AO ASIF Challenges and Advances
in Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

November 13-14, 1999
Dallas, Texas

Hotel Inter-Continental Dallas
Dallas, Texas

Sponsored by AO North America

Faculty

The Faculty of this Course includes surgeons distinguished in the fields of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Chairmen

Gregory R. D. Evans, MD, FACS
Associate Professor
Department of Plastic Surgery
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Becky L. McGraw-Wall, MD, FACS
Associate Professor and Vice-Chairman
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Texas Medical School-Houston
Houston, Texas

FACULTY

John L. Frodel, Jr., MD, FACS
Department of Surgery
Division of Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
University of New Mexico Health Science Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jeffrey R. Haller, MD
Assistant Professor
Head & Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery
Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
The University of Utah, School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah

Peter J. Koltai, MD, FAAP, FACS
Head, Section of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio

Chen Lee, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Department of Surgery
Division of Plastic Surgery
San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California

T. Gerald O'Daniel, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive and
Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

John P. Schmitz, DDS, PhD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas

Warren Schubert, MD, FACS
Chairman, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, Minnesota

Faculty list subject to modification.

Course Description

This Course will focus on the application of advanced technologies in the complex treatment of maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction according to AO ASIF principles and techniques. Complications and perioperative considerations will be addressed. This will be accomplished through lectures given by a distinguished Faculty with specific expertise in various aspects of maxillofacial surgery. Practical exercises on artificial bones will be included.

This Course is designed for those familiar with the theory and practice of stable fixation.

Previous attendance at a Maxillofacial principles and techniques course is recommended.

Topics

A. Maxillofacial Advances and Controversies

  • Oncologic Reconstruction
  • Distraction Osteogenesis
  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Panfacial Planning and Management

    B. Complications and Solutions

  • Mandible, Midface, and Orbital
  • Role of Endoscopy in Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Trauma
  • Management of the Frontal Sinus
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Resorbables-Pros and Cons
  • Facial Augmentation

    Program subject to modification

    Course Objectives

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

  • Discuss the latest advances and controversies in the treatment of complex maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction.
  • Understand the advances in the management of condylar, mandibular, nasal, and orbital trauma and reconstruction.
  • Discuss developments in distraction osteogenesis and the use of biomaterials.
  • Effectively apply the complex techniques and treatments experienced during the practical exercises.

    Financial and technical support provided by Synthes

    Course Information

    Accreditation

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

    Credit Hours

    The AO North America designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 11 credit hours 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.

    Tuition

    Tuition for this Course will be: ...... $385.00

    Until official confirmation is received, do not consider yourself registered in this Course.

    Tuition includes:

    Course and laboratory materials, continental breakfasts, lunch on first day, and refreshments.

    Course Location/Hotel

    Room reservations are the responsibility of the individual registrant. A block of rooms has been reserved at a rate of $129 single or double occupancy at the Hotel Inter-Continental Dallas, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas. ROOMS WILL BE HELD UNTIL OCTOBER 20, 1999. AFTER THIS DATE, RESERVATIONS WILL BE ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS.

    SCHEDULE

    Saturday, November 13th

    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration/Continental Breakfast
    8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Course

    Sunday, November 14th

    7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
    8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Course

    Registration

    You have the option to register online or submit the registration form to the address listed below.

    Click here for the Registration Form

    Registration is required in advance, as seating is limited. Immediate response is encouraged.

    Registration fee is $385.00. Fee includes all course and lab materials, continental breakfasts, lunch on first day and refreshments). Refunds (less $100.00 administration fee) will be issued if written cancellation notice is received by October 20, 1999.

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

    Enrollment for this Course is limited. The course organization recommends early registration to secure enrollment.

    If you do not wish to submit your registration form online, please complete the registration form and return it along with your tuition payment in full, to:

    AO ASIF Continuing Education
    RE: Dallas Challenges and Advances Course
    P.O. Box 1766
    Paoli, PA 19301-0800
    Tele: (800) 769-1391
    Fax: (610) 251-5039

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