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May 2008

GANGA OPERATIVE ARTHROPLASTY COURSE 2008 GANGA HOSPITAL, COIMBATORE, India, May 15-18, 2008: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Dr S Rajasekaran, Ph.D., Dept of Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery Ganga Hospital 313 Mettupalayam Road Coimbatore:641043; Telephone: 91-422-2485000; Email: rajasekaran.orth{at}gmail.com

The Degenerating Disc Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom, May 16, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Amy Ryan, The Furlong Research Charitable Foundation; Telephone: 020 7436 19 19; Email: furlong{at}frcf.org.uk

3rd International Football Medicine Congress Hilton Hotel, Basel, Switzerland, May 16-17, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: IFOMEC Executive Office, Seestr. 53, 8702 Zollikon, Switzerland; Telephone: +41 (0)44 396 80 40; Email: info{at}ifomec.org

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Spring 2008 Current Concepts Institute, Las Vegas, NV, United States, May 18-21, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), PMB 295, 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA; Telephone: (+1) 216-295-1900; Email: info{at}ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 9th 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 for 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.

Intermediate Knee Arthroscopy London, United Kingdom, May 20-21, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: University College, London; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Education Centre, NHS; Telephone: 020 8909 5326; Email: courses{at}rnoh.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Lectures and Workshops

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery 2 Day Practical Workshop Worcester Post Graduate Centre, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, May 21-22, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: ConMed Linvatec; Type of Event: Workshop; Contact: Ellen Beales, The Knee Foundation 1st Floor, Orchard House, Victoria Square, Droitwich, Worcs WR9 8DS, UK; Telephone: +44 (0)1905 776676; Email: kneefoundation{at}btconnect.com; Subjects/Keywords: Knee Arthroscopy; Description: This two-day workshop involves intensive training with emphasis on the practical approach. Numbers are limited to twelve to allow a superior level of interaction with trainers. Each delegate has their own workstation comprising a high quality HYDROknee model and individual animal specimen, with camera and arthroscopic instrumentation. The course is aimed at orthopaedic surgeons who have some experience with diagnostic arthroscopy but little experience with arthroscopic surgical procedures. Fee: �800 to include: 2 day workshop, Course Manual, Learning Material, Lunch, Refreshments and Evening Clinical Meeting.

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery 2 Day Pratical Workshop The Worcester Post Graduate Centre, Worcester Royal Hospital, United Kingdom, May 21-22, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: ConMed Linvatec; Type of Event: Workshop; Contact: The Knee Foundation, Orchard House, Victoria Square, Droitwich, Worcs WR9 8DS; Telephone: 01905 776676; Email: kneefoundation{at}btconnect.com; Description: This two-day workshop invovles intensive training with emphasis on the pratical approach. Numbers are limited to twelve to allow a superior level of interaction with trainers. Each delegate has their own workstation comprising a high quality HYDROknee model and individual animal specimen, with camera and arthroscopic instrumentation. The course is aimed at orthopaedic surgeons who have some experience with diagnostic arthroscopy but little experience with arthroscopic surgical procedures. Fee �800 to include: 2 day workshop. Course manual, Learning Material, Lunch, Refreshments and Evening Clinical Meeting.

13th ESSKA 2000 Congress Congress and exhibition centre Alfandega, Porto, Portugal, May 21-24, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Intercongress GmbH, Wilhelmstr. 7, 65185 Wiesbaden, Germany; Telephone: +49 611 97716-0; Email: esska{at}intercongress.de

Paediatric Pelvic Reconstruction London, United Kingdom, May 22, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: University College, London; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Education Centre, NHS; Telephone: 020 8909 5326; Email: courses{at}rnoh.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Lectures

The 81st Annual Congress of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Sapporo, Japan, May 22-25, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Professor Akio Minami, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Kita-15, Nishi-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan; Telephone: +81-11-706-5936; Email: joa2008{at}congre.co.jp

35th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues Barcelona, Spain, May 24-28, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS); Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Amanda Sherwood, PO Box 337, Patchway, Bristol, BS32 4ZR, UK; Telephone: +44 (001454 610255; Email: admin{at}ectsoc.org; Description: 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.

