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Houston Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium

Friday, February 26, 2027
The Marriott Marquis – Downtown
Houston, TexasHOTS Save the Date Poster
Presented by UTHealth Houston Orthopaedic Trauma

Alumni Reunion, February 27, 2027

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Course Description: This activity is designed to provide the Orthopaedic Surgeon 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 goal of the activity is to provide an update to practicing surgeons along with topics of interest to their practice and the challenges they face. The activity will present didactic sessions, case presentations, debates/discussions, and breakout sessions.

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International Keynote Speaker:

Christoph Sommer, MD
Previous Chief of Trauma Surgery and
Current Senior Consultant for Kantonsspital CH-Chur

 

Faculty Guest Speakers:

Christopher Lee, MD

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

 

Lucas S. Marchand, MD  

Clinical Instructor

University of Utah Health

 

John A. Scolaro, MD, MA   

Associate Professor

Residency Program Director

Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma

University of California, Irvine

 

Brandon J. Yuan, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Mayo Clinic, Rochester

 

 

UTHealth Faculty and Alumni:

Tim Achor                      John Munz                   Steve Cherney

Andy Choo                    Chip Routt                     John Hagedorn

John Eastman              Steve Warner               Augie Saiz

Patrick Kellam

 

 

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Assess orthopedic trauma conditions including fractures, polytrauma, nonunions, soft tissue injuries, compartment syndrome, and infection 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.

 

CME Accredited