Ao Pelvis Course

The AO Pelvis Course is a unique hands-on program intended to provide orthopedic surgeons the opportunity to learn and practice core techniques in pelvis fractures. This course is an advanced workshop that utilizes virtual reality techniques to teach techniques of open and closed fracture reduction, internal and external fixation techniques, and instrumentation. This course is utilizing state-of-the-art instructional methods and technology, as well as interactive exercises to help participants learn, practice and refine their skills. The AO Pelvis course is ideal for auxiliary surgeons new to pelvis trauma, and also for experienced surgeons who want to review and improve their technique. Participants will be provided with the tools to appreciate both the anatomical, radiological and functional aspects of pelvis trauma, and the technical skill-set to safely and efficiently treat displaced pelvis fractures. The AO Pelvis course nature of this course is such that it is limited to twelve participants to ensure maximum learning potential. Participants will have an opportunity to have hands-on experience with clinical scenarios and simulate open, closed, transverse and OTA fracture reduction along with a variety of fixation methods. Interactive sessions will include treatment and stabilization options, radiological decision making, fracture healing monitoring and pelvic motion and stability analysis. The AO Pelvis course provides the invaluable experience and hospital sites to facilitate learning unsurpassed by other courses. The blended learning approach ensures the participant will gain novel skills and earn the pride of AO certification.