Hand amputation is a complex surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the hand due to trauma, infection, or disease. With over 1.7 million people affected in the United States, the prevalence of hand amputations is significant and expected to rise. Approximately 70% of upper extremity amputations occur below the elbow, with 10% at the hand or wrist. While historically viewed as a last resort, modern techniques in hand amputation focus on preserving limb length, maximizing residual function, and minimizing complications such as phantom pain and neuroma formation.This activity for healthcare professionals enhances knowledge of the intricate anatomy and physiology of the hand, improves their surgical and nonsurgical management strategies, and refines their skills in patient-centered care. The activity provides valuable insights into the latest techniques in hand amputation, postoperative care, and rehabilitation, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge to optimize patient outcomes, ensure safety, and coordinate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/22535
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, Vascular Surgery