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AOTrauma Course—Advances in Operative Fracture Management
Online preparations: November 1–December 10, 2011
Course: December 11–16, 2011 Davos, Switzerland
Online follow-up: December 17–31, 2011
Lecture hall: Davos
Dear AOTrauma course participant We have the honour to welcome you to the AOTrauma Course—Advances in Operative Fracture
Management run by the AOTrauma Specialty! We hope you will enjoy your course and the entire experience.
What is AOTrauma? We are the "clinical division"—a community for Trauma and Orthopaedics within the AO
Foundation. As an AO Specialty we aim to integrate and align applied and clinical research, education, and
community development functions into one direction—AOTrauma for the benefit of our members,
stakeholders, and patients.
How AOTrauma benefits you? By working as a single team we will focus and better leverage our resources,
expertise, and skills to create and deliver new and greater value to our members.
What does this mean in education? AOTrauma is committed to providing you the best possible educational
experience by continuously embracing and introducing new educational techniques to help you learn and
more effectively implement your knowledge for the benefit of your patients.
Why join AOTrauma? Joining AOTrauma means you are part of the ―Trauma & Orthopaedic‖ community
within the AO. AOTrauma will help you develop lifelong friendships and relationships; we will help you access
our ―knowledge network‖ and get involved in new opportunities that advance trauma care.
Yours sincerely,
Photo Photo
Kodi Kojima Nikolaus Renner
Chairperson AOTrauma Chairperson AOTrauma
Education Commission International Board
PS: Your experiences with us, over the next few days, will result in the realization of new and meaningful
knowledge, skills, and understanding that we hope will translate into improved patient care.
The first AO Course was held in Davos in 1960—these early courses pioneered psychomotor techniques by
teaching practical skills of AO Techniques. Since those early days over 250,000 surgeons and 135,000 ORP
staff from over 110 countries have attended AO Courses—we now launch AOTrauma to move our education
to the next level.
Content
Value statement
The AO principles
Dear AOTrauma course participant
Goal of the course
Target participants
Course objectives
Course description
Chairpersons
Faculty
Pre-course activities
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Post-course activities
Course organization
Course logistics
Course information
Course venue
Business center
Wireless network
Exhibitions
Transportation
Sponsors
Upcoming courses
Goal of the course The AOTrauma Course—Advances in Operative Fracture Management teaches current concepts and fundamental
principles in the treatment of complex injuries incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture
management.
Target participants
The AOTrauma Advances course is targeted at surgeons at the threshold of becoming an independent surgeon
and taking over decision making responsibility for the treatment of complex injuries.
It builds upon the AO Principles and techniques learned in the AOTrauma Principles Program making it necessary
for participants to have already completed the AOTrauma Course—Principles in Operative Fracture Management.
They also must be actively involved in trauma management.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:
Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the soft tissue
Assess and treat complex fractures utilizing advanced application techniques
Demonstrate strategies for assessing and treating open fractures and soft-tissue injuries and manage the
polytrauma patient
Evaluate, classify, and formulate a treatment plan for pelvic injuries and acetabular fractures
Recognize complications and manage accordingly
Course description
Online Pre-course self-assessment prepares you for the course and allows faculty to tailor the course to your
needs.
Before attending the course, you are expected to complete an online module on reduction techniques.
The course will be taught in a modular format. Each module consists of several evidence-based lectures, which
will cover the key information required. Case-based lectures will promote interactivity between faculty members
and course participants. In practical exercises participants will be trained in the application of various techniques.
Discussing cases in small groups will help participants to understand decision-making and management skills.
Optional sessions on patient positioning are offered over lunch and in the evening.
As a participant, you can also bring your own cases, which will be discussed with faculty.
After the course an online post-course self-assessment will provide you important feedback on how much you've
learned.
