Course program

AOCMF Course—Principles in
Craniomaxillofacial Fracture Management
August 13-14, 2015, Singapore
Mission
Our mission is to continuously set standards in
postgraduate medical education and to foster the
sharing of medically guided expertise in a worldwide
network of healthcare professionals to improve patient
care in trauma or disorders of the musculoskeletal
system.

The AO Principles of fracture management

Fracture reduction and Fracture fixation providing

fixation to restore anatomical absolute or relative stability, as
relationships. required by the “personality”
of the fracture, the patient,
1 2 and the injury.

Early and safe mobilization Preservation of the blood

and rehabilitation of the
injured part and the patient
4 3 supply to soft tissues and
bone by gentle reduction
as a whole. techniques and careful
handling.
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Welcome from Chair AOCMF

On behalf of AO Craniomaxillofacial and your local and international faculty,

I would like to welcome you to this AOCMF educational event.

AOCMF is a unique worldwide multi-specialty community that includes Oral

and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists, Maxillofacial
Surgeons, Oculoplastic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, General Surgeons, and
Head and Neck Surgeons involved in craniomaxillofacial trauma, oncologic
surgery, reconstruction and congenital surgery.

Our organization creates a forum for specialists from all over the world
who have common interests and enthusiasm in this field. It is our goal to
encourage and inspire residents, fellows, and experienced practitioners to
pursue fulfilling careers in our field.

Education has always been a major pillar in AOCMF. Currently, more

than 4000 surgeons participate in over 90 AOCMF educational events
worldwide per year. AOCMF Education is committed to remaining in the
forefront of education and new developments as we strive to improve your
educational experience.

We hope that your experience with us over the next few days will result
in the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and understanding, which will
translate into an improvement in the care that you are able to give your
patients.

Content We also hope that, as a result of this educational event, you will develop
a longer term relationship with AOCMF. Become a member of our
community, taking advantage of our web site (www.AOFoundation.org),
2 Mission the AO Surgery Reference and phone application (www.AOSurgery.org),
2 The AO Principles AO Membership and other CMF courses and opportunities. Make this
3 Welcome from Chair AOCMF organization yours by bringing your opinions, ideas and contributions. Enjoy
4 Welcome from AOCMF the camaraderie of our unique network, and help us maintain and expand
AP Chairman the preeminent position that AOCMF enjoys worldwide.
5 Goal of the course
5 Target participants Yours sincerely,
5 Course objectives
6 Course Chair
6 Faculty
7 Thursday, Aug 13, 2015
8 Friday, Aug 14, 2015
9 Course organization
9 Course information
9 Course logistics
9 Course venue

Warren Schubert
Chair AOCMF
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Welcome from AOCMF Asia Pacific

Dear colleagues,

The multispecialty organization—AOCMF Asia Pacific—includes 13 countries in the region. It is steadfast in its
commitment to serve as the voice and resource for surgeons in the field of CMF reconstruction and trauma.

Numerous courses, seminars, workshops and symposia on basic and advanced CMF principles have been
organized and conducted by the organization—educating surgeons, benefiting patients, and improving the qual-
ity of CMF healthcare. Therefore, it is with great pride and pleasure, that I warmly welcome you to another such
educational activity organized by the AOCMF Asia Pacific.

On behalf of our organization, I thank all international, regional and local faculty members, and staff for their
time and expertise put in to pave the way to the realization of this event. My utmost gratitude, likewise, goes to
the industry providers and healthcare institutions for their logistical support and cooperation. I would also like
to take this opportunity to congratulate the organizing committee for coming up with a relevant and state-of-
the-art scientific program that will definitely stimulate the minds of all attendees—regardless of their personal
specializations.

A note to the participants: I am confident that this excellent course will equip all the participants with updated
information, and will enhance your skills.

I am sure that everyone will enjoy the networking and fellowship programs, and form new and lasting friend-
ships.

Last, but not the least, as you journey through your surgical career; I encourage you to join the AOCMF commu-
nity. We are always ready to welcome keen minds as members, and even as future faculty.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Francis V Roasa, MD
Chair AOCMF Asia Pacific,
Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology
Head & Neck Surgery
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
Manila, Philippines
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Goal of the course

The AO Craniomaxillofacial Principles Course will teach the theoretical basis and practical principles of the operative

treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications, considering state-of-the-art craniomaxillofacial

osteosynthesis in traumatology and reconstructive surgery.

