As we innovate, we educate. Orthofix provides relevant, leading-edge educational opportunities throughout the year for our surgeons. Ranging from local single-day training programs to multi-week fellowships, we provide customized medical education opportunities to serve the needs of our customers and enhance the work they do everyday.
Orthofix Institute
The Orthofix Institute provides a venue for accomplished surgeons to attend focused product training so they may understand the design rationale, clinical research and surgical techniques for our solutions. This robust program is conducted through our orthopedic, spine stimulation and spinal implants divisions.
Participants join us in our North American Manufacturing and Education Center in Lewisville, Texas. This world-class training venue features a seven-station bio-skills lab, lecture rooms and cadaveric specimens available to meet the surgeon's training needs. A typical visit includes the following:
- Product training and discussions
- Meetings with key executives and personnel
- Headquarters tour
Click below or contact your local Orthofix representative to learn more.
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Spinal Implants
Atlas Forum Courses
The Atlas Forum is an ever-evolving curriculum of insightful educational opportunities for spine surgeons and allied healthcare professionals.
Contact your local Orthofix Spine representative for more information.
| MEETING | DATES | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Orthofix Spine Training |
January 16-20 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum |
January 21 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum - Latin America |
January 27-28 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Orthofix Spine Training Advanced |
February 24-25 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum - OUS |
March 16-17 |
Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Orthofix Spine Training Advanced | March 23-24 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum |
March 31 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum - OUS |
April 27-28 |
Mainz, Germany |
| Atlas Forum |
May 5 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Orthofix Spine Training |
May 7-11 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum |
June 9 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Orthofix Spine Training Advanced | June 23-24 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum - OUS |
August 3 |
Bogota, Columbia |
| Orthofix Spine Training |
August 20-24 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum |
September 15 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
| Atlas Forum - Mexico |
September 21 |
TBD, Mexico |
| Atlas Forum - OUS |
October 5-6 |
Salzburg, Austria |
| Orthofix Spine Training |
November 12-16 |
Orthofix Institute Lewisville, TX |
TrueLok™ Ring Fixation Regional Courses
Learn the fundamental principles, techniques and application of circular fixation from Dr. Mikhail Samchukov and Dr. Alex Cherkashin. These two accomplished surgeons have a combined experience of over 40 years on circular fixation. They will be joined by other experienced circular fixation surgeons to provide you with an intimate learning experience. These courses are designed for surgeons and residents who want to explore how circular fixation can benefit their practice and patients.
TrueLok™ Regional Training Courses
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| April 28-29, 2012 | Miami, FL |
| July 20-22, 2012 |
Dallas, TX |
| October 26-28, 2012 |
Dallas, TX |
Orthopedic Hospital-Based Observatory (HBO) Programs
Orthofix provides several different formats for professional education throughout the U.S., including presentations, hands-on training and case observations for our products.
Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Dr. Alexander Kirienko
Milan, Italy
March 19-23, 2012
May 14-18, 2012
July 9-13, 2012
September 17-21, 2012
November 12-16, 2012
December 10-14
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Dr. Mikhail Samchukov and Dr. Alex Cherkashin
Dallas, Texas, followed by observation at one of our Centers of Excellence:
Chicago, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque & Seattle
February 24-28, 2012
April 23-27, 2012
August 6-10
October 1-5, 2012
Train with Dr. Rodriguez at the Chicago Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Center. You will be able to observe surgery, conduct workshops, and participate in a busy practice that specializes in complex foot and ankle conditions such as Charcot joints, posttraumatic injuries and multiplanar corrections. Dr. Rodriguez will be able to provide you individualized attention as you discuss the principles and techniques of deformity correction.
