This is an internet-based, enduring material CME activity based upon the digital capture of an Online Consultation Webinar presented on November 14, 2016.

Planner: Sanjeev Kakar, MD
Consulting Fee: Arthrex, AM Surgical,Skeletal Dynamics
Other: Bone and Joint Journal, Sonex Healthcare

Planner/Reviewer: Warren C. Hammert, MD
Reviewer has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

James Chang, MD
No relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

Jeffrey B. Friedrich, MD
No relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

Daniel Osei, MD
No relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

Marco Rizzo, MD
No relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.


CME Staff: Angie Legaspi, CMP, Michael K. Vega, MSNM

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Develop an understanding of the reconstructive options.
Understand the technical nuances with biological dressings and local flaps.
Discuss the indications and contraindications of various techniques through case based discussion.

Course Format:
This course consists of an online pre-test, an online video, an online post-test, and an online evaluation.

Participation Requirements:
To qualify for CME credit, participants must complete each part of this course.

Estimated Time:
The estimated time to complete this course is 1 hour.

CME Credit Hours:
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand designates this Internet Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 1.00 "AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™". Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The ASSH is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Date of Original Release:
This course was initially presented and recorded on November 14, 2016.

Termination Date:
The course is available for CME credit through 11:59 PM Central Time, December 31, 2018.

Course Summary:
Ever wonder how to treat those soft tissue wounds without a free flap? Should you use a biological substitute for this? What skin coverage and local tissue options are available?

Please join Drs. Chang, Rizzo, Friedrich and Osei as they discuss the myriad of options available in this 60 minute case based discussion on the nuances in managing soft tissue disorders.

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Copyright:
2016 American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Provider Contact Information:
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 822 W. Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607. Phone: (312) 880-1900. Fax: (847) 384-1435. Email: meetings@assh.org.