Michelle Razo attended the BSSH 9.3 Instructional Course in Manchester, focusing on inflammatory and degenerative arthritis of the hand and wrist. The programme explored evolving medical and surgical approaches, including joint denervation, arthroplasty and fusion, alongside Hand Therapy considerations. Attendance supported advanced understanding of balancing pain relief with functional outcomes in complex arthritic conditions.
Reflections on the BSSH 9.3 Inflammatory and Degenerative Arthritis Course
I attended the BSSH 9.3 Instructional Course in Manchester, which focused on inflammatory and degenerative arthritis of the hand and wrist. This is an area of practice that continues to evolve, with new insights into medical management, surgical techniques and the delicate balance between function and pain relief.
The course offered a well-rounded mix of topics — from rheumatoid and osteoarthritic patterns to surgical options including joint denervation, arthroplasty and fusion. Faculty presentations were clear, practical and backed by real-world experience, making the content relevant for both surgeons and Hand Therapists.
Topics Covered in the programme:
- Arthritic wrist
- Thumb osteoarthritis (OA)
- Pedicled Flaps
- Rheumatoid Hand
- MCP joint deformities
- Managing red hot swollen joints
- Psoriatic arthropathy
- Ultrasound for hand surgeons
- Managing post-trapeziectomy pain
- Hand Therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) vs rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Tendon complications in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- PIP joint
