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American Society for Surgery of the Hand Audio-Visual Library

The American Society for Surgery of the Hand announces the first videotapes produced by the Audio- Visual Library. The objective is to provide a source of audio-visual material of surgical procedures, rehabilitation techniques, social work practices for the physician, nurse, physical and occupational therapist, and social worker. The following programs are now avail­able:

Topic 1: Hanno Millesi, M.D.

Peripheral nerve grafting and results (1 hour) Peripheral nerve grafting: Demonstration of technique (1 hour)

This exceptional videotape consists of two parts. Using photographs from his own collection, the au­thor demonstrates various points. Part I is the presen­tation of the clinical and experimental work on pe­ripheral nerve grafts. Part II is a demonstration of the author' s technique of nerve grafting as done under the microscope.

Topic 2: Erik Moberg, M.D.

Tendon transfers in the quadriplegic hand (1 hour)

This program is unique . Prof. Moberg 's lecture is the most extensive study of surgical techniques and treat­ment of the quadriplegic upper extremity. No one else could have produced such a comprehensive re­view of this subject. This is a rare opportunity to see an unusual and important contribution to surgery of the hand .

Topic 3: Joseph H. Boyes, M.D. Flexor tendon grafting (20 minutes)

Dr. Boyes narrates this demonstration of each phase of the operative technique and the postoperative management of a digital flexor tendon graft. The operation was by Dr. Herbert Stark and the photog­raphy by Dr. Robert Watanabe .

Topic 4: Harry J. Buncke, M.D.

Microvascular surgery: History and technique (35 minutes) Microvascular surgery: Clinical case examples (30 minutes) Microvascular surgery: Demonstration of technique (1 hour)

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Dr. Buncke begins by briefly reviewing the history and techniques of microvascular surgery. In part II he demonstrates experiences of surgeons throughout the world . In part III, as the film records the operating field, the viewer receives from Dr. Buncke an in­timate experience in experimental microvascular surgery.

Topic 5: Harold E. Kleinert, M.D. Repair of flexor tendon injuries (1 hour)

This videotape records a discussion of flexor tendon injuries and the methods of repair. By diagrams and selected cases , the viewer is given an understanding of the principles involved in the management of one of the most difficult problems in the treatment of the injured hand.

Topic 6: Harold E. Kleinert, M.D.

Replantation techniques: Indications and contraindications (1 hour) This unusual lecture presents the techniques of re­plantation of the amputated extremity and revascu­larization of the partially severed extremity. Drawing from an experience over many years, the author dis­cusses the indications and contraindications for re­plantation .

Topic 7: Guy Pulvertaft, M.Chir. Treatment of the mutilating hand injury (1 hour) Mr. Pulvertaft, from his extensive experience, has developed a classification of the mutilating hand inju­ries, which he illustrates with diagrams . Photographs of representative cases taken before and after opera­tion demonstrate unusual surgical technique.

Topic 8: Dieter Buck-Gramcko, M.D.

Surgical correction of congenital deformities (1 hour) By use of photographs, the author demonstrates his special technique for treatment of some of the frequently encountered congenital anomalies of the hand. One of the high points of thi s presentation is the demonstration of an original technique of pollici­zation for congenital absence of the thumb .

Topic 9: Raymond M. Curtis, M.D. Capsulectomy of the proximal interphalangeal joint (20 minutes)

The author presents his original approach to the diag-

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nosis and treatment of the stiff proximal inter­phalangeal joint. The technique of capsulectomy of the joint is demonstrated by a film of an operation on a patient. The anatomy of the digit as well as the anatomy of the joint itself is shown by an unusual diagrammatic technique.

Topic 10: Adrian E. Flatt, M.D.

Functional anatomy of the hand and wrist (25 minutes)

In this lecture, the author describes the function of the various anatomical parts of the human hand. He demonstrates, by integrating this knowledge, that one can properly reconstruct the injured or diseased hand.

Topic 11: Ronald L. Linscheid, M.D.

Traumatic instability of the wrist (40 minutes)

The wrist, because of its complex two row struc­ture, is particularly susceptible to collapse deformi­ties and instabilities following intracarpal fractures, dislocations, and sprains. The author presents ana­tomic considerations, biomechanical bases, and the diagnostic clues to this spectrum of injuries. Il­lustrative cases with their treatment are presented.

Format. Most programs are in color on * inch video cassette tapes.

How to obtain the programs

Rental. Rental is $25 per topic for a I week period. All tapes are sent at library rate; therefore, allow at least 10 days for shipping. Tapes are sent within 2 working days of receipt of request. No more than one topic may be rented at a time.

Purchase. The videotapes may be purchased for $125.00 per topic by writing to the American So­ciety for Surgery of the Hand.

Grants for hand research

The American Society for Surgery of the Hand pro­vides grants-in-aid not to exceed $3,000 per year for in­vestigations concerned with the improvement and func­tion of the deformed or disabled hand.

This money will be used in the form of "seed grants" to develop pilot or demonstration projects to the point where they might attract more substantial money for larger granting agencies.

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Payment. Payment may be only by money order or check, made payable to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Payment must be received with the request. Requests are to be sent to the following address.

American Society for Surgery of the Hand Three Parker Place, Suite 233 2600 S. Parker Rd. Aurora, Colo. 80232

Return. Return postage is included in the rental fee. Place the enclosed mailing label on the shipping container and deposit the container in the nearest mail box. Be sure the metal clasp is secure. Prompt return allows reduced inventory and will help to keep rental costs reasonable. Videotapes will be returned to the following address.

American Society for Surgery of the Hand Audio- Visual Library

The Union Memorial Hospital 201 E. University Parkway Baltimore, Md. 21218

Purchase. Information for the purchase of video­tapes listed may be obtained by writing to the Ameri­can Society for Surgery of the Hand, at the above address.

Future topics

The videotape committee of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand will continue to produce appro­priate programs. If you are not a member of the society and wish to be placed on the preference mailing list, write the society at: American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Three Parker Place, Suite 233, 2600 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, Colo. 80232, (303) 755-4588.

Investigators need not limit their work to purely surgical aspects of the hand; all inquiries should be addressed to the Chairman of the Research Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand:

R. D. Leffert, M.D. Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Mass. 02JJ4