Boerhaave Nascholing | Surgical anatomy of the arm in relation to nerve injuries and nerve repair
After following this course you are able to carry out operations to the arm where the treatment of nerve pathology is central or where iatrogenic nerve injuries must be avoided, with confidence.
Details
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LocatieLUMC
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OrganisatorBoerhaave Nascholing
Omschrijving
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During this two-days course you will learn how to expose all the major nerves of the upper limb. The relation of the median nerve to the carpal tunnel syndrome, and the ulnar nerve to the cubital tunnel syndrome and Guyon’s canal will be studied. You will gain experience in neurolysis and transposition. Furthermore, the approach of both the supraclavicular as well as the infraclavicular part of the brachial plexus will be practised and all elements will be identified. Specific nerve transfers can be practised on request. Additionally attention will be paid to the course of the main vessels.
The course consists of four half-day sessions. Each session starts with a brief theoretical introduction. The practical part of the training will start with a short cadaver surgical demonstration. Subsequently, under the supervision of our experienced staff, the participants will dissect the arm of a cadaver.
Prior to the course all participants will receive the course manual.
Learning objectives
After following this course you are able to carry out operations to the arm where the treatment of nerve pathology is central or where iatrogenic nerve injuries must be avoided, with confidence.
Language
In case of participants from outside the Netherlands the course language will be in English.
Accreditation
Accreditation will be requested at the various professional associations.
Target group
This course is meant for neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, plastic surgeons, general surgeons and for those who are in training for one of these specialties. For Neurosurgery trainees in the Netherlands the course is a compulsory part of the curriculum.
The course takes place under the auspices of the Dutch Society for Neurosurgery.