Others: Patient safety, leadership
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Practical exercises
- Stabilization of the pelvic ring using a large external fixator
- Application of the large distractor
- Intramedullary nailing of a femoral shaft with reaming
- Internal fixation of proximal humeral fracture
- Internal fixation of a femoral shaft fracture in a child
- Internal fixation of a malleolar fracture
- Internal fixation of a forearm shaft fracture
- Internal fixation of a distal intraarticular fracture of the radius
- Internal fixation of an olecranon fracture with tension band wiring
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Small Group discussions
- The polytrauma patient─Setting priorities
- Patient with a femoral fracture
- Osteosynthesis in pediatric patients
- Perioperative preparation for an osteosynthesis of a malleolar fracture
- Perioperative preparation for an osteosynthesis of a forearm shaft fracture
- Difficult cases and troubleshooting
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AO Skills Lab
- Soft-tissue penetration during drilling
- Techniques of reduction
- Damaged implant removal
Course details may be subject to change. Please check your chosen date and location for the detailed program.
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