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.

Key Words: Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Upper Extremity, Hand, Congenital Hand, Hand Injuries, Transplantation

Target audience: 
  • Physicians (fellow/resident); Allied Health Care Professionals
Learning objectives: 

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

  • Describe fracture patterns of the hand on x-ray
  • Discuss common phalangeal and metacarpal fracture patterns
  • Discss non-operative management of hand fractures
  • Discuss methods of osteosynthesis
Faculty & credentials: 

Activity Director(s):

Patrick Hettinger, MD
Program Director Hand Surgery Fellowship Program, MCW
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin-Froedtert 
 
Speakers:
Jordan Blough, MD 
Hand Surgery Fellow
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
 

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.

  • Patrick Hettinger
  • Jordan Blough

Contact

Name: 
Alyssa Minten
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-3863
Email: 
aminten@mcw.edu

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

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
09/04/2024 - 7:00am to 8:00am CDT
Location: 
Froedtert Hospital
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
2NT Conference Room (N2209)
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
See map: Google Maps
Add to calendar: 
  • 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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