Day 1 Theory

Monday, October 21, 2024

8: 30 a.m. Welcome adress and opening (McLeod)

Part A | 8:45 - 10:45 a.m. | The Way to Surgery and Treatment Rationale

• Clinical Assessment, Imaging, Classification (Laraway)
• What Does Conservative Management Actually Mean? (de Lange)
• Decision-Making ORIF vs. Non-Surgical Treatment (Laraway)

Part B | 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Selection of Approaches (Indication, Technique, Limitations)

• Periangular & Antero-/ Transparotid / Retromandibular Approaches: Technique, Tips & Tricks (McLeod)
• Transoral Approaches: Technique, Tips & Tricks (Lauer)
• Preauricular & Retroauricular Approach: Technique, Tips & Tricks (McLeod)
• Cases - Panel discussion (All)

Lunch | 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

Part C | 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Biomechanical Considerations and Principles of Internal Fixation in Condylar Fractures

• Fixation Options for Condylar Neck and Base Fractures (García)
• Fixation Options for Condylar Head Fractures (Lauer)
• Panel discussion (All)

Part D | 3:00 - 4:40 p.m. | Complex cases, Pitfalls, and Complications

• Paediatric Condylar Trauma (McLeod)
• Sequencing in Complex Mandibular / Panfacial Fractures (de Lange)
• Failed ORIF in Base and Neck Fractures (García)
• Failed ORIF in Condylar Head Fractures (McLeod)
• Panel discussion (All)
• Closing remarks and instructions for practicals

Day 2 Hands-On Cadaveric Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

9:00 a.m. Instructions

Session 1 | 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Condylar Neck / Base Including a Demonstration Session of Principal Incisions and Fixation of Condylar Neck and Base Fractures

Session 2 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Condylar Neck / Base

Lunch | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Session 3 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Condylar Head Including a Demonstration Session of Principal Incisions and Fixation of Condylar Head Fractures

4:00 - 4:15 p.m. Closing remarks, Questionaires, Certificates 

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