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American Society for Surgery of the Hand Please send all correspondence for The Journal of Hand Surgery to: Paul R. Manske, MD Department of Orthopaedics One Barnes Hospital Plaza, #11300 St.

1 American Society for Surgery of the Hand Please send all correspondence for The Journal of Hand Surgery to: Paul R. Manske, MD Department of Orthopaedics One Barnes Hospital Plaza, #11300 St. Louis, Missouri (314) FAX (314) ASSH Council President Andrew J. Weiland, MD, New York, NY President-elect Dean S. Louis, MD, Ann Arbor, MI Vice President Andrew K. Palmer, MD, Syracuse, NY Secretary Richard H. Gelberman, MD, St. Louis, MO Treasurer Vincent R. Hentz, MD, Stanford, CA Past President Graham D. Lister, MD, Salt Lake City, UT Past President Julio Taleisnik, MD, Orange, CA Central Office American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO (303) Jeryl Hough, Acting Executive Director Council Members-at-large William P. Cooney, MD, Rochester, MN Waldo E. Floyd III, MD, Macon, GA Roy A. Meals, MD, Los Angeles, CA E. Anne Ouellette, MD, Miami, FL Dennis B. Phelps, MD, Santa Barbara, CA Scott W. Wolfe, MD, New Haven, CT The Journal of Hand Surgery 937

2 938 Items:ASSH Meeting and Course Announcements ASSH 1997 Specialty Day San Francisco, CA February 16, 1997 Program Chairman: William H. Bowers, MD The ASSH 1997 Specialty Day Program is designed for orthopaedic surgeons, hand surgeons, fellows, and residents in orthopaedic surgery. The program focuses on common problems in hand surgery which tend to produce divided opinion as to methods of management. The topics and speakers have been chosen with the goal of presenting useful information about what is timely, acceptable, and cost-effective care for common hand/wrist conditions. Topics will address issues such as trigger finger release; dorsal fracture dislocation of the PIP joint; transverse finger tip amputation through the germinal matrix; surgical management of trapeziometacarpal arthritis; carpal tunnel syndrome; cubital tunnel syndrome; surgical DRU joint problems. Specialty Day registration and housing information can be obtained from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, either by calling or by writing to 6300 North River Road, Rosemont, IL Registration fees for the ASSH Specialty Day are: Program Participants No Charge Nonmember Physicians $140 Residents and Fellows $40 Allied Health Professionals $40 ASSH Members $80 The ASSH 1998 Specialty Day is scheduled for March 22 in New Orleans - mark this date on your calendar.

The Journal of Hand Surgery/Vol. 21A No. 5 September 1996 939 Audio-tape Cassettes Audio-tape cassettes of the highlights of symposia and meetings are available through the Society.

3 The Journal of Hand Surgery/Vol. 21A No. 5 September Audio-tape Cassettes Audio-tape cassettes of the highlights of symposia and meetings are available through the Society. For more information, contact the Central Office. 9 Videotape Library The objective of the ASSH Videotape Library is to provide physicians and allied health professionals with a central source for sharing lectures, observations of surgical and microsurgical procedures, rehabilitation techniques, social work practices, and patient education. Videotapes are available for purchase on 3/4" commercial and 1/2" VHS or Betamax videocassettes. PAL and SECAM videotapes can be purchased for an additional charge. Available topics include: 1. Capsulectomy of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint 2. Traumatic Instability of the Wrist 3. On Making a Thumb: One Hundred Years of Surgical Effort 4. Intrinsic Muscle Contracture of the Hand 5. Biomechanics of Hand Movement 6. Congenital Absence of the Ulna 7. Congenital Absence of the Radius 8. Examination of the Hand 9. The Retinacular System of the Digits of the Hand 10. Flexible Implant Arthroplasty in the Hand and Upper Extremity - Concepts and Postoperative Management 11. Flexible Implant Arthroplasty in the Metacarpal Phalangeal, Proximal Interphalangeal, and Distal Interphalangeal Joints 12. Flexible Implant Arthroplasty in the Wrist, Carpal Scaphoid, and Lunate 13. Syndactylism: Surgical Management 14. Toe-to-hand Transfer for Thumb Reconstruction 15. Hand and Digit Replantation 16. Fundamental Techniques of Microvascular Surgery 17. Anatomy of the Forearm and Hand 18. Replantation at Level of the Metacarpus 19. Flexor Tendon Repair 20. Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand 21. Pollicization 22. Dupuytren's Contracture 23. Basic Considerations for Peripheral Nerve Repair and Grafting 24. Herbert Screw Fixation of Scaphoid Nonunion 25. Evaluation of Sensibility and Re-education of Sensation in the Hand 26. Conversations with the Founders 27. Flexor Tendon Laceration* 28. OPerative Approaches to ORIF of Fractures of the Radius and Ulna 29. Radiocarpal Arthroscopy: Technique and Comparison to Arthrography 30. Free Muscle Transplantation to Replace Forearm Musculature 31. Hand Surgery* 32. Soft-tissue Reconstruction of Rheumatoid Metacarpophalangeal Joint Deformity 33. Functional Evaluation of Reconstructive Hand Surgery for Tetraplegia 34. Dorsal Capsulodesis for Treatment of Rotary Subluxation of the Scaphoid 35. Precision Oblique Ulnar Shortening Using the ROS System 36. The Dynamic Traction Splint - Fabrication and Use 37. Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Using the Chow Extrabursal Technique 38. Surgical Technique of Total Wrist Fusion Using Custom Titanium Wrist Fusion Plate 39. Ligament Reconstruction with Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Basil Joint Arthritis 40. Presidential Reflections: The Hand Society's First 50 Years *patient education videotapes Videotapes may be ordered directly from the library by calling (303) ; for credit card orders, call toll free (800) (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST). 9 Outcome Studies Grants The American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, provides grant funding to initiate outcome studies projects. Proposals submitted for funding must make use of recognized and well documented outcomes instruments such as the SF-36, Sickness Impact Profile, Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale, etc., and must address an issue of importance to hand surgery. There are no specific eligibility requirements, although the Society encourages applications from surgeons and other allied health personnel who have a primary interest in hand surgery. Inquiries should be addressed to: Chairman of the Research Committee American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO Research Grants The American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, provides research grants for investigations concerned with the improvement and function of the deformed or disabled hand. The funds will be used in the form of seed grants to develop pilot or demonstration projects to the point where they might attract more substantial money from larger granting agencies. Investigators need not limit their work to surgical aspects of the hand, and grant recipients need not be hand surgeons. Inquiries should be addressed to: Chairman of the Research Committee American Society for Surgery of the Hand 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO

