As we innovate, we educate. Orthofix is committed to providing relevant, leading edge educational opportunities throughout the year for our surgeons. Ranging from single day, local training programs to multi-week fellowships, our goal is to provide customized medical education opportunities to serve the needs of our customers and enhance the work they do everyday.
Orthofix Trade Exhibits and Meetings
National Courses
Our national courses combine didactic and practical sessions focused on various topics, with highly respected U.S. and international faculty.
Regional Courses
Learn the fundamental principles, techniques and application of circular fixation from Dr. Mikhail Samchukov and Dr. Alex Cherkashin. These two accomplished surgeons have a combined experience of over 40 years on circular fixation. They will be joined by other experienced circular fixation surgeons to provide you with an intimate learning experience. These courses are designed for surgeons and residents who want to explore how circular fixation can benefit their practice and patients.
TRUE/LOK Regional Training Courses
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| March 26-28, 2010 | Phoenix, AZ |
| June 23-24, 2010 | San Diego, CA |
| September 18-19, 2010 | Chicago, IL |
| November 19-21, 2010 | TBD |
Hospital-Based Observatory (HBO) Programs
Orthofix provides several different formats for professional education throughout the U.S., including presentations, hands-on training and case observations for our products.
Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Dr. Alexander Kirienko
Milan, Italy
January 18-22, 2010
March 22-26, 2010
April 19-23, 2010
June 22-25, 2010
October 11-15, 2010
November 29-December 3, 2010
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Dr. Mikhail Samchukov and Dr. Alex Cherkashin
Dallas, Texas, followed by observation at one of our Centers of Excellence:
Chicago, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque & Seattle
February 8-12, 2010
May 16-21, 2010
August 1-6, 2010
November 7-12, 2010
Train with Dr. Rodriguez at the Chicago Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Center. You will be able to observe surgery, conduct workshops, and participate in a busy practice that specializes in complex foot and ankle conditions such as Charcot joints, posttraumatic injuries and multiplanar corrections. Dr. Rodriguez will be able to provide you individualized attention as you discuss the principles and techniques of deformity correction.
St. Anthony's Hospital
Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez
Chicago, Illinois
January 19-21, 2010March 16-18, 2010
April 20-22, 2010
June 15-17, 2010
July 20-22, 2010
September 28-30, 2010
October 19-21, 2010
December 14-16, 2010
Very Important Surgeon Program
A 1½-day program held at the Orthofix Inc. facility in McKinney, Texas, that offers a customized educational program on products of interest to the surgeon, and includes a tour of the Orthofix production facility, workshops with our products, and interaction with key Orthofix employees. For more information, contact Customer Service at (800) 535-4492 or your local representative. February 18-19, 2010
March 18-19, 2010
April 8-9, 2010
May 13-14, 2010
June 17-18, 2010
August 19-20, 2010
September 30-October 1, 2010
November 18-19, 2010
2010 Spinal Stimulation Calendar (PDF)
2010 Orthopedics Calendar (PDF)