Principles of Intramedullary nailing
10/03/2023 09:00
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Introduction to the principles of intramedullary nail fixation for basic fractures of the tibial and femoral shaft. A one day, practical course for trainees
Overview
This practical, one day course introduces the principles of intramedullary nail fixation for fractures of the tibial and femoral shaft. The course will be taught by experienced orthopaedic surgeons with an interest in orthopaedic trauma.
The emphasis of the course will be on supervised practical sessions allowing participants to get hands-on experience performing intramedullary nail fixation using saw-bone models.
The day will also include short, interactive lectures on the principles of lower limb intramedullary nailing, complications and case based discussions.
Course Conveners:
Mr Andrew Marsh and Mr Jibu Joseph, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons
10 March
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
10 March
09:00 - 09:05
Welcome and introduction
10 March
09:05 - 09:15
Principles of fracture healing: absolute and relative stability
10 March
09:15 - 09:30
Principles of IM tibial nail fixation: theatre set-up/technique
10 March
09:30 - 10:45
Practical 1: tibial IM nail
10 March
10:45 - 11:00
Morning break
10 March
11:00 - 11:15
Principles of IM femoral nail fixation (ante-grade): theatre set-up/technique
10 March
11:15 - 12:30
Practical 2: ante-grade IM femoral nail
10 March
12:30 - 12:45
Complications of IM nail fixation (including compartment syndrome)
10 March
12:45 - 13:00
Difficulties in fracture reduction:
10 March
13:00 - 13:45
Lunch
10 March
13:45 - 14:00
Principles of IM femoral nail fixation (retro-grade): theatre set-up/technique
10 March
14:00 - 14:15
Practical 3: retrograde IM femoral nail
10 March
14:15 - 14:30
First afternoon break
10 March
14:30 - 14:45
Introduction to advanced nailing techniques:
10 March
14:45 - 16:00
Practical 4: advanced nailing technique: blocking screws/wires
10 March
16:00 - 16:15
Second afternoon break
10 March
16:15 - 17:00
Case discussions (IM tibial and femoral nails): why did it go wrong?
10 March
17:00 - 17:15
Review of day and feedback
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