Advanced Learning Pathway: Trauma 3 - Ankle Fractures

Learning Objectives of this Pathway:

• Learn about pre-operative decision making with regards to ankle fractures.
• Identify contributing factors for high risk ankle fractures.
• Take away important pearls and pitfalls gleaned from case-based discussions.
• Discuss and review pertinent information relating to syndesmotic instability.

Day 1:

Clinical Sessions:

• Evaluation – Preoperative Stratisfication
• Weber A-B Fracture Care
• Syndesmotic Instability

Podcasts:
Ankle Fractures

Surgical Techniques E-Learning:
ORIF Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures

JFAS Articles:

• Ankle Fracture Classification: An Innovative System for Describing Ankle Fractures
• Value of Early Postoperative Computed Tomography Assessment in Ankle Fractures Defining Joint Congruity and Criticizing the Need for Early Revision Surgery
• Ankle Fracture Fixation: Medial or Lateral First?

Day 2:

Clinical Sessions:

• High Risk Ankle Fracture
• Failed Ankle Fracture

Podcasts:
Trauma Management in the Compromised Patient

JFAS Articles:

• Predictors of Adverse Events for Ankle Fractures: An Analysis of 6800 Patients
• Functional Outcomes Following Operative and Nonoperative Management of Weber C Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review
• Printed 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography Scanned Ankle Fractures as an Educational Instrument
• Short-Term Outcomes and Influencing Factors After Ankle Fracture Surgery