Current Concepts in External Fixation in Trauma

This course is dedicated to the use of external fixation in orthopaedic trauma. Topics will include anatomy and surgical techniques, the biomechanics of external fixation, the early management of open fractures, temporary external fixation and definitive dreatment including external fixation in children and an introduction to definitive circular fixation. The course will involve a number of workshop sessions including lower limb, pelvic and wrist fixation and practical advice on pin site and patient care.

Date: 4 October 2010	Fee: tbc
Held at: Medical Education Centre, Northern General Hospital	Status: Contact centre directly for details
Contact: dawn.usher@sth.nhs.uk or call:

Faculty

Faculty includes dedicated trauma and orthopaedic surgeons including:

• Mr S Britten, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals
• Professor P Giannoudis, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals
• Mr P Templeton, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals
• Mr M Dennison, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
• Mr S Royston, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield

Level

CT1-2 ST3-4

Content

• Basic fixators
• Early management of open fractures
• Temporary ex fix and definitive treatment
• External fixation in children
• Pin site and patient care
• Tibia pilon and plateau fracture
• External fixation of the pelvis
• External fixation of the upper limb
• Introduction to definitive circular fixation

Format

• Lectures and workshop

Additional information

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is offering a bursary to orthopaedic trainees. This is available to trainees who wish to attend specialty courses in orthopaedic surgery held in the Education Centre at the College.