Boerhaave Nascholing | Surgical anatomy of the leg in relation to nerve injuries

Omschrijving

During this one-day course you will learn how to expose all the major nerves of the lower limb. Experienced faculty will give short presentations on the different anatomical regions followed by demonstration-operations, after which you can perform the surgical approaches.

Learning objectives

After following this course you will be able to perform operations to the lower limb with confidence, where the treatment of nerve pathology is central or where iatrogenic nerve injuries must be avoided.

Target group

Neurosurgeons, orthopaedists, general surgeons, trauma surgeons, plastic surgeons and those who are in training for one of these specialties. For Neurosurgery trainees in the Netherlands the course is a compulsory part of the curriculum.

Accreditation

The course takes place under the auspices of the Dutch Society for Neurosurgery. Accreditation has been awarded by various professional associations.

Course language

If there are no international participants the course language will be Dutch.

Course committee

• Dr. W. Pondaag (Chair), nervesurgeon of the department of neurosurgery, LUMC
• Prof.dr. M.J.A. Malessy, nervesurgeon, LUMC
• Drs. K.A. Bartlema, trauma surgeon, LUMC
• Prof.dr. R.G.H.H. Nelissen, orthopedic surgeon, LUMC
• Drs. J. Nagels, orthopedic surgeon, LUMC
• Dr. J.L. Groen, nervesurgeon, Leiden University Medical Center

Meer informatie

Boerhaave Nascholing - Surgical anatomy of the leg in relation to nerve injuries