Terin Sytsma, MD, and Jake Reisner, DO

Title: Hook of the Hamate as a Landmark for Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release

by Dr. Sytsma

Learning Objectives:

1. Review carpal tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel anatomy.

2. Review carpal tunnel release (CTR) techniques.

3. Identify the apex of the hook of the hamate as a sonographic landmark for ultrasound guided CTR.

Title: A Review of Stem Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

by Dr. Reisner

Learning Ojectives:

1. Review lateral epicondylitis and current treatment modalities and evidence for efficacy.

2. Review the different techniques described to obtain stem cells.

3. Recognize the current evidence for efficacy and safety of stem cell therapy for lateral epicondylitis.

Credit (if available) is announced on the Group Home page.  All sessions are reviewed individually and credit is pulled for any that do not meet the criteria.