Wrist surgery is a fascinating, rapidly evolving and complex area of hand surgery. Wrist fractures, pain and instability are common but often poorly treated conditions which lead to significant morbidity and disability. This course aims to provide core knowledge for those taking higher exams, as well as hands-on experience for surgeons involved in the management of acute wrist trauma and post traumatic pain.

Level
ST 5-8 and consultants with an interest in hand and wrist surgery

Content
Arthroscopy
Biomechanics
Diagnosis and staging
Pathology
Surgical Approaches
Wrist anatomy

Format
Predominantly a practical cadaveric workshop with approaches, arthroscopic training and practical lectures. Lectures on the first day of this course will be brief with the emphasis on the practical sessions whilst providing a forum for discussion for the surgeons involved.

Link
http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education/courses/advanced-wrist-workshop-1