Welcome
We are happy to announce the foundation of OTC Belgium. This is a Belgian chapter of the Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (OTC Foundation). OTC is an interactive global network of surgeons and scientists, dedicated to the advancement of osteosynthesis and trauma care.
Mission
News
OTC III Intermediate foot and ankle course on 6 December 2024 @ KULAK Kortrijk
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming OTC III intermediate foot and ankle specimen course, which will be held on December 6, 2024, at KULAK Kortrijk. This course offers both theoretical insights and mostly practical sessions to elevate your expertise in foot and ankle trauma.
Course Highlights
- Quadrimalleolar ankle fracture, approach
- Calcaneum fractures – Sinus tarsi approach
- Chopart and Lisfranc fractures
- And much more
This course is ideal for residents residents who already have a grasp of the fundamentals of foot and ankle surgery and are seeking to advance their knowledge and skills further.
We look forward to meet you there.
Limited places available!
OTC I Closed fracture treatment and casting techniques @ UZA Antwerp 12 Oct. 2024
We would like to invite you for the OTC I closed fracture treatment and casting techniques
In this Starter course, we will mainly focus on acute and closed fracture treatment, including practical tips and tricks on diagnosis and closed reduction maneuvers. An important aspect of closed fracture management is the application of casts. Therefore, extensive theoretical and hands-on practical sessions regarding plastering will be provided. The course is open to all trainees involved in the initial management of trauma.
We look forward to meet you there.
Limited places available!
OTC III Intermediate specimen hip course (POSTPONED) rescheduled for the end of the year or the beginning of 2025
We would like to invite you for the OTC III Specimen Hip Course—a tailor-made program designed for residents in orthopaedic surgery with 3 to 6 years of experience.
This unique educational experience promises to deepen your understanding and proficiency in critical aspects of hip surgery, preparing you for the challenges and complexities inherent in this vital orthopaedic discipline.
Under the guidance of seasoned instructors and experts, our course emphasizes hands-on learning and active participation. By the end of the program, you will not only possess a refined skill set but also the confidence to apply your knowledge in real-world clinical scenarios.
We look forward to meet you there.
Limited places available!
OTC IV Advances specimen pelvic course 17 May 2024 @ university Antwerp
Last year residents – Fellows – Surgeons
We designed a comprehensive educational program to enhance your understanding and proficiency in pelvic anatomy and fracture treatment. This course is meticulously crafted for last year residents, fellows and young surgeons to facilitating an in-depth comprehension of anatomical relationships, clinical significance, and procedural considerations.
Throughout this course, participants will engage in a rigorous curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical sessions, guided by seasoned experts in the field. The primary objective is to equip participants with the necessary skills and confidence to navigate pelvic anatomy proficiently, ensuring a heightened level of competence in their respective medical practices.
We look forward to an enlightening exploration of pelvic anatomy and fracture treatment.
Limited places available!
Zoom meeting operative treatment of geriatric acetabular fractures ‘when, why and how’
The foundation for orthopedic trauma and OTC Spain is happy to invite you to a traumaplasty webinar about operative treatment of geriatric acetabular fractures on 27 January 2024 . A case-based discussion to review the indications and technical strategies for treating geriatric acetabular fractures.
Winter newsletter 2023
On behalf of Dr. Francisco Chana, President, OTC Foundation we are pleased to share with you the Winter Newsletter of 2023. Learn more about the activities carried out by the 19 local OTC chapters. Also the OTCF Research Committee vetted grant applications and awarded four grants to advance orthopaedic science all around the world.
CANCELED OTC IV advanced course: Complications in trauma of the upper extremity; “Everything you don’t want to talk about”
Unfortunately we need to cancel the course due to organizational reasons. We’re trying to set up a webinar course about the same topics. Follow us on LinkedIn or subscribe to our website to learn more about the date of the webinar and other future courses.
Hope to see you at one of our future courses.
OTC I starter course: Closed fracture treatment & casting techniques
Save the date for our OTC I course about Closed fracture treatment & casting techniques on Saturday 7th of October 2023 at UCL Brussels.
In this Starter course, we will mainly focus on acute and closed fracture treatment, including practical tips and tricks on diagnosis and closed reduction maneuvers. An important aspect of closed fracture management is the application of casts. Therefore, extensive theoretical and hands-on practical sessions regarding plastering will be provided. The course is open to all trainees involved in the initial management of trauma.
Hope to see you soon.