Chairpersons
Photo Photo
Jarek Brudnicki Mark Reilly
Cracow, Poland Newark, USA
Faculty
Alcala-Santaella Rafael Spain [email protected]
Bajammal Sohail Saudi Arabia [email protected]
Bartlema Kees Netherlands [email protected]
Broderick Scott USA [email protected]
Brudnicki Jarek Poland [email protected]
Buffo Ingmar Mexico [email protected]
Candrian Christian Switzerland [email protected]
Castelli Fabio Italy [email protected]
Chatterji Subroto United Kingdom [email protected]
Che Ahmad Aminudin Malaysia [email protected]
Crist Brett USA [email protected]
Curwen Christopher United Kingdom [email protected]
Dresing Klaus Germany [email protected]
Dudeney Sean Ireland [email protected]
Englert Carsten Germany [email protected]
Ferguson Tania USA [email protected]
Giordano Vincenzo Brazil [email protected]
Gönç Ugur Turkey [email protected]
Hoogendoorn Jochem Maarten Netherlands [email protected]
Hubbard David USA [email protected]
Huber Harry Switzerland [email protected]
Karunakar Madhav USA [email protected]
Kent Andrew W United Kingdom [email protected]
Khaled Sherif Egypt [email protected]
Kloub Martin Czech Republic [email protected]
Kristan Anze Slovenia [email protected]
Kwek Ernest Singapore [email protected]
Lassila Tuomas Finland [email protected]
Lavadia William Philippines [email protected]
Lenzlinger Philipp Switzerland [email protected]
Lüttke Armin Germany [email protected]
Madsen Jan Erik Norway [email protected]
Mani Nadooparampil Joseph India [email protected]
McMurtry Ian United Kingdom [email protected]
Mironov Andrey Russia [email protected]
Mitsionis Gregoris Greece [email protected]
Nork Sean USA [email protected]
O'Brien Peter Canada [email protected]
Or Yu Wah Hong Kong [email protected]
Orec Robert New Zealand [email protected]
Park Ki-Chul Korea, South [email protected]
Pesantez-Hoyos Rodrigo Colombia [email protected]
Phornphutkul Chanaran Thailand [email protected]
Reid J. Spence USA [email protected]
Reilly Mark USA [email protected]
Richardson Martin Australia [email protected]
Roukos Sami Lebanon [email protected]
Said Hatem Egypt [email protected]
Segovia Altieri Julio Paraguay [email protected]
Seitz Helmut Austria [email protected]
Sinevici Victor South Africa [email protected]
Smith Kevin United Kingdom [email protected]
Stillhard Philipp F. Switzerland [email protected]
Taha Wa'el Saudi Arabia [email protected]
Triana Miguel Colombia [email protected]
Tsuchida Yoshihiko Japan [email protected]
Van der Veen Alexander Netherlands [email protected]
Van Mourik Jan Netherlands [email protected]
Varga Endre Hungary [email protected]
Waleboer Marco Netherlands [email protected]
Walliser Martin Switzerland [email protected]
Pre-course activities
Online pre course self-assessment (30 min)
eLearning activity on "Fracture reduction—an introduction" (30 min)
Sunday, December 11, 2011
TIME AGENDA ITEM
15:00 Opening of the Convention Center
15:00–17:00 Registration of participants
17:00–18:00 Opening Ceremony
18:00–20:00 The Martin Allgöwer Reception
Monday, December 12, 2011
TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO
1 Revision Module
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:
- Recognize the importance of a preoperative plan.
- Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with
attention to the soft tissue
- Identify clinical indications for locked plating
- Plan adequate C-arm imaging for specific fractures
- Be aware of advantages and problems of MIPO
Moderator: J Brudnicki
08:00–08:15 Welcome/introduction
How to maximize your experience
J Brudnicki, M Reilly
08:15–08:20 Audience response system (ARS) and knowledge assessment M Reilly
08:20–08:35 Tissue vitality and injury effect K Bartlema
08:35–08:50 Evolution of plate design and function H Said
08:50–09:05 Preoperative planning—key to success D Cogley
09:05–09:10 Location change to practical room
09:10–10:40 Practical exercise 1
Reduction techniques
Direct and indirect reduction—indication and techniques
(10 min lecture during practical exercise)
S O’Brien, B. Crist
(practical directors)
E Varga (lecture)
10:40–11:00 COFFEE BREAK
11:00–11:15 Clinical indications for locked plating I McMurtry
11:15–11:20 Evaluation practical exercise 1 ARS
11:20–11:30 How to improve comfort of our work—imaging techniques K Dresing
11:30–11:45 MIPO—why we do it—advantages and problems I Buffo
11:45–12:05 Case-based discussion and summary J Brudnicki
12:05–16:00 LUNCH BREAK
16:00–17:15 Small group discussions 1
Indirect reduction application and concepts
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Group 30