35th European Symposium on Calcified Tissue Centro de Convenciones Internacional, Barcelona, Spain, May 24-28, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Elaine Snell, PO Box 10461; Telephone: 020 7738 0424; Email: elaine{at}snell-communications.net; Subjects/Keywords: bone disease, osteoporosis, research; Description: Journalists are invited to attend this annual European Symposium on Calcified Tissue.

ECTS Training Course � Bone Markers (Satellite to 35th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues ) Barcelona, Spain, May 24, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: European Calcified Tissue Society; Type of Event: Workshop; Contact: Amanda Sherwood, ECTS, PO Box 337, Patchway, Bristol BS32 4ZR, UK; Telephone: +44 (0) 1454 610255; Email: admin{at}ectsoc.org; Description: The aim of this ECTS training course is to provide participants with an overview of the latest opinion on bone markers and related topics, and to give practical guidance on topics such as bone remodelling, resorption and formation, measurement, significance and a look at markers in metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis and Paget's disease. The workshop will comprise a series of overviews and practical advice, given by experts in the field, together with discussion stimulated by issues proposed in advance by the audience.

9th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery Budapest, United Kingdom, May 25-28, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: European Trauma Society, Hungarian Trauma Society, European Association for Trauma & Emergency Surgery; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Congress Secretariat, Mondial Congress & Events, Operngasse 20b, A-1040 Vienna, Austria; Telephone: +43 1 58804 0; Email: eurotrauma2008{at}mondial.at

BIO Venture Capital Forum dalian, China, May 26-28, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: BITEOMICS INC; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: jack, 26 Gaoneng Street, Room 401,; Telephone: 86-411-84799609; Email: jack{at}bio-vc.com; Subjects/Keywords: venture capital; Description: Bio Venture Capital Forum will be held at Furama Hotel Dalian China, on May 26-28, 2008. The forum is entitled as ��a global platform for exploring the best bio-venture opportunities", which intends to build up a platform for exploring magic bio-venture and fostering collaborations between VCS and entrepreneurs. There will be over 100 world well known Bio VCS and scientists and experts joining us.

BIO Venture Capital Forum dalian, China, May 26-28, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: jack, 26 Gaoneng Street, Room 401,; Telephone: 86-411-84799609-876; Email: jack{at}bio-vc.com; Subjects/Keywords: BIO venture capital forum; Description: Bio Venture Capital Forum will be held at Furama Hotel Dalian China, on May 26-28, 2008. The forum is entitled as ��a global platform for exploring the best bio-venture opportunities", which intends to build up a platform for exploring magic bio-venture and fostering collaborations between VCS and entrepreneurs. There will be over 100 world well known Bio VCS and scientists and experts joining us.

8th World Biomaterials Congress Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 28 - June 1, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Congress Organiser, International Conference Services, Lidy Groot Congress Events, PO Box 83005, 1080 A A Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Telephone: +31 (0)20 6793 218; Email: expo.wbc2008{at}lgce.nl

EFORT 2008 Congress, Advanced Update on Orthopaedics and Traumatology Acropolis Palais des Congres, Nice, France, May 29 - June 1, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: EFORT; Type of Event: Other; Contact: EFORT Central Office, Technoparkstrasse, 1; Telephone: +41 (44)448 4400; Email: event{at}efort.org; Description: The EFORT 2008 scientific programme will consist of: Free paper sessions Poster sessions Symposia Instructional courses Interactive controversial case discussions "Experts meet Experts" sessions for hands-on experience

15. Kongress der Deutschen Vereinigung f�r Schulter- und Ellenbogenchirurgie Orangerie, Hannover, Germany, May 30-31, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Intercongress GmbH, Karlsruherstr. 3, 79108 Freiburg, Germany; Telephone: +49 761 69699-0; Email: info.freiburg{at}intercongress.de

