CourseThis practical hand and wrist course uses pre-fractured cadaver specimens to rehearse fracture fixation. Chaired by Alex Nicholls, it begins with evening case discussions on 9 February, followed by a full cadaver workshop on 10 February.
Audience: Registrars at ST6–ST8 level.
Programme and practical training
The wrist programme covers volar and dorsal approaches to distal radius fractures, fragment-specific fixation, spanning plates, distal ulna fixation and perilunate surgery. Hand sessions address metacarpal and phalangeal fixation, scaphoid approaches and fixation, and selected reconstructive procedures. Exercises include preoperative planning from radiographs and faculty demonstrations.
Course details
9 February: Evening welcome and case discussions at Donnington & Co Hotel, Newbury.
10 February: Practical training at Ortho Surgical Skills Centre, Greenham Business Park, 4 Communications Road, Thatcham, near Newbury.
Organiser: Medartis Ltd., with scientific support from IBRA.
Language: English.
Registration and fees
The course fee is £250 including tax. For registration and further information, contact Amira Hyne at amira.hyne@medartis.com, as listed in the official programme.