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: F. William Bora. Jr., MD Penn Hand Specialists Penn Tower, Eighth Floor 34th & Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

(215) 534-6190 Council Members-at-large Alan E. Freeland, MD, Jackson, MS

ASSH 1991-92 Council President James R. Urbaniak,

MD, Durham,

NC

MD, Rochester,

NY

William P. Graham III, MD, Hershey, PA Dean S. Louis, MD, Ann Arbor, MI David J. Smith. Jr., MD, Ann Arbor, MI William H. Bowers, MD, Richmond, VA Richard S. Idler. MD, Indianapolis, IN

President-elect Richard I. Burton,

Vice President Julio Taleisnik,

MD, Orange, CA

Secretary

Central Office

Graham D. Lister, MD, Salt Lake City, UT

American Society for Surgery of the Hand 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 65 Aurora, CO 80014-2911 (303) 755-4588 (303) 755-8702 (FAX)

Secretary-elect Andrew K. Palmer. MD, Syracuse,

NY

Treasurer Ralph T. Manktelow,

MD. Toronto, Ontario,

Canada Gail M. Gorman,

Past President Ronald L. Linscheid,

MD, Rochester,

Past President James W. Strickland,

MD. Indianapolis,

Executive

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New Videotapes Available The ASSH Audio-visual Committee has added two videotapes to the Society’s Videotape Library. The tapes can be ordered directly from the library by calling (303) 292-2739; for credit card orders, call toll free: (800) 373-2952. A complete list of videotapes can be found on the following pages.

Topic 32: “Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Rheumatoid Metacarpophalangeal Joint Deformity,” Gary K. Frykman, MD, Virchel E. Wood, MD, Richard R. Whipple, MD (18 minutes). The authors describe a soft tissue reconstructive procedure for correction of metacarpophalangeal joint deformities as an alternative to silastic MP joint replacement arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who still retain some joint cartilage, and have only mild to moderate ulnar drift and passively reducible subluxation of the MP joint. Another indication is the young patient with open epiphyses.

The procedure does not preclude later implant arthroplasty. The essential steps of the operation, including release of junctura, preservation of the dorsal capsule, MP joint synovectomy, intrinsic muscle transfer, and extensor centralization are demonstrated at surgery and graphically illustrated. Long-term results are shown.

Topic 33: “Fnnctional Evaluation of Reconstructive Hand Surgery for Tetraplegia,” James H. House, MD, Linda Wasser, CYTR(31 minutes). The authors discuss the International Classification of functional groups for patients with tetraplegia following cervical spinal cord trauma and describe their systematic approach to the preoperative assessment of the tetraplegic patient’s upper extremity function based on this classification scheme. Three patients with different functionai levels are evaiuated both pre- and postoperatively to demonstrate the nature of their preoperative disability and the functional benefits gained from surgery

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Future Annual Meetings

1992 Future Programs February 23

November

Wrist Arthroscopy Skills Laboratory ltasca (Chicago). IL

April 11

April 30-May 2 Reconstruction of Traumatic and Acquired Disorders of the Thumb New York. NY 1992 Comprehensive Hand Surgery Dallas, TX

July 24-26

47th Annual Meeting

1992

ASSH Specialty Day Washington. DC

Review Course in

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Phoenix.

AZ

1993 September 29October 2

48th Annual Meeting Kansa:, City. MO

1994 October 26-29

49th Annual Meeting Cincinnati, OH

1995 September

50th Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA

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1996 September 30October 3

5lst Annual Meeting Nashville, TN

Regional Review Course in Hand Surgery Portland. OR

1997 September

13-16

52nd Annual Meeting Denver, CO

Regional Review Courses in Hand Surgery Los Angeles, CA. and Birmingham. AL

1998 September

9-12

53rd Annual Meeting Minneapolis. MN

October 31November I

Regional Review Course in Hand Surgery Washington, DC

1999 September

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54th Annual Meeting Boston. MA

