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Mastering Hand Conditions: A Surgical Deep Dive
22 Feb
Summary
- Orthopedic, plastic, and hand surgeons gathered for an update.
- The program focused on practical approaches to hand conditions.
- Interactive lectures and hands-on workshops were featured.

An advanced academic update on hand surgery, titled 'JIPMER Hand Course - Everything About Hand,' recently took place, hosted by Jipmer's Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The comprehensive program aimed to deliver a structured, practical, and evidence-based methodology for addressing both common and complex hand conditions. It specifically emphasized clinical decision-making and surgical techniques, recognizing hand surgery as a highly specialized field.
The event attracted orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, hand surgeons, and postgraduate trainees from various institutions nationwide. Participants engaged in expert-led interactive lectures, algorithm-based discussions focused on hand trauma, and viewed high-definition surgical video demonstrations.
A significant component of the update was a hands-on workshop dedicated to tendon repair techniques. This practical session offered supervised training in essential suturing methods, reinforcing principles crucial for optimal functional outcomes in hand surgery.
Eminent faculty members with extensive experience in hand, orthopedic, and plastic surgery led the sessions. The academic program covered a wide array of topics, including congenital anomalies, hand infections, common conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, and various types of hand trauma and fractures.