News Release September 7, 2007
Medical residents compete tonight to repair fractured shoulders in the Proximal Humerus Fracture Challenge
St. Paul, Minn., - Medical residents will put their surgical performance to the test as they compete against other residents at the second annual Geriatric Trauma Summit.
,br>The challenge involves six teams, each consisting of two University of Minnesota medical residents. Armed with the appropriate tools to surgically fix a "faux" human shoulder (the shoulder is made of foam), each team must be able to fix the broken shoulder bones with the tools they're supplied.
With three ways to fix a shoulder pins, plates and nails each team will put their skills to the test to come up with the best outcome. Images will be taken of each team's surgical fix to determine which team does the best job. The winning team receives a prize.
Following the skills challenge, the medical resident teams will take on the nearly 150 audience participants to find out who can best answer 15 questions related to geriatric care. Participants will select their answers through an automated audience response system.
What:Proximal Humerus Fracture Challenge and trivia contest
Where:Second annual Geriatric Trauma Conference
St. Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul
When:Tonight, Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
5:15 p.m. is the suggested arrival time for media to set up
These high-energy contests are a fun way to wrap up the day and provide great visuals of teamwork, skill and participation.
To attend the challenge, contact the Regions Hospital media pager at 651-629-0411, or at the event, ask to speak with Sandy Vang, Maria Miranda or Susan Zimmerman.
Regions Hospital is a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital, serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin for more than 130 years. Regions is a private hospital providing outstanding care in women's health, heart, cancer, surgery, orthopaedics, burn, emergency care and more. Regions is part of the HealthPartners family of care. Additional information is available at regionshospital.com.
Contact:Jennifer Kovacich
(651) 254-4726
(651) 629-0411 pager
