Course Description:
This one day course will focus on surgical and rehabilitative management of pediatric hand diagnoses and congenital hand anomalies/differences with a focus on the thumb. It will highlight evidence-based interventions for managing congenital hand conditions impacting function in children and adolescents. There will information on the use of prostheses and their functional impact on children with congenital anomalies. The course will be didactic in nature. Attendees will gain knowledge with application of content through case studies, scenarios and panel discussions.
Course Level:
Intermediate
Target Audience:
This course is designed for occupational therapists, physical therapists and certified hand therapists (CHTs) from a variety of backgrounds. Practitioners who practice hand therapy and those seeking professional development to acquire knowledge in this specialized area of practice will find this course beneficial.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe pediatric hand diagnoses and congenital hand differences commonly seen in pediatric practice.
- Identify etiology, functional anatomy and physiology of the pediatric hand.
- Discuss evidenced-based surgical and therapeutic interventions to maximize hand function in children with hand injuries and congenital anomalies.
- Identify methods for evaluating pediatric hands with congenital anomalies.
- Learn how to use silk tape, kinesiotape and coban tape for facilitating proper positioning, thumb function and for neuromuscular re-education purposes
Educational materials: Power point outlines for each presentation will be provided to each course attendee
CEUs: 7.0 Occupational Therapy Contact Hours
Cost: $99.00
Course Schedule
| Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
| 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
|
| 8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. |
Welcome & Introduction |
Evelyn Terrell OTD, MHSA, OTR/L |
| 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Functional Anatomy of the Pediatric Hand |
Joan Zell MS, OTR/L |
| 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Congenital Thumb Differences: Too Many, Too Few,
Too Small and Too Big |
Aaron Berger, M.D, Ph.D. Plastic Surgery,
Hand Surgery and Microsurgery |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Pre/Post-Surgical Management, Operative Strategies & Results |
Aaron Berger, M.D, Ph.D. Plastic Surgery,
Hand Surgery and Microsurgery |
| 10a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
|
| 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Prosthetics & Congenital Amputees |
Meredith L. Adams, OT/L,
Clinical Specialist |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
‘Upper Extremity Prosthetic Solutions’ |
Kinsey Herrin MSPO, CP”O/LPO |
| 11:15 p.m. - 12 p.m. |
Therapeutic Management of Longitudinal Radial and Ulnar Deficiencies |
Yvette Elias OTR/L, CHT |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
|
| 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Trigger Thumb and Therapeutic Management |
Joan Zell MS, OTR/L |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
Pediatric Hand Evaluation |
Yvette Elias OTR/L, CHT |
| 2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Pollicization Procedures |
Aaron Berger, M.D, Ph.D. Plastic Surgery,
Hand Surgery and Microsurgery |
| 3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. |
Post Op Protocols After Thumb Reconstruction And Pollicization |
Yvette Elias OTR/L, CHT |
| 3:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Break |
|
| 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Case Study: Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder S/P Pollicization |
Nancy Quinn |
| 4 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. |
Lab (How to use tape or coban to improve thumb function)
Orthosis Patterns for Pediatric Hands |
Cherise Medina MS, OTR/L,
Gabriela Arguello MS, OTR/L, WCC and
Yvette Elias OTR/L, CHT |
| 4:25 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. |
Case Reviews: Challenging and Interesting Cases |
Cherise Medina MS, OTR/L,
Gabriela Arguello MS, OTR/L, WCC and
Yvette Elias OTR/L, CHT |
| 4:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
Quality Metrics and Outcomes |
Evelyn Terrell OTD, MHSA, OTR/L |
| 4:45 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. |
Panel Discussion, Questions & Answers |
|
| 4:55 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
Evelyn Terrell OTD, MHSA, OTR/L |
For more information or to register please contact:
Wendy Johnson
Phone: 305-662-8282
Email:
wendy.johnson@nicklaushealth.org