RNOH - Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day

RNOH - Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day

Join us for the pan-London Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day provided by the Consultants from the PNI Unit at RNOH

By Ashley Simpson

Date and time

Tue, 5 Aug 2025 08:30 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH)

170 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7HA United Kingdom

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Welcome & Introduction

Ashley Simpson

Overview of the day's structure | Key FRCS learning objectives

9:10 AM - 9:35 AM

Lecture 1: Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Peripheral Nerve Injury

Marco Sinisi

Sunderland & Seddon classifications | Pathophysiology of nerve regeneration & repair | Clinical significance of nerve injury grading

9:35 AM - 10:00 AM

Lecture 2: Peripheral Nerve Trauma - Diagnosis & Management

Mike Fox

Mechanisms of injury | Indications for surgical repair vs. non-operative management | Treatment options: Direct repair, nerve grafting, nerve transfers

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Lecture 3: Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries in Orthopaedic Surgery

Ashley Simpson

Commonly injured nerves during orthopaedic procedures | Recognition and early management of intraoperative nerve injury | Documentation and medico-legal considerations

10:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Coffee Break

10:40 AM - 11:05 AM

Lecture 4: Compressive & Entrapment Neuropathies

Kapil Sugand

Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome | Peroneal nerve at the fibular head | Principles of surgical decompression

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM

Lecture 5: Investigations in Peripheral Nerve Injury

MRI neurography, CT myelogram and ultrasound | EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies: When and how to use them | Case-based imaging discussion

11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Lecture 6: Tendon Transfers & Functional Reconstruction

Anna Panagiotidou

Indications and principles of tendon transfers | Common reconstructive procedures for radial, median and ulnar nerve palsies

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM

Q&A & Wrap-Up of Morning Session

Anna Panagiotidou

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lecture 7: Brachial Plexus Examination for the FRCS

Mike Fox

Structured approach to upper limb neurological assessment | Differentiating upper vs. lower plexus injuries | Key clinical signs for the exam

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Breakout Session: Practicing Brachial Plexus Examination

Ashley Simpson

Mike Fox

Marco Sinisi

Anna Panagiotidou

Station 1: Sensory & motor examination of the upper limb | Station 2: Differentiating C5-C6 vs. C8-T1 injuries | Station 3: Examining nerve-specific palsies | Station 4: Lower limb examination

2:45 PM - 3:55 PM

FRCS Viva Practice

Ashley Simpson

Mike Fox

Marco Sinisi

Anna Panagiotidou

Station 1: Traumatic brachial plexus injuries | Station 2: Imaging interpretation | Station 3: Peripheral nerve injury management | Station 4: Iatrogenic nerve injuries

3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Final Q&A and Closing Remarks

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

RNOH - Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Teaching Day


Join us at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) for a day of lectures, clinical examination techniques, and FRCS viva practice! Our event focuses on the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injuries for Trauma & Orthopaedic Trainees preparing for the FRCS.


Spaces are limited so register now to secure your spot! Priority will be given to ST5-7 Training Registrars!

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Ashley Simpson
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