Title: Wound Dressing and Orthopedic Aids

Abstract:

This report aims to give a practical basis to nurses operating in the surgical orthopedic field. The various methods of treating clean or infected wounds and the different immobilization techniques are analyzed, ranging from simple open plaster to close plaster and finally to modern braces. At the end of the presentation, the health professionals assigned to this service will be able to distinguish and treat the aforementioned wounds and fractures.

Biography:

Professor Massimo Piracci, is a practicing, board certified consultant Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and brings Italian expertise to  Saudi German Hospital Dubai On successful completion of his MBBS from Roma Tor Vergata, Italy in 1992, he subsequently received his MD in Orthopedic and Traumatology from the same University in 1999. Professor Piracci was trained in Orthopedic Surgery in Roma Saint Eugenio Hospital and in Latina Santa Maria Goretti Hospital. From the year 2003 he was HOD in Orthopedic and Traumatology Department in Roma Clinic Annunziatella where he performed more than 10.000 surgeries. Professor Piracci also maintained a 15-year career as a professional FIGC Series A, football referee, during which he also consulted as an external orthopedic physician for varying professional football teams. He received his PH.D in Health Science and Osteopathy on June 7, 2012 and Masters of Science in Sports Medicine on October 21, 2013 in Miami International University in US.In 2014 Professor Piracci was situated in the UAE at AL Salama Hospital and Universal Hospital, Abu Dhabi. Here he successfully treated the Al Jazeera Football Club, goal keeper with ACL reconstruction. Professor Piracci is Director of our Orthopedic department where he promotes the use of advanced technologies such as biological implant (PRP, Stamina cells, Ozono Therapy) and minimal invasive surgery techniques. Professor Piracci an acclaimed keynote speaker.