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Essentials in Hard-to-Heal Fracture Management
Chair: Dr Andrew Harrison
Essentials in Hard to Heal Fracture Management is ideal for medical professionals seeking to expand their expertise in contemporary fracture care and improve patient outcomes. Enhance your understanding of the biology of fracture healing, including primary and secondary processes, and gain practical knowledge on managing complex fractures; fracture healing mechanisms; and patient selection criteria for the EXOGEN® Ultrasound Bone Healing System.
The presenters will review clinical data and case studies from diverse patient demographics, allowing you to compare nonsurgical options and surgical interventions. Additionally, you will discover state-of-the-art techniques and best practices in fracture management, focusing on treating septic and at-risk fractures and exploring holistic approaches for hard-to-heal cases. A highlight will be the introduction of the new LIPUS (low-intensity pulsed ultrasound) national registry. Attendees will learn how to participate in the registry, contributing to and benefiting from a comprehensive database that aims to improve fracture treatment outcomes.
Dr. Andrew Harrison is the International Senior Director for Medical Affairs at Bioventus. With a deep expertise in orthobiologics, Dr. Harrison part of the global medical strategy, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective orthopaedic treatments. His role is crucial in driving innovation and improving patient outcomes on a global scale, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the field of medical affairs.
Mr Paul Harwood serves as a leading Limb Reconstruction and Trauma Surgeon at Leeds Major Trauma Centre, specialising in the management of complex trauma cases. Renowned for his advanced surgical skills in restoring function to severely injured limbs, he is dedicated to delivering personalised patient care. Mr Harwood is actively involved in research and education, contributing to the advancement of his field. He also holds the role of Deputy Training Program Director (North) for Trauma & Orthopaedics in the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery and is Editor-in-Chief of the Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction Journal.
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I am a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery and the Major Trauma Service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), part of University Hospitals Birmingham, which is the largest trust in the UK. QEHB is the regional Major Trauma Centre for the City of Birmingham and one of the highest volume major trauma receiving units in the UK. We are currently also home to the largest hip fragility fracture unit in Europe. I am the research lead for major trauma at UHB and a Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at University of Birmingham. I have been a proud member of the British Trauma Society since 2003 and wish to see it continue to thrive and grow as an inclusive multi-disciplinary society associated with all those interested in Trauma at any level from student through to senior clinician/manager that is looking after injured patients |