940 Items: ASSI4 ASSH Publications 9 The Hand: Examination and Diagnosis, Third Edition (ISBN #0-443-08715-6), is a practical guide to evaluating a wide variety of common injuries and diseases.

4 940 Items: ASSI4 ASSH Publications 9 The Hand: Examination and Diagnosis, Third Edition (ISBN # ), is a practical guide to evaluating a wide variety of common injuries and diseases. Clearly written, solidly researched, the book will be invaluable to orthopaedic, plastic, and general surgery residents, as well as emergency room physicians, family physicians, hand therapists, nurses, and medical students. 9 The Hand: Primary Care of Common Problems, Second Edition (ISBN # ), is a guide to initial treatment of common injuries, diseases and dysfunctions. The book contains information and illustrations on a variety of subjects, including general principles of management, anesthesia, dressings and splints, major injuries requiring urgent and/or early treatment, less severe injuries, other commonly seen problems, and the role of hand therapy in treatment. Both books can be purchased through Churchill Livingstone Fulfillment Center, 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ For information and price discounts, call Churchill Livingstone at (800)

5 The Journal of Hand Surgery / Vol. 21A No. 5 September Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM - Second Edition The second edition of this complete reference guide was created by the Society's Coding Committee as a hand surgery guide to the ICD-9-CM. The guide is intended for use by hand surgeons, secretaries, insurance clerks, and other personnel who need to know the ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes in order to complete insurance forms and other documents. Diagnoses are listed in both alphabetical and numerical order; the alphabetical section contains a listing of the common name descriptions used in hand surgery together with the ICD-9-CM codes and published ICD-9-CM descriptions. Also included in the binder is an expanded index to Volume 1 of the ICD-9- CM. For further information on the Hand Surgery Guide to the ICD-9-CM, please contact the Central Office. 9 Self-assessment Examinations The Self-assessment Examinations are offered as self-education instruments by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and are available to the entire medical profession, especially those involved with care of the hand. They are designed to assist the physician in reviewing basic principles of hand care as well as keeping abreast of new developments and up-to-date concepts in the literature. Each exam consists of Book 1 (question book), Book 2 (preferred responses, discussions, and references), and an answer sheet for self-scoring. Years available include 1996, 1994, 1992, and For further information on Self-assessment Examinations, please contact the Central Office.

