Hey Doc, My Wrist Hurts! Evaluation and
Treatment of Common Wrist Disorders

Date: 10/03/08
Time: 9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Facility: Palm Springs Convention Center
Location:  Smoketree A-E

Speaker(s): Steven W. Goss, PA-C; Clinical Director of Rehabilitation, Regional Hand Center of Central California, Fresno, CA, Emergency Department Physician Assistant,
Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA, and Clovis Community Medical
Center, Clovis, CA

Learning Objectives:

Wrist pain is a common presenting complaint for many practices and this presentation will review the history and physical examination techniques needed to establish a differential diagnosis. It will review various treatment options available and cover injection techniques as well. We will discuss de Quervain’s stenosing tenosynovitis, intersection syndrome, basilar joint arthritis, avascular necrosis of carpal bones and wrist ligament injuries. Those in attendance should feel comfortable in the initial evaluation and treatment of these disorders and know when to refer to specialty treatment facilities for further care.