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November 2009

15th Annual Principles of Fracture Management Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom, November 16-20, 2009: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mrs Elaine James, University Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. CSB. Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP; Telephone: 0116 2563050; Email: ej9{at}le.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Fracture Management; Description: This highly popular course offers a comprehensive overview of fracture management for trainees about to commence a career in Orthopaedic Surgery. This course has also proved useful to nurses, physiotherapists and ODP's undertaking extended roles in the context of musculoskeletal trauma care. In addition to Lectures, it offers 'hands on' fracture fixation, practical sessions and demonstrations of human anatomy.

International Meeting on the Management of the Hip in CP St George's Hall, Liverpool, United Kingdom, November 17, 2009 - March 1, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Alder Hey; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Jenny Tyson, North West Movement Analysis Centre (Gait Lab), Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP.; Telephone: 0151 252 5053; Email: jenny.tyson{at}alderhey.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: International Meeting on the Management of the Hip in CP; Description: This is a ‘must not miss’ event aimed at Paediatric Neurologists, Community Paediatricians, Orthopaedic Surgeons and Physiotherapists involved in the care and treatment of children with cerebral palsy. The meeting will examine evidence; inform and update clinicians; share good practice; facilitate the provision of equity of care and identify areas for further research. Speakers include: Prof H Kerr Graham,Dr Freeman Miller, M.D., Dr Gunnar Hagglund, Dr Reinhald Brunner, Mr James Robb, Dr Terry Pountney. Registration fee is Ł180.00 for doctors and Ł90.00 for Therapists.

7th OSWESTRY CARTILAGE SYMPOSIUM Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, United Kingdom, November 19-20, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Institute of Orthopaedics (RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital); Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Alison Whitelaw, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, SY10 7AG; Telephone: 01691 404661; Email: alison.whitelaw{at}rjah.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: OSWESTRY CARTILAGE SYMPOSIUM; Description: The 7th Oswestry Cartilage Symposium will provide a series of lectures from experts in the field on the latest research into articular cartilage and joint repair. Speakers from Cardiff, Edinburgh, Singapoor, Holland and Germany are attending. In addition to instructive talks, the meeting will adopt a workshop approach to encourage in-depth debate and discussion. The themes for the meetings are: Universal donors for osteochondral tissue report? Allografts and immune privilege. Which cells are best? Chondrocytes, stem cells, selected cells. The problems of going to the clinic. Funding, regulation, clinical trials. Registration fee Ł120 which includes the meeting dinner on Thursday 19th November.

Distal Radius, Hip and Ankle Course RCSEd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, November 19-20, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Heather Anderson, RCSEd; Telephone: 0131 6689239; Email: h.anderson{at}rcsed.ac.uk; Description: Aimed at: ST1-3 or 4 To understand the types of distal radius fractures and their early and late complications. To understand the conservative and operative management of distal fractures. Be able to use appropriate instruments to internally fix distal radial fractures. To understand the types of hip fracyures and their early and late complications. Be able to use appropriate instruments to internally fix hip fractures. To understand the types of ankle fractures and their early and late complications. Be able to use appropriate instrumnets to internally fix ankle fractures.

Basic External Fixation Course Chancellors Hotel & Conference Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom, November 19-20, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Intavent Orthofix Ltd; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Marie Devitt, Burney Court, Cordwallis Park, Maidenhead SL6 7BZ; Telephone: 01628 594510; Email: mdevitt{at}intaventorthofix.com; Subjects/Keywords: Hands-on, basic external fixation, temporary external fixation; Description: This hands-on 1 1/2-day course is designed to provide basic skills in Fracture Management using External Fixation. It focuses on the science and principles of the most commonly seen upper and lower limb indications. Faculty members are surgeons from North-West England (Manchester).

Advanced Surgical Skills Workshop in Foot and Ankle Surgery Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, November 24-25, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; Type of Event: Workshop; Contact: Laura Whytock, Education Section, The Adamson Centre, 3 Hill Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW; Telephone: 0131 668 9238; Email: l.whytock{at}rcsed.ac.uk; Description: The two day pracical workshop is aimed at senior specialist registrars and fellows with an interest in foot & ankle surgery, consultant surgeons in practice who want to advance their foot & ankle surgical techniques. The course will provide hands on cadaveric surgery in many aspects of hindfoot surgery, arthroscopy and arthrosopic fusion of ankle and subtalar joints, Achilles and posterior tibian tendon reconstructions and ankle replacement.

Cardiff Knee arthroplasty course Welsh Institute of Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT), Cardiff Medicentre, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, United Kingdom, November 26-27, 2009: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Kelly Westlake, WIMAT, Cardiff Medicentre, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4UJ; Telephone: 02920 682129; Email: wimat{at}cf.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Knee arthroplasty; Description: A two day course on principles of knee arthroplasty aimed at specialist registrars within the first three years of specialist orthopaedic training. The techniques and principles of knee arthroplasty will be discussed through short presentations and there will be a hands-on workshop. Topics covered include assessment of patients, preoperative planning, choice of implants, deformity correction, soft tissue balancing and surgical techniques. Day 2 will focus on complications following knee arthroplasty, their management and computer guided primary knee surgery. Sixteen participants will be accepted and there will be a high faculty: participant ratio, to maximise interaction.

Casting Techniques For SHOs & Specialist Registrars Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, November 27, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Training, Education And Connections In Healthcare (TEACH); Type of Event: Workshop; Contact: Anne Petty, PO Box 720, Halifax, HX3 7HS; Telephone: 07796 606939; Email: enquiries{at}orthoteach.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Casting Techniques for SHOs & Specialist Registrars, SAC Requirement, Focussed Rigidity Casting, Orthopaedics, Trauma, BOA, BCC; Description: 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 Ł150 per student.

