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Please also note the (English) Royal College of Surgeons' orthopaedic portfolio and its page on a revision spinal course for the final FRCS.
3 March 2010
Live Operating: A one day Master Class in Hip Arthroscopy. A chance to see a variety of cases by multiple surgeons who operate in both the supine and lateral positions.
For further information, contact the Education Events Team at Smith & Nephew: uk.marketing@smith-nephew.com
8-11 March 2010
Aimed at junior trainees. ATLS training is recommended before attending the course.
For further information contact info.gb@ao-courses.com
15-16 March 2010
These courses are well established and internationally recognised as a key educational event for operating room personnel. The interactive programmes are designed to meet the needs of ORP, facing ever improving techniques in the operative management of the spine patient.
For further information, contact the AOUK Education office:
Tel: 01707 395212
email: info.gb@aocourses.com
website: www.aouk.org
17-19 March 2010
In association with the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation and convened by Mr Vikas Khanduja and Professor Neil Rushton, the course will suit SpRs in training in Years 1-4.
For further details, contact frcf@furlong.org.uk
17-19 March 2010
Diagnostic & Therapeutic, Wednesday 17 and Thursday morning 18 March
Reconstructive, Thursday afternoon 18 and Friday 19 March
The Diagnostic & Therapeutic course provides detailed information on the principles and philosophy of shoulder arthroscopy of particular value to those undertaking the procedure for the first time. The reconstructive course will be of value to those with some experience in the procedure and includes Bankart, SLAP and Rotator Cuff Repair. Both courses include lectures, models and cadaveric work.
For further information, contact the Education Events Team at Smith & Nephew: uk.marketing@smith-nephew.com
17-19 March 2010
Under the theme of Trauma Reconstruction, the course covers Orthopaedic Trauma, Paediatrics and Limb Reconstruction, with workshops, case discussions, free papers, keynote speakers and lively debate on controversial topics.
For further information, contact Louise O’Carroll Fitzpatrick on louise@ethosconference.co.uk or tel. 01223 893889
22 March 2010
An intensive course featuring 10 full-length vivas in adult pathology, trauma, paediatrics and hands and basic science. Also, talks on ‘The view from the other side’ and ‘Tips and Pearls’ from a current examiner and a recent successful candidate. [Repeated on 8 October]
For further information, contact Elaine James on ej9@le.ac.uk or 0116 258 4702
22-24 March 2010
After three days of learning the principles of deformity correction by clinical and radiological analysis and application of appropriate osteotomy techniques and fixation methods, course participants will be able to apply their understanding to clinical practice.
For further information, contact Louise O’Carroll Fitzpatrick on louise@ethosconference.co.uk or tel. 01223 893889
24-26 March 2010
Aimed at consultant trauma / orthopaedic surgeons and associate specialist. In 2010 this course will cover the evolution of treatment for distal radius and paediatric fractures.
For further information contact info.gb@ao-courses.com
24-25 March 2010
The Stanmore Fragility Fracture Course is the ideal opportunity for orthopaedists, geriatricians and all health workers involved in caring for these patients to increase their level of knowledge about fragility fractures and discuss the practicalities of raising standards and proving that they have done so by participation in the NHFD.
This is the fourth SF#C and follows three combined (orthopaedic/geriatric) instructional courses on the same topic.
So the message is well-worked out and all previous meetings have produced excellent discussion and feedback.
Registration can be achieved on the
Stanmore website.
25-26 March 2010
Host: Mr Chris Dodd, President of BASK BASK will be holding a combined Meeting with the ACPA, Arthroplasty Care Practitioners Association. Please check the website for meeting details and the 'Call for Papers' submission of abstracts.
Contact: Hazel Choules, BASK, at the Royal College of Surgeons, 35 - 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE
Telephone: 020 7406 1763 Fax: 020 7831 2676
25-26 March 2010
For more information contact Leslie O'Leary:
Tel: 020 7406 1768
Email: l.oleary@boa.ac.uk
26 March 2010
This one-day course fulfils the SAC requirement for Specialist Registrar training, containing a panel of lecturers who both hold a BCC and regularly teach the BCC to others. This is a practical workshop based course, detailing the high standards necessary in this environment to maximise safe patient care and reduce iatrogenic problems. Topics covered will include: material choice (including PoP and synthetic), cast padding, use of equipment and the practical application of various casts. The course will end with a full panel Q&A Troubleshooting Session. The Course costs £150 per student.
Contact: Anne Petty, PO Box 720, Halifax, HX3 7HS
Telephone: 07796 606939
Email: enquiries@orthoteach.co.uk
Website: http://www.orthoteach.co.uk
26-27 March 2010
The first international expert meeting on good surgical practice and technological innovation for diagnostic, prevention and treatment of post-surgical infections.
