AO ASIF Advanced Controversies in Fracture Care

March 22 - 27, 2003
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sponsored by AO North America


Faculty

The Faculty for this Course is composed of international surgeons distinguished in the field of operative fracture care.

Course Chairmen

Stephen H. Sims, MD
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Raymond R. White, MD
University of Vermont
Portland, Maine

Course Director

John H. Wilber, MD
Case Western Reserve University
School of Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio

International Faculty

George M. Babikian, MD
Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine
Richard P. Meinig, MD
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Allan W. Bach, MD
Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Michael A. Miranda, MD
University of Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Michael R. Baumgaertner, MD
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut
Steven J. Morgan, MD
University of Colorado Health Sciences
Denver, Colorado
Robert J. Bess, MD
University of Colorado
Englewood, Colorado
Steven R. Myers, MD
Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Richard E. Buckley, MD, FRCSC
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Sean E. Nork, MD
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington
Andrew R. Burgess, MD
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Steven A. Olson, MD
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
David Hahn, MD
Nottingham University Hospital
Nottingham, England
Mark C. Reilly, MD
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey
Alan L. Jones, MD
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Chip Routt, MD
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington
James F. Kellam, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Thomas P. Rüedi, MD, FACS
AO Center
Davos, Switzerland
Philip J. Kregor, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Steven R. Schelkun, MD
University of California
San Diego, California
Christian Krettek, FRACS
Hannover Medical School
Hannover, Germany
Michael S. Sirkin, MD
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey
Gerald J. Lang, MD
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic
Madison, Wisconsin
Wade R. Smith, MD
University of Colorado Health Sciences
Denver, Colorado
Richard H. Lange, MD
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic
Madison, Wisconsin
David J. G. Stephen, MD, FRCSC
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Dean G. Lorich, MD
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York, New York
Michael D. Stover, MD
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Rene Marti, MD
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Herbert J. Thomas, III, MD
Orthopaedic Physicians of Colorado
Englewood, Colorado
Jeffrey W. Mast, MD
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Sparks, Nevada
Peter G. Trafton, MD
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Keith A. Mayo, MD
Tacoma Regional Trauma Center
Tacoma, Washington
Lynn A. Voss, MD
Boulder Orthopaedics, P. C.
Boulder, Colorado

Faculty list subject to modification.


Course Description and Objectives

This Advanced Controversies in Fracture Care Course will focus on the treatment of complex fractures and fracture complications. This will be accomplished through didactic presentations and Fireside discussions between the participants and faculty. These group discussions will allow for a close interaction between the faculty and participants. Participants are required to bring problem cases for these discussions: please bring these on zip disc or CD. In addition, the techniques will be practiced on artificial bones. Topics will include: difficult fractures of upper and lower extremities, fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, polytrauma and osteotomies. Participants will have the opportunity to address treatment of malunions and nonunions utilizing preoperative planning and current fixation techniques. Enrollment in this Course is open to those who have previously taken an AO ASIF Principles of Fracture Management Course.

Learner Objectives

At the conclusion of this Course, the participant should be able to:

Financial and technical support provided by Synthes.


Information

Accreditation

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

Credit Hours

The AO North America designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 30 credit hours (Principles Course) and 33 credit hours (Advanced Course) in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Presentation Information

Off-Label/Experimental Discussions
Some medical devices discussed or demonstrated in AO ASIF educational activities may not have been cleared by the FDA or may have been cleared by the FDA for specific uses only. The FDA has stated that it is the responsibility of the physician to determine the clearance status of each device he/she wishes to use in clinical practice. Faculty are advised that should their presentations or instructions during this Course include any off-label/experimental use or application, they are to make this known to the audience whenever possible.

Faculty Disclosure
AO North America relies upon invited Faculty to provide educational content that is objective and as free of bias as possible. In this context, Faculty are expected to indicate any commercial relationship relevant to their presentations at this CME activity.

Course Tuition

Advanced Controversies in Fracture Care Course.....$1,475
Residents /Principles or Advanced Course (with letter from Department Head) .....$1,095

Tuition includes: Registration and laboratory materials, reception, continental breakfasts, coffee breaks and refreshments during Fireside Discussions.

Overview of the Schedule

RegistrationSaturday 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Opening LecturesSaturday, 1:00 p.m.
Opening ReceptionSaturday Evening
Closing ReceptionWednesday Evening

Lectures and Practical Exercises will be conducted daily from approximately 7:00 a.m. to noon and 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Course will end at approximately noon on Thursday, March 27.

Schedule subject to modification.

Guests

Guests of participants and Faculty are welcome at an AO ASIF Course site. We plan a "Get Acquainted" breakfast for all guests on Sunday, March 23. Details of this function will be available at our registration desk upon arrival at the Course site. There will be no charge for this breakfast, but it is important to indicate at the time of registration, your guest's intention to attend - so catering for this function can be planned accurately. The breakfast will give the guests an excellent opportunity to meet other AO Course guests and to hear about activities at The Broadmoor Resort, as well as in the local area. We hope your guest will take advantage of this opportunity to mix and mingle!


Registration

Enrollment for these courses will be limited. Early registration is recommended.

You have the option to register online or you can complete the registration form and return it with your tuition payment in full, to:

AONA Continuing Medical Education
Re: Advanced Controversies in Fracture Care Course
1690 Russell Road
Paoli, PA 19301
Tel: (800) 769-1391 or (610) 695-2459
Fax: (610) 695-2420

Checks should be made payable to:
AO ASIF Continuing Medical Education

Registration deadline is February 21, 2003. Full refunds will be made only if written notice of cancellation is received by this date. Cancellations received after this date will be subject to a $150.00 cancellation fee. No Course tuition refund will be issued for cancellations received after March 7, 2003.

Upon receipt of your registration form and payment, confirmation of your registration will be mailed to you. The Course organization cannot be responsible for the reservation of your hotel accommodations. Please take care of this immediately. Until official confirmation is received, do not consider yourself registered in the Course.

Please note: Applications will not be accepted unless the Course tuition fees are included with the registration form and Pre-Course Questionnaire.


Accommodations and Travel Arrangements

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Room reservations are the responsibility of the individual registrant. A block of rooms has been reserved at $189.00 single/double occupancy at The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rooms will be held at these rates until February 21, 2003. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis. Please call The Broadmoor Resort at the number included with your registration confirmation packet to secure accommodations for you and your guests.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
We suggest you contact World Travel at (800) 262-8065 or fax (610) 695-2470 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for air transportation. Please identify yourself as a participant in this Course.


Location

The BROADMOOR in it's unique setting at the foot of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, has received the coveted Five-Star and Five-Diamond ratings making it one of the few resorts in the nation to be so honored. The BROADMOOR prides itself in it's time-honored tradition of outstanding service and extraordinary dedication.

Some of the activities available to BROADMOOR guests include three 18-hole championship golf courses, 13 tennis courts, including a stadium court under the direction of Hall of Famer Dennis Ralston, outdoor heated pool, an indoor heated pool, horse back riding, a magnificent golf club house, world class Spa with 28 treatment rooms, and a state-of -the-art fitness center.

Ten restaurants are contained within The BROADMOOR complex to satisfy every gastronomic whim from elegant tableside service in the Penrose Room to a sandwich at Julie's or the Golden Bee. A selection from their "wine spectator" award winning wine list will compliment your dining pleasure.

The BROADMOOR accepts American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club , MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

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