2025 ASSH On-Demand CME Webinar: Osteochondral Reconstruction-Syllabus

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The 2025 ASSH On-Demand CME Webinar focuses on techniques for osteochondral reconstruction of scaphoid proximal pole nonunions. Chaired by Dr. James P. Higgins and featuring experts like Drs. Nina Suh and Jeffrey Yao, the webinar emphasizes surgical methods involving costochondral grafting, proximal hamate grafting, and medial femoral trochlea flap reconstruction. The conference aims to equip attendees with knowledge on surgical indications, specific procedural steps, and potential challenges in restoring scaphoid morphology and function. Scheduled for release on May 20, 2025, this CME activity will be accessible until May 13, 2028.<br /><br />Participants are eligible for up to 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits provided by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). To claim credits, attendees must participate via their existing registration and fulfill certain assessment criteria, including pre- and post-tests.<br /><br />The webinar's content warns that it does not represent exclusive recommendations and is intended for educational purposes only. ASSH reserves intellectual property rights over all presented materials. The program schedule includes an introduction, discussions on surgical techniques for when the proximal pole is nonsalvageable, various reconstruction techniques, and case discussions with questions and answers. <br /><br />Faculty members adhere to the ASSH conflict of interest policy, disclosing any relevant financial relationships to maintain transparency and integrity. This CME activity underscores the importance of recognizing and mitigating complications associated with surgical procedures on the scaphoid, ensuring participants are prepared for these professional challenges.

Keywords

osteochondral reconstruction

scaphoid nonunions

costochondral grafting

proximal hamate grafting

medial femoral trochlea flap

CME credits

surgical techniques

ASSH webinar

surgical complications

scaphoid morphology