Fundamentals of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

The course will provide registrars working in trauma and orthopaedic surgery the opportunity to improve their understanding of primary hip arthroplasty.

It will also focus on a blended approach with lectures, case-based discussions and practical lab exposure.

The indications, challenges, techniques and potential complications of total hip arthroplasty will be explored.

Suitable for: All surgical NCHDs with a minimum of two years' orthopaedic surgery training.

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the indications and challenges in total hip arthroplasty
  • Improve their skillset in femoral and acetabular preparation
  • Gain exposure to the different approaches and techniques in total hip arthroplasty.