2024 ASSH/ASHT On Demand Electives in Hand Surgery Webinar-Syllabus

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The 2024 ASSH/ASHT On Demand Electives in Hand Surgery Webinar is an online course for medical professionals interested in hand surgery. The course covers various topics in hand surgery, including diagnosing and treating finger, wrist, shoulder, and elbow pathologies. Participants will learn about different treatment options, including surgery, and the importance of postoperative therapy for optimal patient outcomes. The course offers continuing medical education credits for physicians. However, it does not provide continuing education for physical therapists. <br /><br />Julie A. Lunich, a Certified Hand Therapist, discussed the rehabilitation of Dupuytren's Contracture after surgical treatment. Therapy interventions for Dupuytren's Contracture include targeted exercises, patient education, and the use of orthoses to increase finger joint range of motion. Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in optimizing outcomes for patients with this condition.

Keywords

hand surgery

online course

diagnosing

treating

pathologies

surgery

postoperative therapy

rehabilitation

Dupuytren's Contracture

orthoses