AO Trauma Hand NA Preparing for Life After Hand Fellowship

Study state-of-the-art management of bony and soft tissue injuries in the upper extremity and hand

June 25-26, 2022, Tampa, FL

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this event, participants will be able to

Identify the fracture parameters that influence fixation and arthroplasty options for fractures

Combine fracture reduction and fixation principles with anatomic exposure

Utilize the AO Principles of fracture fixation considering the soft-tissue restraints

Analyze soft tissue defects and create coverage strategies for each defect

Identify and evaluate nerve deficits – evaluate and learn strategies for reconstruction with various techniques

Who should attend

Enrollment in this course is open to fellows in hand surgery, orthopedic trauma and plastic surgery. Attending surgeons embarking on their careers or interested in expanding their knowledge, skills, and clinical judgement in managing problems of the upper extremity and hand may find this course beneficial.
We also encourage advanced practitioners (NP and PA) who are active in the clinical and surgical care of the hand and upper limb to consider attending this course.

Course chairs