Save the Date | IBRA Master Course | Realistic Treatment of Hand, Wrist and Elbow Fractures | Gent België
16 oktober 2025 – 17 oktober 2025
Realistic Treatment of Hand, Wrist and Elbow Fractures
Date:Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Friday, October 17, 2025
Division:Upper Limbs
Location:Ghent, Belgium
Language:English
Level:Master
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Chairpersons:
Dr. Saartje Defoort, Ghent, Belgium
Prof. Jean Goubau, Ghent – Brussels (VUB), Belgium
Target audience
Recommended for senior surgeons and department heads.
Main specialty of the event
An interactive seminar and hands- on workshop, addressing trauma and reconstruction with representative cases and discussions. Latest innovations and trends are presented both in theoretical discussions and surgical demonstrations. Practical exercises are designed as close as possible to realities in the operating room (pre-operative discussion of the case, use of pre-fractured or deformed specimen).
Educational needs
A vital scientific exchange between experts of the subspecialty reaching out for the establishment of refined standards in surgery and further improved treatment for patients has been identified as the specific need of this course level. Opening of new perspectives and a solid sounding board. Testing and possible confirmation of individual ideas through discussion with peer experts.
Expected educational outcomes
Broadening of spectrum of good practices and their dissemination, Aware of new/improved techniques and methodologies to diagnose, treat and follow-up patients.