Advanced Arthroscopy Wrist Workshop

Wrist surgery is a fascinating, rapidly evolving and complex area of hand surgery. Wrist fractures, pain and instability are common but often poorly treated conditions which lead to significant morbidity and disability. This one-day course aimed at ST 4-6 trainees in plastic surgery and orthopaedics will provide core knowledge for those taking higher exams, as well as hands-on experience for surgeons involved in the management of acute wrist trauma and post traumatic pain.

Date: 28 June 2011	Fee: £450
Held at: The Royal College of Surgeons of England	Status: Places available
Contact: education@rcseng.ac.uk or call: 020 7869 6300	Application Form

This one-day course aimed at ST 4-6 trainees in Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedics  runs in conjunction with Advanced Skills in Hand and Wrist Surgery. Both courses provide an excellent complementary package and are run consecutively. Book onto both these courses and save £50.

Convenor

Mr Matthew James
Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon
St Thomas' Hospital, London

Level

ST 4-6 trainees in orthopaedics and plastic surgery

Course objectives

By the end of this course participants will:

• Be aware of the common conditions affecting the wrist;
• Be able to take thorough history and examine the wrist joint with appropriate choice of investigations for wrist complaints
• Recognise signs of wrist instability and arthritis;
• Be able to recognise pathology on X-ray, MRI and Arthroscopy;
• Diagnose and stage wrist problems appropriately;
• Be able to explain indications, complications and outcome of surgery to patients; and
• Perform basic arthroscopic procedures.
  

Format

This course will be predominantly a practical cadaveric workshop using fresh frozen specimens looking at approaches, arthroscopic training and practical lectures.