DEPARTMENT OF
REHABILITATION MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANNUAL INTERDISCIPLINARY
NERVE TRAUMA COURSE
PERIPHERAL NERVE TRAUMA:
IN SPORTS AND OTHER INJURIES
June 14-15, 2003
Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney Building
Entrance: 3600 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104.
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DEPARTMENT OF
REHABILITATION MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANNUAL INTERDISCIPLINARY
NERVE TRAUMA COURSE
PERIPHERAL NERVE TRAUMA:
IN SPORTS AND OTHER
INJURIES
June 14-15, 2003
Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney Building
Entrance: 3600 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA19104.
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Acute and chronic repetitive trauma to the peripheral
nerves commonly occur with sports injuries,
vehicular accidents, and work-related activities. Early
diagnosis and management of peripheral nerve
trauma may prevent deformities and painful sequelae.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be
able to:
1. Identify early and late symptoms and signs of
peripheral nerve dysfunction, especially those
involved in trauma.
2. Have familiarity with diagnostic approaches and
treatment methods available for peripheral nerve
trauma, enabling early intervention.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This program is for chiropractors, physical and
occupational therapists, resident and staff physicians
in physical medicine and rehabilitation, family
practice, internal medicine, neurology, plastics
surgery, orthopedic surgery, emergency care, nurse
practitioners, workman’s compensation case
managers, insurance specialists, and all professionals
interested in pain medicine and surgery of the
peripheral nerve.
COURSE HOUR ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:
A statement indicating course hours attended will be
provided to those present who request it. Please note,
this will not indicate whether the course hours are
accredited.
COURSE CHAIRPERSON
Jennifer Chu, M.D., FAAPMR
Associate Professor and Director,
Electrodiagnostic Section,
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Pennsylvania.
jechu@mail.med.upenn.edu
GUEST FACULTY
Jack Dolbin, D.C.
Team Chiropractor,Villanova University
Wide-receiver, Denver Broncos
(Professional career included Superbowl, 1980).
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA FACULTY
Scott Bartlett, M.D., Associate Professor,
Division of Plastic Surgery.
David Bozentka, M.D., Associate Professor,
Director of Hand Surgery, Department of
Orthopedics.
Andrea Cheville, M.D., Assistant Professor,
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Benjamin Chang, M.D., Assistant Professor,
Division of Plastic Surgery.
Jennifer Chu, M.D., Associate Professor,
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Brian Eckenrode, M.S., PT., Penn Therapy and
Fitness Center.
Christopher Kauffman, M.S., PT., Penn Therapy
And Fitness Center.
Gul Moonis, M.D. , Assistant Professor, Department
of Radiology, Neuroradiology Section.
Laura Sabato, M.S, P.T., Penn Therapy and Fitness
Center
Richard Salcido, M.D., Professor and
Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Brian Sennettt, M.D., Associate Professor,
Director of Sports Medicine, Department of
Orthopedics. Team Physician, Uof PA.
Laura Walsh, MS,OTR/L, CHT., Penn
Therapy And Fitness Center.
AGENDA
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2003
11:30 AM-12:00 NOON Registration: Handouts
12:00-12:05 PM
Welcome address.
Richard Salcido, M.D.
12:05 PM-1:00 PM
The starting point: anatomy, physiology,
pathology, signs and symptoms of
peripheral nerve trauma.
Jennifer Chu, M.D
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Magnetic imaging in nerve root and
peripheral nerve trauma and entrapments.
Gul Moonis, M.D.
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2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Electrodiagnosis of nerve injuries and
entrapment neuropathies.
Jennifer Chu, M.D.
3:00 PM-3:15 PM
BREAK
3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Surgical management of entrapment
neuropathies.
David Bozentka, M.D.
4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Reconstructive surgery of the facial nerve in
acute and chronic injury.
Scott Bartlett, M.D.
5:15 PM-6:15 PM
Reconstructive surgery of peripheral
Nerves in acute and chronic injury.
Benjamin Chang, M.D.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2003
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Burners, stingers and other peripheral nerve
problems in the athlete.
Brian Sennett, M.D.
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Medical management of pain in nerve trauma.
Andrea Cheville, M.D.
10:00 AM-10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM-11:15 AM
Exercise programs for preventing nerve related
muscle pain: a professional athlete's viewpoint
Jack Dolbin, D.C.
1:45 PM-2:45 PM
Occupational therapy assessment and
Treatment: splinting, nerve glides
and desensitization.
Laura Walsh, MS,OTR/L, CHT.
2:45 PM-4:15 PM
Treating nerve related muscle pain: a chiropractor's viewpoint.
Jack Dolbin, D.C.
4:15 PM-5:15 PM
New techniques for nerve related muscle pain:
Automated and Electrical Twitch-Obtaining
Intramuscular Stimulation (ATOIMS and
ETOIMS)
Jennifer Chu, M.D.
COURSE FEES: $175.00
Residents $45.00 with letter from residency program
director.
REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be in
writing. Refunds, less a 20% administrative charge,
will be given until May 30, 2003. We reserve the
right to cancel or change any program for due cause.
LODGING: List of hotels in the area can be
obtained at
http://www.pennhealth.com/upmc/upmc_vi_files/hot
els.html
COURSE CO-ORDINATOR:
Contact Joan Wang, RN at 215-662-2349 (phone)
215-662-4848 (fax).
11:15 AM-12:45 PM
Lunch on your own
12:45 PM-1:45 PM
Physical therapy in peripheral nerve lesions:
modalities and exercise.
Laura Sabato, M.S., P.T, Brian Eckenrode, M.S., PT
and Christopher Kauffman, M.S., PT.
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REGISTRATION FORM
NERVE TRAUMA: IN SPORTS AND OTHER INJURIES
June 14-15, 2003
Make checks payable to: “Department of Rehabilitation Medicine-Nerve Trauma 2003” and mail to Education Office, Rehabilitation
Medicine, 5th Gates West, Hospital of the University of PA, , 3400 Spruce Street, Phila, PA 19104. Please TYPE or PRINT your name
and professional initials (i.e., MD, DC, PT, OT).
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REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT OF TUITION: $175.00
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