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AO Trauma NA Blended Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management

November 22, 2024 - November 24, 2024
San Diego, California, USA

Building on the knowledge and skills gained through the AO Basic Principles in Fracture Management course, this Advanced Principles of Fracture Management course explores the treatment of complex fractures and fracture complications.

 

Through didactic case-based presentations and faculty and participants’ group discussions, participants will gain expert insight into:

  • 1. Complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities
  • 2. Fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum
  • 3. Fracture complications and polytrauma management

 

This course also provides valuable, hands-on experiences through the opportunity to practice newly learned surgical techniques on artificial bones. Participants will use preoperative planning and the latest fixation techniques to address the treatment of malunions and nonunions.

 

Prerequisite: The AO Basic Principles of Fracture Management course is a prerequisite for the Advanced Principles of Fracture Management course as familiarity and competence with instrumentation and techniques will be assumed.

 

Blended Course Timeline

 

Self-Study pre-recorded lectures and assessments - October 14 - November 4, 2024

(must be completed in its entirety to advance to the In-Person Small Group Discussions and Practical Lab)

**All Self Study Material Must Be Completed by November 8, 2024 @ 8AM ET** 

 

In-Person Small Group Discussions and Practical Lab (3-days) - San Diego, California - November 22-24, 2024

            


Tuition:
Level Name: Participant - Orthopaedic
Pricing Tier: Resident
Tuition: $1,300.00

Level Name: Participant - Orthopaedic
Pricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $1,690.00

Course Prerequisite(s):
  • AOTrauma Course – Basic Principles of Fracture Management

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

Venue:
AO Trauma NA Blended Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management Self-Study
Town & Country
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California, USA

Phone Number: 855-516-1090
https://www.towncountry.com/

Language(s):
English
Professional Level Prerequisite(s):
  • Residency Year 3
  • Residency Year 4
  • Residency Year 5
  • Residency Year 6
  • Residency Year 7
  • Residency Year 8
  • Fellow
  • Practicing

Continuing Education Credit: 34.25

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

 

Designation Statement - AO North America designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 34.25 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:
  • Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to soft tissue
  • Assess and treat complex diaphyseal and (peri)articular fractures using advanced application techniques
  • Demonstrate strategies for assessing and treating open fractures and soft tissue injuries
  • Initiate appropriate management for patients with pelvic injuries and polytrauma
  • Recognize complications and manage accordingly
Friday, November 22, 2024 - 07:00 - 19:15
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Registration and Breakfast
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Introduction and Welcome (in Lab)
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE I: Unknown Humerus Fracture
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Travel to Discussion Group
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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION 1: Reduction Techniques - Concept and Application
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Introduce Unsolved Case for Small Group to Collaborate
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Reduction - Step One of Every Preoperative Plan
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1. Why reduction is so important 2. Reduction Strategies require Fx Classification 3. Concept of Load Sharing vs Load Bearing

The Universal Distractor and Other Tools of the Trade - Your Reduction Toolbox
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1. How to obtain L.A.R 2. Many tools available 3. Implant as reduction tool

Faculty Discussion vs. Debate: Ideal Techniques of Reduction
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Emphasize the above

Module Summary | Q&A
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Travel to Discussion Group
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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION 2: Upper Extremity Fractures - Decision Making and Methods of Stabilization
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Treamwork on Unsolved Case Assignment
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Travel to Lab
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 2: Proximal Humerus Fx
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 3: Distal Intra-articular Humerus Fx
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Career Perspective from AO Faculty: (Interactive and Optional)
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Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 07:00 - 19:15
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Breakfast
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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION 3: Fractures of the Femur and Tibial Plateau
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Teamwork on Unsolved Case Assignment
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Break | Travel to Lecture Hall
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Introduction to Digital Templating: Bonesetter
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Use Personal Device (iPad or Laptop with Mouse),

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 4: Distal Femur Fracture
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 5: Bicondylar Tibial Plateau
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Break | Travel to SGD
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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION 4 - Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
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Teamwork on Unsolved Case Assignment
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Course Adjourns/Faculty and Participant Reception
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Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 07:30 - 15:00
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Breakfast with SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION 5: Difficult Fracture Problems
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Present Unknown Case to SGD Faculty
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 6: Tibial Pilon Fracture
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Unsolved Case Presentation: Winner
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Bonesetter Tutorial for Malunion Correction
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Participants use their own device (computer or iPad) or iPad will be provided.

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 7: Femoral Malunion: Preop Planning and Osteotomy
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Course Summary / Adjourn
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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.

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.


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.