2024 VIRTUAL HAND SURGERY REVIEW COURSE
SPONSORED BY
THE NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
Virtual 2024 NYSSH Hand Surgery Review Course
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.

October 26th, 2024
Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Faculty:
- Dr. Edward Athanasian
- Dr. Omri Ayalon
- Dr. Steven Beldner
- Dr. John Capo
- Dr. Jack Choueka
- Dr. Maria Cipollone
- Dr. Stuart Elkowitz
- Dr. Jerry Ellstein
- Dr. Richard Gilbert
- Dr. Steven Green
- Dr. Lauren Grossman
- Dr. Jaehon Kim
- Dr. Abram Kirschenbaum
- Dr. Roy Kulick
- Dr. Steve K. Lee
- Dr. Craig Lomita
- Dr. Samantha Muhlrad
- Dr. Kate Nellans
- Dr. Nader Paksima
- Dr. Martin Posner
- Dr. Robert Strauch
- Dr. David Tuckman*
- Dr. Renata Weber
*Course Co-Chairs
TOPICS
- 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

NYSSH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th 2024
| TOPIC | SPEAKER | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| • Welcome | Dr. David Tuckman* | 8:00-8:10 |
| • Fractures of the Hand | Dr. Kate Nellans | 8:10-8:30 |
| • Scaphoid Fractures | Dr. Omri Ayalon | 8:30-8:50 |
| • Distal Radius Fracture | Dr. Robert Strauch | 8:50-9:10 |
| • Wrist Instability | Dr. Stuart Elkowitz | 9:10-9:30 |
| • Extensor Tendon Mechanism - Anatomy and Pathology | Dr. Martin Posner | 9:30-9:50 |
| • Flexor Tendon Injuries | Dr. Jaehon Kim | 9:50-10:10 |
| • Q/A | 10:10-10:20 | |
| • Break | 10:20-10:40 | |
| • Fingertip Amputations and Replantation | Dr. Remy Rabinovich | 10:40-11:00 |
| • Hand Infections | Dr. Maria Cipollone | 11:00-11:20 |
| • Dupuytren’s Disease | Dr. Samantha Muhlrad | 11:20-11:40 |
| • Tenosynovitis | Dr. Lauren Grossman | 11:40-12:00 |
| • Compresssive Neuropathy | Dr. Richard Gilbert | 12:00-12:20 |
| • Brachial Plexus | Dr. Steve Lee | 12:20-12:40 |
| • Q/A | 12:40-12:50 | |
| • Concluding Remarks: | Dr. David Tuckman* | 12:50-1:00 |
*Course Co-Chairs
Virtual Hand Surgery
Review Course
NYSSH 2024-2025

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Dr. David Tuckman |
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Dr. Maria Cipollone |
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Dr. Kate Nellans |
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Dr. Jaehon Kim |
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Dr. Stuart Elkowitz |
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Dr. Renata Weber |
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Dr. Roy Kulick |
PRECOURSE OR POSTCOURSE LECTURES
PRE-RECORDED
*PRECOURSE LECTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT NYSSH.ORG TWO WEEKS BEFORE COURSE.
Virtual Hand Surgery
Review Course
