7:00 AM - 7:05 AM
Welcome
Michael W. Neumeister, MD, Course Chair

7:05 AM - 7:35 AM 
Flexor Tendons: Anatomy, Acute and Chronic Injuries
David M. Kalainov, MD

7:35 AM - 8:00 AM  
Extensor Tendon Injuries
David M. Kalainov, MD

8:00 AM - 8:25 AM 
Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures: Anatomy, Injuries and Treatment
James P. Higgins, MD

8:25 AM - 8:50 AM 
Fingertip and Nailbed Injuries: Anatomy, Local/Regional Flaps
Randip R. Bindra, MD, FRCS

8:50 AM – 9:10 AM BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITS

9:10 AM - 9:25 AM 
Dislocations, Ligament Injuries of the Hand
James P. Higgins, MD

9:25 AM - 9:45 AM 
Dislocations, Ligament Injuries of the Thumb
David J. Bozentka, MD

9:45 AM - 10:05 AM 
Thumb Reconstruction
Jeffery B. Friedrich, MD

10:05 AM – 10:35 AM 
Panel Discussion
Panelists: David M. Kalainov, MD, James P. Higgins, MD, Randip R. Bindra, MD, FRCS, David J. Bozentka, MD and Jeffery B. Friedrich, MD
 

SESSION II - WRIST
Moderator: Allen T. Bishop, MD

10:35 AM - 11:05 AM  
Carpal Anatomy, Mechanics and Instability (Non-dissociative & Dissociative)
Brian D. Adams, MD

11:05 AM - 11:25 AM 
Scaphoid Fractures
Thomas B. Hughes, Jr., MD 

 

11:25 AM - 11:55 AM 
Carpal Fractures and Dislocations
Mark S. Cohen, MD

 

11:55 AM - 12:25 PM  
DRUJ/TFCC
Brian D. Adams, MD

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM 
Kienböck’s Disease and Lunate Fractures
Allen T. Bishop, MD

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM 
Distal Radius Fractures
Ryan P. Calfee, MD

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM 
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Brian D. Adams, MD, Thomas B. Hughes, Jr., MD, Mark S. Cohen, MD, and Allen T. Bishop, MD

 

2:45 PM - 3:05 PM 
Dupuytren’s Disease
Scott Lifchez, MD

 

3:05 PM - 3:35 PM 
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand and Arm
Jeffery B. Friedrich, MD

 

3:35 PM - 4:00 PM BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITS

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM 
Infections of the Hand
David J. Bozentka, MD

 

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM  
Chemical Injuries and Frostbite
Jaimie T. Shores, MD

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Pediatric Fractures of the Hand, Wrist and Forearm
Dan A. Zlotolow, MD

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM     
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Scott Lifchez, MD, Jeffery B. Friedrich, MD, David J. Bozentka, MD, Jaimie T. Shores, MD and Dan A. Zlotolow, MD

 

 

7:00 – 7:30 AM   

Nerve Physiology, Injury and Repair
Jaimie T. Shores, MD

 

7:30 – 8:10 AM

Compressive Neuropathy of the Upper Limb
Scott D. Lifchez, MD

 

8:10 – 8:25 AM  

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Ryan P. Calfee, MD

 

8:25 – 8:45 AM  

Brachial Plexus Injuries - Adult
Allen T. Bishop, MD

 

8:45 AM - 9:05 AM  

Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy 
Dan A. Zlotolow, MD

 

9:05 – 9:35 AM   

Panel Discussion
Panelists: Jaimie T. Shores, MD, Scott D. Lifchez, MD, Ryan P. Calfee, MD and Dan A. Zlotolow, MD

9:35 – 10:00 AM BREAK / VISIT EXHIBITS

 

10:00 – 10:40 AM 

Tetraplegia 
Ann E. Van Heest, MD

 

10:40 – 11:10 AM 

Nerve Palsies and Tendon Transfers
Randip R. Bindra, MD, FRCS

 

11:10 – 11:50 AM      

Cerebral Palsy: Upper Extremity Management
Ann E. Van Heest, MD

 

11:50 AM – 12:20 PM 

Panel Discussion
Panelists: Ann E. Van Heest, MD and Randip R. Bindra, MD, FRCS

 

 

1:05 PM - 1:35 PM 

Tendonopathies of the Elbow
Thomas B. Hughes, Jr., MD

 

1:35 PM - 2:20 PM 

Elbow Dislocations, Ligamentous Instability, and Post-Traumatic Stiffness
Marco Rizzo, MD

 

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM 

Fractures of the Distal Humerus
Ryan P. Calfee, MD

 