2nd Droitwich Limb Reconstruction Meeting Worcestershire, United Kingdom, November 27-28, 2009: Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Mrs Ellen Sparkes, The Knee Foundation, Office Suite 7, Hillcairnie, St Andrews Road, Droitwich, Worcs WR9 8DJ; Telephone: 01905 776676; Email: kneefoundation{at}btconnect.com; Subjects/Keywords: Limb Reconstruction, Sheffield Ring Fixator, External Fixator, HTO; Description: This hands-on course is for Consultants, Clinical Fellows, Year 5 Specialist Registrars Topics include: Use of the Limb Reconstruction System in Distal Femoral Deformity Correction, Fixator Assisted Nailing, Experience with Lengthening Nails, High Tibial Osteotomy Using a Monolateral Fixator, HTO Using Hemicallotasis Combined with Extensive Microfracturing for MCOA, HTO – The Rationale of External Fixators – Open or closing wedge?, Correction of Deformities around the Knee, The Sheffield Ring Fixator for Malunions and Non-union Salvage Around the Knee, Modified Lautenbach Technique for Intra-articular Infected Knees, Extension Contractures, Fractures of the Tibial Plateau – Rationale & Indications for Internal vs External Fixation, Application of the Sheffield Ring Fixator, The Use of Monolateral and Circular Fixation for Distal Femoral Fractures

CAOS UK 2009 Royal Society of Medicine, London, United Kingdom, November 27-29, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: CAOS UK (CAOS UK); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Kamal Deep, GJNH, Beardmore Way, Clydebank, G81 4HX; Telephone: 01419515392; Email: kamal.deep{at}gjnh.scot.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Computer Aided Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Conference; Description: Theme - Setting the Standards in Orthpaedics. No Better Place to learn Computer Navigation Learn, do, discuss………something for everyone from beginner to experts.

December 2009

Orthopaedic Surgical Approaches to Lower Limb RCSEd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, December 1-2, 2009: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Heather Anderson, 3 Hill Place, Edinburgh; Telephone: 0131 6689239; Email: h.anderson{at}rcsed.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Orthopaedic Surgical Approaches to Lower Limb; Description: Aims and Objectives: To teach the necessary surgical steps to complete the operative approach. To develop existing skills through observation and participation in cadaveric operative practice to allow the operative approach to be made safely and effectively

SFA congress Deauville, France, December 3-5, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Société Française d'Arthroscopie (SFA); Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: corine Bensimon, 15 rue ampčre, 92500 Rueil FRANCE; Telephone: 33 1 40 25 74 01; Email: corine.bensimon{at}bch.aphp.fr; Subjects/Keywords: arthroscopy; Description: Annual congress of the French Society of Arthroscopy

Osteoporosis: From Evidence to Action Novotel Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco, December 4-5, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR); Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Amy Hoang-Kim, Via GC Pupilli 1; Telephone: +39 051 636 6581; Email: isfr.fractures{at}gmail.com; Subjects/Keywords: wrist, hip, vertebral compression fractures, osteoporosis; Description: Committee organizers: M Bhandari (Canada), A Moroni (Italy) & E Schemitsch (Canada) The ISFR is hosting "Osteoporosis: From Evidence to Action" with international faculty members. Thought leaders will be presenting for the first time output generated from recent years of OP advancement in research and surgical practice. This is a two-day combined event of workgroups followed by a symposium focusing on hip, wrist and vertebral fractures. Friday December 4, 2009: ISFR Workgroups: Hip/Wrist & Spine: Improving Outcomes Saturday December 5, 2009 : ISFR Symposium: Hip, Wrist & Spine Fractures: Do we have an Answer? Is fracture healing different in elderly patients? Learn about co-management with the geriatrician and radiologists with H Genant (US) & R McCann (US) How to prevent the next fracture, D Marsh (UK), Contemporary perspectives on the role of stable internal fixation J Jupiter (US) and A Ladd (US), Emerging technologies and improved implant fixation with cutting edge calcium phosphate in hip fracture management T Russell (US)& S Larrson (Sweden) Surgical perspectives in the vertebral compression fracture patient P Heini (Switzerland) Differential effects of PTH and bisphosphonates in fracture repair S Mori (Japan) EBM Course (Dec 4-5, 2009) Session I - Evidence-Based Orthopaedics outcomes assessment:validity and reliability, making sense of health care recommendations:GRADE system Session II- Current issues in the design of orthopaedic research Limiting Bias in clinical research Multicenter trials:current challenges composite outcomes It's not about size...it's about the number of events! This is open to all orthopaedic surgeons, trainees, fellows, young investigators, OP specialists & scientists.

Oswestry Foot and Ankle Course Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, United Kingdom, December 7-9, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Alison Whitelaw, Institute of Orthopaedics, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG; Telephone: 01691 404661; Email: alison.whitelaw{at}rjah.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FOOT AND ANKLE COURSE; Description: This 3 day course aims to provide delegates with a core understanding of the management of common foot and ankle problems. Topics include biomechanics and gait; anatomy including cadaveric dissection, the evaluation and treatment of common disorders of the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot pain; the role of orthotics . Management of foot and ankle trauma; diabetic and neuromuscular disorders, foot tumours and arthroscopy of the ankle. There will be hands-on workstations to allow participants to perform forefoot surgery including Scarf , Chevron and Weil osteotomies , ankle and triple arthrodesis and ankle arthroscopy. Places are limited to 28. Course Fee Ł550 (includes all refreshments and Course Dinner)

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Winter 2009 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL, United States, December 9-12, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 216-295-1900; Email: info{at}ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 26th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Winter. 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 and knee arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.

Assessment and Early Management of the Injured Hand Clinical skills centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom, December 10, 2009: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Caron Musgrove, Plastic Surgery Department, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham B32 6JD; Telephone: 0121 204 1698; Email: caron.musgrove{at}uhb.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: hand trauma; Description: A one-day course designed to acquaint you with upper limb injuries and for you to become more certain of diagnosis and appropriate early management. The course is designed for doctors in the early years of their training (FY2 to ST3) and clinical nurse specialists in Accident & Emergency, Trauma & Orthopaedics, or Plastic Surgery and hand therapists. Topics will include: Taking a relevant history; knowing what to look for and how to do it; avoiding common pitfalls; managing patient expectations, and many more.

