Management of Facial Trauma

This course provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. It covers diagnostic and treatment principles for midface and mandibular fractures, as well as the prevention and treatment of complications.

1. Online preparations—4 weeks prior to the face-to-face event Participants are required to complete a self-assessment and the following online self-study materials:

• General principles (5 articles to read)
• AO Videos (3): Bone Healing—Biological enhancement of abnormal bone healing, MMF, using a drill
• Approaches (2 recorded presentations): Surgical approaches to the midface and surgical approaches to the mandible
• AO Surgery Reference (3 links)

2. Face-to-face event—2 days

The face-to-face event is delivered through a combination of short lectures, small group discussions, and practical exercises. This combination enables participants to hear, discuss, and apply the concepts of facial trauma management.

3. Online follow-up During the week after the course, participants will complete an online evaluation.

Chairs: Laith Al-Qamachi (United Kingdom), Jiten Parmar, (United Kingdom)

Contact: lynn.lam@aofoundation.org