AOCMF Neuro Interdisciplinary Symposium on Neurotrauma

March 17, 2013, Kochi, India

On behalf of AO Craniomaxillofacial and your local and international faculty, I would like to welcome you to this AOCMF educational event. AOCMF is a unique worldwide multi-specialty community that includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists, Maxillofacial Surgeons, Oculoplastic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, General Surgeons, and Head and Neck Surgeons involved in craniomaxillofacial trauma, oncologic surgery, reconstruction and congenital surgery. Our organization creates a forum for specialists from all over the world who have common interests and enthusiasm in this field. It is our goal to encourage and inspire residents, fellows, and experienced practitioners to pursue fulfilling careers in our field. Education has always been a major pillar in AOCMF. Currently, more than 4000 surgeons participate in over 90 AOCMF educational events worldwide per year. AOCMF Education is committed to remaining in the forefront of education and new developments as we strive to improve your educational experience. We hope that your experience with us over the next few days will result in the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and understanding, which will translate into an improvement in the care that you are able to give your patients. We also hope that, as a result of this educational event, you will develop a longer term relationship with AOCMF. Become a member of our community, taking advantage of our web site (www.AOFoundation.org), the AO Surgery Reference and phone application (www.AOSurgery.org), AO Membership and other CMF courses and opportunities. Make this organization yours by bringing your opinions, ideas and contributions. Enjoy the camaraderie of our unique network, and help us maintain and expand the preeminent position that AOCMF enjoys worldwide. Yours sincerely,

Warren Schubert Chairman AOCMF SpB AOCMF

It gives us a great pleasure to welcome all of you to AO Craniomaxillofacial Educational Events in Asia Pacific. AOCMF Asia Pacific is composed of thirteen countries in the Asia Pacific region. We are very pleased to conduct courses, workshops and seminars of high quality in Asia Pacific. Our ultimate goal is to serve our patients by the teaching of current and tested treatment concepts in caniomaxillofacial practice. All colleagues regardless of sub-specialty or country of origin are equally welcome. We would like to thank the entire international, regional and local faculty for the time they have taken to make such an event a reality. Last but not least, we would also like to thank our colleagues from Synthes, our major industrial partners. Without their support, this educational event would not be conducted so smoothly. I hope you, our dear participants, enjoy this event and make new friends. Moreover, I also hope that you take home useful information from our lectures.

Our mission is to continuously set standards in postgraduate medical education and to foster the sharing of medically guided expertise in a worldwide network of healthcare professionals to improve patient care in trauma or disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

The AO Principles of fracture management

Fracture reduction and fixation to restore anatomical relationships.

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Early and safe mobilization and rehabilitation of the injured par t and the patient as a whole.

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Fracture fixation providing absolute or relative stability, as required by the personality of the fracture, the patient, and the injur y.

Preser vation of the blood supply to soft tissues and bone by gentle reduction techniques and careful handling.

Course Faculty
The faculty for this Course is composed of following international and national surgeons.

National Course Chairperson Dilip Panikar, India International Faculty Christian Matula, Austria

The above will be supported by eminent National & Local faculty

Course Venue
Crowne Plaza Kochi Xi/641 A Kundanoor Junction, NH - 47 Byp, 682 304 Cochin T: +91 484 286 5000, F: +91 484 286 5111

Course organization
AOCMF Asia Pacific Naoko Kawai - Project Manager Unit 2605, Miramar Tower, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel +852 2581 1776 Fax +852 2581 1772 Email naoko.kawai@aocmf.org website: www.aocmf.org

Course Logistics
AOCMF Nodal Office 118, Sector 44, Gurgaon -122002 Tel : +91 124 4647000 Fax: +91 124 4647099 E-mail : inquire@aoin.org Web www.aocmf.org

Course Information

Name Tag It is compulsory to wear your badge during the course for lectures. Mobile Phone Use Please note that it is not permitted to use mobile phone in lecture halls. Please be considerate of others by turning your mobile phone off. Information desk Will be open daily during course hours. Insurance Participants are not insured by the course organizers against accidents or other risks. Personal belongings left in the hotel are the responsibility of the individual participant. Included in the course fee Coffee breaks, lunches Course certificate Dress code Casual Accommodations This is a non residential programme participants will have to make their own arrangements for stay in Kochi. Last day for receipt of application : March 5, 2013 Course language The course language is English Course Fee Indian Participant International Participant

` One Thousand Five Hundred Only USD Thirty Only

For surgeons who are attending the AOCMF principles course, Kochi the course fee will be ` 1000

Program
Sunday, March 17, 2013
AGENDA ITEM Overview of Craniofacial Trauma Anatomy of the Anterior Cranial Fossa Imaging in Craniofacial Trauma Airway Management in Craniofacial Trauma Principles of Management of TBI Pan-facial Fractures Management of Complex Craniofacial Trauma Diagnosis and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure Naso-ethmoidal and Orbital Injuries Traumatic CSF Leaks Optic Nerve Injuries Reconstruction of Calvarial Defects Management of Traumatic Facial Palsy Panel Discussion

For registration and inquiry, please contact AOCMF Nodal Office 118, Sector 44, Gurgaon -122002 Tel : +91 124 4647000 Fax: +91 124 4647099 E-mail : inquire@aoin.org Web www.aocmf.org

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AOCMF Neuro Interdisciplinary Seminar

AO Nodal Office 118, Sector 44, Gurgaon-122002 Dear Sir, I would like to be considered for a seat in the AOCMF Course to be conducted at Kochi on March 17, 2013. DD No. Bank Name Date of Issue DD Amount (`) D D MM Y Y in the name of "AO COURSE" payable at New Delhi as registration fees I understand that sending of a complete application form is not a guarantee for selection. I give below my personal details : I would like my name to be written on the Course completion Certificate as :

PERSONAL DETAILS Given Name: Family Name: Mailing Address: P I N Telephone No. (with STD Code) + 9 1 Hospital Name : P I N Telephone No. (with STD Code) Working experience Email ID Years Fax No. (with STD Code) PG certificate attached Yes No Mobile No.

Upto 05-03-13 After 05-03-13

Last date for receipt of application : March 5, 2013 CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION Duly filled application form. A Demand draft of ` 1500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) payable at New Delhi in favour of AO Course". Important : Only fully completed application forms with attested copy of certificates & full course fee will be considered & processed. Full Signature

AOCMF Neuro Interdisciplinary Symposium on Neurotrauma

March 17, 2013, Kochi, India

AOCMF Nodal Office Plot No -118, Sector 44, Gurgaon -122002, India