Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand Thursday, October 15 Thu, Oct 15 5:00-6:00 p.m. CDT
Soft tissue defects of the hand can be reconstructed using a variety of local, regional, and free tissue options. This session highlights differing expert viewpoints on flap selection, timing, and technique, emphasizing that multiple successful solutions often exist.
Case-based discussions will explore decision-making tradeoffs and surgeon preference.
Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:
Identify reconstructive options for common hand soft tissue defects.
Compare advantages and limitations of local, regional, and free flaps.
Apply patient and defect-specific factors to flap selection.
Recognize principles that optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes.
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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