Training activity information

Details

Plan design and manufacture custom fixation devices for the management of complex mandibular fractures in the elderly, minimally dentate/edentulous patients and evaluate against treatment goals

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • Patient centred care and support Indications for treatment
  • Pre surgical planning using imaging, analogue models and a 3D model
  • The information required prior to manufacture
  • Device design, material selection and manufacture custom medical devices, e.g. gunning splints and arch bars with acrylic saddles
  • Manufacture protocols and device risk assessment
  • Use of the devices in theatre for inter-maxillary fixation and reduction
  • Design, production and use of surgical occlusal guides
  • Surgical fixation options, e.g. wiring or plating
  • Evaluation of planned patient outcome
  • Impact of plan/design on patient quality of life
  • Communication with the multidisciplinary team
  • National guidance and external resources for complex fracture management

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Deliver quality patient centred care with the best interests of patients in all elements of practice.

# 2 Outcome

Practice in accordance with local and national health and safety policies, regulatory requirements and overall service governance.

# 3 Outcome

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.

# 5 Outcome

Analyse and interpret patient investigations, multimodal imaging and information.

# 6 Outcome

Perform clinical investigations, formulate treatment plans and manufacture medical devices to a safe clinical standard.

# 7 Outcome

Prepare surgical treatment plans for complex head and neck surgery.

# 8 Outcome

Select appropriate biomedical materials and components/instrumentation used in the treatment of patients and the manufacture of custom-made medical devices.

# 9 Outcome

Practice in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of a multidisciplinary team and understand their roles and their impact on patient care and pathway.

# 10 Outcome

Apply the principals of a quality management system to their professional practice.

# 12 Outcome

Assess and interpret patients’ needs to provide customised treatment dependent on medical, physical, social and psychological requirements.