Current Topics in Knee Replacement Bridgewood Manor Hotel, Chatham, Kent, Chatham, United Kingdom, December 10, 2009: Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Leslie Moore, Alexandra Hospital, Walderslade, Kent. ME5 9PG; Telephone: 01634 662813; Email: mraashetty{at}yahoo.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: knee arthroplasty; Description: A one day seminar with international speakers discussing current concepts in knee arthroplasty. Topics include biomechanics, unicompartmental replacement, patellofemoral replacement, pivoting and rotating prostheses and navigation.

Core Surgical Sciences iMRCS revision course: Anatomy, Radiolody and Physiology Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom, December 14-18, 2009: Sponsoring Organization: RCSE and HYMS; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Jackie Houlton, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull; Telephone: 01482 464750; Email: jackie.houlton{at}hyms.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: iMRCS revision course. Anatomy, Radiology and Physiology; Description: A five day programme intended for candidates preparing for the Intercollegiate MRCS (Parts A and B, OSCE and MCQ) examinations and covering almost 40% of the examination. The course has been designed by experienced examiners. Many of the Faculty will also be experienced College examiners. The course is available as all 5 days or can be taken in modular form

January 2010

OSWESTRY INTENSIVE COURSE IN BASIC SCIENCE IN ORTHOPAEDICS Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, United Kingdom, January 10-15, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Alison Whitelaw, Institute of Orthopaedics, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital; Telephone: 01691 404661; Email: alison.whitelaw{at}rjah.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: BASIC SCIENCE; Description: This week long intensive basic science course covers a wide range of subjects including Biomechanics; Biomaterials; Bone & Cartilage Biology; Bone Tumours & Pathology; Metabolic Bone Disease; Fracture Healing; Microbiology; Neurophysiology; Orthotics & Prosthetics; Principles of Radiological Investigation; and Statistics. Tutorial Sessions are held on a regular basis throughout the course. The course is aimed at all levels of Trainees. Course Fee Ł940 includes all refreshments, Course Dinner, Basic Science for FRCS (T&O) Book (Ł55), Orthopaedic Classifications & Radiological Measurements Book (Ł40).

Basic Skills in Hand Surgery The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, United Kingdom, January 12-14, 2010: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Plastic Surgery Course Assistant, Raven Department of Education, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE; Telephone: 020 7869 6336; Email: plastic{at}rcseng.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: ST 2-3 trainees in plastic and orthopaedic surgery; Description: 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.

South West FRCS(ORTH) Course Orthopaedic Library Level 5 Bristol Royal Infirmary Bristol BS2 5HW, Bristol, United Kingdom, January 13-15, 2010: 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)1173420517; Email: marilyn.ettery{at}bristol.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Orthopaedics relevant to the FRCS(ORTH); Description: Intensive course in orthopaedics relevant to the FRCS(ORTH) examination of viva practice,clinical examination and key clinical topics

FRCS (Tr & Orth) one day viva course Comfort Inn Hotel, 39 Christchurch Road, RG, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, January 16, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Medical-course; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Sandy, PO Box 8083 Reading RG6 9GZ; Telephone: 0845 6439597; Email: contact{at}medskills.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FRCS Orth viva preparation; Description: One day FRCS Orth viva course is designed for candidates going for the examination within the next few weeks. It aims to give the candidates a feel of the examination situation, the standard they need to achieve and the confidence they require. The viva topics to be covered are: Basic science( including microbiology, theatre design, biomaterials, biomechanics and statistics), Adult pathology, Hand, Paediatrics, Trauma and Surgical approaches.

3rd Advanced Course on Knee Surgery Val d'isčre, France, January 18-22, 2010: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Emmanuelle Boudghene, Val d'Isčre; Telephone: 33 4 79 06 21 23; Email: knee2010{at}valdisere-congres.com; Subjects/Keywords: Knee surgery; Description: The program is focused on the daily practice for orthopaedist surgeons. A large time for discussion will remain our special touch where lecturers, attendees and representatives of companies are able to share their knowledge about knee surgery.

Hip Ankle & Wrist Course Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, January 21-22, 2010: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Margaret Cooper, RCPSG, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RJ; Telephone: 0141 227 3236; Email: mgt.cooper{at}rcpsg.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Hip, Ankle, Wrist; Description: This course is intended for doctors who have decided to pursue a career in orthopaedic and trauma surgery. The course includes practical work on plastic bones which is intended to develop skill in using a sliding hip screw. Surgical approaches and anatomy will be covered using pro-sections and there is an extensive question answer section that should develop clinical judgement. This course will be most helpful to those who have had up to 2 years orthopaedic experience.

ANATOMY & SURGICAL EXPOSURES IN ORTHOPAEDICS Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, United Kingdom, January 21-22, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Institute of Orthopaedics (RJAH Orthopaedic Hosptial); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Alison Whitelaw, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG; Telephone: 01691 404661; Email: alison.whitelaw{at}rjah.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: ANATOMY & SURGICAL EXPOSURES IN ORTHOPAEDICS; Description: This two day course will cover the basics of anatomy and surgical exposures in Orthopaedics. The programme includes demonstrations on cadaveric prosection in the upper limb, lower limb and the spine. The faculty includes senior consultants specialising in the respective areas from the RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital. Target Audience: All levels of Orthopaedic Trainees. This is a popular course and places are limited to 30 delegates only.

