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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Through a mix of didactic presentations and interactive debates, the expert faculty for this live CME activity will update you on treatment options and outcomes for a variety of common and complex hand and upper extremity conditions. The first day of the meeting will be devoted to a hands-on bioskills lab where you will practice hand and wrist procedures that involve plating, internal bracing, and arthrodesis. Come to the meeting with the questions you need answered to advance your practice – you’ll have plenty of opportunities to engage with the faculty.
*Virtual option available* 

TARGET AUDIENCE

Orthopaedic Surgeons, fellows, residents, physician assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, and other healthcare professionals whose scope of practice includes hand & upper extremity surgery and rehabilitation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate surgical and nonsurgical principles of managing common hand and upper extremity problems
• Address common problems and complications associated with distal radius fractures
• Implement enhanced management of fractures, Dupuytren and arthritis problems
• Employ current trends and techniques in microsurgical and soft tissue reconstruction in the upper extremity
• Apply current concepts for common disorders of hand and upper extremity
• Develop strategies for the treatment of the shoulder, including: rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, and wrist fractures

ACCREDITATION

PHYSICIANS: The Foundation for Orthopaedic Research & Education (FORE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

FORE designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: PAs may claim a maximum of 12 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS: Pending Approval

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS: This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CE Provider # 50-10002). FORE designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 CE Hours.

For more information visit the 6th Annual Frontiers in Upper Extremity Surgery!