June 2008

121st Annual Meeting American Orthopaedic Association Quebec City, Canada, June 4-7, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: American Orthopaedic Association (AOA); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: American Orthopaedic Association, 6300 N. River Road, Ste. 505, Rosemont , IL 60018, USA; Telephone: +1 847 292 2261; Email: cynthia{at}canorth.org; Description: Second Joint American Orthopaedic Association/Canadian Orthopaedic Association meeting

The 1st World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques (MISST) Hilton, Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI, United Kingdom, June 4-7, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Kevin Warburion, address tba; Telephone: Americas: +1 910 279 3159 Asia/Oceana: +82 2 513 8157 5; Email: kevin{at}spinal-foundation.org

Nordkongress Urologie Maritim pro Arte Hotel, Berlin, Germany, June 5-7, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Intercongress GmbH; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Claudia Vogtmann, Karlsruher Str. 3; Telephone: 0049 761 69699-0; Email: info.freiburg{at}intercongress.de; Description: Urologie, Endoskopie, Diagnostik, Innere Medizin

15th Congress of the European Rheumatism and Arthritis Surgical Society Hotel Avenida Palace, Barcelona, United Kingdom, June 6-7, 2008: Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Visi Navarro, Rda. General Mitre 17, Entlo. 4; Telephone: 34 93 2050971; Email: erass{at}activecongress.es; Subjects/Keywords: Orthopaedics, Rheumatism, Arthritis

Develop your Basic Skills in Hand Surgery Cuschieri Skills Centre, Dundee, United Kingdom, June 9-10, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: University of Dundee; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mary Burke, Cuschieri Skills Centre, Level 5, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK; Telephone: +44 (0)1382 645857; Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Key Skills in Hand Surgery; Description: This two day practical course is aimed at ST1 to ST4 grades. You will gain experience of using the basic hand surgery techniques in cadaveric material with conditions such as Carpal Tunnels, Trigger Fingers, De Quervain, Gangliae, Dupuytren, Nerve Repair and Tendon Repair. There will also be some discussion of when to indicate surgery, how to adapt your technique and the most common complications. Online registration form available at www.dundee.ac.uk/surgicalskills

Basic Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery BASK/RCS The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, United Kingdom, June 10, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Orthopaedic Surgery Courses Administration Team, Raven Department of Education, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE; Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7869 6337; Email: orthopaedics{at}rcseng.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Basic Arthroscopy Knee; Description: One-day hands-on minimal access workshop using simulated joints, supported by lectures, discussions and videos. Surface anatomy of the knee, equipment and set-up, essential anatomy including portals, basic techniques, including full diagnostic examination and triangulation, complications and post-operative care.

3rd European Advanced Course on Knee Arthroplasty Concertgebouw, Brugge, Belgium, June 11-13, 2008: Type of Event: Course; Contact: na, na; Telephone: na; Email: info{at}medicongress.com; Description: Organised by Johan Bellemans, Rene Verdonk and Jan Victor

A Master Class On Disorders Of The Shoulder Joint Southport Hospital Clinical Education Centre, Southport, United Kingdom, June 12, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Mr Vishal Sahni, Orthopaedic Consultant, c/o Louise Molyneaux, Orthopaedic Secretaries, Ormskirk Hospital, Ormskirk L39 2AZ; Telephone: 01695 656167; Email: vishalsahni{at}hotmail.com; Subjects/Keywords: Shoulder Arthroscopy Arthroplasty; Description: A one day course aimed at Registrars, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists & GPs with special interest Talks by Shoulder Surgeons and Shoulder Therapists. Faculty includes Prof Simon Frostick, Prof Tim Uhl (Kentucky, USA), Peter Brownson, Jo Gibson, Matt Ravenscroft & Vishal Sahni

10th EFAS Instructional Course Lyon, France, June 13-14, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Course Organiser, 76a Upper Georges Street, Co Dublin, Ireland; Telephone: 00353 (0) 1 2302591; Email: efas{at}eventplus.ie

Hip Resurfacing Workshop Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd, 13 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BA, United Kingdom, June 17, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Finsbury; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Finsbury Orthopaedics, Ltd, 13 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead; Telephone: +44(0)1372360830; Email: education{at}finsbury.org; Description: An instructional course for Consultants and Senior Specialist Registrars

Basic Hip Arthroplasty Course University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom, June 18, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Univeristy of Dundee; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mary Burke, Cuschieri Skills Centre, Level 5, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY; Telephone: +44 (0) 1382 645857; Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Hip Arthroplasty; Description: The course is aimed at recently appointed Specialist Registrars. A small faculty of practising surgeons work with the delegates in a ratio of one faculty member to four delegates. There are a small number of lectures but the emphasis is on "hands-on" experience, covering cemented and cementless stems and cemented and cementless acetabulae. An important aim of the course has been to emphasise the importance of cementing technique and component orientation by linking it to anatomy and biomechanics. It is hoped that young trainees will develop good cementing habits early in their career. Distance learning material will be sent to each delegate before the course to increase background knowledge and reduce the number of lectures required on the course itself

Basic Knee Arthroplasty University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom, June 19, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Univeristy of Dundee; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mary Burke, Cuschieri Skills Centre, Level 5, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY; Telephone: +44 (0) 1382 645857; Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Knee Arthroplasty; Description: The Course follows the same principles that have been developed in the Introduction to Primary Hip Arthroplasty Course with the emphasis on "hands-on" experience. It is aimed at recently appointed Specialist Registrars and it is hoped that young trainees will develop good techniques early in their career. Distance learning material will be sent to each delegate before the course to increase background knowledge and reduce the number of lectures required on the course itself.

Amsterdam Foot & Ankle Course Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 19-20, 2008: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Christiaan J.A. van Bergen, MD, AMC, G4-262, P.O.box 22660, 1100DD, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Telephone: +31-20-5666419; Email: afac{at}amc.nl; Subjects/Keywords: Ankle Arthroscopy; Description: This international course is a two-day course on arthroscopy of the hindfoot and ankle, featuring cadaver sessions, lectures, live surgery presentations, case discussions, a workshop, an interactive computer course and a fireside quiz. Each year the course has an international faculty.

5th International Shoulder Course Congress Center Villach, Villach, Austria, June 19-21, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Tanner Benny M., Seestrasse 53; CH-8702 Zollikon; Telephone: +41 44 396 80 51; Email: tanner{at}shoulder.org; Subjects/Keywords: 5th International Shoulder Course; Description: Date change!!!

23. Jahreskongress der GOTS - Deutsch-�sterreichisch-Schweizerischer Kongress f�r Sportorthop�die und Sporttraumatologie H�rsaaltrakt des Klinikums M�nchen-Gro�hadern, M�nchen, Germany, June 20-21, 2008: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Claudia, Vogtmann; Telephone: +49 761 696 99-0; Email: info.freiburg{at}intercongress.de; Subjects/Keywords: Orthop�die, Sportmedizin, Unfallchirurgie, Traumatologie; Description: Wissenschaftliche Leitung: Prof. Dr. med. D. Kohn (Kongresspr�sident) PD Dr. med. M. Engelhardt Dr. med. M. Kr�ger-Franke Dr. med. K. Dann Information: www.gots.org, www.intercongress.de

Acetabulum - Wear is the problem The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, United Kingdom, June 20-21, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Furlong Research Charitable Foundation; Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Furlong, Lister House, 11-12 Wimpole Street London W1G 9ST; Telephone: 020 7436 1919; Email: furlong{at}frcf.org.uk; Description: A pioneering two day event covering instructional and hands on workshop on acetabular reconstruction.

