This 2-day hands-on program will provide an overview of the basic hand surgery inclusive of lectures, videos, case-based discussion and hands-on practice. Online resources will be made available for pre-reading. There will be ten stations with fresh frozen cadaveric specimens. Two medical participants per station. Nursing staff to provide assistance and perform wound closure. Each station is equipped with basic surgical instruments and two sets of 3 piece micro-instruments. Loupes will be provided with a headlight source ( full paying participants will receive these as complimentary items).All doctors will be required to have attended a Basic surgery course. All nurses will be required to have exposure to hand surgery cases.
Brief intorduction to hand surgery on line education and how to use this site.
This course provides doctors with foundation knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the hand including its social and physiological functions and how the anatomy relates to these functions. It also provides the basis for the examination of the hand in injury and disease.
Mandatory module for Post Graduate Certificate
Optional module for Diploma & MSc (Hand Surgery)
Basic principles of local and regional anestheis
This course covers common conditions of the hand seen in the community, their presentation and their surgical and non-surgical management.
Mandatory module for Post Graduate Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide foundation knowledge of the detailed anatomy and physiology of the flexor tendon and its healing. It provides an understanding of common injuries and their classification, the various treatment options and the expected outcomes. It also highlights principles of rehabilitation and management of neglected tendon injuries and their management.
Mandatory module for Post Graduate Certificate
This course provides doctors with foundation knowledge of the detailed anatomy and physiology of the nail bed and fingertips. It provides for the understanding of common injuries and their classification, the various treatment options and the expected outcomes. It also highlights principles of management of neglected nail bed and fingertip injuries and their management.
Mandatory module for Post Graduate Certificate
Optional module for Diploma & MSc (Hand Surgery)
This course provides doctors with foundation knowledge of the common painful hand conditions seen in the community, their diagnoses, work up, treatment and rehabilitation options. Emphasis is placed on community based treatment and prevention strategies.
Mandatory module for Diploma in Hand Surgery