Target participants
All those who deal with musculoskeletal head and neck disorders concerning trauma, reconstruction as well as

congenital and acquired deformities of the craniofacial skeleton.

Course objectives
After the course, the participants should:

1. Be familiar with the history and structure of the AO.

2. Understand the biology of bone healing and how it is affected by fracture treatment.

3. Understand the importance and methods by which the occlusion can be reestablished.

4. Understand the management of dentoalveolar trauma.

5. Understand how the interaction of biomechanics and biology influences decision making in fracture
management.

6. Understand the biomechanics of the mandible and maxilla.

7. Understand how mandibular fractures are classified.

8. Know appropriate methods to diagnose fractures.

9. Know the indications for open or closed treatment of fractures.

10. Know how a lag screw is applied.

11. Understand the concepts and techniques of relative and absolute stability and how these techniques affect
fracture healing.

12. Know the difference between load-sharing and load-bearing fixation and which fractures are amenable to
these methods.

13. Know acceptable methods for treating fractures in all regions of the mandible (condyle, angle, body,
symphysis), including simple, comminuted, and defect fractures.

14. Be familiar with surgical approaches to the facial skeleton.

15. Understand the treatment principles for fractures of the midfacial skeleton, including maxillary, zygomatic,
naso-orbito-ethmoidal, orbital and frontal sinus.

16. Know the principles of mandibular and midface reconstruction.

17. Understand the diagnosis and management of complications to include nonunion, malunion, and infection.

18. Be familiar with the current standards in orbital surgery.

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Course Chair

Cheong Ee Cherk
Singapore
Course Director

Faculty
International Faculty

Briceño Fernando Bogotà Colombia

Regional Faculty

Aquilina Peter Sydney Australia

Park Hong-Ju Gwangju South Korea

Local Faculty

Chui Christopher Singapore Singapore

Lee Shu-Jin Singapore Singapore

Ong Wei-Chen Singapore Singapore

Shim Timothy Singapore Singapore

Tan Winston Singapore Singapore

Yeo Matthew Singapore Singapore

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO

08:30-09:00 Registration

09:00-09:10 Welcome and introduction EC Cheong

Presentation on why we are here
The relationship between AO and DePuy Synthes

Module 1 Moderator: EC Cheong

09:10-09:25 Surgical approaches to the midface WC Ong

09:25-09:40 Occlusion and maxillo-mandibular fixation W Tan

09:40-09:55 Maxillary fractures SJ Lee

09:55-10:05 COFFEE BREAK

10:05-10:20 Zgomatico-maxillary complex fractures P Aquilina

10:20-10:35 Orbital wall fractures EC Cheong

10:35-11:45 Group discussion: EC Cheong

- ZMC
- ZMC with orbit
- Le Fort I

Summary, Q&A
11:45-12:00 Naso-orbito-ethmoid fractures (including nasal fractures) HJ Park

12:00-12:15 Frontal sinus fractures M Yeo

12:15-13:25 LUNCH BREAK

Module 2 Moderator: EC Cheong

13:25-14:55 Practical exercise 1: T Shim

- Colibri drill
- Complex midface fractures
14:55-15:05 AOCMF - What is in it for you? EC Cheong
(membership benefits, offerings)

15:05-15:15 COFFEE BREAK

15:15-16:15 Group discussion: 20 mins per case P Aquilina

- NOE fractures
- Nasal or NOE type I with nasal fracture
- Frontal sinus fractures
16:15-16:45 Summary for the day, Q&A All faculties

16:45-17:00 Evaluation

17:00 End of day 1

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Friday, August 14, 2015

TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO

08:00-08:30 Registration

Module 3 Moderator: M Yeo

08:30-08:45 Surgical approaches to the mandible C Chui

08:45-09:00 Mandibular fractures: load-sharing T Shim

09:00-09:15 Condylar fractures F Briceño

09:15-10:45 Practical exercise 2: M Yeo

- Load-sharing mandibular fractures
1. Angle
2. Symphysis with mini-plates
3. Lag screw technique (if time allows)

