AO Regional Courses Dubai 2023

October 4–9, 2023

Confidence in the operating room comes from knowing you are up to date with the latest advances and knowledge. But how do you know you haven't missed anything?

In the comfort of Dubai’s top learning locations, the AO's annual Regional Courses provide the best in patient-centered education and hands-on training, from basic principles to tips and tricks from the experts. Get registered, get learning, and get comfortable!

For over 40 years, the AO has delivered lifelong learning opportunities to the Middle East and Northern African (MENA) region. Find the offering in your specialty that corresponds to your interests and career direction, meet the top regional and international surgeons in the field, and keep growing with their experiences and expertise.

As the MENA Chairperson Amir Elbarbary from AO CMF summarizes, "the AO’s Regional Courses in Dubai are a focal point for people across the region to come together, study, train, and learn from each other. It is here that you have the chance to boost your skills and gain valuable insights into the latest treatments and techniques in your field."

Join us for the AO Regional courses in Dubai for Trauma, Spine and Recon from October 4–9, 2023.

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AO Trauma Regional Courses 2023

AO launched its Trauma courses in the MENA region nearly 20 years ago, becoming a traditional October event and an institution to celebrate.

AO Trauma Masters Course—Implant Related Fractures (with anatomical specimen)

October 7-9, 2023

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Chairpersons: Raed Al-Zaben (Jordan) and Wael Osman (Egypt)

AO Trauma Masters Course—Shoulder & Elbow (with anatomical specimen)

October 7-9, 2023

A combination of evidence-based lectures, small-group case discussions, and dissection and fixation procedures on anatomical specimens will be used to deliver the content to improve knowledge and skills in the key surgical techniques and in related care. Active engagement by all participants is critical to the effective delivery of this educational event.

Chairpersons: Syed Kamran Ahmed Ahmed (Pakistan) and Khalid Alzahrani (Saudi Arabia)

AO Trauma Masters Course—Foot and Ankle (with anatomical specimen)

October 7-9, 2023

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Chairpersons: Husam Darwish (Saudi Arabia) and Abdullah Alkhawaldah (Jordan)

AO Trauma Course—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for Operating Room Personnel (ORP)

October 7-8, 2023

This popular course celebrates its 30th anniversary this year! Participants will gain an advanced-level understanding of surgical treatment and intraoperative nursing care of complex fractures, from presentations, group discussions and practical exercises.

Chairpersons: Mona Fares (Egypt) and Mohamed Abdelkefi (Tunisia)

AO Trauma Course—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management

October 7-9, 2023

Targeted at those who are at the threshold of becoming independent surgeons with responsibility for treatment-decision-making in complex injuries. Through pre-and post-course online modules, practical training of various techniques, and small-group discussion of cases, participants will expand their principles and techniques of operative fracture management in more complex injuries.

Chairpersons: Peter Njoroge (Kenya) and Mostafa Mahmoud (Egypt)

AO Trauma Course—Basic Principles of Fracture Management

October 7-9, 2023

Targeted at doctors in surgical training but also open to those interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in operative fracture management. The AO Skills Lab engages surgeons in hands-on learning in a safe, instructive environment. Take this initial step with AO along your path of lifelong learning.

Chairpersons: Sohail Muzammil (Pakistan) and Ali Jarragh (Kuwait)

AO Spine Regional Course 2023

AO Spine has been transforming patient care and outcomes in the MENA region since 2008. This year, focus is on complications in spine surgery, associated with poor surgical outcomes. Would you know what to do when face-to-face with a surgical complication? Expand your comfort zone by getting confident with the latest spine expertise.

AO Spine Advanced Course – Spine Endoscopy

October 7-8, 2023

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Chairperson: Mohamed Abdel-Wanis (Egypt)

Educational Adviser: Muzahem Taha (Iraq)

AO Recon Regional Course 2023

AO Recon is a global network of orthopedic surgeons committed to best-in-class education in joint preservation and replacement. With its educational offerings, AO Recon contributes to the AO’s mission of promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.

AO Recon Course—Complex Hip Arthroplasty (with anatomical specimen)

October 04 - 05, 2023

This course is modular in structure and highly interactive. Short, evidence-based lectures cover the key information required. Moderated case discussions in small groups will expand on each topic and help participants to develop decision-making skills in small group discussions and surgical management skills in the anatomical specimen laboratory. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experience with peers and international faculty. All factors related to achieving the best possible outcomes in complex and revision arthroplasty will be covered.

Chairpersons: Feras Yaish (United Arab Emirates), Bas Masri (Canada)

AO Recon Course—Complex Knee Arthroplasty and Preservation (with anatomical specimen)

October 06 - 07, 2023

This course is modular in structure and highly interactive. Short, evidence-based lectures cover the key information required. Moderated case discussions in small groups will expand on each topic and help participants to develop decision-making skills in small group discussion and surgical management skills in the anatomical specimen lab. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experience with peers and international faculty. Osteotomies and ligament repair and reconstruction procedures will be covered with a focus on principles.

Chairperson: Fawzi Aljassir (Saudi Arabia), Robert Hube (Germany)