Basic Arthroscopy Course Cuschieri Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, AL, United Kingdom, June 23, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: University of Dundee; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mary Burke, Cuschieri Skills Centre, Level 5, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY; Telephone: +44 (0) 1382 645857; Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Basic Arthroscopy; Description: Aimed at BST or Year 1 and 2 HST in Orthopaedics, this course has 6 CPD credits. Topics include basic science knowledge, clinical examination and accurate diagnosis, formulating a treatment plan. The basic skills of triangulation and arthroscopic anatomy will be taught and practised using a number of different teaching tools. Videos of actual arthroscopies demonstrating the common pathologies that are encountered will be used. Synthetic models will enable hands on training in the techniques of arthroscopic surgery to the knee. This course also involves anatomical teaching on prosections provided for the course by the University of St Andrews Anatomy Department.

2nd Joint Meeting of the Bone Research Society and the British Orthopaedic Research Society Manchester, United Kingdom, June 23-24, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Bone Research Society; Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Janet Crompton, The Old White Hart, North Nibley, Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11 6DS, UK; Telephone: +44 (0) 1453 549929; Email: janet{at}janet-crompton.com; Description: Topics � bone, osteoporosis, orthopaedics, genetics, calcified tissues, mineralised tissues, surgery, bioengineering, matrix proteins, skeletal development, metabolic bone disease.

Bristol Basic Science Course Kingsdown Conference Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom, June 23-25, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Orthopaedic Surgery University of Bristol (UoB); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Marilyn Ettery, Orthopaedic Surgery Level 4 Dolphin House Bristol Royal Infirmary Bristol BS2 8HW; Telephone: +44 (0)117 342 0517; Email: marilyn.ettery{at}bristol.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Basic Sciences; Description: A comprehensive review of basic sciences for the practice of orthopaedic surgery aimed at all specialist registrars

Wrightington Hip Meeting 2008 Wrightington Hospital, Wrightington, United Kingdom, June 26-27, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Self supporting; Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Mavis Luya, Wrightington Hosplital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EP; Telephone: +44 (0) 1257 256248; Email: upperlimb{at}wrightington.org.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Challenges in 2008; Description: This high quality and independent clinical conference builds on the foundation of previous Wrightington Hip Meetings. It offers orthopaedic consultants a unique opportunity to discuss current areas of controversy, and to compare different and complementary contemporary techniques. This meeting is independent of industry support, and is focused on technique. The challenges for discussion this year are: Use of Acrylic Bone Cement Revision Hip Arthroplasty Resurfacing and Femoral Head The aim is to cover selected topics in detail and to derive recommendations for best practice. The ultimate goal is to continue to improve the experience of our patients.

Spinal Imaging London, United Kingdom, June 26-27, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: University College, London; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Education Centre, NHS; Telephone: 020 8909 5326; Email: courses{at}rnoh.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Lectures

July 2008

Yorkshire Shoulder Course Oakwell Centre, Dewsbury District Hospital, Dewsbury, United Kingdom, July 3, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Midyorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust (Midyorks NHS Trust); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mrs K E Hardy, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dewsbury District Hospital, MidYorkshire NHS Trust, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS; Telephone: 01924512065; Email: Karen.hardy{at}midyorks.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Yorkshire Shoulder Course; Description: Thursday 3rd July 2008 at Oakwell centre, Dewsbury District Hospital.Clinical course (with patients) aimed at all orthopaedic trainees focusing on shoulder basics including examination, diagnosis, management and surgical tips. There will be three broad themes of painful shoulder, unstable shoulder and the stiff shoulder. The faculty is of high quality with a good trainee to faculty ratio.Places are limited to 30.

The Oxford Partial Knee Instructional Course Keble College, Oxford, United Kingdom, July 3-4, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Biomet; Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Jacqui Clements, Biomet, Waterton Ind Estate, Bridgend, South Wales, CF31 3XA; Telephone: 01656 655221; Email: jacqui.clements{at}biometeurope.com; Subjects/Keywords: Oxford Partial Knee; Description: This course covers the developement and use of the Oxford Partial Knee and features hands on sawbone workshops and viewing of live surgery.

