Basic Hip Arthroplasty Course

Category: Training - Core Surgery

Date: June 17th 2014

Location: Cuschieri Skills Centre, University of Dundee, Level 5, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY

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For Core T&O trainees

Overview

The focus of this course is on developing a sound knowledge base and good operative technique early in your career. Each delegate will carry out all the elements of Basic Hip Arthroplasty on sawbones. Distance learning material will be made available to each delegate before the course to increase background knowledge and reduce the number of lectures required on the day.

Course is recommended by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Programme includes:

  • Femoral Biomechanics
  • Acetabular Biomechanics
  • Surgical Approaches
  • Applied Biomechanics/Pre-op Planning
  • Objectives and Principles of Advanced Cementing
  • Alternative Options for Hip Arthroplasty
  • Cementless Acetabulum - Workshop
  • Cemented Acetabulum - Workshop
  • Cemented Femoral Stem - Workshop
  • X-ray Discussion

Cost

£250. (Or book together with the related Basic Knee Arthroplasty Course on the 18th of June, 2014 at a reduced price of £450 for both.)

Additional Information/Course Booking

Contact:

Cuschieri Skills Centre, University of Dundee
Level 5, Ninewells Hospital
Dundee, DD1 9SY
Phone: +44(0)1382 383400 Fax: +44(0)1382 646042
Website: cuschieri.dundee.ac.uk
Email: cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk