Through this program, you will learn about the latest microsurgical techniques that allow you to deal with nerve disorders of the hand with maximum efficiency"

Injuries to blood vessels, nerves or fascial structures of the hand have a serious impact on people's lives. They limit the performance of everyday movements such as writing, grasping household objects or performing manual work. As a result, the scientific society is committed to developing advanced surgical techniques that help to efficiently treat these conditions, guaranteeing full recovery of hand functionality in a short period of time. For this reason, specialists are obliged to have an in-depth knowledge of these advances in order to avoid falling behind in the evolution of their discipline.

Consequently, TECH has designed this program, which offers an excellent professional update to the physician in Soft Hand Surgery in only 450 hours. Throughout this academic period, you will be able to learn the latest techniques for finger reimplantation or the sophisticated methods for dealing with acute burns. Likewise, you will delve into the updated procedures for the conservative and surgical management of flexor stenosing tenosynovitis.

Since this program is developed through a revolutionary 100% online methodology, students will be able to develop their own study schedules to achieve effective learning. In the same way, you will have at your disposal didactic materials in formats such as readings, explanatory video or interactive summary. Thanks to this, you will have the possibility to update yourself by means of those supports that better adapt to your academic needs.

Identify, through this postgraduate diploma, the latest surgical techniques to treat acute burns of the hand"

This postgraduate diploma in Surgery of Soft Parts of the Hand 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 Hand Surgery
• 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

Get up-to-date in Hand Soft Tissue Surgery from your own home thanks to the 100% online methodology presented in this program"

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.

Delve into the latest surgical techniques to undertake finger reimplantation through this postgraduate diploma"

Get up-to-date in this medical field with specialists who actively practice in leading areas of Hand Surgery"

The design of this postgraduate diploma has been carried out with the premise of providing the specialist with the most updated knowledge on Hand Soft Tissue Surgery. Thanks to this program, you will identify the most advanced techniques to deal with complex skin burns or delve into the use of microsurgery to treat nerve injuries. This update will be preserved through the achievement of the following general and specific objectives. 

Delve into up-to-date surgical techniques to treat severe hand skin burns through this program"

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

Module 1. Hand Skin, Soft Parts and Infections

• Examine types of hand wounds, wound healing and types of sutures
• Delve into the knowledge of skin grafts
• Analyze the use of microsurgery for skin coverage in the Hand, as well as for reimplantation
• Analyze infections of the hand, cellulitis, tenosynovitis, arthritis and osteomyelitis
• Determine detailed management of the burned hand and its consequences

Module 2. Tendon Injuries of the Hand

• Examine in detail the anatomy and vascularization of the flexor and extensor tendons and analyze their biomechanics
• Delve into the diagnosis and prognosis of flexor tenosynovitis of the fingers, as well as its complications
• Evaluate extensor tenosynovitis from its initial diagnosis to its conservative and surgical treatment
• Examine the different tendon suturing techniques in different flexor tendon areas, as well as types of post-surgical immobilization and initiation of rehabilitative therapy
• Identify extensor tendon rupture zones and their optimal treatment, as well as their rehabilitation protocol
• Delve into the complications of extensor tendon sutures and their treatment
• Analyze flexor suture failures and their treatment

Module 3. Dupuytren's Disease, Tumors and Vascular Diseases

• Delve into the surgical anatomical knowledge of the palmar fascia
• Delve into the pathophysiological stages of Dupuytren's disease and the clinical classification of the disease
• Examine the different techniques for the treatment of Dupuytren's disease, both with collagenase (not available in Europe) and by selective regional fasciectomy
• Evaluate surgical incisions for primary surgery, complications and sequelae in Dupuytren's disease
• Develop vascular pathology in the hand, both tumors and malformations, as well as Raynaud's disease and hypothenar hammer syndrome
• Analyze soft tissue and bone tumors of the hand and establish the best diagnostic techniques
• Delve into the surgical treatment techniques adapted to the most common tumors, taking into account their prognosis of recurrence

In just 6 months, you will acquire a body of knowledge that will position you as a specialist at the forefront of Soft Hand Surgery"