AO CMF Course on Management of Facial Trauma Held in Chandigarh, India

The AO CMF Course on Management of Facial Trauma in Chandigarh, India, brought together international faculty members and participants for an intensive educational experience focused on advancing knowledge and surgical skills in facial trauma management.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hazem Abdelazeem participated as an international faculty member, contributing to scientific discussions and knowledge exchange alongside distinguished experts from around the world.

The course addressed several key areas of facial trauma management, including:

• Midface and Upper Facial Trauma: Current approaches to the assessment and management of complex facial injuries.

• Mandibular Injuries: Surgical principles and techniques for managing mandibular trauma.

• Soft Tissue Management: Advanced techniques for the effective management of soft tissue injuries.

A major highlight of the program was its hands-on practical component, which allowed participants to engage with clinical scenarios and strengthen their skills in managing complex facial trauma cases.

The course also provided a valuable platform for international faculty collaboration, interactive discussions, and the exchange of clinical experience, with strong engagement from participants throughout the program.

Special appreciation was extended to National Chairpersons Sanjay Mahendru and Yogesh Bhardwaj, Local Chairpersons Atul Parashar and Vidya Rattan, and Gopal Krishnan, AO CMF Asia Pacific Board Chairperson, for their leadership, support, and contributions to the success of the event.

The course reinforced the importance of international collaboration, continuous surgical education, and practical skills development in advancing facial trauma management and improving patient care.