- Mar 27 - 28, 2026
- Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- English
- Principles level
Goal
The AO Trauma Seminar 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 seminar is the initial step along the path of lifelong learning in the area of operative fracture management, and it is mainly focused on the essential principles of fracture management.
Target participants
The AO Trauma Seminar—Basic Principles of Fracture Management is targeted at doctors in surgical training but is also open to those who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in operative fracture management.
Objectives
After the Seminar, participants should 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 • Discuss 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: open fractures, pelvic injuries, postoperative infection, and delayed union and/or nonunion • Plan the initial treatment of the polytraumatized patient
Description
The seminar contains several evidence-based lectures, which cover the key information required. Discussing cases in small groups helps participants to understand decision-making and management skills. After the seminar an online post seminar self-assessment provides participants with a possibility to review the important topics from the seminar and provides feedback for future improvement of the seminar.
Registration fee
Standard Ticket 3205
Standard ticket EUR160,-