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

The Victorian Trauma Grand Round is a collaborative initiative to provide a forum for healthcare professionals involved in acute trauma care in Victoria to explore and debate all aspects of trauma management. The program will promote collaborative efforts and networking among members of the trauma community and showcase the expertise and available resources in trauma care in Victoria. Each quarter a grand round event will be hosted by a major Victorian trauma care provider. These events are open to all healthcare professionals.

This event will be hosted by The Alfred. 

Program Information:

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

Disclaimer:

The content of the Victorian Trauma Grand Round is directed at (appropriately licensed and trained) medical practitioners. It represents current information about the provision of emergency and trauma medical care. It is not intended to replace, and should not be construed as, medical advice. 

Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of course content, however, medical practitioners undertaking the course should be aware of the following:  Content is based on current medical knowledge and practice as at the date of delivery. It is the responsibility of practitioners to have regard to relevant research or material that may have been published or become available subsequently and also continually assess the accuracy and relevance of the content with respect to each particular patient case.

We do not accept any liability for any damages arising out of any use or reliance on any content including outcomes related to or resulting from performing any procedures or to any person for any injury incurred as a result of the use of this information.  The course does not represent a formal credentialing process for the performance of any skills or procedures in clinical practice. Credentialing remains the responsibility of the individual and/or organisation(s) whom the individual represents.