10:45-10:55 COFFEE BREAK

10:55-12:15 Group discussion HJ Park

- Load-sharing case
- Tooth in line of fracture / Condylar 1 case
Summary, Q& A

12:15-12:30 Mandibular fractures: load-bearing P Aquilina

12:30-13:30 LUNCH BREAK

Module 4 Moderator: T Shim

13:30-14:30 Practical exercise 3: M Yeo

- Fractures of the complicated mandible

14:30-15:30 Group discussion F Briceño

- 2-3 load-bearing cases
Summary, Q&A

15:30-15:40 COFFEE BREAK

15:40-15:55 Pediatric fractures HJ Park

15:55-16:10 Sequencing in panfacial fractures HJ Park

16:10-16:25 Temporo-mandibular joint reconstruction F Briceño

16:25-16:35 Assessment (12 questions)

16:35-17:05 Panel discussion / Summary of course EC Cheong

17:05-17:15 Evaluation F Briceño

17:15 End of the course

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Course organization Course logistics

AOCMF Asia Pacific Ms. Sherline Ng
Unit 2605, Miramar Tower, Johnson & Johnson Pte Ltd - DePuy Synthes
132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2 International Business Park,
Kowloon, Hong Kong The Strategy, Tower 2,
Tel +852 2581 1776 # 06-29/32, Singapore,
Fax +852 2581 1772 609930
Email naoko.kawai@aocmf.org Tel: +65 6705 6807
Fax: +65 6258 3284
Email: sng4@its.jnj.com

Course information
Course fee
USD 600
Included in course fee are course bag with
documentation, lunch, coffee breaks and
course certificate.
Accreditation
AOCMF Courses are accredited for continuing medical
education (CME) programs. The number of credit
points or hours varies from country to country.
Evaluation guidelines
All AOCMF courses apply the same evaluation
process, either ARS (audience response system) or
Paper & Pencil prepared questionnaires. This will help
AOCMF to ensure that we continue to meet your
training needs. In some regions, CME accreditation is
dependent on the participant’s evaluation results.
Intellectual property
Course materials, presentations, and case studies are
the intellectual property of the course faculty. All rights
are reserved. Check hazards and legal restrictions on
www.aofoundation.org/legal.
The AO Foundation assumes participants agree that
these recorded materials may be used for AO marketing
and other purposes, and made available to the public.
Recording, photographing, or copying of lectures,
practical exercises, case discussions, or any course
materials is absolutely forbidden.
Security
Please wear name tag during lectures, workshops,
group discussions.
No insurance
The course organization does not take out insurance to
cover any individual against accidents, thefts or other
risks.
Mobile phone use
Mobile phone use is not allowed in the lecture halls
and in other rooms during educational activities. Please
be considerate of others by turning your mobile off.
Course Language
English

The AO Foundation reserves the right to film, Dress code

photograph, and audio record during their events. Smart casual for all events
Participants must understand that in this context they
may appear in these recorded materials.

Course venue
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Annex 2 Building, Level 1,
L1-WT001 and L1-W-T015-016
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng,
Singapore 308433
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 Improving patient care worldwide

AOCMF membership
Participation in the AOCMF community
guarantees life-long learning opportunities and
continuous professional development

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Make use of our multimedia Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
teaching and learning materials publishes primary and review articles covering all
aspects of surgery of the head, face, and jaw

Online access to scientific journals Available free of charge to all AOCMF members
Stay up to date on the latest AO Publications
practices and advancements in the field Take advantage of special discounts and
of craniomaxillofacial surgery free offers for AOCMF members

Online case discussions AO Surgery Reference

Participate in the interactive exchange See surgical procedures explained
of professional opinions step by step

AOCMF portal
Your window to the AO world
Witness the global
reach of our CMF community

www.aocmf.org

Precondition Membership types

The prerequisite for becoming AOCMF e-Member (CHF 40/year)
a part of the AOCMF membership
AOCMF Member (CHF 75/year)
community is attendance at one
e-Member access plus printed copies
certified AOCMF education event
of Full online access to all member
benefits various AO publications

Providing a common ground for excellence in craniomaxillofacial surgery

AOCMF Asia Pacific

Unit 2605, Miramar Tower,
Logistics and support provided by an
132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong educational grant from Depuy Synthes.
T +852 2581 1776 F +852 2581 1772