Fifth Annual Course of Basic Principles of Fracture Management
The fifth Basic Fracture Fixation Training Course kicked off on Saturday morning, May 25, 2024, at Benina Hall in the Benghazi Medical Center, with the participation of a distinguished group of specialists from cities across Libya, as well as visiting orthopedic consultant from the United Kingdom, Dr. Khaled Aneyba.
The course targets new doctors enrolled in the Libyan Medical Specialties Board from various cities, including Benghazi, Marj, Ajdabiya, Al-Bayda, Tobruk, Derna, and Sirte.
Dr. Mustafa Al-Fadhli, Consultant and Head of the Department of Orthopedic and Joint Surgery at Benghazi Medical Center, explained that the fifth edition of the Basic Fracture Fixation Course includes interactive lectures, discussion panels, and hands-on practical sessions.“Professors from different Libyan cities are participating in this year’s program,” he noted.
He added that the course is designed for orthopedic residents in the Medical Specialties Board, with the aim of enhancing their skills in managing various types of fractures using both conservative and surgical approaches.
“This course is highly significant, featuring workshops, debates, and interactive lectures. It is held annually—last year in Tripoli, and this year here in Benghazi. Around 45 doctors from across Libya are participating. I wish them all success.”In the same context, Dr. Khaled Aneyba, an orthopedic and spine consultant currently based in the UAE and a graduate of the Arab Medical University in Benghazi (Class of 1995), said he was invited by the Medical Specialties Board and Professor Mustafa Al-Fadhli to take part in the course.“This fifth edition is crucial for doctors at the early stages of their training, covering fundamental principles of fracture fixation, patient care, and trauma management,” he said.
Dr. Aneyba highlighted that the two-day course includes lectures and workshops delivered both theoretically and practically in accordance with internationally recognized standards.He added, “This gathering of orthopedic professors from different Libyan cities offers an important opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss the latest developments in the field of fractures and orthopedics.”
He concluded by expressing his appreciation to the Benghazi Medical Center administration:“My thanks go to the center’s management. This level of commitment is not new to them. As a frequent visitor, I am well aware of their aspirations and their dedication to advancing the healthcare sector, particularly in medical training.”
