Prishtina – Kosovo on February 13-14, 2013 · and in Tirana – Albania on February 15-16, 2013
EPOS REGIONAL CORECURRICULUM COURSES
Prishtina – Kosovo on February 13-14, 2013
and in Tirana – Albania on February 15-16, 2013
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Coordinated by:Dr. Elhanan Bar-On (Israel)
with local hostsDr. Cen Bytyqi (Kosovo)
Dr. Edvin Selmani and Dr. Neritan Borici (Albania)
EPOS Regional Core Curriculum Courses
One of the main goals of EPOS is to provide basic education in Pediatric Orthopedics. This is especially im-
portant in areas where pediatric orthopedics has not yet branched off as a distinct subspecialty and children are
treated by general orthopedists or trauma surgeons. It is with this in mind that EPOS has initiated a program of
core curriculum courses in pediatric orthopedics to be given in various regions on the peripheries of Europe. The
goal is to target a region and give 2-3 consecutive courses in neighboring countries, thus exposing a maximal
number of orthopedic surgeons to the knowledge.
The program includes a core curriculum covering all aspects of pediatric orthopedics – within the time
constraint of a two day course. The representatives of the host countries are consulted during preparation of
the program and adjustments are made to fit local preferences and needs.
The first region targeted for the program is southeastern Europe where two consecutive two day courses
will be given: In Prishtina – Kosovo on February 13-14, 2013 and in Tirana – Albania on February 15-16, 2013.
The program is being coordinated by Dr. Elhanan Bar-On (Israel) with local hosts Dr. Cen Bytyqi (Kosovo) and
Drs. Edvin Selmani and Neritan Borici (Albania). The faculty includes Prof. Muharrem Yazici (Turkey), Dr. Deborah
Eastwood (UK), Dr. Pierre Lascombes (Switzerland), and Dr. Ralph Sakkers (Netherlands). There will be joint
panels with local faculty and interactive case discussions with the participants – giving a bilateral teaching and
learning experience to all those involved in the project.
Future courses are being planned in other regions around Europe as well as in developing countries and
EPOS members will be encouraged to take part in these courses. As many of the EPOS members have been
active over the years volunteering their time, knowledge and expertise, teaching surgeons and treating patients
around the globe both as individuals as well as in various frameworks and organizations, the current initiative will
give us an opportunity to combine this activity with the goals of EPOS.
Muharrem Yazici, MD
President of EPOS 2012 – 2013
Prishtina – Kosovo on February 13-14, 2013 · and in Tirana – Albania on February 15-16, 2013
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Day 1
February 13 February 15 Kosovo Albania
08:30-08:40 h Opening & Course Overview Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On08:40-09:00 h Uniqueness of fractures in Children Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On09:00-09:20 h Distal Forearm Fractures Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On09:20-09:40 h Midshaft Forearm Fractures + Monteggia Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes 09:40-10:00 h Elbow Fractures - Supracondylar Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes 10:00-10:20 h Elbow Fractures - Other Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes
10:20-10:40 h Coffee Break
10:40-11:00 h Femur Fractures Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici11:00-11:20 h Knee Injuries Ralph Sakkers Ralph Sakkers 11:20-11:40 h Tibia & Ankle Fractures Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes 11:40-12:00 h The Massively Traumatized Limb Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On12:00-12:20 h Spine Injuries Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici12:20-13:00 h Interactive Case Discussions - Trauma Local and Guest Faculty Local and Guest Faculty
13:00-14:00 h Lunch Break
14:00-14:20 h DDH - Early Diagnosis & Treatment Cen Bytyqi /Pustina Deborah Eastwood 14:20-14:40 h DDH - Walking Age Treatment Cen Bytyqi /Pustina Ralph Sakkers 14:40-15:00 h DDH - Residual Dysplasia & Adolescent Hip Problems Ralph Sakkers Elhanan Bar-On15:00-15:20 h LCPD Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici15:20-15:40 h SCFE Deborah Eastwood Deborah Eastwood 15:40-16:10 h Interactive Case Discussions - Hip Local and Guest Faculty Local and Guest Faculty
16:10-16:30 h Coffee Break
16:30-16:50 h Limb Deformities - General Principles Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On16:50-17:10 h Limb Deformity Correction - Guided Growth & Osteotomies Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes 17:10-17:30 h Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction - External Fixators Ralph Sakkers Ralph Sakkers 17:30-18:00 h Interactive Case Discussions - Limb Deformity Local and Guest Faculty Local and Guest Faculty
EPOS REGIONAL CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Day 2
February 14 February 16 Kosovo Albania
08:00-08:20 h Foot - TEV - Ponseti Method Cen Bytyqi /Pustina Deborah Eastwood
08:20-08:40 h Foot - TEV - Late Surgical Treatment Cen Bytyqi /Pustina Ralph Sakkers
08:40-09:00 h Foot - Planus, Tarsal Coalition Deborah Eastwood Deborah Eastwood
09:00-09:20 h Foot - Neuromuscular Deformities Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On
09:20-10:00 h Interactive Case Discussions - Foot Local and Guest Faculty Local and Guest Faculty
10:00-10:20 h Coffee Break
10:20-10:40 h Cerebral Palsy - General, Gait, Lever Arm Deborah Eastwood Deborah Eastwood
10:40-11:00 h Cerebral Palsy - Lower Extremity Deborah Eastwood Deborah Eastwood
11:00-11:20 h Cerebral Palsy - Upper Extremity & Spine Deborah Eastwood Deborah Eastwood
11:20-11:40 h Myelomeningocele Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici
11:40-12:00 h Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes
12:00-12:30 h Early Onset Scoliosis Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici
12:30-13:30 h Lunch Break
13:30-13:50 h Bone & Joint Infections Deborah Eastwood Deborah Eastwood
13:50-14:10 h Skeletal Dysplasias Ralph Sakkers Ralph Sakkers
14:10-14:30 h Benign Tumors Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes
14:30-14:50 h Malignant Tumors Pierre Lascombes Pierre Lascombes
14:50-15:20 h Interactive Case Discussions - Spine, Infections, Tumors Local and Guest Faculty Local and Guest Faculty
15:20-15:40 h Surgical Complications in Pediatric Orthopedics Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On
15:40-16:00 h Future Trends in Pediatric Orthopedics Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici
16:00-16:15 h Course Summary Muharrem Yazici Muharrem Yazici
Elhanan Bar-On Elhanan Bar-On
EPOS REGIONAL CORECURRICULUM COURSES
PrishtinaKosovo on February 13-14, 2013
TiranaAlbania on February 15-16, 2013
General Information - KOSOVO
DATES: February 13-14, 2013
VENUE: Hotel Emerald
Pristhina
REGISTRATION: 20 Eur
CONTACT: Dr. Cen Bytyqi
General Information - ALBANIA
DATES: February 15-16, 2013
VENUE: Hotel Tirana International
Tirana
REGISTRATION: 20 Eur
CONTACT: Dr. Edvin Selmani