THOR, EUTOS, and UOGTOSM proudly present our Deep Dive Subspecialty series, a teaching series where experts in the field guide us through common procedures in the various orthopaedic subspecialties.

For the fifth talk of our series, we're delighted to have Mr Simon Barker, who will discuss the concepts of Paediatric Orthopaedics.

Speaker's Biography:

Mr Barker is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon based at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. He also supports services in Inverness and Shetland. He trained at Guy's Hospital, London and then on the North of Scotland rotation. He is immediate past president of the British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the BSSCP, UKCCG and is a Deputy Chair of BMA Scotland. Simon has particular interests in the treatment of clubfoot and cerebral palsy as well as gait analysis. He loves to read - his favourite is Lord of the Rings.

Summary

Join us for the fifth episode of our Deep Dive Subspecialty series, where we'll explore the realm of Paediatric Orthopaedics with Mr Simon Barker. With extensive experience in treating clubfoot and cerebral palsy, and a passion for gait analysis, Mr Barker will share his insights from his vast experience in both major hospitals and regional services across Scotland. This session is brought you by THOR, EUTOS, and UOGTOSM and is essential for anyone interested in orthopaedic subspecialties. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field.

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Learning objectives

Understand the core principles and fundamental concepts of Paediatric Orthopaedics as imparted by leading expert, Mr Simon Barker.
Develop an in-depth understanding about the treatment and management of common conditions including clubfoot and cerebral palsy in the context of Paediatric Orthopaedics.
Learn about the strengths and limitations of the current gait analysis techniques used in Paediatric Orthopaedics diagnosis and treatment planning.
Acquire knowledge about the unique challenges and approaches in paediatric orthopaedics through understanding of real-life case studies and experiences shared by Mr Barker.
Enhance understanding around the ethical considerations, standards of care, and the multidisciplinary approach in Paediatric Orthopaedics.

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