21/03/2021
Kindly consider that for attendees and faculty there is a precondition of a completed vaccination. For non medical personnel (assistants, REPS etc) a negative PCR test (taken within 48 hours before start day) is mandatory. By doing so we minimise the risk of COVID-19 disease in this course. Thank you for your understanding.
We are still optimistic that the course in Athens can take place. Nevertheless, we would like to inform you that if the Greek government restricts the participant number, the participants who registered first will have priority over participants who registered later or have a voucher code. Of course in that case the registration fee will be fully refunded to the participants who can not attend.
Last but not least, if a pure face-to-face event is not possible, the course chair might adapt the event into a blended format - meaning partly online, partly face-to-face. This decision will be made in April and all registered participants will be informed in case the format needs to be changed.
Course description
Online precourse self-assessment prepares participants for the course and allows the faculty to tailor the course to the needs of the participants. Before attending the course, participants are expected to complete online modules on bone healing and classification.
The course contains several evidence-based lectures, which cover the key information required. The AO Skills Lab engages surgeons in hands-on learning of basic principles and practical know-how needed for live surgery. With experiences such as proper tightening of a screw and feeling the difference between drilling with sharp and blunt drill bits, course participants gain important surgical skills and learn about basic biomechanical concepts in a safe, instructive environment. In practical exercises participants will be trained in the application of fixation techniques. Discussing cases in small groups helps participants to understand decision-making and management skills.
After the course an online postcourse self-assessment provides participants with a possibility to review the important topics from the course.
Goal of the course
The AO Trauma course Basic Principles of Fracture Management teaches fundamental principles and current concepts in the treatment of injuries, incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture management. The AO Trauma Basic Principles course is the initial step along the path of lifelong learning in the area of operative fracture management and the main focus of this course lies in the basic principles of fracture management.
Target participants
The AO Trauma Course—Basic Principles of Fracture Management is targeted at doctors in surgical training but also open to those who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in operative fracture management.
Course objectives
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability
Plan a treatment based on assessment, imaging, classification, and decision-making
Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the importance of the soft-tissue
Use appropriate fixation techniques to treat diaphyseal and simple (peri)articular fractures
Evaluate and recognize the special problems related to: fractures in the immature skeleton, pelvic injuries, osteoporotic fractures, postoperative infection, and delayed union and/or nonunion
Plan the initial treatment of the polytraumatized patient
Chairperson
George Babis
Registration Fee
Standard Ticket EUR 720
Included in the registration fee are course materials, coffee and tea, lunch and certificate
Cancellation policy: 50% until 30 days before the event. No refund thereafter.
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Details
Level: Basic
Language: English
