Achieving Clinical Excellence

The Combined Management of Open Tibial Fractures

(Wet Lab Training)
Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th November 2015
Smith & Nephew Surgical Skills Centre, York
This two day course in York will have an emphasis on a combined approach utilising the latest techniques in plastic &
orthopaedic trauma surgery, this intensive hands-on wet lab course (using fresh frozen specimens) is suitable for
orthopaedic and plastic surgeons involved in the early or late management of open tibial trauma.
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The Combined Management of Open Tibial Fractures

(Wet Lab Training)
Smith & Nephew Surgical Skills Centre, York
Based on the BAPRAS/BOA Standards for the Management of Open Fractures of the Lower Limb
Course Convenors: Mr Michael F Pearse FRCS Orth & Professor Jagdeep Nanchahal PhD FRCS (Plast)
Topics include:
Principles of:
Debridement Techniques
Classification & Early management
Amputation or Salvage
Degloving & Vascular injuries
Unilateral & Circular external fixation
IM Nailing techniques
Fracture union & Bone loss management
Local & free flap soft tissue Reconstruction

Wet Lab Practicals (with C-Arm Imaging)

Compartment Pressure Monitoring
Bridging & Tibial shaft External Fixation
IM Nailing Techniques
Dissection of:
Wound Extensions & Fasciotomy
Local Muscle & Fasciocutaneous Flaps

Case Presentations
Problem Solving Session
Candidate Management of Complex Cases
Registration
Places are limited so please contact S&N directly (contact details below) or your local territory manager as early
as possible. There will also be a course dinner on the Monday evening in York.
Course fee: 345 includes course materials, lunches, refreshments & course dinner

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Education, log on to www.smithnephewace.com
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