Hand Surgery Resource Newsletter Vol. 8 #7

VOLUME 8, NUMBER 7

NEW HAND THERAPY SECTION:

EXTENSOR TENDOR REHAB ZONES I & II

Have you checked out the Hand Therapy Library recently? We have a new section for Extensor Tendon Rehab Zones I & II.

Extensor tendon injury frequently accompanies complex injury with adjacent tissue involvement, however, the intent will focus upon management of tendon discontinuity only, generally via sharp or blunt trauma.

LEARN MORE

2024 NYSSH VIRTUAL HAND SURGERY REVIEW COURSE

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 8:00AM - 1:00PM

We encourage orthopaedic residents to attend to prepare for the OITE exam.

Goals and Objectives:

This program is designed to give an overview of the main principles of diagnosis and treatment of common conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: Elicit a thorough history and perform a comprehensive physical examination; Interpret important diagnostic studies, including radiographic studies, electrodiagnostic and laboratory data to make a diagnosis; Be familiar with current and accepted treatments for the following conditions: flexor and extensor tendon injuries, nerve injuries, compressive neuropathies, vascular and pain disorders, and traumatic ligamentous and osseous lesions.

Who Should Attend:

This program is designed for orthopaedic residents, rheumatologists, plastic surgeons, hand surgeons, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and others involved in the care of patients undergoing hand surgery.

Topics include:

Fractures of the Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
Distal Radius Fractures
Wrist Instability
Extensor Tendon Mechanism – Anatomy and Pathology
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Fingertip Amputations and Replantation
Hand Infections
Dupuytren’s Disease
Tenosynovitis
Compressive Neuropathy

Brachial Plexus
Congenital Anomolies
Cerebral Palsy
Peripheral Nerve Repair
Vascular Disorders of the Hand
Benign Tumors of the Hand and Wrist
Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Principles of Tendon Transfers
Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain
Elbow

HAND SURGERY SOURCE WEB BOOKMARK AND APP

Handsurgeryresource.org is now handsurgeryresource.net, and the latest Hand Surgery Source app version 8.0.1 is available for download! Make sure to update your bookmark on your browser and your app to the latest versions!

Both the new website and the app are FREE and OPEN ACCESS - no registration is required! The new App is completely refreshed with an intuitive interface that makes using the Hand Surgery Source App easier than ever! Bug fixes and performance enhancements provide a smoother user experience. Users can quickly view hundreds of diagnostic guides, exams, study explanations, and therapy chapters.