AO Trauma Blended Course—Basic Principles of Fracture Management (Mar 03 - 05, 2025)

AO Trauma Blended Course—Basic Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AO Trauma, AO Foundation and will be held from Mar 03 - 05, 2025 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Description:
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.
As part of the course is blended, you will need to complete the self-directed learning log modules provided before the face-to-face sessions, The online part of the course will commence four weeks prior to the F2F event. It consists of four distance learning modules, ten screen casts, and engaging WhatsApp discussions. To make the most of this learning experience, we recommend allocating 2-3 hours per week for asynchronous online learning. For the F2F event, we suggest applying for three days of study leave. This will allow you to fully participate in the face-to-face sessions. I would like to emphasize the importance of your pre-course materials, as they are an integral part of the full course. Kindly note that completion your logbook is a MANDATORY requirement of the course and must be completed and and submitted prior to attending the course. These are the prerequisites for receiving your Certificate

Goal:
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. This course mainly focuses on the basic principles of fracture management.

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