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Periprosthetic Upper Extremity fracture - Tips and Tricks for the Trauma Surgeon is organized by Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA).

Start Date: 3/27/2024
End Date: 3/27/2027

Description:
The prevalence of upper extremity periprosthetic fracture is increasing significantly. While trauma surgeons are well trained and comfortable with treatment of lower extremity periprosthetic fractures, for some, fractures of the upper extremity remain elusive. We believe a trauma surgeon should have the appropriate knowledge and expertise to treat fractures of the upper extremity, such as periprosthetic fractures around a shoulder prosthesis, or acromion stress fractures associated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty. This webinar discusses how to best treat these difficult injuries for optimal outcomes: when is non-operative treatment is appropriate, which should be treated surgically, as well as technical aspects of how to perform the surgical procedures. The webinar will inform and educate Trauma surgeons so they can comfortably manage these injuries, and not routinely defer to the "shoulder" surgeons.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
• Understand which humeral shaft periprosthetic fractures can be treated non-operatively, and when they need surgery.
• Understand tips and tricks for surgical fixation of periprosthetic humeral shaft fractures
• Understand acromion and scapular spine fractures associated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and tips and tricks for surgical fixation