Orthopedic Surgery hosts trauma symposium Feb. 17

By Roman Petrowski, Office of Communications

Orthopedic Trauma Symposium FlyerThe Department of Orthopedic Surgery will host the Houston Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium, Feb. 17 at Hotel Zaza – Memorial City (9787 Katy Fwy.).

The Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium is designed to provide orthopedic surgeons with a comprehensive update on the current controversies, evolving concepts, and techniques in orthopedic trauma. A distinguished faculty will present their experience, techniques, and pearls of wisdom regarding current treatments and procedures.

The symposium will provide an update to practicing surgeons along with topics of interest to their practice and the challenges they will face. The activity will present didactic sessions, case presentations, debates and discussions, and breakout sessions.

The keynote speaker for the Houston Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium is Roy W. Sanders, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Sanders specializes in acute trauma and posttraumatic reconstruction, as well as foot and ankle surgery at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He is also the president of the Florida Orthopaedic Institute, a group he helped form, and is the director of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service.

Upon completion of the symposium, participants should be able to:

  • Assess orthopedic trauma conditions including fractures, polytrauma, nonunions, soft tissue injuries, compartment syndrome, and infections, among others.
  • Review current techniques and future advances in fracture management and orthopedic trauma care.
  • Evaluate existing therapies and develop new approaches to improve outcomes in fracture management.
  • Develop a comprehensive strategy for management of orthopedic injuries, including preoperative planning, surgical execution, and postoperative rehabilitation.
  • Discuss clinical cases to illustrate management strategies of various traumatic injuries based on new knowledge of pathophysiology and technical advances.

For more information, or to register for the Houston Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium, click here.

McGovern Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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