942 Items:ASSH 9 Global Service Information for Hand Surgery The ASSH Global Service Information for Hand Surgery book, produced by the Physician Reimbursement Committee, is a vital resource for any

6 942 Items:ASSH 9 Global Service Information for Hand Surgery The ASSH Global Service Information for Hand Surgery book, produced by the Physician Reimbursement Committee, is a vital resource for any hand surgery practice. With the billing changes taking place in the health-care industry, Medicare, and private health insurance plans, this book is a must for your practice. Containing commonly used hand surgery codes, this easy-to-use reference guide is a valuable tool for interpreting CPT codes, billing insurance companies, and includes guidelines on appropriate billing. For further information on the Global Service Information for Hand Surgery book, please contact the Central Office. 9 A History of the ASSH Authored by William L. Newmeyer III, this handsome hard-bound book chronicles the Society from its inception following the Second World War to the present. In addition to a comprehensive look at the Society's accomplishments, the book also includes a chapter by David P. Green on the annual meetings and a chapter by George E. Omer, Jr. on the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. Appendices include the yearly composition of Council, a complete listing of anyone who has ever been a member of the Society, and more. Be sure to order your copy of American Society for Surgery of Hand: The First Fifty Years. For further information please contact the Central Office.

7 The Journal of Hand Surgery / Vol. 21A No. 5 September , Patient Education Brochures The ASSH patient education brochures address hand surgery-related topics in lay terminology with detailed diagrams. Brochure topics currently available for purchase are: 9 Arthritis of the Base of the Thumb 9 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome* 9 Congenital Differences 9 dequervain's Tendonitis 9 Dupuytren's Disease 9 Extensor Tendon Injuries 9 Flexor Tendon Injuries 9 Ganglion Cysts 9 Hand Fractures 9 Hand Surgery 9 Lateral Epicondylitis 9 MP Joint Arthritis 9 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 9 Replantation 9 Rheumatoid Disease and the Hand 9 Trigger Finger For ordering and quantity discount information, please contact the Central Office. 9 A companion videotape is available from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; to order, call (708)

8 944 Items:ASSH 9 Hand Surgery Update The Hand Surgery Update, produced by Paul R. Manske, MD and the Society's Hand Surgery Update Committee, is a complete reference book to help you stay current with the ever-expanding hand surgery knowledge base. There are 45 chapters with an annotated bibliography; hundreds of references guide you to the most current hand surgery information. The photographs, tables, charts, and drawings make this book a must for any surgeon needing quick access to hand surgery knowledge. For further information on the Hand Surgery Update, please contact the Central Office. 9 Clinical Guidelines These guidelines, developed by the ASSH Clinical Guidelines Committee in response to requests by thirdparty payers, consumers, and hand surgeons, contain information about the treatment for individuals with upper extremity injuries or other physical conditions. For the surgeon, the guidelines are intended to represent strategies for patient management to assist in clinical-care decision making. For third-party payers, the guidelines provide a basis for making utilization and cost-control decisions that do not sacrifice quality of patient care. The complete set of 14 guidelines includes: Acute Scaphoid Fractures Acute Paronychia I, ~ Arthritis of the Basilar Joint of the Thumb p,r Care of Human Bites of the Hand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cubital Tunnel Syndrome tl Extensor Tenosynovitis of the Rheumatoid Wrist Fingertip Injuries t,~ Flexor Tendon Injuries Ganglions u,r Mallet Finger Metacarpal Neck Fractures (Boxer' s Fracture) J,~ Phalangeal Fractures Trigger Finger Contact the Central Office to order your complete set of 14 topics.

9 The Journal of Hand Surgery/Vol. 21A No. 5 September American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, formed in 1986, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. The Foundation supports a broad range of research and educational programs related to the field of hand surgery. Among these are research grants, continuing medical education programs, general public/patient education, and the investigation of cause and prevention of industrial injuries. Your tax-deductible gift will affect the future for patients with upper extremity conditions and injuries. The Foundation Board of Trustees presents a formal report at the ASSH Members Business Meeting each year, as well as throughout the year in The Journal of Hand Surgery and other publications. To date, the ASSH membership has pledged nearly one million dollars toward the goals of the Foundation. For further information about the Foundation, or to make a donation, contact the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand at 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #200, Englewood, CO , or call You may also call the Society's Fax-on-HAND and request document #5000 and #5005 for more information. When calling from outside the United States dial (404) The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Museum and Library Central Office 6060 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, #100 Englewood, CO The contents of the ASSH Museum and Library were moved to the Central Office in The Sterling Bunnell Memorial Library remains at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. The ASSH Museum and Library collection, established in 1982, includes a selection of ASSH historical documents, memorabilia, photographs, publications, and autographed texts, as well as audioand videotapes, and other educational materials. A tax-free trust, the "American Society for Surgery of the Hand Museum and Library, Inc." supports the museum and library. Contributions made to the trust, both monetary and physical materials for the collection, are tax deductible and will be gratefully acknowledged. For further information and contribution forms, contact the Central Office.

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

American Society for Surgery of the Hand Please send all correspondence for The Journal of Hand Surgery to: Paul R. Manske, MD Department of Orthopaedics One Barnes Hospital Plaza, #11300 St. Louis, Missouri