Group 31
17:15–17:35 COFFEE BREAK
Module 2: Fractures around the shoulder
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Identify the expected outcomes and appropriate treatment option
for clavicular and scapular fractures
- Recognize indications for shoulder replacement
- Evaluate evidence for fixation of proximal humerus fractures vs
replacement
Moderator: I McMurtry
17:35–17:50 Fractures of the clavicle: when and how to operate—indications
and methods of fixation
K Bartlema
17:50–18:10 Fractures of the scapula—indication for surgery and methods of
fixation
S O’Brien
18:10–18:15 Evaluation small group discussions 1 ARS
18:15–18:30 Proximal humerus fractures to fix or to replace? M Kloub
18:30–18:55 Case-based lecture on fractures around the shoulder
Summary of module 2
I McMurtry
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO
08:00–09:20 Practical exercise 2
Fixation of a four-fragment fracture in the proximal humerus
(using the PHILOS plate)
M Kloub, J Madsen
09:20–09:40 COFFEE BREAK
Module 3: Fractures of upper extremity
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Determine indications for surgical and conservative treatment of
humeral shaft fractures and characteristics of current implants
- List the indications and surgical techniques for distal humerus
fractures
- Evaluate and plan treatment for complex elbow fractures and
dislocations
- Discuss an algorithm for the use different treatment options for
distal radius fractures
Moderator: P O’Brien
09:40–09:55 Complex humeral shaft fractures—how to fix them T Ferguson
09:55–10:00 Evaluation practical exercise 2 ARS
10:00–10:10 Distal humerus—intraarticular fractures and complications B Crist
10:10–10:20 Fracture dislocation of the elbow M Kloub
10:20–10:35 Distal radius fractures M Richardson
10:35–11:00 Case-based lecture on fractures of upper extremity
Summary of module 3
P O’Brien
11:00–11:05 Location change to small group discussions
11:05–12:20 Small group discussions 2
Upper extremity fractures—decision making and methods of
stabilization
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Group 30
Group 31
12:20-13:20 OPTIONAL SESSION ON PATIENT POSITIONING (GROUP 1) W Taha, R Pesantez
12:20–16:00 LUNCH BREAK
16:00–17:30 Practical exercise 3
Fixation of a type 13-C1 fracture in the distal humerus (using the
LCP)
K Bartlema, P O’Brien
17:30–17:50 COFFEE BREAK
Module 4: Proximal femoral fractures
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Discuss differences in treatment of femoral neck fractures in elderly
and young patients
- Propose methods of reduction and fixation in femoral neck fractures
in young patients
- List indications for hip replacement in femoral neck fractures
- List factors influencing final outcomes of treatment in
intertrochanteric fractures
M Reilly
17:50–18:00 Femoral neck fractures in young patients—high energy injuries T Ferguson
18:00–18:05 Evaluation practical exercise 3
Evaluation small group discussions 2
ARS
18:05–18:15 Femoral neck fractures in elderly ORIF or THR J Van Mourik
18:15–18:30 Intertrochanteric fractures—options of treatment and outcomes P O’Brien
18:30–19:00 Case-based lecture on proximal femoral fractures
Summary of module 4
M Reilly
19:00–20:00 OPTIONAL SESSION ON PATIENT POSITIONING (GROUP 2) W Taha, R Pesantez
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO
Module 5: Femoral shaft and distal femur fractures
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:
Moderator: K Smith
- Identify the expected outcomes and appropriate treatment option
for subtrochanteric fractures
- List indications for plating of the femoral shaft fractures
- Discuss the current concepts of IMN of femoral shaft fractures
- List indications and techniques for plating and IMN of distal femur
fractures
08:00–08:15 Current treatment and options of subtrochanteric fractures J Madsen
08:15–08:30 Femoral shaft fractures—plate fixation M Richardson
08:30–08:45 What's new in femur intramedullary nailing? K Dresing
08:45–09:00 Distal femur fractures treatment options and outcomes B Crist
09.00–09:30 Case-based lecture on femoral shaft and distal femur fractures
Summary of module 5
K Smith
09:30–09:50 COFFEE BREAK
09:50–11:20 RED TEAM
Practical exercise 4
Femur, distal—Intraarticular fracture (33-C2.1) Fixation using the
LCP Distal Femur Plate
V Giordano,
C Phornphutkul
09:50–11:20 GREEN TEAM
Small group discussions 3
Fractures of lower extremities (part 1)
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
