Lunch Sessions

Date/Time: Sat, October 15, 2022 1:45 PM to 3:15 PM

Fitting the 3pp Prima Thumb Brace and Customizing Oval-8 Finger Splints | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Description:

3pp Prima Thumb Brace Demonstration:
In this 30 min demonstration you will practice fitting the 3pp Prima Thumb Brace to realign both Type I (MCP flexion and IP hyperextension) and Type III (MCP hyperextension and IP flexion) with a simple change of the adjustable strap. Each participant will receive a FREE 3pp Prima Thumb Brace clinic sample to share with colleagues and patients.

Customizing Oval-8 Finger Splint fit, Length & Angle:
Using a spot heat gun (provided), you will learn how to adjust Oval-8 finger splints to customize the length, fit and the angle of the DIP or PIP joint.

Objective(s):

  • Assess the difference between key thumb deformities.
  • Understand the application of corrective forces to restore stable thumb alignment.
  • Be proficient fitting the 3pp Prima Thumb Brace to improve thumb function.
  • Demonstrate how to properly fit Oval-8 Finger Splints.
  • Identify how customizing an Oval-8 splint will improve the management of finger conditions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to alter the length, fit and angle of an Oval-8 splint.

Speaker(s):

International Committee Lunch: Keeping the Dream Alive: Developing An Educational Framework Model for Short Term Medical Missions

Objective(s):

  • Participants will be able to identify 2 methods of educational delivery models in an international setting.
  • Participants will be able to identify 2 barriers to access to healthcare and healthcare education.
  • Participants will be able to identify the role of measuring community impact

Speaker(s):