New AO In-Hospital module simplifies on-site fracture-related infection (FRI) education for AO Faculty
With its new “Management of fracture-related infection” module, AO In-Hospital makes it effortless for AO Faculty to bring high-value, extremely interactive, in-hospital staff training to their learners’ doorsteps.
In the July 2023 release, a new module tackles a critical and concerning issue in fracture care. It seamlessly aligns with the AO's global leadership in addressing this widely acknowledged and severe complication of surgical fracture treatment.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Indicate the important interventions for preventing and diagnosing fracture-related infection in orthopedic surgery
- Describe the initial surgical approach, the technique for sample collection for cultures, the surgical debridement, and the dead space management
- Determine strategies for managing infections associated with implants in terms of retention and local management
- Develop effective communication with physicians from other specialties to manage antibiotics
With its new “Management of fracture-related infection” module, AO In-Hospital makes it effortless for AO Faculty to bring high-value, extremely interactive, in-hospital staff training to their learners’ doorsteps.
In the July 2023 release, a new module tackles a critical and concerning issue in fracture care. It seamlessly aligns with the AO's global leadership in addressing this widely acknowledged and severe complication of surgical fracture treatment.