Global | Online | 02 - 05 November 2020
AO Recon Online Course—Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Course dates and times
Module 1: November 2, 2020, 18:00-19:45 CET (UTC+1)
Module 2: November 3, 2020, 18:00-21:20 CET (UTC+1)
Module 3: November 5, 2020, 18:00-21:20 CET (UTC+1)
Goal of the course
The AO Recon Online Course—Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty teaches fundamental principles and current concepts in the treatment of patients with a need for primary arthroplasty in the hip and knee. This course is the initial step along the path of lifelong learning in the area of joint arthroplasty. Based on a patient-centered approach this course focuses on the key principles of primary arthroplasty.
Course description
This online version of the course is modular in structure and highly interactive. Short, evidence-based lectures cover the key information required. Moderated case discussions in small groups will expand on each topic and help participants to develop decision-making and surgical management skills. Participants will share their experience with faculty and peers. All factors related to achieving the best possible outcomes in primary arthroplasty will be covered.
Confirmed faculty
Chairpersons
- Sam Oussedik, United Kingdom
- Bas Masri, Canada
- Dinko Vidović, Croatia
- George Macheras, Greece
Faculty
- Anthony Albers, Canada
- Plamen Kinov, Bulgaria
- Sujith Konan, United Kingdom
- Simon Kovač, Slovenia
- Krisztian Sisak, Hungary
- Boris Šteňo, Slovenia
- Mario Starešinić, Croatia
- Slaven Babić, Croatia
- Mislav Jelić, Croatia
- Gordan Gulan, Croatia
- Eduard Rod, Croatia
- Domagoj Mlinarić, Croatia
- Mladen Japjec, Croatia
- George Babis, Greece
- Panagiotis Koulouvaris, Greece
- Theofilos Karachalios, Greece
- Lazaros Poultsidis, Greece
- Panagiotis Tsailas, Greece
-
Ioannis Vlamis, Greece
Date02 - 05 November 2020
Chair(s) Sam Oussedik, Bas Masri, Dinko Vidović, George Macheras
Anatomyhip, knee
Topic(s)replacement
LanguageEnglish
ContactCamilla Keller
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Each AO Recon course includes hands-on simulation experience for participants. Various types of practical exercises enrich the course events and increase the learning effect.
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Curricula
An AO curriculum follows a systematic, patient-centered approach: Desired patient outcomes define necessary competencies, and these in turn define specific learning objectives.
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With the support of the AO Education Institute, AO Recon has developed such curricula from which three courses have been derived. Another curriculum on shoulder specific issues is on its way.
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