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American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Please send all correspondence for The Journal of Hand Surgery to:
Paul R. Manske, MD Department of Orthopaedics One Barnes Hospital Plaza, #11300 St. Louis, Missouri 63110 (314) 747-2537 FAX (314) 747-2599 ASSH 1996-97 Council President Dean S. Louis, MD, Ann Arbor, MI President-elect Andrew K. Palmer, MD, Syracuse, NY Vice President Vincent R. Hentz, MD, Palo Alto, CA Secretary Richard H. Gelberman, MD, St. Louis, MO Treasurer Marybeth Ezaki, MD, Dallas, TX Past President Andrew J. Weiland, MD, New York, NY Past President Graham D. Lister, MD, Vero Beach, FL
Council Members-at-large Terry S. Axelrod, MD, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Waldo E. Floyd III, MD, Macon, GA Roy A. Meals, MD, Los Angeles, CA Dennis B. Phelps, MD, Santa Barbara, CA Peter J. Stern, MD, Cincinnati, OH Scott W. Wolfe, MD, New Haven, CT Central Office American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801 (303) 771-9236 FAX: (303) 771-9269 Fax-on-HAND USA: (800) 905-HAND Outside the USA: (404) 523-8821 Internet Web Site: www.hand-surg.org
Jeryl Hough, Executive Director
Audio Tapes Available for 1997 Annual Meeting Audio tapes of the 1997 Annual Meeting, held in Denver, Colorado, are available to purchase. To order your cassettes, contact national Audio Video, Inc,, 4465 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216, (303) 292-2952. For credit card orders, call toll free (800) 373-2952 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST), FAX orders to (303) 292-5629. Price: $11.00 per tape Shipping: $1.50 per tape up to $10.00 maximum (domestic) and $3.00 per tape to $30.00 maximum (foreign).
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Future Programs
Future Annual Meetings
March 22, 1998
Specialty Day New Orleans, LA
1998 September 9-12
53rd Annual Meeting Minneapolis, MN
April 1, 1998 (Deadline)
Self-assessment Examination
1999 September 1-4
54th Annual Meeting Boston, MA
May 22-25, 1998
Disorders of the Wrist Rochester, MN
20OO October 4-7
55th Annual Meeting Seattle, WA
August 7-9, 1998
Comprehensive Review Course in Hand Surgery Dallas, TX
2001 October 3-6
56th Annual Meeting Baltimore, MD
September 8, 1998
16th Annual Residents and Fellows Conference Minneapolis, MN
2002 October 16-19
57th Annual Meeting Salt Lake City, UT
2003 September 17-20
58th Annual Meeting St. Louis, MO
September 19-20, 1998
Wrist Arthroscopy Chicago, IL
Meeting and Course Announcements
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1998 Self-assessment Examination This examination is offered as a self-education exercise by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and is available to the medical profession, espcially those involved with care of the hand. The exam is designed to assist the physician in reviewing basic principles of hand care as well as keeping the physician current with new developments and concepts. The examination covers diagnostic and theraputic problems, both surgical and nonoperative, basic science knowledge, and fundamental principles of hand surgery. The interpretation of illustrative material (clinical photographs and radiographs) is an integral part of this examination. The deadline for registration is April 1, 1998. Registrants will receive the book by mail in mid-April and the answer sheet must be returned by June 3, 1998 for scoring. The cost is $90 for ASSH members, and $100 for nonmembers.
Credit Hours - Category 1 - The American Soceity for Surgery of the Hand designates this continuing education activity for 20 hours in Category 1 of the Physicians Recognition Award if you return your answer sheet for computer scoring by June 3, 1998. In addition, you will receive the Discussioa Book and a printout of your own score, as compared to all examinees.
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~1, Audio-tape Cassettes Audio-tape cassettes of the highlights of symposia and meetings are available through the Society. For more information, contact the Central Office.
