Total Knee Arthroplasty Bootcamp: Principles & Practice of TKA

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Prerequisites:
ST / LAT 1 and 2 Orthopaedic trainee in Scotland.

Learning aims:
- To provide an introduction to the principles and practice of knee arthroplasty surgery - To apply a range of teaching methods to aid understanding and skill development - To assess the utility of virtual reality simulation in teaching arthroplasty principles

Learning outcomes:
- Understand: indications for TKR, common approaches, surgical process intraoperative considerations - Practice: familiarisation with kit, jig placement, resection measurement, power tool use

Type: Bookable course

Audience: Specialty doctor; Specialty trainee

Contact email: nes.orthopaedicsimulation@nhs.scot