May 30, 2024 - May 30, 2024
Securos UK: Locking Plate Systems
Cotton Hotel and Spa | Knutsford, England
Locking Plate Systems; PAX Titanium and Stainless Steel
Lecture and Dry Lab
In this course we explore the evolution of locking systems and mechanical concepts. The course aims to understand the choices made in terms of steel versus titanium and polyaxial versus fixed.
Course Objectives:
- Review of the development of locking plate systems
- Review of the biomechanical principles of locking and non-locking plate systems
- Review the differences in characteristics between steel and titanium
- Discuss how these differences affect patient and implant selection
- Cases studies
- Familiarisation with, and the correct use of, the locking systems instruments
- Application of implants of the locking system to the tibia, femur and humerus in the dry lab
Instructors
Experienced surgeons and teachers
Duncan Midgley, BVMS, CERTSAO, MRCVS and Professor Filippo Martini, DVM
Location
30th May 2024
Cottons Hotel and Spa
Manchester Road
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 0SU
Manchester Road
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 0SU
Questions/Comments about this event
Feel free to email info@securos.co.uk with any questions or comments about this continuing education event.