9 Videotape Library The objective of the ASSH Videotape Library is to provide physicians and allied health professionals with a central source for sharing lectures, o b s e r v a t i o n s of surgical and microsurgical procedures, rehabilitation techniques, social work practices, and patient education. Videotapes are available for purchase on 1/2" VHS or Betamax videocassettes. (3/4" videocassettes are available for an additional fee). Available topics include: 1. Capsulectomyof the ProximalInterphalangealJoint 2. TraumaticInstabilityof the Wrist 3. On Makinga Thumb:One HundredYears of SurgicalEffort 4. IntrinsicMuscleContractureof the Hand 5. Biomechanicsof Hand Movement 6. CongenitalAbsenceof the Ulna 7. CongenitalAbsenceof the Radius 8. Examinationof the Hand 9. The RetinacularSystemof the Digitsof the Hand 10. FlexibleImplantArthroplastyin the Hand and Upper Extremity - Conceptsand PostoperativeManagement 11. FlexibleImplantArthroplastyin the Metacarpal Phalangeal, Proximal Interphalangeal,and DistalInterphalangealJoints 12. FlexibleImplantArthroplastyin the Wrist, Carpal Scaphoid, and Lunate 13. Syndactylism:SurgicalManagement 14. Toe-to-handTransferfor ThumbReconstruction 15. Handand Digit Replantation 16. FundamentalTechniquesof MicrovascularSurgery 17. Anatomyof the Forearm and Hand 18. Replantationat Level of the Metacarpus 19. FlexorTendonRepair 20. Fracturesand Dislocationsof the Hand 21. Pollicization 22. Dupuytren'sContracture 23. BasicConsiderationsfor PeripheralNerveRepairand Grafting 24. HerbertScrew Fixationof Scaphoid Nonunion 25. Evaluationof Sensibilityand Re-educationof Sensationin the Hand 26. Conversationswith the Founders 27. FlexorTendonLaceration* 28. OperativeApproaches to ORIF of Fractures of the Radius and Ulna 29. RadiocarpalArthroscopy:Techniqueand Comparison to Arthrography 30. FreeMuscleTransplantationto Replace ForearmMusculature 31. HandSurgery* 32. Soft-tissueReconstructionof Rheumatoid MetacarpophalangealJoint Deformity 33. FunctionalEvaluationof ReconstructiveHand Snrgery for Tetraplegia 34. DorsalCapsulodesisfor Treatmentof Rotary Subluxationof the Scaphoid 35. PrecisionObliqueUlnar ShorteningUsingthe ROS System 36. The DynamicTractionSplint - Fabricationand Use 37. EndoscopicCarpal TunnelRelease Usingthe Chow ExtrabursalTechnique
38, SurgicalTechniqueof Total Wrist FusionUsing Custom TitaniumWrist FusionPlate 39. LigamentReconstructionwith TendonInterposition Arthroplasty in the Treatmentof Basil Joint Arthritis 40. PresidentialReflections:The Hand Society's First 50 Years 41. Modificationof the AnteriorSubmuscularUlnarNerve Transposition 42. PhysicalExaminationof the Wrist - Reviewof Pathology and Pathomechanics 43. The VascularAnatomyof the Distal Radius with Applicationsin Pedicled VascularizedBone Graft 44. The Treatmentof UnstableProximalInterphalangealJoint Fractures: How to Applyand Use DynamicMini-external Fixator 45. TendonTransferfor Reconstructionof CombinedMedian and UlnarNerve Palsy in the Hand *patienteducationvideotapes Videotapes may be ordered directly from the library by calling (303) 292-2952; for credit card orders, call toll free (800) 373-2952 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST).
9 Outcome Studies Grants The American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, provides grant funding to initiate outcome studies projects. Proposals submitted for funding must make use of recognized and well documented outcomes instruments such as the SF-36, Sickness Impact Profile, Arthritis Impact M e a s u r e m e n t Scale, etc., and must address an issue of importance to hand surgery. T h e r e are no s p e c i f i c e l i g i b i l i t y r e q u i r e m e n t s , although the Society e n c o u r a g e s a p p l i c a t i o n s from surgeons and other allied health personnel who have a primary interest in hand surgery. Inquiries should be addressed to: Chairman of the Outcome Studies Committee American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801
9 Research Grants The American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, provides research grants for investigations concerned with the improvement and function of the deformed or disabled hand. The funds will be used in the form of seed grants to develop pilot or d e m o n stration projects to the point where they might attract more substantial money from larger granting agencies. Investigators need not limit their work to surgical aspects of the hand, and grant recipients need not be hand surgeons. Inquiries should be addressed to: Chairman of the Research Committee American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801
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9 The Hand: Examination and Diagnosis, Third Edition (ISBN #0-443-08715-6), is a practical guide to evaluating a wide variety of common injuries and diseases. Clearly written, solidly researched, the book will be invaluable to orthopaedic, plastic, and general surgery residents, as well as emergency room physicians, family physicians, hand therapists, nurses, and medical students.
9 The Hand: Primary Care of Common Problems, Second Edition (ISBN #0-443-08584-6), is a guide to initial treatment of c o m m o n injuries, diseases and dysfunctions. The book contains i n f o r m a t i o n and illustrations on a variety of subjects, including general principles of management, anesthesia, dressings and splints, major injuries requiring urgent and/or early treatment, less severe injuries, other commonly seen problems, and the role of hand therapy in treatment. Both books can be purchased through Churchill Livingstone Fulfillment Center, 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ 07964. For i n f o r m a t i o n and price discounts, call Churchill Livingstone at (800) 553-5426.
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Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM Second Edition
The second edition of this complete reference guide was created by the Society's Coding Committee as a hand surgery guide to the ICD-9-CM. The guide is intended for use by hand surgeons, secretaries, insurance clerks, and other personnel who need to know the ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes in order to complete insurance forms and other documents. Diagnoses are listed in both alphabetical and numerical order; the alphabetical section contains a listing of the common name descriptions used in hand surgery together with the ICD-9-CM codes and published 1CD-9-CM descriptions. Also included in the binder is an expanded index to Volume 1 of the ICD-9CM. For further information on the Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM, please contact the Central Office, or call the Socieiy's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905HAND, and request document #3005. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
1998 Self-assessment Examination
The Self-assessment Examinations are offered as a self-education exercise for medical professionals, especially those involved with care of the hand, These exams are designed to assist the physician in reviewing basic principles of hand care, and keeping abreast of new developments and up-to-date concepts in the literature. Examinations cover both surgical and nonoperative, diagnostic and therapeutic problems, basic science knowledge, and fundamental principles of hand surgery. The interpretation of illustrative material (clinical photographs and radiographs) is art integral part of this examination. The 1998 examination includes: Book 1 that contains over I00 questions, an answer sheet, and a second book with preferred responses, a discussion of the situation, and literature references. For further information on the 1998 Self-assessment Examination please contact the Central Office, or call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service at (800) 905HAND, and request document #3013. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
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4), Global Service Information for Hand Surgery The ASSH Global Service Information for Hand Surgery book, produced by the Physician Reimbursement Committee, is a vital resource for any hand surgery practice. With the billing changes taking place in the health-care industry, Medicare, and private health insurance plans, this book is a must for your practice. Containing commonly used hand surgery codes, this easy-to-use reference guide is a valuable tool for interpreting CPT codes, billing insurance companies, and includes guidelines on appropriate billing. For further information on the Global Service Information for Hand Surgery book, please contact the Central Office. You may also order by calling the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3004. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
A History of the ASSH Authored by William L. Newmeyer III, MD this handsome hard-bound book chronicles the Society from its inception following the Second World War to the present. In addition to a comprehensive look at the Society's accomplishments, the book also includes a chapter by David P. Green, MD on the annual meetings and a chapter by George E. Omer, Jr., MD on the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. Appendices include the yearly composition of Council, a complete listing of anyone who has ever been a member of the Society, and more. Be sure to order your copy of American Society for
Surgery of Hand: The First Fifty Years. For further information please contact the Central Office or call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3015. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 5238821.
