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