formerly Columbus Hand Therapy
1210 Gemini Place, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43240
614-262-0907 (Phone)
614-262-5269 (Fax)
Course Schedule
----- Saturday, April 16, 2011 -----
7:30 AM-8:00 AM Registration (Quest)
8:00 AM-8:15 AM Intro's and logistics
8:15 AM-9:00 AM A Dupuytrens Discussion -
Raymond Kobus, M.D.
9:00 AM-9:15 AM Therapist management of dupuytrens
9:15 AM-10:00 AM Problematic PIP- Swan neck & boutonniere -
Paul Cook, M.D.
10:00 AM-10:15 AM Therapist PIP management
10:15 AM-10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM-12:00 PM Nerve compression disorders-
Christine Novak, PhD.
12:00 PM-12:45 PM LUNCH **PROVIDED**
*small group Q & A with physicians, therapists, guest speaker
1:15 PM-2:00 PM CMC arthritis/arthroplasty -
James Nappi, M.D.
2:00 PM-2:15 PM Therapist management of CMC arthritis
2:15 PM-3:00 PM Median nerve decompression -
Lawrence Lubbers, M.D.
3:00 PM-3:15 PM Therapy for median nerve post-ops
3:15 PM-3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM-4:15 PM Decompression of ulnar nerve -
Charan Gowda, M.D.
4:15 PM-4:30 PM Therapy for ulnar nerve decompression
4:30 PM-4:45 PM Course review
----- Sunday, April 17, 2011 -----
7:30 AM-8:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM-8:45 AM Splint 1
8:45 AM-9:30 AM Splint 2
9:30 AM-10:15 AM Splint 3
10:15 AM-11:00 AM Splinting pearls and gems
11:00 AM-11:45 PM Panel/group discussion
11:45 PM-12:30 PM Lunch INCLUDED
12:30 PM-1:15 PM Splint 4
1:15 PM-2:00 PM Splint 5
2:00 PM-3:00 PM Billing/coding tips/course review
Course Presenters
PAUL A. COOK, M.D.
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of
Medicine,
Certifications/Professional Affiliations:
Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
CHARAN GOWDA, M.D.
Medical School: Duke University
Certifications/Professional Affiliations:
Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
RAYMOND J. KOBUS, M.D.
Medical School: Wright State University
Certifications/Professional Affiliations:
Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
LAWRENCE M. LUBBERS, M.D.
Medical School: University of Louisville
Certifications/Professional Affiliations:
Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand
JAMES F. NAPPI, M.D.
Medical School: The Ohio State University
Certifications/Professional Affiliations:
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
American Society of Peripheral Nerve
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER:
CHRISTINE NOVAK, BScKin, BScPT, MSC, PhD
Research Associate Professor, Wharton Head & Neck Center, University
Health Network, Toronto, Canada
Research Associate Professor, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Research Associate Professor, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery & Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington
University School of Medicine
Course Objectives
- •Discuss anatomy of elbow, wrist, hand and digits
- •Demonstrate an understanding of key principles repair and rehabilitation of patients with Dupuytrens, swan neck deformity, nerve compression syndromes, CMC arthritis, median nerve decompressions,
- •Develop knowledge of what surgical repairs are performed to determine best treatment planning
- •Compare and contrast differing methods of surgical management of Dupuytren’s contractures and the corresponding therapy
- •Discuss causation of swan neck deformity
- •Identify common CMC arthroplasty surgery
- •Identify common nerve compression syndromes
- •Describe strategies of effectively managing of ulnar nerve decompression
- •Fabricate splints for management of dupuytrens, CMC arthroplasty, swan neck and/or boutineere
- •Discuss splint rationale related to management of dupuytrens, CMC arthroplasty, swan neck and/or boutineere, ulnar nerve decompression, mediun nerve decompression
- •Develop knowledge of static progressive MP and/or IP flexion splint, static progressive IP extension splint
- •Develop knowledge on coding for splinting and reimbursement
- •Integrate an understanding of collaboration between surgeons and therapists to produce best outcomes
Course Location:
Quest Conference Center
8405 Pulsar Place
Columbus, OH 43240-4043
(614) 540-5540
Feedback from last year’s event:
96% (107/111 responses) strongly agreed (79%) or agreed that this program 1.) was beneficial, 2.) met attendees expectations and 3.) would be recommended for a colleague
Comments from last years’ event:
“All of the material was very good, love the slides and pictures”
“Nice to speak to presenters on personal level”
“Overall great course…really catered to the attendees”
“Learned a great deal to use in everyday clinical problem solving”
“Well worth the trip. Excellent humorous speaker. “
“This was a wonderful course!”
“Workbook is an excellent resource to refer back to as needed”
“Excellent course, very nice lunch, very well organized.”
“This would be a great course to have annually!”
Comments and requests for this year:
“How about a splinting course or scar management?”
“How about case studies from your therapists and some treatment techniques”
“Please address billing concerns for therapy and splinting.
“Share unique splinting ideas”
“Cover PIPJ arthroplasty.”
“Arthritis, specifically CMCJ surgical procedures”
“Hands on course or possibly second day would be great (could be optional)”
“Dynamic splinting tips. Consider surgical video”
“Therapist could give lecture after each physician about therapy treatment of given topic”
Accommodations nearby:
We are holding 20 rooms (code CGCHTH) until March 25th at the Wingate
Wingate by Wyndham Columbus Polaris
8505 Pulsar Place, Columbus OH 43240
(614) 844-5888
Others nearby
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris (next door)
8411 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 885-8400
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris 9000 Worthington Road, Columbus, OH 43082
(614) 568-0770
Course Tuition
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- •April 16, 2011 Day 1 (7 contact hours)Single registrant$199 each2-4 registrants$189 each5+ registrants$179 eachAOTA members10% discount
- •April 17, 2011 Day 2 (7 contact hours)Single registrant$179 each2-4 registrants$169 each5+ registrants$159 eachAOTA members10% discount*Registrants will receive free splint material to make 2-3 splints (Aquaplast)
April 16-17, 2011
2-day (14 contact hours)
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Single registrant
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$365 each
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2-4 registrants
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$350 each
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5+ registrants
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$325 each
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AOTA members
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10% discount
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Separate completion certificates per day for .7 CEU each
Group discounts will only be applied if registering via the same form/payment. Each group member must be AOTA members to receive the additional 10% discount.
Cancellation policy: A full refund less $20 administration fee will be issued if written notification is received 10 days prior to the event. If cancellation is made with 10 days or less, no refund will be issued. If the event is cancelled by the provider, a refund limited to the cost of tuition, will be issued.
Late registrations - received after March 15 add $15 each day
If the event is cancelled by the provider, a full refund, limited to the cost attendance, will be issued.
Fax registration to (614) 262-5269 Attention: Greg
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