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Patient Education Brochures
The ASSH patient education brochures address hand surgery-related topics in lay terminology with detailed diagrams. Brochure topics currently available for purchase are: 9 Arthritis of the Base of the Thumb 9 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome* 9 Congenital Differences 9 deQuervain's Tendonitis 9 Dupuytren's Disease 9 Extensor Tendon Injuries 9 Flexor Tendon Injuries 9 Ganglion Cysts 9 Hand Fractures 9 Hand Surgery 9 Lateral Epicondylitis
9 MP Joint Arthritis 9 Nerve Injuries 9 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 9 Replantation 9 Rheumatoid Disease and the Hand 9 Trigger Finger For ordering and quantity discount information, please contact the Central Office. You may also call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3008. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821. *A companion videotape is available from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; to order, call (708) 823-7186.
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Hand Surgery Update
The Hand Surgery Update, produced by the Society's Hand Surgery Update Committee, is a complete reference book to help you stay current with the ever-expanding hand surgery knowledge base. There are 45 chapters with an annotated bibliography; hundreds of references guide you to the most current hand surgery information. The photographs, tables, charts, and drawings make this book a must for any surgeon needing quick access to hand surgery knowledge. For information on the ASSH Hand Surgery Update, or to order, please contact the Central Office. You may also call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3006. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
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These guidelines, developed by the ASSH Clinical Guidelines Committee in response to requests by thirdparty payers, consumers, and hand surgeons, contain information about the treatment for individuals with upper extremity injuries or other physical conditions. For the surgeon, the guidelines are intended to represent strategies for patient management to assist in clinical-care decision making. For third-party payers, the guidelines provide a basis for making utilization and cost-control decisions that do not sacrifice quality of patient care. The complete set of 14 guidelines includes: J~" Acute Scaphoid Fractures u~ Acute Paronychia t.J Arthritisof the Basilar Joint of the Thumb Care of Human Bites of the Hand t l CarpalTunnel Syndrome Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Extensor Tenosynovitisof the Rheumatoid Wrist u," FingertipInjuries Flexor Tendon Injuries t,J Ganglions u," Mallet Finger Metacarpal Neck Fractures (Boxer's Fracture) Phalangeal Fractures ~" TriggerFinger Contact the Central Office to order your complete set of 14 topics, or call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3009. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 5238821.
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The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Museum and Library American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand The Foundation supports a broad range of research and educational programs related to the field of hand surgery. Among these are research grants, continuing medical education programs, general public/patient education, and the investigation of cause and prevention of industrial injuries. Your tax-deductible gift will affect the future for patients with upper extremity conditions and injuries. The Foundation Board of Trustees presents a formal report at the ASSH Members Business Meeting each year, as well as throughout the year in The Journal of Hand Surgery and other publications. To date, the ASSH membership has pledged nearly one million dollars toward the goals of the Foundation. For further information about the Foundation, or to make a donation, contact the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand at 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #200, Englewood, CO 80111-4801, or call (303) 771-9236. You may also call the Society's F a x - o n - H A N D service at (800) 9 0 5 - H A N D and request document #5000 and #5005 for more information. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
Central Office 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801 The A S S H M u s e u m and L i b r a r y c o l l e c t i o n , established in 1982, includes a selection of ASSH historical d o c u m e n t s , m e m o r a b i l i a , p h o t o g r a p h s , publications, and autographed texts, as well as audioand videotapes, and other educational materials. A tax-free trust, the "American Society for Surgery of the Hand Museum and Library, Inc." supports the museum and library. Contributions made to the trust, both monetary and physical materials for the collection, are tax deductible and will be gratefully acknowledged. For further information and contribution forms, contact the Central Office.
