AO Trauma Masters Course—Knee Fractures with Human Anatomical Specimens

An advanced, hands-on master's course focusing on the management of complex knee fractures using human anatomical specimens. This intensive program is designed for experienced surgeons seeking to refine their operative techniques. At the end of this course, participants will be able to: • Classify tibial plateau fractures and recognize the implications for treatment. • Define different management options, techniques and surgical approaches for tibial plateau fractures as well as associated ligamentous injuries. • Define different management options and techniques for distal femoral fractures, patellar injuries, as well as knee dislocations and floating knee. • Discuss management principles of knee deformities including deformity analysis in different planes • Apply the principles of preoperative planning as well as surgical approaches and technique for high tibial and distal femoral osteotomies • Discuss different management options in posttraumatic knee deformities, nonunion, malunion, and periprosthetic fractures Surgeons participating in this course will concentrate on the application of surgical planning and advanced techniques in the management of complex knee injuries and deformities. The course is taught in a modular format and address the latest techniques and best practices in operative fracture management dealing with complex orthopedic trauma problems. Each module includes many lectures around the specific topic and open group discussions moderated by experts in this field. At the anatomical specimen laboratory, participants are trained in the application of different techniques and approaches. Ample opportunities are provided to share experiences and cases with peers and the expert regional and international faculty.