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Regional Review Courses in Hand Surgery Boston, MA, Erie, PA. New York. NY. and Tampa. FL

November IO-11

10th Annual Residents and Fellows Conference in Hand Surgery Phoenix. AZ

September

IO-12 Distal Radioulnar Joint Asheville. NC

October 3-4 October 24-25

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Reconstruction of Traumatic and Acquired Disorders of the Thumb Marriott Marquis New York, New York April 30-May 2, 1992 Course Chairmen: Guest Lecturer:

Steven 2. Glickel, MD Richard G. Eaton, MD Dieter Buck-Gramcko, MD

This course is designed to present a comprehensive review of re‘constructive surgery of the thumb ranging from congenital to degenerative disease. The categories of subjects to be covered in the didactic part of the course include basic science, congenital, trauma, paralytic problems, reconstruction for rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disease, soft tissue coverage, and total thumb reconstruction. Dr. Dieter Buck-Gramcko will be the guest lecturer and speak about treatment of the aplastic thumb. In addition to didactic lectures, the course will include panel discussions with case analysis by faculty members and videotapes of surgical procedures performed by outstanding surgeons.

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b Audio-tape Cassettes The Society has available audio-tape cassettes of the highlights of symposia and meetings. For information on the cassettes. contact the Central Office.

F Videotape Library The objective of the ASSH Videotape Library is to provide physicians and allied health professionals with a central source for sharing lectures, observations of surgical and microsurgical procedures, rehabilitation techniques, social work practices, and patient education. Videotapes are available for purchase on % ” commercial and l/z” VHS or Betamax videocassettes. PAL and SECAM videotapes l

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Available topics include: Capsulectomy of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Traumatic Instability of the Wrist On Making a Thumb: One Hundred Years of Surgical Effort Intrinsic Muscle Contracture of the Hand Biomechanics of Hand Movement Congenital Absence of the Ulna Congenital Absence of the Radius Examination of the Hand The Retinacular System of the Digits of the Hand Flexible Implant Arthroplasty in the Hand and Upper Extremity: Concepts and Postoperative Management Flexible Implant Arthroscopy in the Metacarpal Phalangeal, Proximal Interphalangeal, and Distal Interphalangeal Joint Flexible Implant Arthroscopy in the Wrist, Carpal Scaphoid. and Lunate Syndactylism: Surgical Management Toe to Hand Transfer for Thumb Reconstruction Hand and Digit Replantation Fundamental Techniques of Microvascular Surgery Anatomy of the Forearm and Hand Replantation-at Level of the Metacarpus Flexor Tendon Repair Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand Pollicization Dupuytren’s Contracture Basic Considerations for Peripheral Nerve Repair and Grafting Herbert Screw Fixation of Scaphoid Nonunion Evaluation of Sensibility and Re-education of Sensation in the Hand Conversations with the Founders Flexor Tendon Laceration* Radiocarpal Arthroscopy: Technique and Comparison to Arthrography Hand Surgery* Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Rheumatoid Metacarpophalangeal Joint Deformit) Functional Evaluation of Reconstructive Hand Surgery for Tetraplegia

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Videotapes may be ordered directly from the library by calling (303) 292-2739; for credit card orders. call toll free: (800) 373-2952. b

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 demonstration 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 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 65 Aurora, CO 80014-2911

ASSH Publications F Bibliography of Surgery of the Hand The Bibliography of Surgery of the Hand has been published annually by ASSH in cooperation with MEDLARS. Each issue represents a compilation of articles published in that year. The Society discontinued producing the bibliography with the 1988 issue. The bibliography contains references on publications related to hand surgery listed under appropriate headings for easy reference. Several past annual volumes are available for purchase. To order, please contact the Central Office.