Please send all correspondence for The Journal of Hand Surgery to:
Paul R. Manske, MD Department of Orthopaedics One Barnes Hospital Plaza, #11300 St. Louis, Missouri 63110 (314) 747-2537 FAX (314) 747-2599 ASSH 1996-97 Council President Dean S. Louis, MD, Ann Arbor, MI President-elect Andrew K. Palmer, MD, Syracuse, NY Vice President Vincent R. Hentz, MD, Palo Alto, CA Secretary Richard H. Gelberman, MD, St. Louis, MO Treasurer Marybeth Ezaki, MD, Dallas, TX Past President Andrew J. Weiland, MD, New York, NY Past President Graham D. Lister, MD, Vero Beach, FL
Council Members-at-large Terry S. Axelrod, MD, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Waldo E. Floyd III, MD, Macon, GA Roy A. Meals, MD, Los Angeles, CA Dennis B. Phelps, MD, Santa Barbara, CA Peter J. Stern, MD, Cincinnati, OH Scott W. Wolfe, MD, New Haven, CT Central Office American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801 (303) 771-9236 FAX: (303) 771-9269 Fax-on-HAND USA: (800) 905-HAND Outside the USA: (404) 523-8821 Internet Web Site: www.hand-surg.org
Jeryl Hough, Executive Director
Audio Tapes Available for 1997 Annual Meeting Audio tapes of the 1997 Annual Meeting, held in Denver, Colorado, are available to purchase. To order your cassettes, contact national Audio Video, Inc,, 4465 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216, (303) 292-2952. For credit card orders, call toll free (800) 373-2952 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST), FAX orders to (303) 292-5629. Price: $11.00 per tape Shipping: $1.50 per tape up to $10.00 maximum (domestic) and $3.00 per tape to $30.00 maximum (foreign).
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Future Programs
Future Annual Meetings
March 22, 1998
Specialty Day New Orleans, LA
1998 September 9-12
53rd Annual Meeting Minneapolis, MN
April 1, 1998 (Deadline)
Self-assessment Examination
1999 September 1-4
54th Annual Meeting Boston, MA
May 22-25, 1998
Disorders of the Wrist Rochester, MN
20OO October 4-7
55th Annual Meeting Seattle, WA
August 7-9, 1998
Comprehensive Review Course in Hand Surgery Dallas, TX
2001 October 3-6
56th Annual Meeting Baltimore, MD
September 8, 1998
16th Annual Residents and Fellows Conference Minneapolis, MN
2002 October 16-19
57th Annual Meeting Salt Lake City, UT
2003 September 17-20
58th Annual Meeting St. Louis, MO
September 19-20, 1998
Wrist Arthroscopy Chicago, IL
Meeting and Course Announcements
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1998 Self-assessment Examination This examination is offered as a self-education exercise by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and is available to the medical profession, espcially those involved with care of the hand. The exam is designed to assist the physician in reviewing basic principles of hand care as well as keeping the physician current with new developments and concepts. The examination covers diagnostic and theraputic problems, both surgical and nonoperative, basic science knowledge, and fundamental principles of hand surgery. The interpretation of illustrative material (clinical photographs and radiographs) is an integral part of this examination. The deadline for registration is April 1, 1998. Registrants will receive the book by mail in mid-April and the answer sheet must be returned by June 3, 1998 for scoring. The cost is $90 for ASSH members, and $100 for nonmembers.
Credit Hours - Category 1 - The American Soceity for Surgery of the Hand designates this continuing education activity for 20 hours in Category 1 of the Physicians Recognition Award if you return your answer sheet for computer scoring by June 3, 1998. In addition, you will receive the Discussioa Book and a printout of your own score, as compared to all examinees.
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~1, Audio-tape Cassettes Audio-tape cassettes of the highlights of symposia and meetings are available through the Society. For more information, contact the Central Office.
