What's New at Hand Surgery Resource

Hand Surgery Resource (HSR) is proud to announce our new collaboration with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Direct links now connect the ASSH Hand-e and Hand Surgery Source websites. For example, read the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome diagnostic guide on HSR and link seamlessly from our operative therapy section to the Hand-e operative videos on open and endoscopic carpal tunnel releases.

Hand Surgery Resource (HSR) is now a nonprofit corporation and many new resources have been added to our educational site!

A new sign-in procedure makes getting immediate access simple!
Earning CME credits is now available at HSR.
Dx Studies Imaging Sections have been completely revised and expanded.
The HSR YouTube video library has been enlarged and now has 58,803 views.
HSR now has collaborations with ASSH, NYSSH and IFSSH

Hand Surgery Resource is also excited to launch Hand Surgery Source Version 3.0! Hand Surgery Source Version 3.0 contains:

281 diagnostic guides sections
Common hand surgery related CPT codes
160 exams, tests and signs sections
25 diagnostic studies sections
The site has several search options, including searching by congenital disorders, tumors, anatomy area, anatomic systems and general key word search
2,265 photos and drawings make visualizing the teaching points easy
177 videos also support the text
Hand Surgery Source 3.0 content is supported by more references and more direct links to PubMed.

YouTube Channel

Our YouTube channel is dedicated to hand surgery education. It provides succinct educational videos describing common hand problems, hand examination maneuvers, diagnostic studies, and surgical and non-surgical treatment choices. All videos provide links to our major web resource, Hand Surgery Source.

The Hand Surgery Resource Newsletter keeps both Hand Surgery Resource and Hand Surgery Primer users up to date on site developments, additional learning opportunities and hand surgery resource's collaborations. It reviews our worldwide impact. All past editions are also available at any time.

Hand Surgery Source ©

This new web resource concisely presents the fundamental principles of hand surgery. All diagnoses that affect the hand are reviewed. All symptoms, signs, diagnostic testing and treatment options are supported with photographs, diagrams, imaging study examples, coding information and references.

Other Resources and Collaborators

Hand Surgery Primer

Hand Surgery Primer is a case-based educational site with eight mock patients. Each patient has a hand complaint. The differential diagnosis is provided with support materials that make learning easy and fun. Pre and post-tests allow students to quickly verify their understanding of these common hand complaints. Course performance tools are available for instructors.

Continuing Medical Education

Attain CME credit.

CME Topics:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Osteoarthritis (SLAC Wrist)

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