FRCSOrthExam Education: Important Papers in Orthopaedics Walton Conference Centre, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom, January 22, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: FRCSOrthExam Education (Turning Point); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Himanshu Sharma, 44 Abercorn Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow; Telephone: 07825563358; Email: wardround{at}yahoo.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Evidence based orthopaedics, FRCSOrth Exam; Description: One way to enhance your chances of scoring high-grades in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) Part II Examination is by quoting important papers in Orthopaedics, both hot and cold. By providing evidence-based answers to justify your treatment plans or supporting your answer to tackle clinical or technical problems in the day-to-day management of orthopaedic conditions, you can achieve extra-marks. This helps to cross-compensate in the vivas and clinicals. This one day course is aimed at FRCSOrth trainees and non-training middle-grades who are about to take their Part II examination. The course will cover the important RCTs, classic papers, problem-based evidences for treatment options and part-specific papers to quote in the examination. The course fee is Ł100 only.

The Great Debate 2010 The Science Museum, London, United Kingdom, January 22-23, 2010: Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Sarah Crosby, Finsbury Orthopaedics, 13 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7BA; Telephone: +44(0)1372 224251; Email: info{at}finsbury.org; Subjects/Keywords: Early Intervention in the Hip and Knee; Description: The Great Debate is a meeting dedicated to the topic of early intervention in osteo-arthritis of the hip and knee. In a world where obesity is commonplace, the role of orthopaedic intervention has changed from simply relieving pain and suffering in the elderly, to keeping people fit and active for longer. • Has technology advanced far enough to allow us to reconstruct a joint that will be used in the gym? • Are we accurate enough in the operating theatre? • In the high demand patient who is likely to use their joint for over 20 years,how accurate can we be? • Who is making the decisions: Patient, Surgeon or other? • How can we achieve real value, and value for money? Sessions focusing on conservative surgery will discuss the delay or even prevention of joint replacement, but when should these interventions be implemented?

FRCSOrthExam Education: Vivas Walton Conference Centre, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom, January 23, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: FRCSOrthExam Education (Turning Point); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Himanshu Sharma, 44 Abercorn Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow; Telephone: 07825563358; Email: wardround{at}yahoo.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FRCOrth Exam, Vivas; Description: This intensive one day viva course covers a mixture of interactive discussions on ‘difficult orthopaedics’, spotter shows, ‘hot-seat’ vivas and mock examinations. The course is designed to provide the trainee with a comprehensive update on Basic sciences, Adult pathology, Trauma, Hands & Paediatrics. The candidates sitting the Part II examination immediately following the course will be given preference. The course fee is Ł200 only.

FRCSOrthExam Education: Hands & Paeds Walton Conference Centre, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom, January 24, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: FRCSOrthExam Education (Turning Point); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Himanshu Sharma, 44 Abercorn Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow; Telephone: 07825563358; Email: wardround{at}yahoo.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FRCSOrth Exam, Hand, Paediatric Orthopaedics; Description: This intensive one day course covers a mixture of interactive lectures and mock vivas on 20 most commonly asked topics on Hands and Paediatric Orthopaedics. All the interactive lectures are prepared with regard to the FRCS(Tr & Orth) Part II Examination needs. The subject matter will be themed on ‘what you must know’! ‘What you should know’!! ‘What you may know’!!! and important relevant papers on Hands and Paeds. The course fee is Ł200 only.

Nottingham Foot & Ankle Course Postgraduate Centre, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom, January 26-28, 2010: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Jane Whiting, 85 Derby Road, Beeston, Nottingham; Telephone: 07791691314; Email: jp.whiting{at}o2.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Foot & Ankle Course; Description: This 3 day course aims to provide delegates with a core understanding of the management of common foot and ankle problems. Topics include gait, anatomy including cadeveric dissection, the evaluation and treatment of common foot disorders and management of foot and ankle trauma. There will also be hands-on workstations to allow delegates to perform forefoot surgery including Scarf, ankle arthrodesis and ankle arthroscopy. Places are limited to 24 so that delegates can be sure of receiving thorough information. The Course fee is Ł425.00 before 30th November 2009 and Ł475.00 from 1st December 2009 (includes all refreshments and a course dinner).

Analysis and Decision taking in Angular Deformities of the Lower Extremities MBA headquartes, Gijón, Spain, January 28-29, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Private (Private); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Maite Idiazabal, C/ Beloso Alto, 3. 31006 Pamplona. Spain; Telephone: + 34 948 290702; Email: brupa{at}ohsjd.es; Subjects/Keywords: Angular Deformitie, Long bones; Description: This Course, mainly intended for trainees and young Orthopaedic surgeons, will deal with the main concepts on the Assessment and Correction Planning of acquired and congenital angular deformities of the lower extremities in both children and adults. Lectures on the different topics will be delivered by national and international speakers followed by discussion with the audience. Finally two Hands-on Workshops will help the attendees to become familiar with the techniques and technology used in the most typical deformities.

14th International Argospine symposium Hotel Marriott Paris Rive Gauche, Paris, France, January 28-29, 2010: Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: A. Devillers, 12, rue de la Croix Faubin, 75011 Paris - France; Telephone: 33 1 44 64 15 37; Email: a.devillers{at}clq-group.com; Subjects/Keywords: NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN SPINE SURGERY:

February 2010

Santander arthroscopy and arthoplasty Palacio Magdalena, Santander, Spain, February 18-19, 2010: Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Luis Pérez Carro, Avda Estadio 17 D 3ş Iz; Telephone: 649733942; Email: lpcarro{at}gmail.com; Subjects/Keywords: Shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty; Description: Description: Two day meeting with the following topics: Physical and radiological examination. Shoulder arthroscopy: Indications, positioning, portals, basic techniques and complications. Arthroscopic anatomy of the shoulder. Shoulder arthroscopy: Instability, rotator cuff, biceps, acromioclavicular joint, labrum and SLAP lesions, subscapularis repair, frozen shoulder, arthroscopic Latarjet. Proximal humerus fractures: Reconstruction, sutures and plates, arthroplasty. Clavicle and scapula fractures. Shoulder arthroplasty: Humerus options, glenoid exposure and options, anatomic, reverse, treatment of complications. Suprascapular nerve: Arthroscopic release. Tendon transfers.

