During this two-days hands-on dissection course you will learn how to expose all the major nerves of the upper limb. The relation of the median nerve to the carpal tunnel syndrome, and the ulnar nerve to the cubital tunnel syndrome and Guyon’s canal will be studied. You will gain experience in neurolysis and transposition. Furthermore, the approach of both the supraclavicular as well as the infraclavicular part of the brachial plexus will be practised and all elements will be identified . Specific nerve transfers can be practised on request. Additionally attention will be paid to the course of the main vessels .The course consists of four half-day sessions. Each session starts with a brief theoretical introduction. The practical part of the training will start with a short cadaver surgical demonstration. Subsequently, participants will dissect themselves under the supervision of an experienced staff.Prior to the course all participants will receive the course manual. The course will be English spoken if non-Dutch speaking participants will attend.
Boerhaave Nascholing is de oudste post-academische onderwijsorganisatie op geneeskundig gebied (PAOG) in Nederland.
Met Boerhaave Nascholing wil het LUMC medici en medisch wetenschappelijk onderzoekers inspireren de nieuwste wetenschappelijke inzichten toe te passen. Ons doel is dat zij steeds de best mogelijke patiëntenzorg leveren. Met deze nascholingsmissie wil het LUMC motiveren, enthousiasmeren en aanzetten tot handelen door een hoge kwaliteit van de nascholing. Die hoge kwaliteit betreft:de inhoud, namelijk actuele thema’s;de vorm, zoals vooraanstaande sprekers, afwisselend en interactief programma, onderwijskundig maatwerk, e-learning e.d.;de organisatie en de dienstverlening.