FRCSOrthExam Education: Part I Mock Examination Walton Conference Centre, Southern General Hospital,, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, July 5, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: FRCSOrthExam Education; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Himanshu Sharma, FRCSOrthExam Education, 44 Abercorn Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 6NA, UK.; Telephone: 01412115402 (Debbie Clearie); Email: wardround{at}yahoo.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FRCS(Tr & Orth), Part I Examination, Theory, EMQs.; Description: The new intercollegiate FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination requires candidates to complete two papers to pass part I, comprising of extended matching questions (EMQs) and multiple choice questions (MCQs). This intensive day course, comprising of two theory mock tests along with discussion on the difficult orthopaedic topics, intended to provide the type of questions likely to be asked in FRCSOrth Part I Examination. All the questions are prepared as per new format by the people who have taken and passed this exam recently. This will be the ideal opportunity to measure the width and depth of your Orthopaedic knowledge and to boost up your confidence to get ready for the real exam. The course fee is �100 inclusive of mock EMQ paper, mock MCQ paper, 2 hour discussion on 50 �difficult� orthopaedic topics and book on '1000 EMQs in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery-Turning point in FRCS(Tr & Orth) Part I Examination'.

Skills Cours in Biomechanics & Materials Potentially Required of the General Orthopaedic Surgeon Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd, 13 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BA, United Kingdom, July 16, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Finsbury; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Finsbury Orthopaedics, Ltd, 13 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead; Telephone: +44(0)1372360830; Email: education{at}finsbury.org; Description: Convenor: Mr John Shepperd. Open course aimed at 1 to 4 specialist registrars. Course features - Basic mechanics; kinetics; material terms; current and future materials. - Specific skills include tribology and bioactivity. - Lectures and presentations with ample time for discussion.

Oswestry Shoulder and Elbow Course The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital NHS Trust, Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom, July 30-31, 2008: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Alison Whitelaw, Institute Administrator, The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic & District Hospital NHS Trust, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG; Telephone: 01691 404661; Email: Alison.Whitelaw{at}rjah.nhs.uk; Description: This is a comprehensive course for orthopaedic trainees covering current concepts in shoulder and elbow surgery. The course will include short lectures, cadaveric demonstrations of anatomy, skills workshops and patient based case presentations. Course fee �190 before 31 March 2008, �250 after 31 March 2008. Application forms available from Mrs Alison Whitelaw Course Convenor: Cormac Kelly FRCS Fd Orth

August 2008

The Edinburgh International Sheraton Hotel, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, August 11-15, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Zimmer; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mrs C Hajducka, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 4SU; Telephone: 0131-242 3545; Email: symposium{at}trauma.co.uk; Description: This popular annual "Summer school" provides orthopaedic trauma education for surgeons in training, senior orthopaedic nurses and senior physiotherapists. It is of particular benefit to surgeons preparing for orthopaedic fellowship examinations, but it is also a useful refresher course in orthopaedic trauma. The format comprises lectures, supplemented by case presentations, small group discussions and "hands-on" labs, and is run with the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. The Roberta Vaderpool guest lecture will be Prof. Rolfe Birch. Fee - �800 (5 days)

The Edinburgh International Trauma Symposium Sheraton Hotel, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, August 13-15, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Zimmer; Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Mrs C Hajducka, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 4SU; Telephone: 0131-242 3545; Email: symposium{at}trauma.co.uk; Description: This well established annual meeting updates senior orthopaedic surgeons in new trauma philosophies and techniques. This year we have restructured the format to increase the number of small group discussions on topics of current interest. We will discuss the multiply-injured patient, whiplash injuries, femoral fractures, orthobiologics, nerve injuries and controversies in upper limb fractures and dislocations. Delegates are encouraged to discuss their own cases, and there will be "hands-on" labs where techniques will be demonstrated. The Roberta Vaderpool guest lecture will be Prof. Rolfe Birch. Fee - �750 (3 days)

14th Triennial World Congress, SICOT/SIROT 2008 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008: Sponsoring Organization: Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et du Traumatologoe/Societe International de Recherche en Orthopedie; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Conference Secretariat, SICOT aisbl, Rue Washington 40 - b. 9, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone: +32 2 648 68 23; Email: congress{at}sicot.org

18th Annual Baltimore Limb