9 Videotape Library The objective of the ASSH Videotape Library is to provide physicians and allied health professionals with a central source for sharing lectures, o b s e r v a t i o n s of surgical and microsurgical procedures, rehabilitation techniques, social work practices, and patient education. Videotapes are available for purchase on 1/2" VHS or Betamax videocassettes. (3/4" videocassettes are available for an additional fee). Available topics include: 1. Capsulectomyof the ProximalInterphalangealJoint 2. TraumaticInstabilityof the Wrist 3. On Makinga Thumb:One HundredYears of SurgicalEffort 4. IntrinsicMuscleContractureof the Hand 5. Biomechanicsof Hand Movement 6. CongenitalAbsenceof the Ulna 7. CongenitalAbsenceof the Radius 8. Examinationof the Hand 9. The RetinacularSystemof the Digitsof the Hand 10. FlexibleImplantArthroplastyin the Hand and Upper Extremity - Conceptsand PostoperativeManagement 11. FlexibleImplantArthroplastyin the Metacarpal Phalangeal, Proximal Interphalangeal,and DistalInterphalangealJoints 12. FlexibleImplantArthroplastyin the Wrist, Carpal Scaphoid, and Lunate 13. Syndactylism:SurgicalManagement 14. Toe-to-handTransferfor ThumbReconstruction 15. Handand Digit Replantation 16. FundamentalTechniquesof MicrovascularSurgery 17. Anatomyof the Forearm and Hand 18. Replantationat Level of the Metacarpus 19. FlexorTendonRepair 20. Fracturesand Dislocationsof the Hand 21. Pollicization 22. Dupuytren'sContracture 23. BasicConsiderationsfor PeripheralNerveRepairand Grafting 24. HerbertScrew Fixationof Scaphoid Nonunion 25. Evaluationof Sensibilityand Re-educationof Sensationin the Hand 26. Conversationswith the Founders 27. FlexorTendonLaceration* 28. OperativeApproaches to ORIF of Fractures of the Radius and Ulna 29. RadiocarpalArthroscopy:Techniqueand Comparison to Arthrography 30. FreeMuscleTransplantationto Replace ForearmMusculature 31. HandSurgery* 32. Soft-tissueReconstructionof Rheumatoid MetacarpophalangealJoint Deformity 33. FunctionalEvaluationof ReconstructiveHand Snrgery for Tetraplegia 34. DorsalCapsulodesisfor Treatmentof Rotary Subluxationof the Scaphoid 35. PrecisionObliqueUlnar ShorteningUsingthe ROS System 36. The DynamicTractionSplint - Fabricationand Use 37. EndoscopicCarpal TunnelRelease Usingthe Chow ExtrabursalTechnique
38, SurgicalTechniqueof Total Wrist FusionUsing Custom TitaniumWrist FusionPlate 39. LigamentReconstructionwith TendonInterposition Arthroplasty in the Treatmentof Basil Joint Arthritis 40. PresidentialReflections:The Hand Society's First 50 Years 41. Modificationof the AnteriorSubmuscularUlnarNerve Transposition 42. PhysicalExaminationof the Wrist - Reviewof Pathology and Pathomechanics 43. The VascularAnatomyof the Distal Radius with Applicationsin Pedicled VascularizedBone Graft 44. The Treatmentof UnstableProximalInterphalangealJoint Fractures: How to Applyand Use DynamicMini-external Fixator 45. TendonTransferfor Reconstructionof CombinedMedian and UlnarNerve Palsy in the Hand *patienteducationvideotapes Videotapes may be ordered directly from the library by calling (303) 292-2952; for credit card orders, call toll free (800) 373-2952 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST).
