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According to the Australian Orthopaedics Association, almost 1 million knee procedures have been recorded in Australia’s joint registry since 1999, with significant changes in surgical practice meaning better quality of life for those that undergo replacement surgery now compared to when records began.
Join Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr Matthias Rau and Dr Willem Pretorius, for a special education session on orthopaedic robotics.
Breaks, food and refreshments will be provided on the day.
Parking is available at the venue at no cost.
Arrival, registration and introductions
Program - Please note, this program may be subject to change.
9 am to 9.30 am — Arrival, registration, networking and introductions
9.30 am to 10 am — Dr Will Pretorius, Orthopaedic Surgeon - History of orthopaedic navigation and robotic assisted surgery. History of robotic surgery through the years, instruments, navigation, psi and what's next?
10 am to 10.30 am — Dr Matt Rau, Orthopaedic Surgeon - Orthopaedic navigation at Mater Rockhampton, what does it look like? Introducing ROSA for total knee replacements (TKR).
10.30 am to 11 am —Dr Neeraja Badem, Radiologist I-Med Radiology - Orthopaedic imaging to support navigated orthopaedic surgery
11 am to 11.30 am — Dr Will Pretorius - The importance of patient selection in relation to robotic surgery: what to consider and what to expect.
11.30 am to 1 pm — Lunch and operating theatre interactive experience (groups alternate) - The ROSA robotic guided navigation system, including Q&A.
1 pm to 1.30 pm — Dr Matt Rau, Overview of new techniques: challenges and experiences for the surgeon and the patient.
Program concludes
Mater is an accredited provider of quality GP Education through the RACGP. This program has been approved for 6 CPD points under the RACGP QI&CPD framework for the 2020-2022 triennium.
Activity number: 340346
For any queries regarding this program, please contact:
Carla Kent Business Development and Engagement Manager carla.kent@mater.org.au 07 3163 3739
This event is proudly sponsored by I-MED Radiology
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