2024 - Surgical anatomy of the leg in relation to nerve injuries
- Start date:
- 22 March 2024
- Duration:
- 1 day
- Intended Audience:
- Resident physician, Medical specialist
Accreditations
- NOV:
- 6
- NVvH:
- 6
- NVVN:
- 6
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.
The course takes place under the auspices of the Dutch Society for Neurosurgery.
Accreditation
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
22 March 2024 | |
08:15 | Registration and coffee |
08:55 | Welcome and introduction Dr. Willem Pondaag |
09:00 | The ankle area Drs. Jochem Nagels |
09:10 | Dissection 1: Medial approach to the ankle and foot |
09:50 | The lateral knee & lower leg Dr. Justus Groen |
10:00 | Dissection 2: The lateral approach to the knee & lower leg |
10:40 | Coffee break |
11:00 | The posterior knee area Drs. Jochem Nagels |
11:10 | Dissection 3: Posterior approach to the knee |
11:40 | Gluteal region Dr. Willem Pondaag |
11:50 | Dissection 4: Subgluteal space and dorsal approach to the hip |
12:40 | Lunch |
13:40 | The ventral upper leg Drs. Kees Bartlema |
13:50 | Dissection 5: Ventral approach to the upper leg |
14:50 | Coffee/tea break |
15:10 | Lumbosacral plexus Prof. dr. Martijn Malessy |
15:20 | Dissection 6: Approach to the lumbosacral plexus |
Dissection 7: Microsurgical nerve suture | |
16:20 | ‘From head to toe’ Dr. Willem Pondaag |
16:40 | Drinks & goodbye |
17:00 | End of program |
LUMC
Einthovenweg 20, 2333 ZC LeidenLUMC, Building 2, T0-22 and skillslab
Participation | € 1.025,- |
Registrations of participants on the waiting list will be treated with priority until August 1st, 2023. After this date the places will be awarded in order of registration.
Please note that upon registration, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, including the stated cancellation policy. Administration fees may be charged upon cancellation.