2025 ASSH On Demand CME Webinar: Understanding and Managing Thumb CMC Arthritis-Syllabus

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The 2025 ASSH On Demand CME Webinar on "Understanding and Managing Thumb CMC Arthritis: Current Insights and Best Practices" was chaired by Deana Mercer, MD. The webinar offered a comprehensive exploration of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis, a common condition affecting many adults, with special focus on both women and men. This educational activity provided participants with insights into the latest management techniques and treatment strategies, promising improved outcomes, particularly in strength.<br /><br />The webinar covered several learning objectives, aiming to enhance the participants' understanding of emerging alternative techniques for managing CMC arthritis, their advantages and drawbacks, and post-operative rehabilitation protocols following various reconstructive methods. The event was structured to offer 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits towards continuing medical education.<br /><br />The comprehensive program included sessions on different surgical techniques, such as partial trapeziectomy with capsular interposition, total trapezial resection, trapezial metacarpal fusion, implant arthroplasty, CMC denervation technique, and different CMC injection options including fat, steroid, and hyaluron injections. Each session was conducted by experts including Matthew C. Green, MD, Adelbert J. Mencias, MD, and Nathan T. Morrell, MD, among others.<br /><br />The event stressed proper accreditation, conflict of interest policy adherence, and the critical importance of continuing medical education in providing updated treatment solutions. Participants were instructed on how to claim their CME certificates online and were informed about both pre- and post-test assessments to evaluate their learning progress. They were also reminded about the proprietary rights of the material presented, restricted by common-law copyright, emphasizing the significance of using the educational content responsibly.<br /><br />The webinar proved essential for medical professionals seeking to update their knowledge on innovative practices in managing thumb CMC arthritis effectively, ensuring better patient outcomes through advanced, research-backed techniques.

Keywords

thumb CMC arthritis

CME webinar

Deana Mercer

surgical techniques

management techniques

post-operative rehabilitation

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Matthew C. Green

trapeziectomy

implant arthroplasty