Case based discussions with faculty from UK, Nepal, India, Bangladesh and USA.
Ms Gill Smith
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Great Ormond Street Hospital
At the end of the webinar, the participant should be able to do the following for:
Syndactyly
- Classify types
- Define principles of separation
- Ascertain ideal timing of surgery for different conditions
- Discuss different treatment options
Polydactyly (ulnar and central)
- Name different types
- Recognise common associations
- Identify potential issues with correction and factors that may affect outcome
Radial polydactyly/Thumb duplication
- Identify cultural issues that may affect management options
- Classify different forms and relate these to probable outcomes
- Distinguish treatment options and recognise indications for each
- Describe role of therapist in treatment
Amniotic band syndrome
- Identify signs that suggest diagnosis of amniotic band syndrome and differential diagnosis
- Identify when urgent treatment required
- Be able to plan surgical release according to site and symptoms
- Be able to discuss reconstructive options
- Recognise role of therapists in care
Macrodactyly
- Summarise signs to look for associated with macrodactyly
- Pinpoint known gene mutations that may be sought
- Describe treatment options
Accredited for 2 CME points.