Goal of the course

This AO Alliance Course (with AOTrauma Approved Curriculum)—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management builds upon the AO principles and techniques learned in the AOTrauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management and focuses on the principles and techniques of operative fracture management in more complex injuries.

Target audience

The AO Alliance Course (with AOTrauma Approved Curriculum)—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management is targeted at surgeons who are at the threshold of becoming independent surgeons and taking over decision-making responsibility for the treatment of complex injuries. Participants must have already completed the AOTrauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management and must be actively involved in trauma management.

Course description

The course will be taught in modular format. Each module consists of several evidence-based lectures, which will cover the key information required. In practical exercises participants will be trained in the application of various techniques. Discussing cases in small groups will help participants to understand decision-making and management skills.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to soft tissues
• Assess and treat complex diaphyseal and (peri)articular fractures using advanced application techniques
• Demonstrate strategies for assessing and treating open fractures and soft-tissue injuries
• Initiate appropriate management for patients with pelvic injuries and polytrauma
• Recognize complications and manage them accordingly