CourseThis practical course develops surgical approaches and fixation techniques for upper- and lower-extremity fractures. Lectures, live surgical demonstrations and case reviews prepare participants for laboratory practice of open and minimally invasive approaches.
Programme: Laboratory topics include spanning external fixation, femoral neck and distal femur approaches, tibial plateau fractures, fasciotomies, ankle and hindfoot approaches, and approaches to the humerus, elbow, forearm and wrist.
Audience and eligibility: Surgical participants must have completed or be enrolled in an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency, or hold comparable overseas credentials. Physician assistants may attend lectures, watch demonstrations and observe in the laboratory when accompanied by an orthopaedic surgeon.
Course details
Dates: 4–5 December 2026.
Venue: OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, USA.
Organiser: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
CME: 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ designated; physicians claim credit according to participation.
Registration fees
AAOS members, including candidate, associate, international and emeritus members: US$2,599.
Residents, post-residency fellows and U.S. military: US$1,999.
PA members: US$1,199.
Non-member orthopaedic surgeons: US$3,099.
Non-member PAs: US$1,399.
Registration is through the official course website. Check the registration page for limited resident discounts and optional paid recording add-ons.