March 2010

Swansea Hand Surgery Revision Course Post-Graduate Medical Centre, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom, March 4-6, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Swansea Hand Club; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Sue Jones or Diane Richardson, Hand Surgery Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, SA6 6NL; Telephone: 01792 703974 or 703450; Email: sue.jones{at}swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Hand Surgery Revision; Description: This Revision Hand Course, now in it's seventh year, will consist of a series of lectures, clinical demonstrations, small group vivas and a large number of clinical cases and is intended for Specialist Registrars preparing for the FRCS (Orth) examination.

AO Principles in Operative Fracture Management Course Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, March 8-11, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: AOUK; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Tom Grover, 20 Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LG; Telephone: 0044 1707 823310; Email: tom.grover{at}ao-courses.com; Subjects/Keywords: AO; Description: The aim of the course is to help the participant acquire the knowledge and skills required to manage common fractures, according to AO principles. The course is based upon a philosophy that good fracture management requires more than the practical skills required to ‘fix’ a fracture. The competent fracture surgeon should understand bone physiology, response to injury and the processes of repair. Good decision-making is the key to fracture management and interaction between participants and a large faculty during lectures, group discussion and practical sessions will help you develop these skills. Practical sessions involve the fixation of common diaphyseal and articular fractures on real size artificial bone models, using AO instruments and implants.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons New Orleans, LA, United Kingdom, March 9-13, 2010: Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Course Organiser, 6300 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018-4262; Telephone: 800-346-2267; Email: meeting{at}aaos.org

The Cambridge Basic Science FRCS (Orth) Revision Course 2010 Magdalene College, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, March 17-19, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: The Furlong Research Charitable Foundation (FRCF); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Miss Amy Ryan, 10a Chandos Street, London. W1G 9DQ; Telephone: 020 7436 1919; Email: amy.ryan{at}frcf.org.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Intensive revision course with interactive viva practice; Description: The course is aimed at orthopaedic trainees preparing for the FRCS (Orth) examination and also for trainees who are in Years 1 - 4. The format of the course includes interactive lectures and mock vivas. (mock vivas only for those about to take the exam). Candidates are encouraged to apply early as places are limited.

23rd HKSSH annual congress HKEC Training Centre for Health care Management and Clinical Technology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong, March 20-21, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand (HKSSH); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Dr. Tse Wing Lim, General Office of Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, HKSAR, China; Telephone: (852) 97750394; Email: tse{at}ort.cuhk.edu.hk; Subjects/Keywords: Major trauma in Upper Limb - 21st Century Perspective -; Description: The main theme of our 23rd HKSSH annual congress is Major trauma in upper limb -21st century prospective -. Please visit our HKSSH official web site (www.hkssh.org/index.php) for updated information.

AO Current Concepts Course Brandon Hall Hotel & Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, March 24-26, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: AOUK; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Tom Grover, 20 Tewin Road; Telephone: 0044 1707823310; Email: tom.grover{at}ao-courses.com; Subjects/Keywords: AO; Description: Fracture management and the environment in which it is practiced are evolving rapidly. The aims of this 3 day course are to update, revise, provoke and inform. The specific themes for 2010 are distal radial fractures, paediatric fractures and education. The course is designed for Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons; generally about half of the 48 participants are AO course faculty. The format is set to be open, relaxed and inviting discussion.

BASK 2010 Annual Meeting combined with ACPA Examination Schools, Oxford, United Kingdom, March 25-26, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Mrs Hazel Choules, BASK, at the Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE; Telephone: 010 7406 1763; Email: h.choulese{at}boa.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: BASK 2010 Annual Meeting; Description: BASK will be holding their annual scientfic meeting combined with the ACPA (Arthroplasty Care Practitioners Association) in Oxford on 25th & 26th March 2010 including a trade exhibition. The local host for the meeting is Mr Chris Dodd President of BASK. The Annual Dinner will be held at Trinity College. This meeting is for Consultants, Trainees, Nurses etc, members and non-members, details and information including 'The Call for Papers' can be found at www.baskonline.com or contact Hazel Choules, Senior Administrator BOA Specialist Societies on 020 7406 1763.

BASK - British Association for Surgery of the Knee Examination Schools, Oxford, United Kingdom, March 25-26, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: British Association for Surgery of the Knee; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Hazel Choules, BASK, at the Royal College of Surgeons, 35 - 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE; Telephone: 020 7406 1763; Email: h.choules{at}boa.ac.uk; Description: 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.

Casting Techniques For Specialist Registrars and SHOs Bradford Royal Infirmary Orthopaedic Department, Bradford, United Kingdom, March 26, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Teaching Education And Connections In Healthcare (TEACH); Type of Event: Workshop; Contact: Anne Petty, PO Box 720, Halifax, HX3 7HS; Telephone: 07796 606939; Email: enquiries{at}orthoteach.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Casting Techniques for SHOs & Specialist Registrars, SAC Requirement, Focussed Rigidity Casting, Orthopaedics, Trauma, BOA, BCC; Description: 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 Ł150 per student.

April 2010

International Tibia masterclass nail plate Ilizarov The unsolved problem Royal College of Surgeons, London, United Kingdom, April 15-16, 2010: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Kate Prestwick, 35 -43 Lincoln's Inn field London WC2A 3PE; Telephone: 44 020 7869 6300; Email: education{at}rcseng.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: tibia nail plate Ilizarov non union infection bone graft; Description: 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. FORMAT - The course will be in the form of interactive lectures, concise presentations on specific topics and discussion groups.

