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1 Nov21 OTC Fractures around the Foot & Ankle (Cadaveric Courses) - Lucerne, Switzerland 21.11.2011 07:30 to 22.11.2011 15:00 Location: Lucerne / Switzerland Speciality: Foot & Ankle Venue: AMTS Academy for Medical Training and Simulation Cantonal Hospital Lucerne Lucerne, Switzerland www.amts.ch Chair: Dr. Marino Delmi, Foot & Ankle Center, Clinique des Grangettes, University Hospital Geneva, Switzerland Co-chair: Prof. Jean-Luc Besse, Université Lyon 1, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud, France Faculty: Dr. Assal Mathieu, University Hospital Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland Dr. Krause Fabian, Inselspital Berne, Berne, Switzerland Dr. Mouhsine Elyazid, Hirslanden, Lausanne, Switzerland Dr. Munro Mark, Orlando Regional Medical Center,Orlando, USA Dr. Thomas Rhys, University Hospital of Wales, Wales, UK Dr. Vienne Patrick, Klinik St. Anna, Hirslanden, Lucerne, Switzerland Type: Courses Speciality: Foot & Ankle Topics: Fractures, Foot, Ankle Main Language: English Translation: English Fee: 390 EUR Contact: Tatjana Topalovic Manager International Relations & Events OTC Foundation Description: The course will focus on fractures of the foot and ankle, including pilon and ankle fracture, calcaneum and talus fracture, and Lisfranc fracture-dislocation. Many aspects will be treated, including a step-by-step description of the surgical approaches and osteosynthesis. Focusing on technical tricks and pitfalls, the course also covers the different options for fracture management in routine and complex foot and ankle injuries. The course will also stress the management of complex fracture in diabetic patients, the state-of-the art in complex regional pain syndrome and compartmental syndrome of the foot and ankle. In addition to lectures, hands-on cadaver workshops allow participants ample opportunities to improve their skills on approaches and fracture fixation. In small discussion groups, participants can present and discuss their most difficult cases with experienced international faculty members. EACCME European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education The 'OTC Advanced Course: Fractures around the Foot & Ankle ' is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The 'OTC Advanced Course: Fractures around the Foot & Ankle ' is designated for a maximum of 11 hours of European external CME credits. A maximum of 8 credits of the SGOT (Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Traumatologie) will be accredited. Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net. ECMEC's are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert ECMEC's credit to AMA PRA category I credit, please contact the AMA. Documents: Fractures around the Foot & Ankle Program Final Program OTC Registration Form Foot and Ankle Course Nov 2011 OTC Registration Form Foot and Ankle Course Nov 2011 Hotel Reservation Form OTC Foot and Ankle Course Nov 2011 Hotel Reservation Form OTC Foot and Ankle Course Nov 2011
2 Dec05 OTC Fragility Fractures Course (Sawbone) - Houston, Texas 05.12.2011 08:00 to 06.12.2011 15:00 Location: Houston, Texas / USA Speciality: Fragility Fractures Venue: Hotel InterContinental Houston (Near the Galleria) 2222 West Loop South Houston, Texas, 77027, USA www.intercontinental.com Note: If registration in your country is not possible at this time, please register for the course here: http://www.amiando.com/LZNCMCQ Chair: Dr. Kyle F. Dickson, MD, MBA, Clinical Professor Baylor University School of Medicine, Southwest Orthopaedic Group, Houston TX, USA Co-chair: Prof. Jean-Marc Féron, Saint Antoine Hospital, UPMC Sorbonne Universities, Paris, France Faculty: Prof. Kristina Akesson Fernando de la Huerta, M.C. Joseph M. Lane, MD David Lowenberg, MD Emil Schemitsch, MD Mary Ruppe, MD Type: Courses Speciality: Fragility Fractures Topics: Fragility Fractures, ortho-geriatric co-management, osteoporotic bone fixation, sawbone, workshops, fracture fixation, osteoporotic fractures Main Language: English Translation: English Fee: 250 USD Contact: Petra Fischer