AO ASIF Orthopaedic Trauma

Team Approach to Fracture Management

OBJECTIVES:

Objectives of the Courses are to educate and familiarize operating room personnel withinstruments and implants used in the operative care of fractures, to include the following:

Basic Course:

1. Aims and Principles of AO/ASIF Techniques
2. ORIF Using Screws and Plates
3. Forearm and Ankle Fractures
4. Intertrochanteric Fractures

These topics will be presented through a dynamic combination of lectures, hands-onpractical sessions and demonstrations. Participants will take an active role in the fixation of artificial bone fractures under the direction of lab instructors.

ACCREDITATION:

AO North America Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This recognition does not imply that the AO North America Foundation or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the activity.

This offering has been awarded 16.5 Contact Hours.

COURSE TUITION:

Tuition for this Course will be $250.00.

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

Tuition includes: Course and laboratory materials, continental breakfasts, lunches and refreshments.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, August 28, 1999
Registration 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Program 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reception 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, August 29, 1999
Program 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Click Here to Register for the Course

COURSE LOCATION:

Biscayne Bay Marriott Hotel and Marina
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33132
Phone: (305) 374-3900
Fax: (305) 375-0597

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott. The room rate of $84.00 plus tax, will be held until July 30, 1999. Please call the hotel directly to secure your accommodations. Be certain to identify yourself as a participant of the AO ASIF ORP Course.

Faculty:

The Faculty of this Course is composed of orthopaedic surgeons and operating room nurses distinguished in caring for the orthopaedic patient.

Co-Course Chairpersons

Elizabeth A. Ouellette, M.D.
University of Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida

Gregory A. Zych, D.O.
University of Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida

Faculty

Matthew L. Jimenez, M.D.
Lutheran General Hospital
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Des Plaines, Illinois

Faculty

Roberto J. Acosta, M.D.
St. Mary's Medical Center
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
West Palm Beach, Florida

Vance Askins, M.D.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Askins-Schofield Orthopaedic Associates
Sarasota, Florida

David Buckhalter, M.D.
Delray Medical Center
South Palm Orthopedics
Delray Beach, Florida

Jay Dennis, M.D.
University of Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Hand Surgery
Miami, Florida

George J. Kolettis, M.D.
West Boca Medical Center
South Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Boca Raton, Florida

Michael A. Langone, M.D.
Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital
Hallandale, Florida

John A. McAuliffe, M.D.
Cleveland Clinic - Florida
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Peter F. Merkle, M.D.
North Broward Medical Center
Pompano Beach, Florida

Pamela Morgan, R.N., M.D.
AO ASIF Nurse Educator
Indiana University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

Jacqueline Redondo, M.D.
HealthSouth Doctor's Hospital
Hand and Upper Extremity, Microsurgery
Miami, Florida

Richard Rogachefsky, M.D.
University of Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Hand Surgery
Miami, Florida

Steven Saslow, D.O.
St. Mary's Medical Center
Orthopedic Care Specialists
North Palm Beach, Florida

Brian Schofield, M.D.
Askins-Schofield Orthopedic Associates
Sarasota, Florida

Robin G. Simon, D.O.
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
South Florida Orthopedics, Inc.
Aventura, Florida

Kenneth Taylor, M.D.
Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital
OrthoCare
Hollywood, Florida

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