FRI - E-learning

Module 1 

Prevention of fracture related infections

1. List the causes and factors that can lead to fracture-related infections after surgical treatment and fixation.
2. Identify the role of the surgeon, the surgical team, and the patient in this process.
3. Describe preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative steps to prevent fracture-related infections (FRIs).

Module 2

Definition and diagnosis of fracture related infections

1. List the criteria required to establish a diagnosis of a fracture-related infection.
2. Describe the process required to establish the diagnosis.
3. Work within the limitation of low resource settings to pursue a diagnosis and establish a treatment plan.

Module 3

Treatment of fracture related infections

1. Enhance knowledge and decision-making in managing fracture-related infection cases.
2. Describe techniques and approaches, best practices for treatment, and the management of complications in fracture-related infections.
3. Work within the limitations of low resource settings to establish a treatment plan.
4. Describe a staged approach to the treatment of infected nonunion.