9 Outcome Studies Grants The American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, provides grant funding to initiate outcome studies projects. Proposals submitted for funding must make use of recognized and well documented outcomes instruments such as the SF-36, Sickness Impact Profile, Arthritis Impact M e a s u r e m e n t Scale, etc., and must address an issue of importance to hand surgery. T h e r e are no s p e c i f i c e l i g i b i l i t y r e q u i r e m e n t s , although the Society e n c o u r a g e s a p p l i c a t i o n s from surgeons and other allied health personnel who have a primary interest in hand surgery. Inquiries should be addressed to: Chairman of the Outcome Studies Committee American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801
9 Research Grants The American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, provides research grants for investigations concerned with the improvement and function of the deformed or disabled hand. The funds will be used in the form of seed grants to develop pilot or d e m o n stration projects to the point where they might attract more substantial money from larger granting agencies. Investigators need not limit their work to surgical aspects of the hand, and grant recipients need not be hand surgeons. Inquiries should be addressed to: Chairman of the Research Committee American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801
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9 The Hand: Examination and Diagnosis, Third Edition (ISBN #0-443-08715-6), is a practical guide to evaluating a wide variety of common injuries and diseases. Clearly written, solidly researched, the book will be invaluable to orthopaedic, plastic, and general surgery residents, as well as emergency room physicians, family physicians, hand therapists, nurses, and medical students.
9 The Hand: Primary Care of Common Problems, Second Edition (ISBN #0-443-08584-6), is a guide to initial treatment of c o m m o n injuries, diseases and dysfunctions. The book contains i n f o r m a t i o n and illustrations on a variety of subjects, including general principles of management, anesthesia, dressings and splints, major injuries requiring urgent and/or early treatment, less severe injuries, other commonly seen problems, and the role of hand therapy in treatment. Both books can be purchased through Churchill Livingstone Fulfillment Center, 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ 07964. For i n f o r m a t i o n and price discounts, call Churchill Livingstone at (800) 553-5426.
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Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM Second Edition
The second edition of this complete reference guide was created by the Society's Coding Committee as a hand surgery guide to the ICD-9-CM. The guide is intended for use by hand surgeons, secretaries, insurance clerks, and other personnel who need to know the ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes in order to complete insurance forms and other documents. Diagnoses are listed in both alphabetical and numerical order; the alphabetical section contains a listing of the common name descriptions used in hand surgery together with the ICD-9-CM codes and published 1CD-9-CM descriptions. Also included in the binder is an expanded index to Volume 1 of the ICD-9CM. For further information on the Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM, please contact the Central Office, or call the Socieiy's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905HAND, and request document #3005. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
1998 Self-assessment Examination
The Self-assessment Examinations are offered as a self-education exercise for medical professionals, especially those involved with care of the hand, These exams are designed to assist the physician in reviewing basic principles of hand care, and keeping abreast of new developments and up-to-date concepts in the literature. Examinations cover both surgical and nonoperative, diagnostic and therapeutic problems, basic science knowledge, and fundamental principles of hand surgery. The interpretation of illustrative material (clinical photographs and radiographs) is art integral part of this examination. The 1998 examination includes: Book 1 that contains over I00 questions, an answer sheet, and a second book with preferred responses, a discussion of the situation, and literature references. For further information on the 1998 Self-assessment Examination please contact the Central Office, or call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service at (800) 905HAND, and request document #3013. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
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4), Global Service Information for Hand Surgery The ASSH Global Service Information for Hand Surgery book, produced by the Physician Reimbursement Committee, is a vital resource for any hand surgery practice. With the billing changes taking place in the health-care industry, Medicare, and private health insurance plans, this book is a must for your practice. Containing commonly used hand surgery codes, this easy-to-use reference guide is a valuable tool for interpreting CPT codes, billing insurance companies, and includes guidelines on appropriate billing. For further information on the Global Service Information for Hand Surgery book, please contact the Central Office. You may also order by calling the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3004. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
A History of the ASSH Authored by William L. Newmeyer III, MD this handsome hard-bound book chronicles the Society from its inception following the Second World War to the present. In addition to a comprehensive look at the Society's accomplishments, the book also includes a chapter by David P. Green, MD on the annual meetings and a chapter by George E. Omer, Jr., MD on the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. Appendices include the yearly composition of Council, a complete listing of anyone who has ever been a member of the Society, and more. Be sure to order your copy of American Society for
Surgery of Hand: The First Fifty Years. For further information please contact the Central Office or call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3015. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 5238821.
