- Training
- 07/09/2020
- USA
Thumb CMC Arthritis: Fellowship Virtual Debate Series
Description
The virtual debate, moderated by Dr. Warren Hammert, centers on the topic of thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis, featuring various surgical approaches to manage the condition. Week 4 of the hand fellowship series takes place in Las Vegas, with Dr. Hammert emphasizing neutrality and highlighting the importance of the event as a platform for expert discussion. Multiple presentations are lined up, including the established LRTI (ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition), suture button suspension, APL-FCR (abductor pollicis longus - flexor carpi radialis) suspension arthroplasty, and thumb CMC arthrodesis. The session introduces real clinical cases demonstrating varying conditions of thumb arthritis, with some patients having undergone previous surgeries without improvement. Each approach is rigorously evaluated based on criteria such as pain relief, patient satisfaction, functional outcomes, and potential complications. A lively and informative discussion ensues, addressing factors influencing surgical choices, the importance of individualized patient assessment, and considerations of stability versus mobility in surgical outcomes.
Part of: Surgical Techniques and Training Collection
"Thumb CMC Arthritis: Fellowship Virtual Debate Series" is included in the following Surgical Techniques and Training playlist: