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
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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

  • President
Dr. David Tuckman
  • President Elect
Dr. Maria Cipollone
  • Vice President
Dr. Kate Nellans
  • Treasurer
Dr. Jaehon Kim
  • Secretary
Dr. Stuart Elkowitz
  • Past President
Dr. Renata Weber
  • Historian
Dr. Roy Kulick

PRECOURSE OR POSTCOURSE LECTURES

PRE-RECORDED

 

TOPIC SPEAKER
• Congenital Hand Differences Dr. John Capo
• Cerebral Palsy Dr. Abram Kirschenbaum
• Peripheral Nerve Repair Dr. Nader Paksima
• Vascular Disorders of the Hand Dr. Steven Beldner
• Benign Tumors of the Hand and Wrist Dr. Edward A. Athanasianm
• Osteoarthritis of the Hand Dr. Steven Green
• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist Dr. Jerry Ellstein
• Principles of Tendon Transfers Dr. Roy Kulick
• Dupuytren’s Disease Dr. Larry Hurst
• Ulnar sided wrist pain Dr. Jack Choueka
• Common Disorders of the Elbow Dr. Craig Lomita
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*PRECOURSE LECTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT NYSSH.ORG TWO WEEKS BEFORE COURSE.

 

 

 

Virtual Hand Surgery
Review Course