Sponsored by AO North America
The Association for the Study of Internal Fixation presents a Principles of Fracture Management Course and Advanced Controversies in Fracture Care Course, March 25-30, 2000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. These Courses are accredited by AO North America.
The Principles of Fracture Management Course will satisfy the Basic AO ASIF Course requirement for those surgeons who wish to apply for an AO Fellowship.
The following International Faculty, distinguished in the field of operative fracture care, have been invited to teach these Courses.
Paul M. Apyan, MD
Associate Professor
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Steven R. Schelkun, MD
University of California
San Diego, California
Mary Jo Albert, MD
Resurgeons Orthopaedics
Lawrenceville, Georgia
A. Herbert Alexander, MD
Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences
Ketchum, Idaho
Jorge E. Alonso, MD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Michael S. Bongiovanni, MD
Mercy Hospital and Health Center
San Diego, California
Richard E. Buckley, MD, FRCSC
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Bernd Claudi, MD
Technical University of Munich
Dachau, Germany
Frederick C. Flandry, FACS, MD
Hughston Sports Medical Foundation
Columbus, Georgia
John T. Gorczyca, MD
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
J. Michael Gruenwald, MD, FACS
University of Arkansas for Medical Science
Little Rock, Arkansas
David Hahn, FRCS (ORTH)
Nottingham University Hospital
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Mitchel B. Harris, MD
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana
Langdon A. Hartsock, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
James F. Kellam, BSc, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Philip J. Kregor, MD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Richard H. Lange, MD
University of Wisconsin Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
Richard P. Meinig, MD
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Steven R. Myers, MD
Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Peter J. Nowotarski, MD
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Steven A. Olson, MD
University of California
Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California
Cléber A. Paccola, MD
Universidadede Sao Paulo
Preto, Brazil
Andrew N. Pollak, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
Mark C. Reilly, MD
New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey
Ronald O. Royce, DO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Gregory J. Schmeling, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Stephen H. Sims, MD
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Norbert P. Südkamp, MD
Clinic Charité of Humboldt University
Berlin, Germany
Robert D. Teasdall, MD
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Herbert J. Thomas, III, MD
Orthopaedic Physicians of Colorado
Englewood, Colorado
Peter G. Trafton, MD
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Clifford H. Turen, MD
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Lynn A. Voss, MD
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Gregory A. Vrabec, MD
Northeastern Ohio Universities
Akron, Ohio
Lawrence X. Webb, MD
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Raymond R. White, MD
University of Vermont
Portland, Maine
Roger G. Wilber, MD
University Orthopaedics Associates
Cleveland, Ohio
Donald A. Wiss, MD
Southern California Orthopaedic Institute
Van Nuys, California
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.
Enrollment in this Course is open to orthopaedic surgeons and residents.
One evening during the Course, "Fireside Discussions" will be held. Small groups will be formed to allow a unique opportunity for both the participant and Faculty to present cases. Please plan to participate actively by bringing slides and/or X-rays of difficult and interesting cases.
At the conclusion of this Course, the participant should be able to:
*The Principles of Fracture Management Course will satisfy the Basic AO ASIF Course requirement for those surgeons who wish to apply for an AO Fellowship.
This Advanced Controversies in Fracture Care Course will focus on the application of advanced techniques in the treatment of complex fractures and fracture complications. This will be accomplished through formal faculty presentations and small group in-depth discussions between the participants and faculty. In addition, the techniques demonstrated 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 treatments of a non-union utilizing preoperative planning. During the course, emphasis will be placed on small group and/or panel discussions. These will allow for a close interaction between the faculty and participants. Each participant is expected to bring slides or X-rays of difficult cases for presentation and discussion during these sessions.
Enrollment in this Course is open to those who have previously taken an AO ASIF Principles of Fracture Management Course.
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 sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
The AO North America designates this continuing education activity for 25 credit hours (Principles of Fracture Management) and 28 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.
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.
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...... $1,250.00
Residents (with letter from Department Head)......$ 995.00
Advanced Controversies in Fracture Care
Course...... $1,350.00
Tuition includes: Registration and laboratory materials, reception, continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, refreshments during Fireside Discussions, and a ticket for the course dinner.
Registration
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Course Opening
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Saturday Evening
Fireside Discussions
Tuesday Evening
Course Dinner
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 30th.
Schedule subject to modification.
Guests of participants are welcome at an AO ASIF Course site. We plan a "Get Acquainted" breakfast for all guests on Sunday, March 26. 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, as well as in the local area. We hope your guest will take advantage of this opportunity to mix and mingle! Guests are invited to the Course Dinner being held on Wednesday evening. Guest dinner tickets will be on sale at the Course Registration Desk, since this cost is not included in the participant's tuition.
Enrollment for these courses will be limited. Early registration is recommended.
You have the option to register online or submit the registration form to the address listed below.
Please submit your completed registration form along with your tuition payment in full, to:
Checks should be made payable to:
AO ASIF Continuing Education
Registration deadline is February 24, 2000. 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 10, 2000.
Upon receipt of your registration form and check, 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.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS are the responsibility of the individual registrant. A block of rooms has been reserved at a rate of $150.00 for single or double occupancy at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rooms will be held at this rate until February 24, 2000. 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.
We suggest you contact World Travel at (800) 262-8065 or (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, 2 outdoor heated pools, 1 indoor heated pool, a magnificent golf club house, world class Spa with 28 treatment rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Nine 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 spector" award winning wine list will compliment your dining pleasure.
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