11:20–12:20 Optional Session: Discuss your own cases with faculty J Brudnicki, M Reilly
11:20–12:20 OPTIONAL SESSION ON PATIENT POSITIONING (GROUP 3) W Taha, R Pesantez
12:20–16:00 LUNCH BREAK
16:00–17:30 GREEN TEAM
Practical exercise 4
Femur, distal—Intraarticular fracture (33-C2.1) Fixation using the
LCP Distal Femur Plate
V Giordano,
C Phornphutkul
16:00–17:30 RED TEAM
Small group discussions 3
Fractures of lower extremities (part 1)
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Group 30
Group 31
17:30–17:50 COFFEE BREAK
Module 6: Tibial shaft fractures
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - List indications on when to use an external fixator as temporary and
definitive stabilization of tibial shaft fractures
- Outline indications and techniques for plating of tibial fractures
- Discuss tips and tricks for nailing difficult tibial fractures
Moderator: K Dresing
17:50–18:00 External fixation of the tibia—indications and techniques O Borens
18:00–18:10 Evaluation practical exercise 4
Evaluation small group discussions 3
ARS
18:10–18:20 Tibial shaft fractures—indications for plating K Smith
18:20–18:35 Tibia "extreme nailing"—indications and techniques of proximal
and distal tibia nailing
D Hubbard
18:35–19:00 Case-based lecture on tibial shaft fractures
Summary of module 6
K Dresing
Thursday, December 15, 2011
TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO
Module 7: Articular fractures of the tibia
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Describe decision-making process for the management of articular
tibial fracture
- Evaluate surgical options and techniques for ORIF of tibial plateau
and pilon fractures
- Plane and manage the fixation of a bicondylar tibial plateau
fractures with plating
Moderator: S Reid
08:00–08:15 Early treatment of soft tissues of tibial plateau and pilon fractures I Buffo
08:15–08:30 Definitive treatment of tibial plateau fractures D Hubbard
08:30–08:45 Definitive treatment of pilon fractures S Nork
08:45–09:00 Complex malleolar fractures C Phornphutkul
09:00–09:20 Case-based lecture on articular fractures of the tibia
Summary of module 7
S Reid
09:20–09:40 COFFEE BREAK
09:40–11:00 Practical exercise 5
Management of a type 41-C3 bicondylar tibial plateau fracture
(using LCP)
H Said, E Varga
11:00–11:05 Location change to lecture hall
Module 8: Articular fractures of mid- and hindfoot
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Critique current evidence for treatment outcomes of calcaneal
fractures
- Identify factors associated with adverse outcomes
- Evaluate treatment options for talar neck and midfoot fractures
Moderator: S. O’Brien
11:05–11:20 Calcaneal fractures—predicting and avoiding problems S. Reid
11:20–11:25 Evaluation practical exercise 5 ARS
11:25–11:40 Talar neck fractures and complications V Giordano
11:40–11:55 Navicular and Lisfranc injuries and complications D Cogley
11:55–12:15 Case-based lecture on articular fractures of mid- and hindfoot
Summary of module 8 S O`Brien
12:15–16:00 LUNCH BREAK
16:00–17:15 Small group discussions 4
Fractures of the lower extremities (part 2)
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Group 30
Group 31
17:15–17:35 COFFEE BREAK
17:35–19:15 Practical exercise 6
Open reduction and internal fixation of multifragmentary fractures
of the calcaneus
D Cogley, M Richardson
Friday, December 16, 2011
TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO
Module 9: Difficult fracture problems
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Describe the specificity of open articular fractures
- Outline decision-making factors for amputation vs limb salvage
- Identify implant options and treatment options for osteoporotic
fractures
- Analyze and discuss evidence for management of periprosthetic
fractures
Moderator: D Hubbard
08:00–08:15 Open articular fractures B Crist
08:15–08:30 Mangled extremity management H Said
08:30–08:40 Evaluation practical exercise 6
Evaluation small group discussions 4
ARS
08:40–08:55 Osteoporotic fractures J v.Mourik
08:55–09:10 Periprosthetic fractures I McMurtry
09:10–09:30 Case-based lecture on difficult fracture problem
Summary of module 9
D Hubbard
09:30–09:45 COFFEE BREAK
Module 10: Pelvis
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:
- List the indication for DCO and ETC - Outline anatomy of pelvic ring
- Describe the role of early pelvis stabilization in hemodynamically
unstable patients
Moderator: T Ferguson
09:45–10:00 State of the art in the management of multiple injured patients
(what's the difference between mip and polytrauma?)
I Buffo
10:00–10:15 Evaluation and emergency management of pelvic ring injuries J Madsen
10:15–10:30 Pelvic ring fixation techniques—indications and concepts D Hubbard
10:30–10:40 ORIF of the posterior wall—surgical approach M Reilly
10:40–11:00 Case-based lecture on pelvis
Summary of module 10
T Ferguson
11:00–11:05 Location change small group discussions
11:05–12:10 Small group discussions 5
Decision making in difficult fracture problems and polytrauma
patients
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Group 30
Group 31
12:10–13:00 LUNCH BREAK
Lunch will be served at the Convention Center
Module 11: Biological and mechanical enhancement
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Describe treatment options for diaphyseal and metaphyseal
nonunions
- List the desired characteristics of bone grafts to obtain bone union
- Compare bone graft substitutes
- Evaluate clinical data for BMP
Moderator: O Borens
13:00–13:15 Bone grafts and bone grafts substitutes to promote fracture
union—options and outcomes
V Giordano
13:15–13:30 BMP (bone morphogenic protein) and tissue engineering S Reid
13:30–13:35 Evaluation small group discussions 5 ARS
13:35–13:50 Treatment of metaphyseal and diaphyseal nonunions P O’Brien
13:50–14:15 Case-based lecture on biological and mechanical enhancement
Summary of module 11
O Borens
Module 12: Varia Moderator: M Reilly
Upon completion of this module participants should be able to: - Describe the current concepts in the treatment of infection after
ORIF
- Analyze and discuss evidence for DVT prophylaxis
14:15–14:30 Infection after ORIF O Borens
14:30–14:45 DVT prophylaxis J v.Mourik
14:45–15:00 Violation of principles J Brudnicki
15:00–15:05 Closing comments J Brudnicki, M Reilly
18:45–19:00 Bus transfer hotels to Congress Center
19:00–23:00 BANQUET
23:00–23:30 Bus transfer Congress Center to hotels
Post-course activities
Online post-course self-assessment (30 min)
Course organization
AOTrauma
George Clay
Clavadelerstrasse 8
7270 Davos, Switzerland
Phone +41 81 414 27 10
Fax +41 81 414 22 84
Email [email protected]
Course logistics
Industrial Partner
Synthes GmbH
Glutz-Blotzheim-Strasse 3
4500 Solothurn, Switzerland
Phone +41 32 720 42 25
Fax +41 32 720 46 89 Website www.synthes.com
Course information
Course fee
AOTrauma Course—Advances in Operative Fracture Management CHF 2 ’800.
Included in course fee are conference bag with documentation, coffee breaks, cocktail reception, c ourse
certificate.
Accreditation
AOTrauma Courses are accredited for continuing medical education (CME) programs. The number of credit
points or hours varies from country to country. The final information and number of credit points will be
distributed with the course certificate.
Evaluation guidelines
All AOTrauma courses apply the same evaluation process, either ARS (audience response system) or paper
and pencil questionnaires. This will help AOTrauma to ensure that we continue to meet your training n eeds.
In some regions, CME accreditation is dependent on the participant’s evaluation results.
Intellectual property
Course materials, presentations, and case studies are the intellectual property of the course faculty. All rights
are reserved. Check hazards and legal restrictions on www.aotrauma.org/legal.
Recording, photographing, or copying of lectures, practical exercises, case discussions, or any
course materials is strictly forbidden. Participants violating intellectual property will be dismissed.
Security
Security check at the entrance of the building. Wearing of a name tag is compulsory during lectures,
workshops, and group discussions.
No insurance
The course organization does not take out insurance to cover any individual against accidents, thefts or other
risks.
Mobile phone use
Mobile phone use is not allowed in the lecture halls and in other rooms during educational activities. Please
be considerate of others by turning off your mobile phone.
Dress code Course: casual or sportswear Banquet: formal Davos is a mountain resort. Warm clothes and suitable shoes are advisable. Banquet Friday, 19:00 at the Convention Center Banquet cards can be purchased/returned at the information desk until Monday evening. After this time reimbursement is no longer possible. A bus will pick you up at 18:45. Please see ―Bus meeting points for the banquet‖. Hotels Participants who have not booked a package including hotel should settle their hotel bill directly when checking out. HRG travel office The HRG travel office will support you with flight confirmation or re-booking during coffee break.
