In these short educational videos, the faculty will focus on complex tibial and femoral shaft fractures. This case-based session outlines how surgical approach, fixation device, and technique choice can influence outcomes. With guidance for classification and evaluation, the faculty debates various approaches, potential pitfalls and complications, and the effective use of intramedullary nailing systems.
Agenda
• Welcome and introduction
• Femoral Nailing
• Tibial Nailing
• Case reviews
• Q&A
Pre-requisites
- A good understanding of femoral and tibial fractures
What you will learn
- Outline, classify and formulate a treatment plan for complex femoral and tibial shaft fractures
- Understand the surgical management of complex femoral and tibial shaft fractures
- Identify the basic concepts in tibial nailing and femoral nailing
- Analyze challenges thanks to discussions on femoral and tibial shaft fractures cases
Contributors
- Dr John Munz, United States of America
- Dr Sean Pretorius, South Africa
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Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England*
*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
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Royal College of Surgeons of England*
*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
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