Course Introduction
Hand and wrist fractures, are the most common fractures of the body. And are therefore often presented in the emergency department. Proper management at initial evaluation of hand fracture injuries can prevent a significant amount of morbidity and disability. Every hand surgeon should have a comprehensive knowledge of hand fracture management. Esser Basic Fracture Course is designed to improve hand and wrist fracture management for hand surgery residents (Plastic, Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons). The practical sessions will be performed on fresh frozen cadavers with two participants per extremity. The Esser Basic Fractures will be organized every year.
Meet the faculty
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The program
The Basic Fractures course is a two day course please have a look at the schedule
| 08:00 | Registration |
| 08:15 | Opening |
| 08:20 | Relevant hand anatomy |
| 08:40 | Principles of fixation methods |
| 09:00 | Phalangeal fractures |
| 09:20 | Metacarpal fractures |
| 09:40 | Coffee break |
| 10:00 | Skillslab session: Phalangeal fractures Metacarpal fractures |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | PIP fracture dislocations |
| 13:20 | Post finger fracture stiffness |
| 13:40 | Rolando/Bennett fracture |
| 13:50 | CMC-5 fracture dislocation |
| 14:00 | Case discussion |
| 14:15 | Coffee break |
| 14:45 | Skillslab session: PIP fracture dislocations Midphalangeal fractures Rolando/Bennet fractures DEMO: Shotgun approach DEMO: Wagner approach |
| 17:00 | Drinks |
| 18:00 | Esser Masterclass diner @ Morgan & Mees |
| 08:45 | Wrist anatomy |
| 09:00 | Scaphoid fractures |
| 09:15 | Distal radius fractures |
| 09:30 | Perilunate dislocations (including SL) |
| 09:45 | TFCC injuries |
| 10:00 | Coffee break |
| 10:15 | Skillslab session: Scaphoid fractures Distal radius fractures TFCC reinsertion DEMO: scaphoid fracture accuracy |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:15 | Distal ulna fractures, fix it or leave it? |
| 13:35 | Complications in distal radius fractures |
| 13:55 | Case discussion |
| 14:15 | Coffee break |
| 14:45 | Skillslab session: Carpal fractures SL reconstruction |
| 17:00 | Closing remarks |
| 17:15 | Drinks |
THE EXPERTS
The Esser Masterclass instructors and faculty are dedicated and certified hand surgeons. This means that the Esser Masterclass is focused on providing a tailored made and hands on international education by experts in the field across the globe. The Esser Masterclass is endorsed by the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies (ICOPLAST).
All Esser Masterclass Courses will be submitted to the UEMS EACCME® for CME credits. If approved the UEMS logo will be depicted at the top of the course page.
★★★★★
Esser Masterclass is dedicated hand surgery training, a must for every hand surgeon
A. Satir, Plastic Surgeon, Germany
J.L.B. Vanhaecke, Hand Surgeon, Belgium
★★★★★
One of the best courses I have attended
A.C. van Leeuwen MD, Plastic Surgeon, Netherlands
Meet the Organization
Dr. Liron S. Duraku
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dr. J. Michiel Zuidam
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Esmee Kwee
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Jurriaan de Lange
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Department Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
REGISTRATION
Please check for the FAIR-TRAED reduced registration rate
*Tickets are non refundable, exchange tickets to participants on the waiting list is possible.
Regular Ticket
ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam, city on the Maas, is considered the most modern city of the Netherlands. Atypical in its own country, internationally renowned for its passion for innovation and its unpolished charms. Whether it is its ever-changing skyline full of audacious architecture, its port that is regarded as the smartest in the world, or the “can do” mentality of its residents. Rotterdam is a town with a pronounced character, energetic and always dynamic. Esser Masterclass and Rotterdam Partners make it possible for their participants to experience the city of Rotterdam at it’s full most.
Location
SkillsLab Erasmus MC Room
Ee-120 Wytemaweg 80
3015 CN Rotterdam,
The Netherlands
FAIR-TRAED
Esser Masterclass introduced a new education principle: FAIR-TRAED (Fair Transparent Education). FAIR-TRAED means that the registration fees are directly invested in the Esser Masterclass educational materials to advance hand surgery trainings. The organisation and the faculty have a passion for hand surgery and support FAIR-TRAED which means that they do not receive any financial compensation. This enables Esser Masterclass to keep the registration fees at a minimum. Our mission is making high-quality handsurgery education accessible for every handsurgeon around the globe and our motto is training form handsurgeons to handsurgeons.
Special Thanks to
Ella Nitters MSc, MA
“As a medical illustrator I am proud to be part of the Esser Masterclass. It’s my passion to draw the human anatomy and within Esser Masterclass I get the opportunity to explore this with devoted hand surgeons.”