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Everyone LOVES a good debate!
We've received such great feedback on our past beer & biologics session that we've decided to add a debate topic throughout the course. We've also expanded the scope of our debate only session on Friday afternoon. We've changed the name to "Controversies Over Cocktails". Our knowledgeable, experiences and opinionated faculty will debate each oth...Read more...
Looking for a GREAT steak!
Now this is a debate for the podium. I would debate that Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is the best steak in the city. The location is superb for people watching, especially if you can get a table outside. Now others may argue that Capitol Grille or Sullivans should be in this debate. Sullivans has a cigarRead more...
Frontera Grill & Topolobampo
For amazing Mexican food and even better margarita, I choose Frontera Grill! This is by far my personal favorite for Mexican food in Chicago.Celebrity chef Rick Bayless defines authentic regional Mexican cuisine for north-of-the-border diners at Frontera and Topolobampo, where the latter provides fine dining and the former offers a rustic take. Top...Read more...
Exhibitor: ExtraOrtho Profile
Check out what ExtraOrtho has to offer!Their sole purpose is to provide surgeons with the most innovative and easy-to-use solutions for all external fixation needs. Dedication to this singular focus allows us to develop unique external fixation products. The XtraFix® External Fixation System offers a new level of choice and control compared to oth...Read more...
Love the Theatre?
Looking for something to do in the evening? Chicago has some great shows while you'll be in town. These shows are within walking distance of the Palmer House Hilton.Billy Elliot click here for more information and to purchase tickets.Shrek the Musical click here for more information and to purchase tickets.I've seen Billy Elliot and highly recommen...Read more...
Hands-on Workshop: New Concepts in Intramedullary Nail Locking
The Synthes Angular Stable Locking System (ASLS), when used with Synthes cannulated titanium intramedullary nails, is intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of tibial, humeral, femoral and ankle fractures. It is designed to allow users who want fixed angle locking in a nail.Fixed angle locking is achieved when the gap between the lockin...Read more...
Beer & Biologics
What is better than a good debate? The orthobiologics session of the course is formatted as an Oxford style debate to be enjoyed with a beer or soft drink. Our distinguished facutly will debate current issues and options in orthobiologics. We are proud to historically have course participants that are eager to join in on these debates as well. T...Read more...
Lollapalooza 2010
I'm not sure what is going to be bigger in Chicago the weekend of August 6-8, 2010...Chicago Trauma Symposium or Lollapalooza? They both have big names performing. You may run into Lady Gaga, Green Day or Soundgarden at the Palmer House but they won't be speaking on orthopaedic trauma. What timing! If you enjoy great live music, people watching or...Read more...
Hands-on Workshop: New Concepts in Peri-Prosthethic Plating
The Chicago Trauma Symposium hosts a rotation of 1 hour hands-on workshops to allow participants to learn more about evolving surgical and implant technologies. The workshops are led by our premier faculty lending their own personal tips and pearls to each procedure.The Peri-Prosthetic workshop will utilize a 3.5mm Locking Attachment Plate as an al...Read more...
Great Opportunity
The Chicago Trauma Symposium is a great meeting in a great city. Take advantage of this opportunity to obtain 30.5 credits while enjoying all that Chicago has to offer.Here are a few pictures of past participants from Canada that enjoyed visiting Millenium Park and a Chicago Fire Soccer game while in Chicago. And yes, they were at the course all d...Read more...
