Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Course
This course is a comprehensive guide aimed at surgeons and physicians specializing in limb lengthening and complex reconstruction, pediatric orthopaedics, and orthopaedic trauma. Internationally recognized faculty present the principles of lengthening and deformity correction with a special focus on pediatric applications. The course is structured into 4 sessions and includes lectures, sawbone labs, and 13 videos for a complete learning experience.
Key Topics Covered:
Bonnie Reichman, MD, Honorary Lecture in Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Innovations in Internal Lengthening Nails
Alignment, Planning, and Logistics of Limb Deformity
Deformity Correction in Setting of Physeal Bar from Neonatal Infection
Late Onset Blount’s Disease
Adolescents with Dysplastic Bone (including Osteogenesis Imperfecta)
Benign Tumors: Fibrous Dysplasia and Enchondromatosis
Lengthening Strategies in Russell Silver Syndrome and Other Congenital Etiologies
Multiple Hereditary Exostoses
Impact of Transverse Malalignment of the Lower Limbs on Gait of Patients with CP
Length and Deformity in Neuromuscular Patients
Torsional Osteotomies for Patellofemoral Dysfunction
Congenital Femoral Deficiency
Managing Amputation in Skeletally Immature
Who This Course is For:
This course is targeted at surgeons and physicians specializing in limb lengthening, complex reconstruction, pediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma, and musculoskeletal tumor and oncology. It is also suitable for residents, fellows, physical therapists, podiatrists, prosthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, surgical technicians, and medical students.
Course Structure:
The course is organized into 4 sessions, including lectures and sawbone labs where participants will be exposed to both basic principles and advanced techniques and concepts in this exciting new subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery. It also includes 13 videos, totalling a size of 3.26 GB.