For further information or to submit a paper, contact Josette Appert on jappert@oriex.fr
5-8 April 2010
The congress will be held under the topic Elbow and Forearm which is a very interesting topic for both orthopedic and hand surgeons. We invite you all to share and participate in this international congress and interact with a large number of distinguishable national and international hand surgeons. The 5th of April will be a pre-congress hand therapy meeting to focus on basics of hand therapy. It will be a good opportunity for both hand surgeons and hand therapist to meet and share their experience in hand surgery.
For more information visit www.esshm-eg.com
6 April 2010
Intensive one day course covering everything you need to know about Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma for the FRCS(Orth) – Focussed, exam-directed, evidence-based and interactive with workshops.
Course Convenors:
Manoj Ramachandran, Matthew Barry & Mark Paterson
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Barts and The London NHS Trust
Further Information and Application Form:
Nicola Palmer
Tel: 020-7377 7760
Email: nicola.palmer@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
7-10 April 2010
Theme of meeting: The upper extremity
Pre-meeting course: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease – 100 years after
For further information: www.epos.efort.org/zagreb2010
15 April 2010
A practical cadaver-based training day ideally suited to the surgeon already familiar with the basic rudiments of hip arthroscopy but keen for further tips and tricks for access to the peripheral compartment, surgery for femoroacetabular impingement, anchor placement, labral repair and an introduction to extra-articular surgery.
The day will be a series of short lectures with the main focus being hands-on cadaver sessions. With two attendees and one faculty member per workstation, it is sure to provide an excellent opportunity to further surgical knowledge and technique in arthroscopic surgery of the hip.
For further information, contact the Education Events Team at Smith & Nephew: uk.marketing@smith-nephew.com
15-16 March 2010
This two-day course will provide a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the relative merits of alternative methods of management of acute tibial fractures, non-union, infection and mal-union.
For further information, see http://tibiamasterclass.com
16-17 April 2010
For details, contact: European Foot and Ankle Society, 76a Upper Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Tel: +353-(0)1-2302591
Fax: +353-(0)1-2302594
Website: www.efas.co.uk
Email: efas@eventplus.ie
21-23 April 2010
Aimed at senior trainees, fellows and consultants. In addition to lectures and discussions, the course will include a workshop with distal humeral plates and a cadaveric session with common surgical exposures of the scapula and humerus on fresh frozen cadavers.
For further information contact info.gb@ao-courses.com
22-23 April 2010
An intensive two-day course on hand and wrist surgery aimed at candidates about to sit the Intercollegiate Board examination in Orthopaedic Surgery. The emphasis of the course will be clinical examination of patients (30) and viva practice under examination conditions. There will be a number of key tutorials, spotter shows and open discussion tutorials. Faculty will include Consultant Hand Surgeons and past Hand Fellows who have recently taken the examination.
For further details: Mavis Luya, Hand & Upper Limb Research Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Lancashire WN6 9EP.
Tel: 01257 256248
Email: upperlimb@wrightington.org.uk www.wrightington.com (Education)
23-24 April 2010
Convened by the Croatian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association and the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow, the course will provide coverage of history-taking, clinical examination, imaging, surgical techniques and post-operative rehabilitation.
For further information, go to www.siczagreb.org
30 April 2010
This unique conference made its debut in 2008 and was a runaway success. Now Watanabe returns with a line-up of British shoulder surgeons, who have accepted the challenge of doing something different. The focus is on interactive discussion so that questions may be asked in a friendly and non-intimidating manner. Sessions include a whizz-bang tour around the shoulder of the weird and wonderful; Biologics – from the current state of art to a glimpse into the future; a brain-storming session directed at finding some consensus in shoulder fellowships in the UK – aimed at both trainees’ and trainers, and a light-hearted look at different surgical experiences from around the country. Tales of woe that may come in useful, just when you think it’ll never happen to you….A great learning experience.
For further information, contact the Education Events Team at Smith & Nephew: uk.marketing@smith-nephew.com
4 May 2010
Call for Papers closes 15 January 2010.
For further information, contact Hazel Choules on 020 7406 1763 or h.choules@boa.ac.uk
19 May 2010
Live Operating and Dry Model Workshop: A one day Master Class in Hip Arthroscopy. The morning session will be held in theatre, observing live surgery. The afternoon is spent with dry bones, with hands-on training in the following techniques: access to the central and peripheral compartments, loose body/multiple retrieval, capsulotomy, removal of impingement lesion, acetabular microfracture, acetabular recession, central osteophytectomy, direct labral repair, anchor placement, labral reattachment and more.
