Team Approach to Fracture Management
OBJECTIVES:
Objectives of the Courses are to educate and familiarize operating room personnel with instruments 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
Advanced Course:
1. Acetabular/Pelvic Ring Distruptions
2. Distal Humeral Fractures
3. Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Fractures
4. Distal Femoral Periarticular Fractures
These topics will be presented through a dynamic combination of lectures, hands-on practical 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:
Friday, April 16
Registration 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Program 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reception 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 17
Program 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Click Here to Register for the Course
COURSE LOCATION:
Embassy Suites
319 S.W. Pine Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 279-9000
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites. The room rate of $125.00/single or $145.00/double, plus tax, will be held until March 14, 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.
Course Chairman
James Krieg, M.D.
Gregory Irvine, M.D.
Portland Orthopaedic
Portland, Oregon
Portland Orthopaedic Clinic
Portland, Oregon