Carpal Fractures and Wrist Dislocations: Making it Less Scary Thursday, October 15 Thu, Oct 15 3:30-4:30 p.m. CDT
Carpal fractures and wrist dislocations can be intimidating due to complex anatomy and risk of missed injury. This session simplifies diagnosis and management through a structured, pattern-based approach. Faculty will review imaging strategies, injury recognition, and treatment algorithms.
The goal is to increase surgeon confidence and reduce missed or delayed diagnosis.
Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:
Identify common and high-risk carpal fractures and wrist dislocations.
Apply systematic evaluation techniques to wrist trauma imaging.
Select appropriate operative and nonoperative management strategies.
Recognize complications associated with delayed or missed injuries.
Accreditation: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: The ASPS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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