Product Description
The goal of this continuing medical education module is to provide the practicing reconstructive surgeon with a framework in which to think about reconstruction of the hand. The hand has unique functional and aesthetic characteristics that must be considered when choosing the optimal methods for reconstruction. There are a number of reliable local and regional flaps that can be used to treat the hand requiring soft-tissue coverage and/or vascularized bone graft. The “reconstructive ladder,” originally described by Mathes and Nahai, is based on the principle of using the simplest approach that adequately restores form and ideally optimizes function. In cases where the simplest techniques prove to be inadequate, local and regional flaps and, ultimately, microsurgical tissue transfer should be considered.
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accredits ASPS to provide educational activities and material with Category 1 CME credits. As an official CME provider, ASPS must comply with all ACCME standards, as outlined in the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
Faculty
Jason D. Wink, MD, MS; Rikesh A. Gandhi, MD; Blair Ashley, MD; L. Scott Levin, MD
Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery® Editors:
Editor-in-Chief: Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Co-Editor: James M. Stuzin, MD
Section Editor: Donald H. Lalonde, MD
Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for all CME-related persons including plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Be familiar with local, regional, and free flaps for reconstruction of the hand.
- Be able to identify potential sources of tissue for vascularized coverage using an algorithmic approach to provide stable and functional reconstruction of the hand.
- Recognize the controversies and complications unique to flap reconstruction of the hand.
Accreditation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Recognition StatementThe Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.
Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.
Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable.
Disclosures
Dr. Rohrich, MD is the Principal/Co-Principal Investigator of research grants awarded to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, from Medicis, Mentor, and Contura Pharmaceutical. All research funds are provided directly to UT Southwestern. Dr. Stuzin has no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose. Dr. Lalonde is a consultant for ASSI Instruments. Dr. Wink, Dr. Gandhi, Dr. Ashley, and Dr. Levin have no financial disclosures to report. All ASPS staff members managing this activity have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose. All identified conflicts of interest have been resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM:1.0
Patient Safety Credit:0.5
Media:Videos, Journal Article
Release Date:12/23/2019Expiration Date: 12/31/2023*
Estimated time to complete this course:1 hour
*Course access ends on course expiration date
Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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