AO Trauma Course—Shoulder Trauma
Participants will learn the current management of patient pain, dysfunction, deformity, and cosmesis related to trauma of the shoulder. Fractures from the sternoclavicular joint to the humeral shaft will be covered as well as joint injuries and dislocations and soft-tissue injuries (the acute trauma phase and the posttraumatic sequelae such as malunion, nonunion, infection, etc).
This course is aimed at orthopedic and trauma, and shoulder surgeons with at least 5 years of experience who want to update their expertise and want to manage complications and more complex cases.
Participants should have completed the AO Trauma Courses—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management and must be able to communicate well in English.
Why you should choose this course
Top national, regional, and international faculty
2-3 days in duration
For surgeons who already treat shoulder trauma fractures
Network with colleagues from all over the world
CME credits
Participants will learn the current management of patient pain, dysfunction, deformity, and cosmesis related to trauma of the shoulder. Fractures from the sternoclavicular joint to the humeral shaft will be covered as well as joint injuries and dislocations and soft-tissue injuries (the acute trauma phase and the posttraumatic sequelae such as malunion, nonunion, infection, etc).
This course is aimed at orthopedic and trauma, and shoulder surgeons with at least 5 years of experience who want to update their expertise and want to manage complications and more complex cases.
Participants should have completed the AO Trauma Courses—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management and must be able to communicate well in English.
Target audience
- Orthopedic, trauma, and shoulder surgeons with at least 5 years of experience who want to update their expertise and want to manage complications and more complex cases.
Course impressions
Competencies
The curriculum is based upon 7 competencies:
- Perform an appropriate assessment of the patient with trauma to the shoulder, humeral shaft, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand
- Identify the minimal quality requirements for each assessment tool and the optimal way to gather the required information
- Perform a thorough, stepwise analysis of the problem (what is the mechanical, biological, and soft tissue situation and problem)
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options and decide with the patient which is best for their specific needs
- Develop a comprehensive plan based on the needs of the patient, the injury, the patient factors, and the available surgical options
- Complete the plan (perform operative procedures and nonoperative care)
- Provide and communicate overall care, integrating the team, family, and supporting care system
What does competency-based curriculum development mean?
Upper extremity education taskforce
The upper extremity education taskforce is a group of experts who build and continously improve our educational program. It consists of three international program editors (IPEs).
Odette Koch (ZA)
Term: 2022–2024
Sami Roukoz (LB)
Term 2023–2025
Pedro Labronici (BR)
Term: 2024–2026
See a full list of all regional program contributors and past international program editors.
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