ALM H Surgical
S5B Acute wound/Trauma/Burns mx
This presentation will look at the clinical Mx of trauma/burns situations in the metro & rural settings. It will cover the current & emerging techniques of wound care with details in specific areas, e.g. neuro & barotrauma. There will be discussion on the role of the GP in the service of trauma – triage & retrieval. Dr Elizabeth Livingstone
S6C Varicose Veins: What's new in the RX of Varicose Veins?
Recent practice has seen a marked swing away from conventional surgical stripping to non–invasive endovenous techniques. Fine cosmetic veins are treated by sclerotherapy; larger veins are treated by ultrasound–guided sclerotherapy using foamed sclerosants; large diameter saphenous veins are now best treated
by endovenous laser ablation. Follow–up using ultrasound surveillance confirms that each technique provides successful control and results at least as good as surgery. Prof Kenneth Myers, Dr Stefania Roberts, Dr David Jenkins Australian College of Phlebology
WD Dermoscopy for GP
Skin cancer is increasing in incidence & prevalence in Australia. Accurate diagnosis is important, especially to avoid unnecessary excision & related procedures. Dermoscopy is an excellent tool to augment current methods of diagnosis. This program will focus on the use of the hand–held dermatoscope, being used more by GPs, using the “three point checklist”. The three point check list has been proven to be a sensitive tool for early diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions suspicious for skin cancer. Dr Damien Foong Sessions 1,2,6,7,13,14 Molescan
WE SUTURING 1: Basic Suture Techniques
A brief look at the principles of suturing & wound repair with an interactive practical session using pigs trotters which will include all the basic suturing stitches – interrupted, mattress, continuous, subcuticular & corner stitches. Sessions 2,7,12
SUTURING 2: Advanced suture techniques
An interactive practical session using pigs trotters. Includes planning for flaps & grafts, corner stitch, repair of deep & jagged lacerations, biopsy techniques &
closing large broad wounds. Suturing 2 attendees must have either attended Suturing 1 or be competent proceduralists. Sessions 3,8,15 Dynek & Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgeons
WE Advancement & Rotation Flaps for Skin Cancer
Principles of flap repairs – how to do simple, rotational & advancement flaps & angle sutures. How to overcome the difficulties – the angles have it. A good
opportunity to practise flaps using pigs trotters. Please note the workshop is designed for the doctor who already has some expertise in surgical techniques & has attended basic techniques in Suturing 1 workshop. Sessions 4,9,13 Dr Neil Chorley Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine
WR HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT Surgery - Managing your Joint Replacement Patients
An overview of hip or knee replacement surgery including post–operative care, hip or knee assessment techniques & examination tests. A look at the new technologies in hip or knee replacement. Treatment options (using computer animations to demonstrate surgery) with examples of all the relevant parts to hand around & demonstrate;importance of adequately educating joint replacement patients; frequently asked questions from patients – longevity, revision, visiting the dentist & antibiotics etc; when to refer to an orthopaedic surgeon; results & post–operative care. Dr Bill Walter Session 3 (Hip), Dr Rob Sew Hoy Session 5 (Knee), Dr Peter Walker Session 7 (Hip), Dr Arash Nabavi Session 11 (Knee) Stryker
WR Soft Tissue Injections
Soft tissue injections should be part of every GP’s clincal practice. Common conditions that fall under the scope of gp will be discussed including:
1. Upper Limb: shoulder impingement – rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfers elbow & olecranon bursitis. This hands–on session will cover the indications & injection techniques for the relief of musculoskeletal pain & inflammation incl. subacromial bursa, acromio–clavicular joint, elbow joint, common extensor tendon & common flexor tendon. Dr Doron Sher Sessions 2,10,14
2. Lower Limb: knee aspiration including acute conditions (haemarthrosis & prepatellar bursitis); steroid injections in arthritis, Bakers cysts & Trochanteric bursitis. A hands–on workshop using joint models for everyone to practise. At the end of this workshop attendees should be more confident in injecting all of the above. Dr Peter Walker Sessions 4,9,12 Surgical Synergies
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