Welcome
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to welcome hand surgeons and hand therapists to the 11th Instructional Course on Reconstructive Tetraplegia Hand Surgery. This three-day course reviews the current concepts in the surgical reconstruction and rehabilitation of upper extremities in patients with tetraplegia.
Topics:
- assessment
- clinical examination
- anatomy and biomechanics
- suture technique
- reconstruction of elbow extension
- reconstruction of grip and grasp
- reconstruction of intrinsics
- nerve transfers
- new developments
- spasticity control
- postop rehabilitation
- case discussion
It is our aim to share the most important basics as well as more recent findings in reconstructive surgery and postoperative protocols.
Therefore, a full day will be spent on practicing surgical procedures in cadavers for surgeons and assessment practice, rehab tips and splint fabrication for therapists.
In addition to the scientific work during the course, we also want you to get to know each other, share experiences, and have a glimpse of the famous Canton of Lucerne.