For further information, contact the Education Events Team at Smith & Nephew: uk.marketing@smith-nephew.com
19-21 May 2010
Call for Papers closes 14 December 2009. Online registration for the meeting now open at www.bts-org.co.uk
For further details, contact Alison@tla-medicolegal.com
23-26 May 2010
11th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Spring. This internationally recognized event, sponsored by the Current Concepts Institute, is the largest Continuing Medical Education program focusing on joint arthroplasty. The course is open to orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, and members of the orthopaedic and allied health industries. It will run two full days and one half day with the primary focus on contemporary problems of hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.
Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
Telephone: 216-295-1900 Fax: 216-295-9955
Email: info@ccjr.com
Website: http://www.ccjr.com
24-26 May 2010
The course aims to prepare SpRs for the transition from training to independent specialist practice at Consultant level, focusing on the management tasks, issues and problems likely to be faced, the knowledge, skills and attributes required and the logistics of the appointment process. While aimed at SpRs in their final years of training, it may be of interest to those in their earlier career.
For further details, contact Mrs Andrea Scott on 10782 733439 or a.j.scott@keele.ac.uk
2-5 June 2010
A combined congress with the Spanish Society for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
For further details, see www.efort.org/madrid2010
6-9 June 2010
Bringing together academic, clinical and industrial researchers, scientists and practitioners to provide a platform for exchanges of ideas and recent developments in orthopaedic research, biomechanics, surgery and devices.
For further information, contact conference coordinator Dr Neriman Ozada on 01895 267200 or neriman.ozada@brunel.ac.uk
9 Jun 2010
Innovative approaches to optimise your resources enhance recovery and reduce your length of stay.
For more information:
http://www.sbk-healthcare.com/event_intro/OC1023/
9-11 June 2010
Aimed at senior trainees, fellows and consultants. Covers all aspects of serious injuries to the foot from initial presentation, through primary emergency management and definitive reduction and fixation to secondary reconstruction of the delayed consequences of trauma.
For further information contact info.gb@ao-courses.com
9-12 June 2010
Main focus on good science and scientific methods, new surgical techniques, with symposia. New trends in minimally-invasive techniques will be covered, as will double-bundle ACL reconstructions and computer assisted techniques.
For further information, www.esska2010.com
10 June 2010
Drive down your length of stay for hips and knees for good.
For more information:
http://www.sbk-healthcare.com/event_intro/OC1024/
11-13 June 2010
BOTA invite all trainees to their regular event, with a full scientific programme, exhibition and social programme. Partners and families welcome. Only £175 per person, including 2 nights accommodation; early bird discount if booked by February.
For further details, contact Hazel Choules at the BOA, h.choules@boa.ac.uk or 020 7406 1763
14-15 June 2010
Sports Hip Surgery 2010 will be the third such conference building on the successful meetings in 2006 and 2008. Directed at surgeons with a specialist interest in the hip, it will address hip problems in young sportsmen through to the ageing athlete with challenging early arthritis.
The forum will encourage lively debate, with a top international and national faculty including Marc Phillippon, John O Donnell, Michael Dienst & Tom Sampson.
For further information www.sportshipsurgery.org or info@sportshipsurgery.org or call David Penford on 01476 860759
15-17 June 2010
This three day course aimed at ST 2-3 is designed to teach trainees in plastic and orthopaedic surgery, safe surgical techniques in dealing with hand trauma, with emphasis on soft tissue injuries. Content Day One Anaesthetics and Soft Tissues •Local and regional blocks •Compartment syndrome •Applied anatomy •Incision for common access and exposure •Finger tip •Thumb and prox digit •Hand and wrist Day Two Nerve and Bone •Applied anatomy •Nerve access and repair plus graft •Physiology of bone healing •Fracture fixation Day Three Tendon and Joint •Applied anatomy and healing •Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation •PIPJ hyperextension injury •Thumb abduction injury •Ulna collateral injury •Fusion of DIPJ Format •High faculty: participant ratio •Practical skills training using cadavers, simulators and plastic bones •Lectures •Videos.
Contact: Plastic Surgery Course Assistant, Raven Department of Education, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE
Telephone: 020 7869 6336 Fax: 020 7869 6329
Email: plastic@rcseng.ac.uk
Website: http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education/courses/basic_course_in_hand_surgery.html
23-26 June 2010
http://www.fessh2010.com/
25 June 2010
For more information contact Leslie O'Leary:
Tel: 020 7406 1768
Email: l.oleary@boa.ac.uk
26-30 June 2010
Delegates attending the meeting will be updated in the investigative, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of metabolic bone disorders and in basic bone biology. The meeting will reflect the broad diversity of science and the latest in cutting-edge research in the field of bone and calcified tissues. Topics include investigative, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of metabolic bone disorders and basic bone biology.
