LIRMM - Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine

2026 Online Introductory Rasch Analysis Course

A workshop to introduce Rasch analysis using RUMM2030 software. This course will suit those working in the measurement of outcomes in the health sciences, of attitudinal data in the social sciences, or in educational testing. It will take the form of an online workshop introducing the Rasch measurement model and the Rasch Unidimensional Measurement Models (RUMM2030) software package. The workshop will be delivered fully online through a combination of pre-recorded teaching videos, exercises, and interactive live sessions over a number of weeks, from 28th January - 11th March 2026 (No session on 18th Feb) inclusive.

At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to analyse and interpret data, using RUMM2030, for:

•Input of data into the RUMM2030 program
•Assessing fit to the Rasch model
•Testing for local dependency
•Examining the category probability patterns for
polytomous items
•Examining the targeting and reliability of the scale
or test
•Assessing the unidimensionality of the item set

Bone Defect and Infection Management: A state-of-the-art Cadaveric Course

Date: 23-24 February 2025
Location: Worsley Building, University of Leeds

Standard fee of £750 (includes only registration for the course and catering for 2 days)

Participants will learn the current management of patients with bone defect secondary to either acute bone loss or following debridement of bone due to infection or non-union. Techniques of bone regeneration will be presented with emphasis on the induced membrane technique (Masquelet Technique) and bone transport. In addition, the latest principles governing the diagnosis and treatment of fracture related infection will be covered.

Target participants:
Orthopaedic and trauma Consultants and trainees at the end of their training who want to develop expertise in bone defect treatment and fracture related infection management particularly of long bones

Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: Principles of Management - Cadaveric Course

The course is designed for Residents and Junior Consultants and will explore the principles of initial management of pelvic and acetabulum fractures. For each fracture type the diagnostics, treatment modalities, tips and tricks of fixation will be covered. Moreover, surgical approaches utilised to reduce and reconstruct these fractures will be practiced throughout the cadaveric and saw bone sessions.

Course Fee: £350 (Includes only registration for the course and catering during the 2 days of the course) per person.

Course Dates: 19-20 January 2026

Location of course: Worsley Building, University of Leeds