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CME Accreditation Statement

The NYU School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The NYU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation

in the activity.

Physical Therapy Credit

NYU Hospitals Center is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 6.0 physical therapy/physical therapy assistant contact hours 0.60 CEUs). The following states require continuing education units with no state-specific approval: CT, IA, ID, MO, ND and WA.

Occupational Therapy Credit

This course is approved for a maximum of 5.5 occupational therapy contact hours (0.55 CEUs). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products,

or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Level: Intermediate

This course meets the AOTA classification code of Domain of OT: Occupations and Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention

• Medical_Professionals
• Medical_students
• Nurses

This program will address complex injuries of the wrist and hand. The program will encompass physical exam, imaging, basic science, surgical and non-surgical option, and rehabilitation. Current research and practices will be discussed that will include: basic science and clinical applications; diagnostic imaging modalities; algorithms for treatment including surgical and non-surgical; and the occupational and/or physical therapy in treating these disorders. Additionally, issues addressing patient safety and determining what is best suited for the patient in the decision-making process will be discussed. Potential risks and benefits will be brought forward along with alternatives, such as non-operative and operative interventions as well as specific improvements and expectations.

Educational Objectives

After participating in this activity, clinicians should be able to:

Describe the biomechanics and pertinent anatomy of wrist ligaments, complications in management, and formulate a treatment algorithm

Describe the biomechanics and pertinent anatomy of DIP fracture-dislocation injuries as well as postsurgical care

Describe the biomechanics and pertinent anatomy of PIP fracture-dislocation injuries and formulate a treatment algorithm

Describe the biomechanics and pertinent anatomy of PIP/DIP fracture-dislocation injuries as well as postsurgical care and identify when a relative motion orthosis may be appropriate for tendon injuries and describe the benefits

Identify three appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment of hand joint stiffness

Identify three appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment of Boutonniere Deformity (acute and chronic)

Describe the biomechanics and pertinent anatomy of swan neck injuries as well as postsurgical care and identify when a relative motion orthosis may be appropriate for tendon injuries and describe the benefits

Identify three appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment of stiff fingers

Describe the biomechanics and pertinent anatomy of MCP joint collateral ligament injuries in the finger and thumb, and formulate a treatment algorithm

Describe the pathophysiology and pertinent anatomy of PIP injuries (hemi-hamate), as well as develop algorithms for surgery and post-surgical care

Target Audience

Orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physiatrists, and residents

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

NYU Langone Health

Alumni Hall

550 First Avenue

New York, NY 10016

Submission Info

Contact No.: +1 646-929-7890

Email: admissions@med.nyu.edu

Contact No.: +1 646-929-7890

Email: admissions@med.nyu.edu