Get a complete update in Wrist and Hand Joint Fractures and Dislocations in only 6 weeks and with the most complete syllabus" 

The treatment of various conditions of the wrist such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Kienböck's disease, ligament injuries or osteoarthritis have advanced thanks to the use of arthroscopy. A technique that has considerably improved the interventions, as well as the diagnoses made. 

In this sense, advances in visualization, surgical instruments, tissue repair techniques and the reduction of morbidity lead surgeons to continuously update their knowledge. Get a complete update in Fractures and Joint Dislocations of the Wrist and Hand in only 6 weeks and with the most complete syllabus.

For this reason, TECH has created this postgraduate certificate in Fractures and Joint Dislocations of the Wrist and Hand of only 6 weeks duration and with the most advanced syllabus. Special emphasis will be given in this program to the techniques of exploration, identification and arthroscopic treatment of the wrist. All this, in addition, complemented by video summaries, videos in detail, specialized readings and clinical case studies. 

Undoubtedly, an unparalleled opportunity to keep abreast of the most notorious advances through a unique academic option. Students only need a cell phone, tablet or computer with an internet connection to view the content hosted on the virtual platform at any time of the day. A quality university proposal that adapts to the real needs of healthcare professionals.

You are in front of a university program that compiles the most current arthroscopic treatment methods"

This postgraduate certificate in Wrist and Hand Joint Fractures and Dislocations contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Upper Limb Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Thanks to TECH, you will be up-to-date with the most effective treatments currently used to treat a consolidation defect"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You have an excellent team specialized in Hand Surgery that will answer any questions you may have about the content of this program"

Delve whenever and wherever you wish into the clinical and radiological diagnostic procedures of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures"

Throughout the 6 weeks of this Postgraduate Certificate, the surgeon will be able to enhance their skills for the most effective diagnosis and treatment of Wrist and Hand Joint Fractures and Dislocations. An itinerary that will delve from the most complex to the most common cases from a theoretical-practical perspective and through numerous didactic material. A unique opportunity for updating that you will reach, in addition, by the hand of the best specialists.  

Get an update on periungual lesions and their most effective treatment according to the type of involvement" 

General Objectives

• Update knowledge in the different medical and basic specialties surrounding hand pathology
• Determine the types of wound healing, sutures and skin grafts to specify the treatment of less complex wounds; escalating to the management of complex wounds
• Analyze the basic anatomy of the wrist and hand to provide a starting point from which to recognize injuries that may occur after trauma or injury of any kind
• Structure the bony and ligamentous anatomy of metacarpals and phalanges of the hand
• Analyze different surgical approaches to the hand
• Compile current arthroscopic treatment methods
• Establish general criteria for the anatomy and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis in the various joints of the wrist and hand
• Analyze in detail the anatomy of the flexor and extensor tendons of the hand, as well as the detailed development of their vascularization and the biology of tendon healing
• Homogenize knowledge and skills in the pathology of the peripheral nerve of the upper limb and brachial plexus
• Update diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge based on the fundamental principles of nerve and brachial plexus injuries
• Guide the different therapeutic options (conservative and surgical) as well as the appropriate time to perform them
• Examine the different surgical techniques used in the treatment of the different pathologies of the pediatric upper limb
• Delve into the anatomical and pathophysiological knowledge of Dupuytren's disease through physical examination and accurate use of the classification of the disease, to determine the appropriate timing of surgical treatment
• Analyze the surgical techniques available in primary and relapsed Dupuytren's disease and the sequelae of previous treatments
• Show the advantages of ultrasound for daily practice in Traumatology
• Explore occupational hand-wrist injuries
• Develop the latest technological advances in Hand Surgery

Specific Objectives

• Delve into the types of distal radius and ulna fractures, as well as specify a specific diagnostic method and treatment protocol for each injury
• Develop the criteria for distal radioulnar instability in order to establish a correct method of diagnosis and treatment
• Analyze the anatomy and vascularization of the scaphoid, as well as evaluate fracture patterns and how they affect the evolution of the fracture
• Identify the different scaphoid fracture patterns that will determine the possible complications that may occur
• Introduce the complications associated with the non-treatment of distal radius fractures, scaphoid or carpal dislocations, as well as their diagnosis and definitive treatment
• Structure injury mechanisms and types of fractures of phalanges and metacarpals
• Expose periungual injuries and their most effective treatment according to the type of involvement
• Classify specific ligamentous injuries of the fingers and their most specific treatment 
• Examine the most commonly used arthroscopic portals 
• Establish arthroscopic evaluation pathway to diagnose possible injuries 

Clinical case studies bring you closer to the management of complications arising from not treating distal radius fractures and definitive treatment"