The day will comprise a mix of lectures, videos and cases where delegates will be encouraged to classify fractures and discuss the various treatment options for their repair. The lectures will provide indications and limitations of external coaptation, linear fixators and internal fixation techniques employing pins, wire and bone plates. The cases, based on radiographs, will provide the opportunity to apply the taught principles.

By the end of this course, delegates should have a thorough understanding of:

• The initial assessment of the fracture patient
• Fracture classification and planning
• The biological environment and biomechanical aspects of fractures
• The management of reconstructable and non-reconstructable fractures
• External coaptation; its limitations and applications
• The relevant merits of different types of implants