Manager Education & Events OTC Foundation Description: Many aspects will be addressed, including the ortho-geriatric co-management of the whole fractured patient. Focusing on technical improvements in osteoporotic bone fixation, the course also covers placement for conservative treatment as well as replacement surgery. In addition to lectures, sawbone workshops allow participants ample opportunities for improving fracture fixation skills by using new devices. A generous portion of time is reserved for case discussions with experienced international faculty members. TARGET AUDIENCE This course is aimed at all surgeons interested in the management of fragility and osteoporotic fractures. CME This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and The Osteosynthesis & Trauma Care Foundation (OTC). The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Documents: Course Program
3 Dec07 Nurse Course: Locking nailing & external fixation techniques 07.12.2011 12:30 to 09.12.2011 00:00 Location: Strasbourg (Robertsau) / France Speciality: Other Venue: CENTRE CULTUREL SAINT-THOMAS 2 rue de la Carpe-Haute F-67000 STRASBOURG Chair: Co-chair: Faculty: TBA Type: Courses Speciality: Other Topics: Nurses Main Language: French Translation: English Fee: FREE Contact: Margot HAMM 18 rue du Parc F-67205 STRASBOURG - Oberhausbergen Phone: (+33) (0)3.90.22.38.52 Fax: (+33) (0)3.90.22.38.51 E-Mail: aiod@wanadoo.fr ou/or mhamm.aiod@wanadoo.fr Description: This international course is intended for nurses and, more generally, for all the staff working in the traumatology operating suite. The course will review the current techniques for locked, intramedullary nailing of long bones, as well as the use of external fixation for tibial and wrist fractures. Special attention is paid to patient positioning techniques on the fracture table, as well as the handling of the image intensifier. Most advanced techniques like fluoronavigation are presented, as well as latest technological innovations concerning the nailing and the external fixation systems. Each session is accompanied by workshops on saw bones that allow participants to become familiar with the equipment. Ce cours international est destiné aux infirmières de bloc opératoire et plus généralement à l’ensemble du personnel travaillant dans les blocs opératoires de traumatologie. Il permet de faire le point sur les techniques actuelles d’enclouage centro-médullaire verrouillé des diaphyses des os longs, et sur la fixation externe au niveau du tibia et du poignet. Sont passées en revue en particulier les techniques de positionnement des malades sur la table d’opération et de manipulation de l’amplificateur de brillance. Les techniques de pointe comme la fluoronavigation sont présentées, de même que les dernières innovations technologiques concernant les systèmes d’enclouage et de fixation externe. Chaque chapitre est accompagné de travaux pratiques sur os secs permettant aux participants de se familiariser avec
4 Feb18 Femoral and Tibial IM Nailing Course 18.02.2012 00:00 to 18.02.2012 00:00 Location: Newcastle, NSW / Australia Speciality: Other Venue: Venue to be announced shortly Chair: . Co-chair: . Faculty: . Type: Courses Speciality: Other Topics: Femoral and Tibial Main Language: English Translation: Fee: FREE Contact: OTC South Pacific Executive Officer Claire Diiorio OTC South Pacific PO Box 6244, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Rouse Hill, NSW 2155 Tel:+61 (0) 451 514 792 Fax: +61 (0) 2 8572 9470 Email: southpacific@otcfoundation.org Description: .
5 Jun21 Annual General Meeting 21.06.2012 08:00 to 22.12.2011 17:00 Location: Berlin / Germany Speciality: Other Venue: We are pleased to announce, that the Annual General Meeting will take place and further information will be available on this web page in the coming weeks. Chair: OTC Foundation Executive Committee Co-chair: . Faculty: . Type: Forums Speciality: Other Topics: To be confirmed Main Language: English Translation: Fee: FREE Contact: For further questions, please contact info@otcfoundation.org. Description: Details to be confirmed in the coming weeks.