“Doc, My Hand Hurts!” A CME Accredited Course Presented by The Institute for Hand Surgery
at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
For over 70 years, the experienced plastic surgeons of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group have been committed to providing educational opportunities for our patients, our colleagues, and the plastic surgeons of tomorrow. As part of this commitment, the Institute for Hand Surgery at LIPSG was proud to present a continuing medical education course accredited in partnership with Nassau University Medical Center. The course, titled “Doc, My Hand Hurts!” was presented in Melville, NY on June 13th, 2018 by Roger L. Simpson, MD, MBA, FACS, Laurence T. Glickman, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FACS, Thomas A. Davenport, MD, FACS, Brian A. Pinsky, MD, FACS, Haritha B. Veeramachaneni, MD, Michael R. Christy, MD, MA, FACS, and Alicia G. Epstein, MS, OTR, CHT.
The course was open to the public and was attended by a range of medical professionals, including family practitioners, neurologists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, emergency medicine physicians, physiatrists, PAs, nurses, and hand therapists. The presenters shared current approaches for diagnosis and treatment of common conditions of the hand and upper extremities, and peripheral nerves with a focus on sharing best practices in order to streamline patient care and accurately identify emergent conditions.
The presentation topics included:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Trigger Finger and Other Tendinopathy
- Thumb Arthritis and Small Joint Arthritis in the Hand
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Lower Extremity Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Surgical Management of Nerve Pain
We invite you to watch videos of the course, divided by presentation.
The plastic surgeons and hand surgery specialists at the Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group are dedicated to utilizing their extensive experience and the most innovative surgical techniques to provide aesthetic and functional restoration for patients affected by conditions of the hand and upper extremity. Contact us with any questions or to schedule a consultation.
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