Sponsored by AO North America
The Faculty for this Course is composed of international surgeons distinguished in the field of operative fracture care.
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Stephen H. Sims, MD Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, North Carolina |
Raymond R. White, MD University of Vermont Portland, Maine |
John H. Wilber, MD
Case Western Reserve University
School of Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
| 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.
This Course is designed to provide the participant with a fundamental knowledge of operative treatment of fractures and nonunions, according to the AO principles. The Course will cover the concepts of absolute and relative stability as applied in context of the soft tissue injury for each limb segment's major fracture types.
Application, patient selection and preoperative planning considerations for each will be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to carry out the techniques on artificial bones in a bioskills laboratory. Problems and complications, intraoperative difficulties and patient follow-up will be addressed. Concepts of polytrauma care associated with orthopaedic surgery will be discussed. The goal of this course is not to advocate the treatment of all fractures by surgical fixation, but rather to help ensure that when surgery is carried out, it is done properly based upon principles, appropriate preoperative planning, and decision making.
Enrollment in this Course is open to orthopaedic surgeons and residents.
Fireside Discussions
Small groups will be formed to allow a unique opportunity for both the participant and
Faculty to discuss pre-selected cases that will complement the AO principles presented
in the lectures and labs.
Meet the Experts
Sessions will be held on two consecutive mornings, 6:45-7:30 a.m., for participants to
present their cases to Faculty for discussion and evaluation of treatment methods used.
Please bring your cases on zip disc or CD for discussion.
Learner Objectives
At the conclusion of this Course, the participant should be able to:
Financial and technical support provided by Synthes.
The AO North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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.
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.
| Principles of Fracture Management Course | .....$1,375 |
| 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.
| Registration | Saturday 10:00 a.m. - Noon |
| Opening Lectures | Saturday, 1:00 p.m. |
| Opening Reception | Saturday Evening |
| Closing Reception | Wednesday 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 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!
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: Principles of Fracture Management 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.
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.
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.