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Instructional Course Lectures
Interactive Case Reviews
Product Demonstration Workshops
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
Friday, September 4
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 Wednesday, September 2 

Hilton San Francisco

5:30 - 6:30 PM

PDW01
When Bad Things Happen to Good Surgeons, Part 2:  A Review of Challenging Cases When Treating Hand, Wrist, and Elbow

Presented by: Tornier

Moderator: Randip R. Bindra, MD, FRCS, Maywood, IL

This workshop is a follow up to last year’s successful panel discussion.

The aim of this course is to learn new approaches to challenging elbow, wrist, and hand fractures that you face every day. Cases pre-submitted by participants to course chairs will be anonymously presented to an unsuspecting panel of experts.

Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn different approaches to treating your most complex cases. This will be a casual interactive discussion you won’t want to miss!

PDW02 New Information
Shape Memory Staple System for Partial Wrist Fusion: Finally Setting Aside Carpal Plating and Pin Fixation

Presented by: Core Essence Orthopaedics

Participants will observe the continuous and active compression features of the reVERTO shape memory staple in this hands on lab. No bovie required!

PDW03
Current Treatment of Upper Extremity Fractures Using Calcium Phosphate Cement

Presented by: Acumed, LLC

Faculty: Amy L. Ladd, MD, Palo Alto, CA

This course will include both a lecture on the current treatment options for the treatment of upper extremity fractures that are augmented with bone void fillers and a workshop.  An overview of where and how a next generation calcium phosphate can assist with fracture fixation will be presented. 

PDW04
Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release

Presented by: Integra LifeScience

Faculty: Tyson K. Cobb, MD, Davenport, IA

This workshop will feature a presentation of published literature and outcomes for endoscopic cubital tunnel release. In addition, an examination of the clinical history of the procedure including the indications, contraindications, and complications will be discussed. Faculty will review the surgical technique and benefits of performing an endoscopic release with the newly available EndoRelease™ Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel System.

PDW05  New Faculty
Single-Incision Approach to Endoscopic Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Release: Cadaveric Demonstration

Presented by: AM Surgical

Faculty: Ather Mirza, MD, Smithtown, NY
Charles Cassidy, MD, Boston, MA

This workshop will review both the endoscopic cubital and carpal tunnel release procedures utilizing an innovative scope-mounting knife.  Faculty will discuss clinical experience, published results using the A.M. Surgical system, tips and pearls of both techniques, and relevant anatomy.  A cadaveric demonstration of both procedures will follow.

PDW06
Advancements in Distal Radius Fixation

Presented by: Acumed, LLC

Faculty: William B. Geissler, MD, Jackson, MS

This course will feature a lecture and hands on sawbones lab with both an anatomic volar plate and dorsal plate.

 

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