CourseThe AO Trauma Masters Course on Soft Tissues and Bone Defect is an advanced, masters-level surgical training course focused on the management of complex trauma cases involving combined bone loss and soft-tissue injury. Organised by AO Trauma, the course integrates structured expert teaching with hands-on training using human anatomical specimens.
The programme addresses principles of soft-tissue management, defect reconstruction, flap selection and coverage strategies, as well as sequencing of bone and soft-tissue reconstruction in challenging trauma and infection-related scenarios. Emphasis is placed on surgical planning, anatomical understanding, decision-making under complexity and prevention of complications.
This course is intended for experienced orthopaedic and trauma surgeons who routinely manage complex reconstruction and are seeking to refine advanced techniques, improve integration of soft-tissue and bone strategies, and consolidate a systematic approach to high-risk cases. It is not designed for early trainees or introductory-level participants.