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Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

February 21, 2015 - February 22, 2015
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Course Description/ Statement of Need:

Residents in the CMF Specialties may lack adequate training or experience to treat specific trauma to the head and face. The CMF surgeon's main goal during the diagnosis and treatment of trauma to the head and face is to restore patients to their pre-injury state. The diagnosis and treatment of traumatic injuries to the craniomaxillofacial region sometimes presents a difficult problem requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Management of these injuries often require rigid internal fixation that adheres to the AO philosophy for fracture care.

The principles courses are designed to equip surgeons with the state-of-the-art skills and techniques for treating and managing CMF fractures from trauma, as well as congenital defects, secondary correction of injuries and aesthetic reconstruction. Highlights of the course will include sessions on anatomy, biomechanics, surgical approaches and principles of internal fixation of the mandible and midface.

Experts in the field of CMF Surgery will compare and contrast current methods and provide indications for the use of these techniques. The modular course format will focus on the craniomaxillofacial patient in a conceptual case study and practical exercise format. Participants in small groups will rotate through each module over the two day course. These modules compliment both the lectures and the practical exercises by discussing the four AO Principles of Fracture Fixation:

  • Anatomic Reduction of the fracture fragments, particularly joint fractures;
  • Stable fixation to ensure proper healing of the fracture allowing surrounding tissue to move and strengthen;
  • Atraumatic surgical technique to preserve blood supply to the bone fragments and soft tissue; and
  • Early, pain free mobilization returning the patient to function as soon as possible

Target Audience:

This course is primarily designed for surgeons in training in the fields of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic and Reconstruction, Ophthalmology, and Oculoplastics. Practicing surgeons may also find this course beneficial.

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Tuition:
Level Name: Participant - Craniomaxillofacial
Pricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $0.00
Level Name: Participant - Craniomaxillofacial
Pricing Tier: Resident
Tuition: $0.00
Level Name: Participant - CMF
Pricing Tier: Audit
Tuition: $0.00
Course Prerequisite(s):
No Prerequisites

Questions:
Email Member Relations
Phone Number: 610-695-2459

Venue:
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA, USA
Phone Number: 504-525-2500
Language(s):
English
Professional Level Prerequisite(s):
(No Prerequisites)

Continuing Education Credit: 13.25

AO North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Below Wording CMF Only- Continuing Education Dental Credit Statement..

As an Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accredited provider, AO North America meets the definition of a constituent or component organization of the AMA and thereby meets most state dental board requirements of an approved sponsor of continuing education. This course is focused on clinical issues in oral-maxillofacial surgery that are relevant to the treatment and care of dental patients. Most states accept AMA constituents as approved sponsors for continuing dental education credit. If you have questions, your state dental board can confirm eligibility of this course.

Designation Statement - AO North America designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) mission of AO North America (AONA®) is to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary needs based education to surgeons, fellows, and residents in the specialties of orthopedic, hand, craniomaxillofacial, spine, neurosurgery, and veterinary surgery in the areas of trauma (i.e.), operative reduction and fixation), degenerative disorders, deformities, tumors, and reconstruction.

Expected results of AONA's CME activities for surgeons, fellows, and residents are to:
• Increase their knowledge base and surgical skill level
• Improve competence by applying advances of knowledge in patient care in the areas of trauma, degenerative disorders, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive surgical techniques
• Address practice performance gaps by improving management of aspects of traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (i.e., pre-operative planning to post-operative care)

Upon completion, participants should be able to:
  • Describe the principles of stable internal fixation as outlined by the AO
  • Define the biological and mechanical aspects of fracture healing
  • Discuss the problems, complications and intraoperative difficulties that can result from internal fixation
  • Explain preoperative planning methods and how this may affect the management of these fractures
  • Apply the psychomotor skills developed in the practical exercises into surgical practice


Faculty Disclosure:

It is the policy of AO North America to abide by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support. Standard 2: “Disclosures Relevant to Potential Commercial Bias and Relevant Financial Relationships of Those with Control over CME Content,” requires all planners, including course directors, chairs, and faculty, involved in the development of CME content to disclose their relevant financial relationships prior to participating in the activity. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. The intent of the disclosure is not to prevent a faculty with a relevant financial or other relationship from teaching, but to provide participants with information that might be of importance to their evaluation of content. All potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to the commencement of this activity.


Off-Label / Experimental Discussions:

Some medical devices used for teaching purposes and/or discussed in AO North America’s educational activities may have been cleared by the FDA for specific uses only or may not yet be approved for any purpose. Faculty may discuss off-label, investigational, or experimental uses of products/devices in CME certified educational activities. Faculty have been advised that all recommendations involving clinical medicine in this CME activity are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.

All scientific research referred to, reported or used in this CME activity in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.


Disclaimer:

AONA does not endorse nor promote the use of any product/device of commercial entities.  Equipment used in this course is for teaching purposes only with the intent to enhance the learning experience.

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The opinions or views expressed in this live continuing medical education activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of
AO North America or any commercial supporter. The certificate provided pertains only to the participants’ completion of the course.


Conflict of Interest Resolution Statement:
When individuals in a position to control or influence the development of the content have reported financial relationships with one or more commercial interests, AO North America utilizes a process to identify and resolve potential conflicts to ensure that the content presented is free of commercial bias.

Liability Statement:
AO North America faculty and staff assume no personal liability for the techniques or the use of any equipment and accessories used for teaching purposes in the laboratory. The certificate provided pertains only to the participants’ completion of the course and does not, in any way, attest to the proficiency of the participants’ clinical experience.

Laboratory Waiver:
To participate in this surgical skills course, you will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to the course. In order to participate, AONA’s policy mandates that every individual must wear appropriate protective garments provided by AO NA during the lab sessions. Participants who do not sign the waiver and wear protective garments will not be allowed to participate in the laboratory sessions.

Human Anatomic Specimens:
This course will involve exposure to and contact with human anatomic specimens. These specimens are being utilized for purposes of teaching and learning and are to be treated with the utmost respect. Participants should be familiar with and understand the potential risks involved and will be required to observe all customary safety procedures.

Animal Anatomic Specimens:

This course will involve exposure to and contact with animal anatomic specimens. These specimens are being utilized for purposes of teaching and learning and are to be treated with the utmost respect. Participants should be familiar with and understand the potential risks involved and will be required to observe all customary safety procedures.


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In-Kind Support
AO North America gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for equipment and technical staff from J&JMedTech.

Educational Grant
AO North America gratefully acknowledges funding for its education activities from the AO Foundation.  The AO Foundation receives funding for education from Synthes GmbH.