Victorian Trauma Grand Round

Limb Trauma: Should it cost you an arm or a leg?

Tuesday 25 March 2025

The Alfred, Innovation and Education Hub, Lecture Theatre

Program Information:

Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025

Time: 18:00-20:30

Location: 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne 3004 Alfred Medical Research & Education Precinct ‘The Hub’, Lecture Theatre (or join virtually)

Cost: Free

Limb Trauma: Should it cost you an arm or a leg?

Agenda

18:00 – 18:30 Meet and Greet with Afternoon Tea

18:30 – 18:35 Welcome and Introduction: Chris Groombridge & Sara Calthorpe

18:35 – 18:50 Mangled extremity case presentation in the context of polytrauma: Dr Michael O’Loan

18:50 – 19:05 Amputate or reconstruct: Dr Rejith Mannambeth

19:05 – 19:20 Outcomes of salvage vs amputation: Lara Kimmel (Alfred Physiotherapist)

19:20 – 19:40 Advanced surgical reconstruction for amputees (Targeted Muscle reinnervation/Osseointegration): A/ Prof Frank Bruscino-Raiola

19:40 – 20:00 Brachial plexus management & repair – A/Prof Scott Ferris

20:00 – 20:10 BPI- A hand therapists perspective: Anthony Assaad (Re-wired Hand Therapy)

20:10 – 20:20 Panel Discussion

20:20-20:30 Thank you and close: Chris Groombridge & Sara Calthorpe

The VTGR will be accredited by several professional colleges for CME/CNE/CPD.

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