Extensor/Flexor Tendons Injuries

Plastic Surgery Weekly Didactic and Conference

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 7:30 AM


This grand round has already taken place.


Department of Surgery Conference - Stony Brook, NY
April 8th, 2020
2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Plastic Surgery topics are presented by experts in their fields and are selected as highly relevant and important to the development of a current base of medical knowledge necessary to maintain a high level of care. These presentations are intended to introduce resident, faculty and medical students the most current and accepted approaches to the discipline of Plastic Surgery including medical problem solving, surgical skills, and new techniques in diagnosis and treatment.

Dates and Times

Start: 4/8/2020 7:30 AM
End: 4/8/2020 9:30 AM

Objectives

1. Describe the anatomy and zones of injury of the extensor tendons of the hand and wrist.

2. Understand the functional extensor tendon anatomy and how it relates to injury patterns and treatments.

3. Understand the surgical techniques for direct tendon repair in the management of injuries to the extensor tendons. 

4. Formulate general rehabilitation plans relative to specific zones of injury.

5. Manage acute and chronic mallet deformity.

6. Describe the management of open and closed boutonniere injuries acutely and chronically.

7. Identify and treat injuries of the MP joint (zone V) including the common presentation of this injury as the "fight bite". 

8. Recognize and manage sagittal band injuries of the extensor tendon.

9. Learn to correlate functional deficits on physical exam with anatomic knowledge in developing a treatment plan. 

1. Anatomy 

a. Memorize the zones of injury

b. Memorize the pulley system

c. Learn the anatomy of the flexor muscles and associated tendons

2.Physical Examination

a. Assess flexor tendon function

b. Differentiate FDS and FDP injuries

c. Rule out other injuries (e.g., neurovascular and bone)

3. Repair/Reconstruction of Flexor Tendons

a. Zone 1 repair principles

b. Zone 2 (no man's land) repair principles i. core/epitendinous suture techniques & important principles

c. Zone 3-5 injuries and repair 

d. One-stage vs. Two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction

e. Tendon graft donor sites

f. Rehabilitation protocols

g. Indications for tenolysis


Speakers

  • Donald Groves, MD
    • Extensor/Flexor Tendons Injuries

Location

Department of Surgery Conference
Zoom Meeting
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Tiana Martucci
Department: Surgery
Phone: (631) 444-2037
Email: tiana.martucci@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222