Course venue
Convention Center Davos
Promenade 92
7270 Davos, Switzerland
Phone +41 81 414 64 07
Fax +41 81 414 64 26
Welcome desk–opening hours General information/Registration for special events Sunday 15:00–17:00 Monday to Friday 07:45–19:00 Information/Faculty desk–opening hours Course information for Faculty and participants Sunday 15:00–17:00 Monday to Friday 07:30–19:00
Business center
There is one business center in the Convention Center which is accessible to everybody.
Services
• Internet and e-mail access • Printing possibility • www.aotrauma.org
AO Course website offering course-related information.
Location
On floor A2
Opening hours
30 minutes before the first course of the day starts until
30 minutes after the last course ends
Disclaimer
The use of your own computer in the business center network is inherently not secure. We strongly recommend
that you take appropriate actions to protect your computer against unauthorized use or theft (eg, Firewall, VPN -
Connection, VirusScanner, etc). AO cannot be held responsible for any data loss or thef t.
For further information or support please contact:
AO Foundation
Phone +41 81 414 28 70
E-mail [email protected]
Wireless network
A special wireless network is accessible and free for everybody.
Services
• Internet and e-mail access • www.aotrauma.org
AO Course website offering course-related information.
Locations
At public places in the Convention Center
Exhibitions
AO World Visit the AO World in the main foyer, home of the new world of the AO Specialties: AOTrauma, AOSpine, AOCMF; and AOVET. At the specialty exhibits you can explore membership opportunities, the award winning Surgery Reference, examine our print and electronic publications, learn about the ground-breaking activities occurring within AO, and discover the research, development, fellowship, and other opportunities available to you. You can also visit with the Clinical Investigation and Documentation (CID), the AO Research Institute Davos, the TK Office and AO GCTM. Come on into the AO World and sign up to become eligible for terrific prizes, including an exquisite Bucherer watch, and an iPod.
Industry exhibitions Visit our industry partner Synthes as well as a number of industry providers who will demonstrate the latest advances in their technologies: BrainLab, Siemens, Mathys Orthopädie, Storz, Synbone, AMTS, Eli Lilly
Transportation
Special bus for course participants Monday to Friday 11:50/12:15 Convention Center–Mountain Railways 15:35 Mountain Railways–Convention Center Wednesday 12:20 Convention Center–AO Center 13:30 AO Center–Convention Center Thursday 12:30 Convention Center–AO Center 13:30 AO Center–Convention Center Friday 18:45 Hotels–Convention Center from 23:00 Convention Center–Hotels Local buses run every 10 minutes during the day. Bus meeting points for the banquet
Flüela (Bünda, Victoria)
Seehof (Parsenn)
Meierhof (Solaria, Zauberberg)
Dischma (Cresta, Edelweiss, Sonnenberg)
Belvédère (Panorama)
Central
Schweizerhof (Europe)
Posthotel (ArtHaus)
National (Esplanade, Strela)
Sunstar Park (Club Hotel)
Grischa (Larix)
Sponsors
We would like to thank our partner Synthes for their support without which this event would not be possible.
A special thanks to our main sponsor: Siemens
We also extend our thanks to the following co-sponsors: BrainLab
Credit Suisse
Synbone
Storz
AO Courses—Davos 2012
AO Course–December 1 to 6, 2012
AOTrauma Swiss Residents Course—Principles in Operative Fracture Management
AOTrauma Fortgeschrittenen-Kurs für operative Frakturbehandlung
AOTrauma Current Concepts Course
AOTrauma Course—Foot and Ankle
AOTrauma Course—Fragility Fractures and Orthogeriatric Comanagement
AOCMF Course-Principles in Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management
AOVET Courses
AO Course–December 9 to 14, 2012
AOTrauma Course—Principles in Operative Fracture Management
AOTrauma Course—Advances in Operative Fracture Management
AOTrauma Course—Masters
AOTrauma Course—Polytrauma
AOSpine Courses
List subject to changes. The final Davos courses as well as worldwide courses lists will be available on www.aotrauma.org in January 2012.
AOTrauma Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos Platz, Switzerland Phone +41 81 414 27 20, F +41 81 414 22 84, [email protected]
Logistics and support provided by an educational grant from Synthes.