Where
Medical University of South Carolina171 Ashley Ave
Storm Eye Auditorium
Charleston, SC 29425
Driving Directions
Contact
The Officers of GHUESIGGeorgia Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group
360-420-7040
kielsrun@gmail.com
GHUESIG 2023 Annual Conference in Charleston
Please join the Georgia Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group at our 2023 conference in Charleston!
2023 Georgia Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group Conference Charleston, South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina April 28 – 29, 2023
Friday April 28, 2023
7:30 – 7:45 Welcome and Announcements.
7:45 – 8:45 Dr. Charles Daly “The Mangled Hand: Preserving Form and Function.”
8:45 – 10:00 Dr. Charles Daly and Rebecca Saunders, PT, CHT. “Cadaver Dissection – Nerves.”
10:00 – 10:20 Break. Visit with exhibitors/Networking.
10:20 – 11:20 Elizabeth de Herder, MBA, OTR/L, CHT. “Management of Flexor Tendons.”
11:20 – 12:20 Susan Blackmore, MS, OTR/L, CHT, COMT-UL. “Modifying Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation Based on Their Response to Therapy.” 12:20 – 1:20 Lunch (provided: boxed lunch). Visit with Exhibitors.
1:20 – 2:30 Dr. Xavier Duralde “Evolution of Understanding and Techniques in Surgical management of Shoulder Instability.”
2:30 – 3:30 Tambra Marik, OTD, OT/L, CHT. “Rehabilitation Concepts for Anterior Shoulder Instability.”
3:30 – 3:45 Break. Visit with exhibitors/Networking.
3:45 – 4:40 Amy Todd, MS, OTR/L, CHT. “Rehabilitation Trends after Limb Amputation.”
4:40 – 5:15 Kendyl Brock Hunter, OTR/L, CHT, ASHT President. “ASHT – Society Initiatives and Legislative Updates.” Saturday, April 29, 2023
7:30 – 7:45 Welcome and Announcements.
7:45 – 8:45 Dr. Neil Tarabadkar “Wide Awake Flexor Tendon Repair.”
8:45 – 9:45 Dr. Alan Peljovich “The Stiff Hand – Orthopedic and Neurological Considerations.”
9:45 – 10:15 Christine Peters, OTR/L, CHT. “Rehabilitation of the Stiff Hand.”
10:15 – 10:30 Break. Visit with exhibitors/Networking.
10:30 – 11:30 Dr. Nicole Zelenski “Brachial Plexus Reconstruction.”
11:30 – 12:30 Physician Panel – discussing relevant diagnoses.
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch (provided).
Breakout sessions (each session repeats – will be able to see all)
1:30 – 3:00 Breakout A and Breakout B (A is Alison Taylor and B is Bob Phillips)
Breakout A: Alison Taylor, OTR/L, CHT, CKTI. “The Four S’s: Skin-ScarSwelling-Sensation – How to Treat by what you HEAR, SEE and FEEL!”
Breakout B: Bob Phillips, MS, OTR/L, CHT, COMT. “Palm Trees, a Low Country Breeze and PIP Extension Orthoses.”
3:00-3:15 Break. 3:15 – 5:00 Repeat of Session A and B - Please attend the next session.
Total CEU’s: 15 CEU’ s Price $375 which will include lunch both days along with AM and PM snacks. Student rate is available.
Hotels that we have room blocks: (complimentary breakfast served at these hotels). •
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Downtown West Edge: 843-530-2738. 2 min from MUSC. $194 per night • Fairfield Inn and Suites Charleston: 843-414-2700. Close to MUSC. Thursday night $159, Friday night $159 & Saturday night $159 • Comfort Inn downtown: 843-577-2224. Across the street from MUSC. Thursday $239, Friday $239 & Saturday $139.
We hope you are able to join us for another great conference at a new location and enjoy the sights of Charleston!