ASSH 2023 On Demand CME: Complex Forearm Reconstruction-Syllabus

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The internet-based, enduring material CME activity "Complex Forearm Reconstruction" is based on the live ASSH 2023 CME Webinar presented by Chair Jerry I. Huang, MD on April 20, 2023. The program focuses on the treatment of complex forearm fractures and related complications.<br /><br />Both-bone forearm fractures can lead to significant disability if not managed appropriately. Complications in the treatment of these fractures include malunion, nonunion, infection, and neurovascular injury. Anatomic reduction, which includes correction of angular and rotational deformities, as well as length, is important for a good functional outcome. Pediatric forearm fractures usually do well with nonoperative management as children are able to remodel their bones. Surgical treatment is required for open fractures and those with significant comminution.<br /><br />The learning objectives of the program include understanding the biomechanics of the forearm and indications for corrective osteotomy, describing surgical techniques for correction of angular and rotational deformities, understanding the indications for corrective osteotomy of pediatric forearm fractures, and describing surgical techniques for the treatment of forearm contractures and synostosis.<br /><br />The program offers a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. The material presented is copyrighted, and permission is required for any use of the material without the speaker's or ASSH's permission.<br /><br />The faculty for the program includes Chair Jerry I. Huang, MD, along with Andrea S. Bauer, MD, Marc J. Richard, MD, and Angela A. Wang, MD. Each faculty member has provided a disclosure statement regarding any potential conflicts of interest.<br /><br />The program includes presentations on various topics, such as forearm malunion and corrective osteotomy, treatment of pediatric forearm malunion, forearm nonunion, and post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis. Surgical techniques, indications, and outcomes are discussed in detail by the faculty members.<br /><br />The program also provides information on claiming CME credits and includes a conflict of interest policy for the faculty.<br /><br />The syllabus book provides additional information on the topics discussed and references for further reading.

Keywords

Complex Forearm Reconstruction

CME activity

Jerry I. Huang

forearm fractures

anatomic reduction

surgical treatment

biomechanics of the forearm

pediatric forearm fractures

forearm contractures

post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis