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

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

£750.00

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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

 

Detailed Description

Course objectives:
Following completion of the course, participants should be able to:
•    Recognize the importance of multidisciplinary management of patients with infection and bone loss.
•    Become familiar with the techniques of bone defect reconstruction and particularly the Masquelet and bone transport techniques. 
•    Identify the advantages and disadvantages of bone loss treatment options and decide which technique would be the best for the patient’s specific needs.
•    Become familiar with RIA bone graft harvesting and the versatility of the RIA cage.
•    Become familiar with risk factors and patient comorbidities predisposing to the development infection.
•    Perform an appropriate assessment of the patient with bone infection either acute or chronic.
•    Recognize and apply the criteria for the diagnosis of ‘fracture related infection’.
•    Appreciate the impact of ‘biofilm’ in bone infection development.
•    Develop a comprehensive plan for eradication of bone infection based on the state of the bone, needs of the patient, the patient factors, and the available surgical options.

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