FRCS Orth Viva Examination Course Hillingdon Prince Hotel, Reading, United Kingdom, April 17, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: FrcsOrth.co.uk; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Sandy, PO Box 8083 Reading RG6 9GZ; Telephone: 0845 6439597; Email: contact{at}medskills.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FRCS Orth viva preparation; Description: One day FRCS Orth viva course is designed for candidates going for the examination within the next few weeks. It aims to give the candidates a feel of the examination situation, the standard they need to achieve and the confidence they require. The viva topics to be covered are: Basic science( including microbiology, theatre design, biomaterials, biomechanics and statistics), Adult pathology, Hand, Paediatrics, Trauma and Surgical approaches.

AO Shoulder & Elbow Course for Surgeons Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom, April 21-23, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: AO Foundation; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Tom Grover, 20 Tewin Road; Telephone: +44 1707 823310; Email: tom.grover{at}ao-courses.com; Subjects/Keywords: Shoulder elbow; Description: 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.

ANATOMY & SURGICAL EXPOSURES IN ORTHOPAEDICS Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, United Kingdom, April 22-23, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Institute of Orthopaedis (RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Alison Whitelaw, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG; Telephone: 01691 404661; Email: alison.whitelaw{at}rjah.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: ANATOMY & SURGICAL EXPOSURES IN ORTHOPAEDICS; Description: This two day course will cover the basics of anatomy and surgical exposures in Orthopaedics. The programme includes demonstrations on cadaveric prosection in the upper limb, lower limb and the spine. The faculty includes senior consultants specialising in the respective areas from the RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital. Target Audience: All levels of Orthopaedic Trainees. This is a popular course and places are limited to 30 delegates only. Course Fee Ł300

Shoulder instructional course 2010 Antunovic hotel Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, April 23-24, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Conventus Credo d.o.o.; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Nina Vrdoljak, Kruge 48, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; Telephone: + 385 1 4854 696; Email: nina{at}conventuscredo.hr; Subjects/Keywords: Othopaedic, Surgery; Description: On behalf of the Croatian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association (COTA) and European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC) it is a great pleasure and honor to invite you to the second Shoulder International Course (SIC) which will be held in Zagreb on April 23-24, 2010.

Britspine 2010 BT Convention Centre Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, United Kingdom, April 28-30, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Britspine; Type of Event: Meeting; Contact: Sue Woodward, 9 Linsdale Gardens, Nottingham, NG4 4GY; Telephone: 07780676772; Email: sue.britspine{at}hotmail.co.uk; Description: The sixth combined meeting of the British Scoliosis Society, Society for Back Pain Research and British Association of Spinal Surgeons.

May 2010

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Spring 2010 Rio Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, May 23-26, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Course; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 14837 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; Telephone: 216-295-1900; Email: info{at}ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 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.

Sports Injuries Masterclass 2010 Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Formby, Southport, United Kingdom, May 26-27, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Mr Vishal Sahni, Secretary Ms Tina Ray, Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, Southport PR8 6PN; Telephone: 01704704296; Email: tina.ray{at}southportandormskirk.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Sports Injuries; Description: This is a two day Masterclass aimed at orthopaedic trainees,sports injury doctors,GPs with special interest and sports physiotherapists. The first day will cover management on field,common & advanced trauma,Knee,hip and foot and ankle injuries & disorders in sportspersons. The second day will cover spine,shoulder,elbow,wrist & hand injuries and disorders. Sports rehab and nutrition will also be covered. Each topic will cover history,clinical examination & diagnosis,investigations and surgical and non surgical management. The faculty comprises of Expert Surgeons & Physiotherapists who regularly treat premiership level football players and other national and international level sportspersons. The venue - Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa - set amongst 135 acres of parkland, at the heart of England’s Golf Coast offers the definitive golf resort,luxury spa and hotel experience. Formby Hall is now firmly established as one of the finest resorts and luxury hotels in the North West of England. The last two Shoulder Masterclasses that we organised were very successful and hugely oversubscribed. Hence to avoid disappointment, please book your place early. Course Fee - Ł150 for 2 days. Includes lunch, tea, coffee etc.

June 2010

11th EFORT Congress Feria de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, June 2-5, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: EFORT; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Sabrina Wolf, Congress & Event Coordinator, Technoparkstrasse, 1 1 8005 Zürich, Switzerland; Telephone: +41 (44)448 4400; Email: sabrina.wolf{at}efort.org

International Conference on Orthopaedic Surgery, Biomechanics & Clinical Applications Brunel University, London, United Kingdom, June 6-9, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Brunel Orthopaedic Research and Learning Centre; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Neriman Ozada, Brunel University, Mechanical Engineering, Howell Building 309b, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge; Telephone: 00447838027383; Email: neriman.ozada{at}brunel.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Orthopaedic Surgery, Biomechanics, Computer Assisted Surgery, Musculoskeletal Modelling, Orthopaedic Implants, Orthopaedic Devices, Rehabilitation, Biomaterials; Description: The Brunel Orthopaedic Research and Learning Centre is organising an international conference on Orthopaedic Surgery, Biomechanics and Clinical Applications which will take place at Brunel University, West London from June 6 to June 9, 2010. The conference program consists of four major areas as Biomechanics, Surgery, Biomaterials and Implants. The conference will incorporate different aspects of orthopaedic biomechanics, biomaterials, surgery and computer assisted surgery, simulation, robotics and haptic devices. These will be subdivided into the upper limb, lower limb and spine. The conference attendees expected to be from the public health-care and industrial sectors including orthopaedic surgeons, consultants and trainees, physiotherapists and bioengineers, academic and industrial researchers in bioengineering and orthopaedics and marketing staff in biomedical companies. The conference aims to bring academic, clinical and industrial researchers, scientists, device developers and practitioners together and provide a platform for exchange of ideas and disseminate the recent developments in orthopaedic research, surgery and devices. The conference, different than many others, will include not only scientific research but provide hand-on practical sessions as well as industrial demonstrations. The conference sessions and workshops will merit CME points.