Contact: Amanda Sherwood, ECTS, PO Box 337, Patchway, Bristol BS32 4ZR, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 1454 610255 Fax: +44 (0) 1454 610255
Email: admin@ectsoc.org
Website: http://www.ectsoc.org
28 June - 1 July 2010
Aimed at junior trainees. ATLS training is recommended before attending the course.
For further information contact info.gb@ao-courses.com
29 June - 2 July 2010
Aimed at consultants, registrars (years 3-6) and Staff Grade Surgeons who have completed an AO Principles Course. The emphasis of the Advances Course is on the application of basic principles in the management of complex fractures using advanced surgical techniques.
For further information contact info.gb@ao-courses.com
30 June 2010
Convened by Mr Johan Witt in association with the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation, the aim is to provide core information on the diagnosis and treatment of hip disorders in young adults. There will be emphasis on surgical treatment for the management of these conditions, with a national and international faculty.
For further information, furlong@frcf.org.uk or www.frcf.org.uk
1-2 July 2010
‘A systems-based approach to fracture prevention: the challenges ahead’
For further information, contact Angie Snow at a.snow@derby.ac.uk
Tel. 01332 593079
www.derby.ac.uk/ehs/osteo-conference
5-8 July 2010
Aimed at junior trainees. ATLS training is recommended before attending the course.
For further information contact info.gb@ao-courses.com
12-13 July 2010
The BORS Annual Meeting will be held on 12th & 13th July, 2010 in Cardiff and will be attended by consultant orthopaedic surgeons, registrars, bioscientists and engineers, particularly those who specialise in assessing joint function and prosthesis design. The BORS Meeting follows the First Symposium and Advisory Board Meeting of the Arthritis Research Campaign UK Centre of Excellence in Biomechanics and Bioengineering (ARCBBC), www.cardiff.ac.uk/arcbbc in Cardiff (11th July 2010) allowing international experts to contribute to both events.
For more information:
Website: http://www.borsoc.org.uk/
31 August-3 September 2010
With an extremely wide range of topics to interest all Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons, this meeting will attract an international audience.
For further information, see www.sicot.org
2-3 September 2010
Preparatory Course for FRCS Orthopaedics Exit Exam. This course will hone your physical examination skills, and will give you enough time to practice them before the FRCS clinical test.
We have timed this course in such a way that the candidate can learn or change their technique and still have time to perfect it before the exam. It is ideal for those sitting the November or following February clinicals.
The course is designed such that the candidate is taught by short lectures and demonstration. Then there is time spent where there is both teaching and interaction with patients. In the last quarter of the course the candidate will then have a mock exam which will be similar to the real thing.
For more information contact Ms. Claire Nelson
Tel: 01246513123
Email: Claire.nelson@chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk
2-4 September 2010
For details, contact: European Foot and Ankle Society, 76a Upper Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Tel: +353-(0)1-2302591
Fax: +353-(0)1-2302594
Website: www.efas.co.uk
Email: efas@eventplus.ie
Abstract Submission December 2009 - March 2010
3 September 2010
This one-day course fulfils the SAC requirement for Specialist Registrar training, containing a panel of lecturers who both hold a BCC and regularly teach the BCC to others. This is a practical workshop based course, detailing the high standards necessary in this environment to maximise safe patient care and reduce iatrogenic problems. Topics covered will include: material choice (including PoP and synthetic), cast padding, use of equipment and the practical application of various casts. The course will end with a full panel Q&A Troubleshooting Session. The Course costs £150 per student.
Contact: Anne Petty, PO Box 720, Halifax, HX3 7HS
Telephone: 07796 606939
Email: enquiries@orthoteach.co.uk
Website: http://www.orthoteach.co.uk
13-17 September 2010
Diarise this event now for a chance to meet up with old friends from across the world.
Abstract submission now open, until 31 December.
For further details see www.comoc2010.org
23-24 September 2010
An intensive two-day course on hand and wrist surgery aimed at candidates about to sit the Intercollegiate Board examination in Orthopaedic Surgery. The emphasis of the course will be clinical examination of patients (30) and viva practice under examination conditions.
There will be a number of key tutorials, spotter shows and open discussion tutorials. Faculty will include Consultant Hand Surgeons and past Hand Fellows who have recently taken the examination.
For further details: Mavis Luya, Hand & Upper Limb Research Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Lancashire WN6 9EP. Tel: 01257 256248
Email: upperlimb@wrightington.org.uk www.wrightington.com (Education)