Advanced Principles of Fracture Management Essentials 2021
Gain expert insight into complex fractures and fracture complications, Tuesdays March 2 to March 30
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 virtual didactics and small group case-based discussions.
Participants will access live Zoom™ sessions and self-study materials through Totara, our one-stop-shopping online portal.
Prerequisite: AO Basic Principles of Fracture Management course, as some competence with instrumentation and techniques is assumed.
All AO North America resident courses are developed and consistent with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) competencies and specialty-specific Milestones program.
| Participants will gain expert insight into assessing and treating |
| Complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, including diaphyseal and (peri)articular fractures |
| Fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum |
| Fracture complications and polytrauma management |
| Malunions and nonunions |
| Open fractures and soft-tissue injuries |
| Topic(s) | Date | Time |
| General Concepts, Diaphyseal Fracture Management | 3-2-21 | 9:00-9:45 PM EST |
| Articular Fractures: Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist | 3-9-21 |
9:00-10:00 PM EST |
| Articular Fractures: Knee, Foot and Ankle | 3-16-21 |
9:00-9:45 PM EST |
| Articular Fractures: Hip and Pelvis | 3-23-21 |
9:00-9:45 PM EST |
| Difficult / Special Fracture Problems | 3-30-21 |
9:00-9:45 PM EST |
Course chairs
Michael Leslie, DO
