10th Annual Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Care: Pushing the Envelope

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to educate healthcare professionals on existing core principles in orthopaedic trauma and fracture care, explore emerging techniques and technologies, and challenge outdated dogma. Nationally renowned leaders in orthopaedic trauma will provide instruction during hands-on workshops, lead interactive discussions and debates, and share their experiences with the latest methods and most challenging cases. Featuring Concurrent Breakout Sessions, this course is also open to Physical Therapists and Advanced Practice Professionals. TARGET AUDIENCE: Orthopaedic Surgeons, fellows, residents, physician assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and other healthcare professionals whose scope of practice includes trauma and fracture care. OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:- Know several emerging techniques in trauma and fracture care with discussion of where they stand relative to evidence-based medicine and standard of care- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of surgical treatment options for fractures of the extremities and pelvis- Recognize the benefits (and limitations) of Operative Dogma and Evidence-Based Medicine as it pertains to trauma and Fracture Care- Learn useful fracture repair techniques even those not yet in the textbooks- Debate and understand controversies in Trauma and Fracture Care such as those related to surgical training- Apply emerging strategies for surgeon wellness and burnout prevention ACCREDITATION: FORE designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.