There is no cost to attend, and all interested individuals are invited to participate. Continuing education credit will be available.

Attend at DMU or online

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EDUCATIONAL NEED

According to a study published by the Journal of Surgical Research injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, resulting in more than 30 million emergency department visits and 2.5 million inpatient admissions each year. Up to 70% of trauma patients require consultation for orthopaedic injuries, and the management of orthopaedic injuries is an essential component of high-quality trauma care. In addition to reducing injury mortality, orthopaedic trauma care is important for optimized long-term functional recovery, which is highly correlated with health-related quality of life following musculoskeletal injury.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe commonly associated pathology surrounding the polytrauma patient.
• Identify the symptoms and treatment of compartment syndrome.
• Describe the Gustilo – Anderson classification of open fractures and antibiotic management.
• Review common complications of delayed hip fracture management.

SPEAKER

Collin Erickson, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Physician PGY-3, Kansas City University