LMS Comprehensive Review Course in Hand & Upper Extremity 2020
The ASSH Comprehensive Review Course is designed as a 12.5-hour advanced review course and update for practicing hand surgeons as well as Residents and Fellows in training.  The course will review the relevant concepts of anatomy, biomechanics and pathology as well as diagnostic and treatment methods relating to wrist and hand surgery. Strategies will be reviewed to improve test taking skills with time allotted for discussion. The faculty are recognized experts in hand surgery and have been selected for their knowledge, expertise and contributions relating to the subject matter they present.
Objective :Â
At the conclusion of this program, the attendee will:
– Assess the relevant concepts of anatomy, biomechanics and pathology relating to surgery of the wrist and hand.
– Utilize generally accepted diagnostic techniques required to evaluate various disease processes.
– Determine appropriate treatment alternatives for acquired, traumatic, inflammatory, congenital, metabolic and neoplastic disorders of the wrist and hand.
– Improve test taking skills for hand and wrist assessment examinations.
Topics And Speakers:
Introduction
Session 1 – Hand-Wrist Trauma
Session 2 – Hand-Wrist Soft Tissue and Carpal Trauma
Session 3 – Arthritis
Session 4 – Microvascular
Session 5 – Select Soft Tissue Conditions
Session 6 – Nerve
Session 7 – Tumors
Session 8 – Niche Topics
Session 9 – Pediatrics
Wrap-Up