AO Injured Foot Course Clifton Pavilion, Bristol Zoo, Bristol, United Kingdom, June 9-11, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: AOUK; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Tom Grover, 20 Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LG; Telephone: 0044 1707 823310; Email: tom.grover{at}ao-courses.com; Subjects/Keywords: AOUK; Description: This three-day course aims to cover all aspects of serious injuries to the foot and ankle from initial presentation, through primary emergency management and definitive reduction and fixation to secondary reconstruction of the delayed consequences of trauma. The theme of the course is that the treatment of foot and ankle injuries flows from an understanding of the normal and injured anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. For this reason the course emphases basic science and cadaveric dissections. Includes in the modules are fracture anatomy and classification, surgical approaches, plate fixation, outcomes of treatment and complications. The course is aimed at consultants, senior trainees and fellows with an interest in the management and late reconstruction of foot and ankle trauma.

Basic Skills in Hand Surgery The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, United Kingdom, June 15-17, 2010: Type of Event: Course; Contact: Plastic Surgery Course Assistant, Raven Department of Education, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE; Telephone: 020 7869 6336; Email: plastic{at}rcseng.ac.uk; Subjects/Keywords: ST 2-3 trainees in plastic and orthopaedic surgery; Description: 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.

37th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues Glasgow, United Kingdom, June 26-30, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: European Calcified Tissue Society; Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Amanda Sherwood, ECTS, PO Box 337, Patchway, Bristol BS32 4ZR, UK; Telephone: +44 (0) 1454 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.

AO Principles in Operative Fracture Management Course for Surgeons Leeds University, Leeds, United Kingdom, June 28 - July 1, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: AOUK (AOUK); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Kirsty Young, P O Box 328, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1YR; Telephone: 01707 823 343; Email: young.kirsty{at}ao-courses.com; Subjects/Keywords: AO; Description: The course is based upon a philosophy that good fracture management requires more than the practical skills required to ‘fix’ a fracture. The competent fracture surgeon should understand bone physiology, response to injury and the processes of repair. Good decision-making is the key to fracture management and interaction between participants and a large faculty during lectures, group discussion and practical sessions will help you develop these skills. Practical sessions involve the fixation of common diaphyseal and articular fractures on real size artificial bone models, using AO instruments and implants.

AO Advances in Operative Fracture Management Course for Surgeons Leeds University, Leeds, United Kingdom, June 29 - July 2, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: AOUK (AOUK); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Kirsty Young, P O Box 328, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1YR; Telephone: 01707 823 343; Email: young.kirsty{at}ao-courses.com; Subjects/Keywords: AO; Description: Surgeons on the AO Advances Course will meet leading musculo-skeletal trauma surgeons from the UK and will learn state-of-the-art techniques in an intensive but enjoyable 4 days. The emphasis of the Advances Course is on the application of basic principles in the management of complex fractures using advanced surgical techniques. There is particular focus on evidence-based decision-making, improving clinical skills and dealing with complications. The course consists of 8 modules related to the latest advances in trauma surgery, covering topics such as the management of complex diaphyseal and articular fractures, the use of locking plates and modern concepts in the treatment of polytrauma. Short lectures, discussion sessions and interactive practical workshops allow direct contact with the overseas and UK faculty. Participants are encouraged to bring x-rays of their own cases and to share their ideas and experience in an informal setting. Participant Criteria Consultants, SpRs in years 3 – 6 and Staff Grade Surgeons involved in trauma management and who have completed an AO Principles Course are invited to apply for the AO Advances Course.

July 2010

AO Principles in Operative Fracture Management Course for Surgeons Leeds University, Leeds, United Kingdom, July 5-8, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: AOUK (AOUK); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Kirsty Young, P O Box 328, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1YR; Telephone: 01707 823 343; Email: young.kirsty{at}ao-courses.com; Subjects/Keywords: AO; Description: The course is based upon a philosophy that good fracture management requires more than the practical skills required to ‘fix’ a fracture. The competent fracture surgeon should understand bone physiology, response to injury and the processes of repair. Good decision-making is the key to fracture management and interaction between participants and a large faculty during lectures, group discussion and practical sessions will help you develop these skills. Practical sessions involve the fixation of common diaphyseal and articular fractures on real size artificial bone models, using AO instruments and implants.

September 2010

29th Annual Meeting of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) Kongresshotel Stadthale, Heidelberg, Germany, September 2-4, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Information, Organisation, Registration, Intercongress GmbH, Karlsruher Str. 3, DE-79108 Freiburg, Germany; Telephone: +49 761 696 99-0; Email: info.freiburg{at}intercongress.de; Subjects/Keywords: virology, infectology, surgery, orthopedics; Description: TOPICS: - Basic Science: Infection, Biofilm, Microbiology, Host Defence etc. -Treatment of acute Osteomyelitis -Septic non-union -Update on Antibiotic Therapy: new Antibiotics, multi-resistent Microorganisms etc. -Current Topics in infected Arthroplasty -Joint Infections -Diabetic Foot -Free Papers CHAIR: Heppert, Volkmar, MD BG-Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen Dpt. of Bone – Joint –and Prostheses Infections

6th International Muscle Symposium Campus of the University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, September 2-4, 2010: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Hedwig Schulz, Alser Strasse 4, 1090 Vienna, Austria; Telephone: +43 1 405 13 83-19; Email: hedwig.schulz{at}medacad.org; Subjects/Keywords: Plastic Surgery; Description: Topics: • Basic and experimental research on muscle transplantation • Factors with influence on regeneration • Morphology and choice of muscle transplants • Neurotization of the muscle • Neuromuscular reconstructions in the paralyzed face • Functional muscle transplantation in the extremities • Reconstruction of sphincter muscle function • Functional electrostimulation • Imaging and analysis of neuromuscular function • New indications for functional muscle transplantation • Bionic concepts • Free papers Language: The official language of the symposium will be English.