b The Hand: Examination and Diagnosis, Third Edition (ISBN #o-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 surgeons. as well as emergency physicians, family physicians, hand therapists, medical students, and nurses. b The Hand: F’rimaryCare of Common Problems, Second Edition (ISBN #O-443-08584-6), designed to be used in conjunction with “The Hand: Examination and Diagnosis,” is a guide to initial treatment of common hand injuries, diseases, and dysfunctions. The book contains information 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

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commonly seen problems, and the role of hand therapy in treatment. For further information or to order the books, contact Churchill Livingstone Fulfillment Center, 5 S 250 Frontenac Road, Naperville, IL 60540, l-800-553-5426. Quantity discounts are available. b

Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM

This 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 secretaries, insurance clerks, and others 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 descriptions. Also included in the binder is an expanded index to Volume 1 of the ICD-9-CM. For further information on the Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM, please contact the Central Office. b

Self-assessment Examinations

The Self-assessment Examinations are offered as selfeducation instruments by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and are available to the entire medical profession, especially those involved with care of the hand. They are designed to help the physician in reviewing basic principles of hand care as well as keeping abreast of new developments and current concepts in the literature. Each exam consists of Book 1 (question book), Book 2 containing preferred responses and discussions, and an answer sheet for self-scoring. For further information on the Self-assessment Examination and the past exams still available, please contact the Central Office. b

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1990 Computer Exam

Copies of the 1990 Computer Exam are available through the Central Office. The exam is a computerized, expanded version of the 1990 Self-assessment Examination (which has sold out) offered by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

The exam covers diagnostic and therapeutic problems. both surgical and non-operative, as well as basic science knowledge and fundamental principles of hand surgery. The interpretation of illustrative material (clinical photographs and radiographs) is an integral part of the exam. Explanations for correct and incorrect answers and literature references reinforce the user’s knowledge of each subject. The exam is available in 5 5/4” IBM-formatted diskettes and includes an instruction booklet complete with figures and literature references. For further information on ordering the 1990 Computer Exam, please contact the Central Office. b

ASSH Patient Education Brochures

The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Patient Education Brochures, developed by the Patient Education Subcommittee, address hand surgery-related topics in lay terminology with detailed drawings. Brochure topics currently available for purchase are: Arthritis of the Basilar Joint of the Thumb Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Congenital Abnormalities of the Upper Extremity Dupuytren’s Disease Flexor Tendon Injuries Ganglion Cysts Hand Surgery Lateral Epicondylitis Stenosing Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger/Thumb) For ordering and quantity discount information, contact the Central Office.

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The Museum and Library of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Sterling Bunnell Memorial Library F’acific Medical Center Health Sciences Library 2395 Sacramento Street San Francisco, California On November 2, 1982, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand proudly established a new museum and library as the national archives for surgery of the upper extremity. The ASSH Museum is jointly housed with the Bunnell Memorial Library, which specifically recognizes the contributions of Dr. Sterling Bunnell as a pioneer in the field of hand surgery. The library and museum collection includes a selection photographs, publications, and of memorabilia, autographed texts, as well as slides, recorded lectures, tapes, reprints, and other educational materials for use by students and practitioners of hand surgery. Historical documents of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand are also on display. A tax-free trust, the “American Society for Surgery of the Hand Museum and Library, Inc.” has been created to support 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.

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I%wmwonforS~oftheHand The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand was formed in 1986 and is associated with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). The Foundation will support a broad range of educational services and research programs related to the field of hand surgery. The Foundation recently concluded an endowment campaign, which began at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the ASSH in Baltimore in 1988. Your tax-deductible gift will affect the future for patients with upper extremity conditions and injuries. The proceeds of the endowment will support a number of programs. Among these will be research grants, continuing medical education programs, Bunnell Traveling Fellowships, general public/patient education, and the investigation of cause and prevention of industrial injuries. The Foundation Board of Trustees will present a formal report at the ASSH Members Business Meeting each year, as well as throughout the year in 7Ize Journal of Hand Surgery and other publications. 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 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 65, Aurora, CO 80014-2911 or call (303) 7554588.