Online Continuing Education Courses

Fractures: General Principles of Surgical Management

• Describe the history, physical exam and radiographic assessement performed for each patient with a fracture
• List 5 goals of fracture management
• Outline, describe and differentiate fracture classification systems
• Evaluate and describe various choices for fracture fixation including the use of external fixators, Kirschner wires, screws and plates
• Briefly describe the occurances of what happens during each stage of fracture healing
• List and describe complications following surgery for fracture management