TITLE
Eric Kahugu : CASES SPRINT DEBATE : Condylar Fractures
TALK INFO
This interactive session focuses on the controversies and decision-making challenges in managing condylar fractures. Through a dynamic debate format, expert faculty will present differing perspectives on open versus closed treatment, surgical approaches, fixation techniques, and postoperative rehabilitation. Participants will engage with real-world cases, enhancing their understanding of evidence-based strategies while appreciating the nuances of individualized patient care. This session is designed to stimulate critical thinking and foster active discussion among OMFS trainees, practicing surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
TMJ and Facial Pain, Trauma
SPEAKER
DATE
26/08/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify the indications and contraindications for open versus closed management of condylar fractures.
Compare surgical approaches and fixation techniques, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and potential complications.
Evaluate the role of postoperative rehabilitation and functional outcomes in different treatment strategies.
Apply critical thinking to real-world cases, integrating evidence-based guidelines with patient-specific considerations.
Participate effectively in multidisciplinary decision-making for complex condylar fracture management.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Kahugu Eric
Immediate Past President AFAOMS and Member IAOMS
Executive Committee, President EAAOMS, Member Editorial Board of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction Journal.
Past member AOCMF CD Commision
Past member IAOMS Education Committee
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
