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AO Trauma Course - Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for Surgeons

An advanced, in-person course for orthopedic and trauma surgeons focusing on the principles and techniques for managing complex fractures, pelvic injuries, and polytrauma patients through interactive sessions and practical exercises.

Organized by AO FoundationUpdated Apr 2026Starts Sep 24, 2026TBD
CME eligible CME Credits
10 daysProgram duration

Course Overview

An advanced, in-person course for orthopedic and trauma surgeons focusing on the principles and techniques for managing complex fractures, pelvic injuries, and polytrauma patients through interactive sessions and practical exercises.

This AO Trauma Course on Advanced Principles of Fracture Management is a competency-based curriculum event designed for surgeons seeking to build upon their foundational knowledge. The course focuses on the principles and techniques for managing more complex injuries, including diaphyseal and periarticular fractures, pelvic injuries, and polytrauma cases. Delivered in a modular format, the program features a blend of evidence-based lectures, interactive small-group case discussions, panel sessions, and hands-on practical exercises. Participants benefit from an online pre-course self-assessment to tailor the content and a post-course assessment to measure learning outcomes.

What you'll learn

Discuss and apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to soft tissue
Assess and plan a treatment for complex diaphyseal and periarticular fractures
Demonstrate strategies for assessing and treating open fractures and soft-tissue injuries
Plan appropriate management for patients with pelvic injuries and polytrauma
Recognize complications and manage these accordingly

Course Content

4 Modules • Detailed Clinical Curriculum
  • Reduction Techniques

    Exploring and applying advanced reduction methods with a critical focus on soft tissue preservation and management.

  • Building on Foundational Knowledge

    Expanding upon the core concepts learned in the AO Trauma Basic Principles course to address more challenging clinical scenarios.

  • Soft Tissue Handling

    Strategies for assessing and managing soft-tissue injuries associated with complex fractures to improve patient outcomes.

  • Complex Diaphyseal Fractures

    Comprehensive assessment, planning, and operative techniques for managing complex fractures of the long bone shafts.

  • Periarticular Fractures

    Developing treatment plans and surgical strategies for fractures occurring near or within a joint, requiring precise anatomical restoration.

  • Open Fractures

    Demonstrating effective strategies for the assessment, debridement, and stabilization of open fractures to prevent infection and promote healing.

  • Pelvic Injuries

    Planning and executing appropriate management for patients with pelvic ring injuries, a common component of high-energy trauma.

  • The Polytrauma Patient

    Coordinating care and surgical priorities for patients with multiple significant injuries, applying damage control principles.

  • Complication Management

    Learning to recognize early signs of potential complications and implementing effective strategies for their management and resolution.

  • Small Group Case Discussions

    Engaging in collaborative problem-solving and decision-making processes through the analysis of real-world clinical cases.

  • Hands-On Practical Exercises

    Training in the application of various advanced fracture fixation techniques and technologies in a simulated environment.

  • Participant Case Presentations

    Opportunity for attendees to present their own challenging cases for discussion and feedback from faculty and peers.

Key Features

Advanced curriculum building upon basic AO principles Focus on complex diaphyseal and periarticular fractures Hands-on practical exercises for technique application Interactive learning through small group case discussions Online pre- and post-course self-assessments Expert faculty-led panel discussions Opportunity for participants to discuss their own cases Competency-based modular course format
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