Beyond the Bones: Dupuytren's Disease

Name: Beyond the Bones: Dupuytren's Disease
Start: 2023-10-11T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-10-11T18:00:00+00:00

11th Oct 2023

5:00 - 6:00pm (GMT)

Medical Education

Rheumatology

Trauma and orthopaedic surgery

11th Oct 2023

5:00 - 6:00pm (GMT)

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Description

🔬 Exciting Announcement! Join us for an insightful episode on Dupuytren's disease featuring Dr. Moeed Akbar, a distinguished researcher in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology.

🌟 Dr. Akbar's expertise in patient-led research, fibrosis, and repurposing rheumatology drugs brings a fresh perspective to understanding Dupuytren's disease.

🎓 With a background in Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Dr. Akbar's extensive knowledge contributes to unraveling the mysteries of this condition.

🏥 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into Dupuytren's disease and discover groundbreaking advancements with Dr. Moeed Akbar!

Whether you're a medical student, resident, or practicing clinician, this event is a must-attend! Here's what you can expect:

🌟 Dr. Moeed Akbar - Dupuytren’s as a model disease for studying excessive fibrosis and repurposing of rheumatology drugs for new indications (20 mins)

🌟 Clinician's Perspective - Gain valuable insights into Dupuytren's management, including surgical approaches, and get a sneak peek into the OSCE hand exam (20-25 mins)

🌟 Engaging Q&A session - Have your burning questions answered by our esteemed speakers.

Summary

Join distinguished speaker, Dr. Moeed Akbar, as he takes you beyond the bones to uncover the mysteries of Dupuytren's disease! Learn about the role of fibrosis in the development of the condition and the repurposing of rheumatology drugs to treat it. Get a clinician's perspective on managing and treating the disease, and get your questions answered during an engaging Q&A session. Don't miss out this unique opportunity to get valuable insights on Dupuytren's disease.

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Learning objectives

Define Dupuytren's disease and discuss epidemiological patterns.
Outline the management approaches for Dupuytren's disease with a focus on surgical treatments.
Appreciate the utility of repurposing rheumatology drugs for new indications in the context of Dupuytren's disease.
Analyze the value of patient-led research in uncovering the root cause of fibrosis.
Learn how to conduct a basic OSCE hand exam for Dupuytren's disease.

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