Casting Techniques For Specialist Registrars and SHOs Bradford Royal Infirmary Orthopaedic Department, Bradford, United Kingdom, September 3, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Teaching Education And Connections In Healthcare (TEACH); Type of Event: Workshop; Contact: Anne Petty, PO Box 720, Halifax, HX3 7HS; Telephone: 07796 606939; Email: enquiries{at}orthoteach.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: Casting Techniques for SHOs & Specialist Registrars, SAC Requirement, Focussed Rigidity Casting, Orthopaedics, Trauma, BOA, BCC; Description: 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 Ł150 per student.

BOA Annual Congress - 12th Combined Associations Meeting Venue to be advised, Glasgow, United Kingdom, September 13-17, 2010: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: David Adams, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2N 3PN; Telephone: 020 7405 6507; Email: d.adams{at}boa.ac.uk; Description: Please see the website for further details.

FRCS (Tr & Orth) preparation: Evidence base (Important papers ) One day course Reading, Berkshire Comfort Inn Reading 39, Christchurch Road, Reading. RG2 7AN, Reading, United Kingdom, September 18, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Medical-course; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Sandy, PO box : 8083 Reading RG6 9GZ (United Kingdom); Telephone: 0845 6439597 ( 9am to 6pm only ); Email: Contact{at}MedSkills.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FRCS Orth preparation Important papers; Description: There are milestone and important papers in most of the topics. Once you have mastered them, it will help you in providing an evidence based answer. This one day course is aimed at trainees who are preparing for FRCS Trauma and Orth examination. The course will cover the appropriate reviews, randomized control trials, classical papers and evidence base for treatment options. It is also aimed for Orthopaedic surgeons who want to update their clinical based evidence knowledge in Orthopaedic surgery.

October 2010

Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting Adelaide, Australia, October 10-15, 2010: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Course Organiser, AOA, Ground Floor, William Bland Centre, 229 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia; Telephone: +612 9233 3018; Email: admin{at}aoa.org.au

FRCS (Tr & Orth) one day viva course Hillingdon Prince Hotel, 39 Christchurch Road, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, October 16, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Medical-course; Type of Event: Course; Contact: Sandy, Medical-course, PO Box 8083 Reading RG6 9GZ; Telephone: 0845 6439597; Email: contact{at}medskills.co.uk; Subjects/Keywords: FRCS Orth viva preparation; Description: One day FRCS Orth viva course is designed for candidates going for the examination within the next few weeks. It aims to give the candidates a feel of the examination situation, the standard they need to achieve and the confidence they require. The viva topics to be covered are: Basic science( including microbiology, theatre design, biomaterials, biomechanics and statistics), Adult pathology, Hand, Paediatrics, Trauma and Surgical approaches.

ANATOMY & SURGICAL EXPOSURES IN ORTHOPAEDICS Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, United Kingdom, October 21-22, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Institute of Orthopaedics (RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital); Type of Event: Course; Contact: Alison Whitelaw, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG; Telephone: 01691 404661; Email: alison.whitelaw{at}rjah.nhs.uk; Subjects/Keywords: ANATOMY & SURGICAL EXPOSURES IN ORTHOPAEDICS; Description: This two day course will cover the basics of anatomy and surgical exposures in Orthopaedics. The programme includes demonstrations on cadaveric prosection in the upper limb, lower limb and the spine. The faculty includes senior consultants specialising in the respective areas from the RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital. Target Audience: All levels of Orthopaedic Trainees. This is a popular course and places are limited to 30 delegates only. Course Fee Ł300

German Congress of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery Messe / ICC, Berlin, Germany, October 26-29, 2010: Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Information, Intercongress GmbH, WIlhelmstr. 7, DE-65185 Wiesbaden; Telephone: +49 611 97716-0; Email: orthopaedie-unfallchirurgie{at}intercongress.de; Subjects/Keywords: Innovation, Safety, Reliability; Description: 96th Annual Conference of the German Society of Orthopedic Surgery/DGOOC, 74th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Trauma Surgery/DGU, 51th Annual Conference of the Professional Association of Orthopedic Specialists and Surgeons/BVOU CHAIR: Frank, Daniel, MD, Remigius Hospital Leverkusen, Germany / Goette, Siegfrid, MD,Professional Association of Orthopedic Specialists and Surgeons, BVOU, Berlin / Suedkamp, Norbert, MD, PhD, University Hospital of Freiburg, Germany PARTICIPANTS: 7.000 / INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION: 5.000 sqm, 230 exhibitors

December 2010

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Winter 2010 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL, United Kingdom, December 8-11, 2010: Sponsoring Organization: Current Concepts Institute (CCI); Type of Event: Course; Contact: A. Seth Greenwald, D.Phil.(Oxon), 12655 Ward Drive; Telephone: 216-295-1900; Email: info{at}ccjr.com; Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedics, joint replacement, CCJR, Greenwald; Description: 27th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement - Winter. 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 and knee arthroplasty, inclusive of joint trauma and emerging technologies.

May 2011

3rd Joint Meeting of the European Calcified Tissue Society and the International Bone and Mineral Society Megaron, Athens, Greece, May 7-11, 2011: Type of Event: Symposium; Contact: Amanda Sherwood, PO Box 377, Patchway Bristol UK; Telephone: +44 (0)1454 610255; Email: admin{at}ectsoc.org; Subjects/Keywords: Calcified Tissues; 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

June 2011

12th EFORT Congress Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 1-4, 2011: Sponsoring Organization: EFORT; Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Sabrina Wolf, Congress & Event Coordinator, Technoparkstrasse, 1 1 8005 Zürich, Switzerland; Telephone: +41 (44)448 4400; Email: sabrina.wolf{at}efort.org

May 2012

39th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues Stockholm, Sweden, May 19-23, 2012: Sponsoring Organization: European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS); Type of Event: Conference; Contact: Amanda Sherwood, PO Box 377, Patchway Bristol UK; Telephone: +44 (0)1454 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

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