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Patient Education Brochures
The ASSH patient education brochures address hand surgery-related topics in lay terminology with detailed diagrams. Brochure topics currently available for purchase are: 9 Arthritis of the Base of the Thumb 9 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome* 9 Congenital Differences 9 deQuervain's Tendonitis 9 Dupuytren's Disease 9 Extensor Tendon Injuries 9 Flexor Tendon Injuries 9 Ganglion Cysts 9 Hand Fractures 9 Hand Surgery 9 Lateral Epicondylitis
9 MP Joint Arthritis 9 Nerve Injuries 9 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 9 Replantation 9 Rheumatoid Disease and the Hand 9 Trigger Finger For ordering and quantity discount information, please contact the Central Office. You may also call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3008. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821. *A companion videotape is available from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; to order, call (708) 823-7186.
The Journal of Hand Surgery / Vol. 22A No. 5 September 1997
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Hand Surgery Update
The Hand Surgery Update, produced by the Society's Hand Surgery Update Committee, is a complete reference book to help you stay current with the ever-expanding hand surgery knowledge base. There are 45 chapters with an annotated bibliography; hundreds of references guide you to the most current hand surgery information. The photographs, tables, charts, and drawings make this book a must for any surgeon needing quick access to hand surgery knowledge. For information on the ASSH Hand Surgery Update, or to order, please contact the Central Office. You may also call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3006. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
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Clinical Guidelines
These guidelines, developed by the ASSH Clinical Guidelines Committee in response to requests by thirdparty payers, consumers, and hand surgeons, contain information about the treatment for individuals with upper extremity injuries or other physical conditions. For the surgeon, the guidelines are intended to represent strategies for patient management to assist in clinical-care decision making. For third-party payers, the guidelines provide a basis for making utilization and cost-control decisions that do not sacrifice quality of patient care. The complete set of 14 guidelines includes: J~" Acute Scaphoid Fractures u~ Acute Paronychia t.J Arthritisof the Basilar Joint of the Thumb Care of Human Bites of the Hand t l CarpalTunnel Syndrome Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Extensor Tenosynovitisof the Rheumatoid Wrist u," FingertipInjuries Flexor Tendon Injuries t,J Ganglions u," Mallet Finger Metacarpal Neck Fractures (Boxer's Fracture) Phalangeal Fractures ~" TriggerFinger Contact the Central Office to order your complete set of 14 topics, or call the Society's Fax-on-HAND service, at (800) 905-HAND, and request document #3009. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 5238821.
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The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Museum and Library American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand The Foundation supports a broad range of research and educational programs related to the field of hand surgery. Among these are research grants, continuing medical education programs, general public/patient education, and the investigation of cause and prevention of industrial injuries. Your tax-deductible gift will affect the future for patients with upper extremity conditions and injuries. The Foundation Board of Trustees presents a formal report at the ASSH Members Business Meeting each year, as well as throughout the year in The Journal of Hand Surgery and other publications. To date, the ASSH membership has pledged nearly one million dollars toward the goals of the Foundation. For further information about the Foundation, or to make a donation, contact the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand at 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #200, Englewood, CO 80111-4801, or call (303) 771-9236. You may also call the Society's F a x - o n - H A N D service at (800) 9 0 5 - H A N D and request document #5000 and #5005 for more information. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) 523-8821.
Central Office 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO 80111-4801 The A S S H M u s e u m and L i b r a r y c o l l e c t i o n , established in 1982, includes a selection of ASSH historical d o c u m e n t s , m e m o r a b i l i a , p h o t o g r a p h s , publications, and autographed texts, as well as audioand videotapes, and other educational materials. A tax-free trust, the "American Society for Surgery of the Hand Museum and Library, Inc." supports the museum and library. Contributions made to the trust, both monetary and physical materials for the collection, are tax deductible and will be gratefully acknowledged. For further information and contribution forms, contact the Central Office.