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LIMB RECONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP
   
29th November, 2005

   
8:15 Introduction:  What is limb reconstruction?
Prof. N.G.J. Maritz
8:20 ACUTE RECONSTRUCTION:
 
bulletThe Open Fracture - Debridement
Dr. F.F. Bikholtz
bulletThe Open Fracture - Reconstructive options for bone
Dr. F.F. Bikholtz
bulletThe Open Fracture - Reconstructive options for soft tissue
Dr. J. Parvizi
bulletFixation Methods
Dr. N.S. Motsitsi
10:15 TEA
10:30 NON-UNIONS:
 
bulletNormal bone union and remodelling
Dr. A. Howard
bulletOptimalizing bio-mechanics
Dr. F.F. Bikholtz
bulletSpecific approach and practicalities (types of grafts, handling grafts, etc.)
Dr. J. Parvizi
bulletThe septic non-union
Dr. F.F. Birkholtz
13:00 LUNCH
13:30 DEFORMITY CORRCTION:
 
bulletWhen is a deformity acceptable?
Dr. A. Howard
bulletNormal lower limb alignment
Dr. J. Parvizi
bulletCorrection of deformities and examples
Dr. F.F. Birkholtz
 
  SEGMENTAL DEFECTS:
 
bulletBone Transport
bulletThe fibula in segmental defects
bulletBone grafting
bulletOther options
Dr. J. Parvizi
  GENERAL:
 
bulletThe Ilizarov Method
bulletReconstruction versus amputation
Dr. F.F. Birkholtz
15:30 TEA
15:45 Nerve injuries
Dr. R. Wilson
16:15 Common tendon transfers in the upper limb
Dr. R. Wilson

 

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