Friday December 1st
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After Nov 3: $200 +GST
Seminar outline
This four-hour seminar will tackle the evolving topic of Achilles Rupture management. The three expert presenters Mr Andrew Oppy, Tom McKenzie and Prof. Peter Malliaras will cover themes including pathophysiology of rupture, surgical vs non-surgical decision making, surgical procedure, surgical vs non-surgical immobilisation protocols, and surgical vs non-surgical rehabilitation.
Mr Andrew Oppy
Andrew grew up and attended school in Melbourne before finishing his medical degree at Monash University in 2000. He became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons after the completion of his Orthopaedic Surgery training with the Australian Orthopaedic Association. In addition, Andrew completed 2 further years of fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma surgery, limb reconstruction, and pelvic/hip trauma surgery in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Tom McKenzie
Prof. Peter Malliaras
Run times
2.00pm | Welcome and introductions |
2.05pm | Andrew Oppy: Pathophysiology, surgical vs non-surgical decision making, and the surgical approach |
3.05pm | Tom McKenzie: Surgical vs non-surgical Immobilisation protocols, immobilization technology, early rehabilitation & podiatric management |
4.05pm | Short break |
4.20pm | Peter Malliaras: Assessment and rehabilitation post immobilization – surgical vs non-surgical |
5.20pm | Panel discussion and Q&A – including patient experience |