77th ASSH Annual Meeting - Back to Basics: Practice and Education-PRE03: Not Just a Small Hand: Pediatric Hand Surgery from Simple to Complex (AM22)

PRE03: Not Just a Small Hand: Pediatric Hand Surgery from Simple to Complex (AM22)

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Video Summary

The video is a compilation of talks from the International Conference on Orthopedics (ICO) focusing on the treatment and management of hand injuries. The speakers discuss various aspects including preparation and training for hand trauma, surgical decision-making, and the importance of collaboration with colleagues. They also address the dilemma of amputation versus salvage, complex bone reconstruction and soft tissue coverage, and the role of microvascular work in hand injury treatment. The talks highlight different techniques such as flaps, cross finger flaps, and anterolateral thigh flaps. Timing is emphasized as a crucial factor in determining the most appropriate treatment option for each individual case. The video also discusses the importance of initial wound cleaning and temporary dressings, as well as early therapy and rehabilitation to prevent stiffness and promote mobility. Psychological impacts of hand trauma, such as PTSD and depression, are also mentioned along with the need for mental health referrals. The video concludes by stressing the importance of individualized care and considering each patient's unique circumstances and goals for functional recovery.

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Speaker Andrea S. Bauer, MD

Speaker Apurva S. Shah, MD, MBA

Speaker Charles A. Goldfarb, MD

Speaker Donald S. Bae, MD

Speaker Julie B. Samora, MD, PhD

Speaker Lindley B. Wall, MD

Speaker Mary Claire Manske, MD

Speaker Peter M. Waters, MD

Speaker Roger Cornwall, MD

Speaker Scott H. Kozin, MD

Keywords

hand injuries

surgical decision-making

collaboration

amputation

bone reconstruction

flaps

timing

wound cleaning

therapy

psychological impacts

functional recovery