8th Annual Pittsburgh Hand Therapy Conference

Pittsburgh, PA US
October 26, 2024

This year’s conference will focus on a variety of nerve issues that occur in the upper extremity and what interventions both surgical and nonsurgical that could improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

The conference will bring together surgeons, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and students to share expertise, experience and evidence for handling upper extremity nerve issues and strategies to enhance patient outcomes. 

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to understand the anatomy relevant to the treatment of upper extremity nerve injuries.

Participants will be able to recognize complications of nerve injuries/procedures and recognize how to avoid them and effectively care for them.

Participants will learn about the latest evidence in diagnosing and treating upper extremity nerve injuries.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/08/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Event starts: 
10/26/2024 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/26/2024 - 3:30pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00
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7:00—7:30                  Registration (Coffee and Tea Provided)

7:30—7:45                  Nerve anatomy review                                                                  
                                        Jodi  Seftchick

7:45—9:45                  Hands on Stations

  1. Kinesio taping for the Upper Extremity 
    Jackie Voegler
  2. Orthosis Fabrication for Peripheral Nerve Injuries  
     Terry Taylor
  3.  Upper Limb Tension Testing        
      Jackie Loeffler
  4. Graded Motor imagery and Nerve Pain     
    Marie Pace
  5. Soft tissue mobilizations
    Anna Kamelin

9:45—10:00                BREAK

10:00—10:20              Surgical Management of Elbow Neuropathies
                                       Robert Kaufmann       

10:20—10:40              Surgical Management of Wrist Neuropathies       
                                       Trent Gause, II

10:40—11:00              US and Nerve Compression          
                                         John Fowler

11:00—11:20              Tendon Transfers for UE Injuries     
                                         Mark Baratz

11:20—11:40              Phantom Limb Pain                    
                                         Thomas Hughes

11:40—12:00              Panel/Question and Answer Session  
                                         Mark Baratz

12:00—12:45               LUNCH

12:45—1:05                  Nerve Tumors       
                                          Dana Bregman

1:05—1:25                  Brachial Plexus Reconstruction             
                                        Teun Teunis

1:25—1:45                  Nerve Reconstruction Case  
                                        Nicole Jarrett

1:45—2:00                  Panel/Question and Answer Session
                                       Mark Baratz

2:00—3:00                  Fellows Case Presentations

3:00—3:30                  Question and Answer Session/Finger Bowl     
                                        Mark Baratz

3:30                             ADJOURNMENT                         

 

 

UPMC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE TOWER
Room 120
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
United States

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Conference: $175.00 for Professionals (Before October 16th)

$200.00 for Professionals (After October 16th)

$45.00 Students (Please register by October 16th)

***Lunch included*** 

 

All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via email (to seftchickj@upmc.edu).  Tuition for cancellations before October 16th,  will be refunded in full. After October 16th, a $20 administrative fee will be assessed, the remaining amount refunded. No refunds will be made after October 25, 2024.