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM 

Fractures of the Radial Head
Marco Rizzo, MD

 

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM  

Panel Discussion
Panelists: Thomas B. Hughes, Jr., MD and Marco Rizzo, MD

 

4:00 – 4:45 PM 

Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity
Amy L. Ladd, MD

 

4:45 – 5:20 PM 

Tumors of the Upper Extremity

Warren C. Hammert, MD

 

5:20 – 5:30 PM Panel Discussion
Panelists: Amy L. Ladd, MD and Warren C. Hammert, MD

SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2012

 

7:00 – 7:25 AM 

Replantation
Michael W. Neumeister, MD

 

7:25 – 7:55 AM  

Vascular Insufficiency
Warren C. Hammert, MD

 

7:55 – 8:15 AM 

Compartment Syndrome/ Volkmann’s Ischemia
Reuben A. Bueno, MD

 

8:15 – 8:45 AM Burns
Reuben A. Bueno, MD

 

8:45 – 9:15 AM Panel Discussion
Panelists: Warren C. Hammert, MD and Reuben A. Bueno, MD

 

 

9:15 – 10:15 AM 

Rheumatoid Arthritis – Hand and Wrist
Kevin C. Chung, MD

 

10:15 – 10:45 AM 

Atypical Arthritidies
Jennifer Moriatis Wolf, MD

 

10:45 – 11:30 AM 

Osteoarthritis – Hand and Wrist
Jennifer Moriatis Wolf, MD

 

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Panel Discussion
Panelists: Kevin C. Chung, MD and Jennifer Moriatis Wolf, MD

Comprehensive Review registrant fees include a detailed course syllabus**, daily breakfast and refreshment breaks as well as a boxed lunch on July 13-14.  Course sessions and food functions are for the course registrants only—spouses and families are not permitted in these areas.

ASSH Member.....................$875
ASSH Affiliate Member.........$575
Nonmember Physician.........$975
Resident or Fellow...............$495
Allied Health Professional....$625

Onsite registration will incur an additional $50 fee and is subject to availability.

Registrants may select their choice of 2 spiral-bound syllabi with approximately 900 pages or 1 USB.  If you would like to receive the USB and the printed syllabi, there will be an additional fee of $30.

Registration Confirmation

Refund Policy / Cancellation Fee

BY FAX..........(847) 384-1435

BY PHONE.....(847) 384-8300

BY MAIL*
ASSH
Department 1005
PO Box 6500
Chicago, IL 60680

QUESTIONS?

HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS

Reservation requests must be received by June 1, 2012 and be accompanied by a one night’s deposit.  If the room block fills prior to the deadline, the hotel cannot guarantee availability and/or the special ASSH rate.  Upon check in you will be asked to verify your check out date.  The Renaissance Downtown Chicago is one of a growing number of hotels that will levy an additional charge should your departure date by altered after check in, without prior notification.  Rates are subject to the appropriate state and local taxes in effect at the time of the program date.  Five dollars of your room rate will be used to defray meeting costs.

AIRLINE INFORMATION

The material presented in this continuing medical education program is made available by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) for educational purposes only.  This material is not intended to represent the best or only methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the authors or presenters that may be helpful or of interest to other practitioners.  Attendees agree to participate in this medical education program sponsored by ASSH and AAOS with full knowledge and awareness that they waive any claim they may have against ASSH and the AAOS for reliance on any information presented in this educational program.  In addition, the attendees also waive any claim they have against ASSH for injury or other damages that may result in any way from their participation in this program.  All of the proceedings of the AAOS/ASSH General Orthopaedic Review Course and the Comprehensive Review in Hand and Upper Extremity course are intended for limited publication only, and all property rights in the material presented, including common – law copyright, are expressly reserved by the speaker or ASSH/AAOS.  No statement of presentation made is to be regarded as dedicated to the public domain.  Any sound reproduction transcript or other use of the material presented at this course without the permission of the speaker or ASSH/AAOS is prohibited to the full extent of common – law copyright in such material.  ASSH and AAOS are not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting.  Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.  The approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is required for procedures and drugs that are considered experimental.  Instrumentation systems discussed and/or demonstrated in or at ASSH/AAOS educational programs may not yet have received FDA approval.

Meeting and Program: Nicole Renn at nrenn@assh.org

Exhibits: Danielle Roesmann at droesmann@assh.org

Commercial tabletop exhibits will be available during Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14.  Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about new surgical tools and products servicing the hand and upper extremity care community.  

 

Friday, July 13
Open: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday, July 14
Open: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tear-Down: 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Call for Exhibits