The Debate Forum will cover controversial topics where opinions/philosophies in the professional world may differ. A moderator will lead the debate between two invited speakers.
A short introduction to the topic will be followed by a presentation on each of the diverging positions and a statement why the speaker thinks that the opponent’s opinion is wrong. This format will polarize and encourage a lively discussion. A strong take-home message is generated.
Duration: 60 minutes
Faculty structure: One moderator and two speakers.
Session structure:
- 5-minute topic introduction and general comments by the moderator
- 10-minute presentation by each of the two speakers, favouring their treatment / philosophy with support from the literature
- 5-10 minute presentation by the two speakers on why they think the opponent’s philosophy / treatment is wrong
- Discussion
| Title | Topic | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Tear Of The Rotator Cuff In The Elderly. Debridment Or Prosthesis | Shoulder & Upper Arm Trauma | Joint Preserving Surgery & Soft-tissue Repair | Wed.4 June | 11:00-12:00 |
| The Unis: Multicompartmental Knee Replacement. Hype Or Hope? | Knee & Lower Leg | Joint Replacement – Primary | Thu.5 June | 11:00-12:00 |
| First Row Carpectomi Or Midcarpal Fusion In SNAC And SLAC Wrist | Hand & Wrist | Miscellaneous Orthopaedics | Thu.5 June | 11:00-12:00 |
| Low Back Pain: ”Do I Need An Operation? | Spine | Epidemiology, Prevention & Diagnosis | Fri.6 June | 11:00-12:00 |
Download the Debate Forum Sessions programme (PDF document – 1 page – 63kb)
