Program Description: 

The Hand Conference is a multidisciplinary conference designed to teach hand and upper extremity anatomy, surgical techniques, therapy modalities, imaging and diagnostics, outcomes, and evidence-based medicine relevant in modern day hand surgery. This conference brings together multiple sub-specialties (e.g., Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Imaging, Hand Therapy) who are able to collaborate on cutting edge modalities in the treatment of complex hand conditions. 

Keywords: Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Upper Extremity, Hand, Congenital Hand, Hand Injuries, Transplantation

Target audience: 
  • Physician
  • Physician (fellow/resident)
  • Hand Therapists
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate casting/splinting techniques
  • Identify appropriate occupational therapy assessments
  • Awareness of occupational therapist role in UE dysfunction
  • Identify Modalities used in an occupational therapy setting.
  • Identify strengthening techniques especially for a work compensation patient
  • Identify appropriate techniques needed for hypersensitivity.
Faculty & credentials: 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Activity Director:
Patrick Hettinger, MD
Program Director Hand Surgery Fellowship Program, MCW
Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert

Presenter:
Abby Wilson, COTA
Medical College of Wisconsin

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.

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Contact

Name: 
Jessica Pihart
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-3873
Email: 
[email protected]

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
09/20/2023 - 7:00am to 9:00am CDT
Location: 
Tosa Health Center
1155 N Mayfair Road
Suite T2500 - Hand Center Gym
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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