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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
Fax: 91-422-2451444
Email: rajasekaran.orth{at}gmail.com
Website: http://www.gangahospital.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
Website: http://www.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
Fax: +41 (0) 44 396 80 41
Email: info{at}ifomec.org
Website: http://www.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
Fax: (+1) 216-295-9955
Email: info{at}ccjr.com
Website: http:// http://www.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
Website: http://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/education
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
Website: http://www.kneefoundation.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
Website: http://www.kneefoundation.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
Fax: +49 611 97716-16
Email: esska{at}intercongress.de
Website: http://www.esska2008.org
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
Website: http://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/education
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
Fax: +81-11-706-6054
Email: joa2008{at}congre.co.jp
Website: http://www.joa2008.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
Fax: +44 (001454 610255
Email: admin{at}ectsoc.org
Website: http://www.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
Website: http://www.ectsoc.org/barcelona2008/index.htm
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
Fax: +44 (0) 1454 610255
Email: admin{at}ectsoc.org
Website: http://www.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
Fax: +43 1 58804 185
Email: eurotrauma2008{at}mondial.at
Website: http://www.eurotrauma2008.org
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
Fax: 86-411-84799629
Email: jack{at}bio-vc.com
Website: http://www.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
Fax: 86-411-84799629
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
Fax: +31 (0)20 6758 236
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
Fax: +41 (44)448 4411
Email: event{at}efort.org
Website: http://www.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 für 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
Fax: +49 761 69699-11
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
Fax: +1 847 292 2268
Email: cynthia{at}canorth.org
Website: http://www.aoassn.org;www.coa-aco.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
Website: http://www.wcmisst.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
Fax: 0049 761 69699-11
Email: info.freiburg{at}intercongress.de
Website: http://www.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
Fax: 34 93 2053852
Email: erass{at}activecongress.es
Website: http://www.activecongress.es/erass2008
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
Fax: +44 (0)1382 646042
Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/surgicalskills
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
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7869 6329
Email: orthopaedics{at}rcseng.ac.uk
Website: http://www.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
Website: http://www.knee2008.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
Website: http://vishalsahni.co.uk/page001.html
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
Fax: 00353 (0) 1 2302594
Email: efas{at}eventplus.ie
Website: http://www.efas.co.uk
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
Website: http://www.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
Fax: +44 (0) 1382 646042
Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/surgicalskills
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
Fax: +44 (0) 1382 646042
Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/surgicalskills
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
Website: http://www.ankleplatform.com
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
Fax: +41 44 396 80 41
Email: tanner{at}shoulder.org
Website: http://www.shoulder.org
Subjects/Keywords: 5th International Shoulder Course
Description: Date change!!!
23. Jahreskongress der GOTS - Deutsch-Österreichisch-Schweizerischer Kongress für Sportorthopädie und Sporttraumatologie
Hörsaaltrakt des Klinikums München-Großhadern, München, Germany, June 20-21, 2008
Type of Event: Conference
Contact: Claudia, Vogtmann
Telephone: +49 761 696 99-0
Fax: +49 761 696 99-11
Email: info.freiburg{at}intercongress.de
Subjects/Keywords: Orthopädie, Sportmedizin, Unfallchirurgie, Traumatologie
Description: Wissenschaftliche Leitung: Prof. Dr. med. D. Kohn (Kongresspräsident) PD Dr. med. M. Engelhardt Dr. med. M. Krüger-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
Fax: 020 7636 4351
Email: furlong{at}frcf.org.uk
Website: http://www.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
Fax: +44 (0) 1382 646042
Email: m.t.burke{at}dundee.ac.uk
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/surgicalskills
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
Fax: +44 (0) 1453 548919
Email: janet{at}janet-crompton.com
Website: http://www.brsoc.org.uk
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
Fax: +44 (0)117 929 4217
Email: marilyn.ettery{at}bristol.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bris.ac.uk/clinicalsciencenorth/orthopaedics/courses/bbsc.html
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
Website: http://hipskills.com
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
Website: http://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/education
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
Fax: 01924512026
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
Fax: 01656 645454
Email: jacqui.clements{at}biometeurope.com
Website: http://www.biomet.co.uk
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)
Fax: 01412110481
Email: wardround{at}yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.frcsorthexam.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
Website: http://www.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
Website: http://www.orthopaedic-institute.org/
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
Fax: 0131-242 3541
Email: symposium{at}trauma.co.uk
Website: http://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
Fax: 0131-242 3541
Email: symposium{at}trauma.co.uk
Website: http://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
Fax: +32 2 649 86 01
Email: congress{at}sicot.org
Website: http://www.sicot.org; www.sorelcomm.ca
18th Annual Baltimore Limb