RNOH - Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day
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RNOH - Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day

Join us for the pan-London Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day provided by the Consultants from the PNI Unit at RNOH

By Ashley Simpson

Date and time

Location

Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH)

170 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7HA United Kingdom

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Welcome & Introduction

Ashley Simpson

Overview of the day's structure | Key FRCS learning objectives

9:10 AM - 9:35 AM

Lecture 1: Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Peripheral Nerve Injury

Marco Sinisi

Sunderland & Seddon classifications | Pathophysiology of nerve regeneration & repair | Clinical significance of nerve injury grading

9:35 AM - 10:00 AM

Lecture 2: Peripheral Nerve Trauma - Diagnosis & Management

Mike Fox

Mechanisms of injury | Indications for surgical repair vs. non-operative management | Treatment options: Direct repair, nerve grafting, nerve transfers

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Lecture 3: Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries in Orthopaedic Surgery

Ashley Simpson

Commonly injured nerves during orthopaedic procedures | Recognition and early management of intraoperative nerve injury | Documentation and medico-legal considerations

10:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Coffee Break

10:40 AM - 11:05 AM

Lecture 4: Compressive & Entrapment Neuropathies

Ashley Simpson

Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome | Peroneal nerve at the fibular head | Principles of surgical decompression

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM

Lecture 5: Investigations in Peripheral Nerve Injury

Anna Panagiotidou

MRI neurography, CT myelogram and ultrasound | EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies: When and how to use them | Case-based imaging discussion

11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Lecture 6: Tendon Transfers & Functional Reconstruction

Anna Panagiotidou

Indications and principles of tendon transfers | Common reconstructive procedures for radial, median and ulnar nerve palsies

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM

Q&A & Wrap-Up of Morning Session

Anna Panagiotidou

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lecture 7: Brachial Plexus Examination for the FRCS

Mike Fox

Structured approach to upper limb neurological assessment | Differentiating upper vs. lower plexus injuries | Key clinical signs for the exam

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Breakout Session: Practicing Brachial Plexus Examination

Ashley Simpson

Mike Fox

Marco Sinisi

Anna Panagiotidou

Station 1: Sensory & motor examination of the upper limb | Station 2: Differentiating C5-C6 vs. C8-T1 injuries | Station 3: Examining nerve-specific palsies | Station 4: Lower limb examination

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Coffee Break

2:45 PM - 3:55 PM

FRCS Viva Practice

Ashley Simpson

Mike Fox

Marco Sinisi

Anna Panagiotidou

Station 1: Traumatic brachial plexus injuries | Station 2: Imaging interpretation | Station 3: Peripheral nerve injury management | Station 4: Iatrogenic nerve injuries

3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Final Q&A and Closing Remarks

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

RNOH - Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day


Join us at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) for a day of lectures, clinical examination techniques, and FRCS viva practice! Our event focuses on the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injuries for Trauma & Orthopaedic Trainees preparing for the FRCS.


Spaces are limited so register now to secure your spot! Priority will be given to ST5-7 Training Registrars!

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Ashley Simpson
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