The Southern Trauma And Orthopaedic Conference is an innovative new event exploring Orthopaedic Trauma and Limb Reconstruction. This conference has been established through a collaboration between the British Orthopaedic Medical Student Association (BOMSA) South East Committee, including the University of Southampton, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Kent and Medway Medical School, and Buckingham University.

Event Details: 8:30-17:00, 22/03/2025. Heartbeat Education Centre, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road Southampton. SO16 6YD

Talks: The Conference will feature talks focused on fracture healing, limb reconstruction, limb salvage, career pathways into Trauma and Orthopaedics, and more.

Workshops: Participants will have the opportunity to rotate through four hands-on workshops: Dynamic Hip Screws (DHS), Plating and Lag Screws, Intramedullary (IM) Nailing, and External Fixation (Ex-Fix). These workshops will be led by experienced consultants and registrars providing valuable practical insights.

Medical Student Presentations: The conference will also include a research presentation segment, where successfully shortlisted medical students will showcase their research or projects related to musculoskeletal health, including trauma and orthopaedic surgery.

Best Presentation: £50 prize
Top 3 Winners: 12-month Geeky Medic subscriptions

Lunch will be provided.

Certificates of participation for all attendees which can be added to the medical portfolio.

Summary

Join us at the Southern Trauma and Orthopaedic Conference, a pioneering event exploring Orthopaedic Trauma and Limb Reconstruction. This collaborative event includes enlightening talks on fracture healing, limb salvage, and paediatric orthopaedic trauma. You can look forward to engaging, hands-on workshops in plating and screws, IM nailing, and external fixation led by industry professionals. Medical students also get a golden opportunity to present their research related to Orthopaedics. All participants receive a certificate for their portfolios. Don't miss this chance to deepen your knowledge and network with experts in the field.

Learning objectives

Understand and be able to discuss the biological and physiological processes of fracture healing and limb reconstruction.
Assess and interpret various imaging methodologies applied in orthopaedic trauma, identifying key features and potential issues.
Gain practical experience and improve skills on various procedures commonly used in orthopaedic trauma, such as Dynamic Hip Screws (DHS), Plating and Lag Screws, Intramedullary (IM) Nailing, and External Fixation (Ex-Fix).
Develop a comprehensive understanding of career pathways into trauma and orthopaedic surgery, including necessary training and potential career trajectories.
Evaluate and critique research presentations on Trauma and Orthopeadic Surgery, considering methodology, conclusions and potential implications for clinical practice.

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