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The
first A.O. basic skills course in Pakistan is being held at Aga Khan University
Hospital (AKUH) from October 11-12, 2003. In the past, these courses were only
conducted in US and Europe to train young orthopaedic surgeons in the practical
aspects of fracture management; this is the first time such a course is being
held in Pakistan. The course coordinator, Dr. M. A. Wajid, Consultant Orthpaedic
Surgeon, AKUH, said that, "Such courses form an integral part of training
of surgeons and this will bring our postgraduate orthopaedic training in-line
with international training programmes in the developed world." This course
is done on artificial bones under the supervision of experienced national and
international trauma surgeons". One of the keynote speakers, Dr. Mirza Rahman
Beg, Head of Orthopaedics, AKUH, feels that such courses are mandatory requirement
for training of junior surgeons.
This course will concentrate primarily on improving the understanding
of common fractures. Topics will be taught in three main methods.
Comprehensive lectures will concentrate on the understanding of
the core material, emphasising the scientific rationale for the
advocated treatment. Practical sessions will teach the application
of A.O. principles and, video demonstrations will supplement one
to one teaching on artificial bones.
Dr. Imtiaz Hashmi, Head, Department
of Orthopaedics, Ziauddin University, feels that, "As trauma is the leading
cause of disability, by properly training young surgeons, we can reduce trauma-related
disability in our population. Such courses are absolutely important to achieve
these goals". Course faculty is drawn from A.O. trained national and international
surgeons, experienced in management of trauma. The trainee-to-trainer ratio will
be one to two. The course is officially recognised by A.O. International and certificates
will be issued by A.O. International, Switzerland.
Dr. Zaki Idrees, Head, Department of Orthopaedics, Liaquat National
Hospital, said that, "Hands on courses are difficult to organise
but are absolutely necessary to teach operative skills".
Mansoor Jokhio, national representative of Mathys Medical Ltd,
Switzerland, and the corporate organiser of the event added, "It
is a step in the right direction and has been the need of the local
orthopaedic community, as it is not within the means of every trainee
to go abroad for such workshops due to prohibitive cost involved".
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