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Evening Information Session Scheduled at Philippusstift on September 2nd

Arthritis in the fingers or thumb base consistently causes pain, underscoring their significance in overall hand function.

Event Happening on 2nd September: Info Session at Philippusstift
Event Happening on 2nd September: Info Session at Philippusstift

Evening Information Session Scheduled at Philippusstift on September 2nd

On Tuesday, September 2, 2022, Dr. Ulrich Suter, a hand surgeon and specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery based in Essen, Germany, gave a lecture on "Thumb Saddle Joint Arthritis and More" at the Philippusstift Essen in Borbeck, Essen. The event was part of the Orthopedic Tuesday series and took place under the leadership of Prof. Marcus Jäger, Chief Physician at Philippusstift Essen and SMH Mülheim.

The talk took place in the large event room 2 in House F on the hospital campus, Hülsmannstraße 17 in 45355 Essen. The event room was the perfect setting for the informative discussion, which focused on the importance of the thumb's saddle joint for the entire hand and the treatment of arthritis in the hand, particularly in the thumb's saddle joint.

Dr. Suter's talk provided valuable insights into what hand surgery can achieve conservatively and operatively for those suffering from arthritis in their finger joints or thumb's saddle joint. The discussion also covered the significance of the thumb's saddle joint for the entire hand and the impact of arthritis on the quality of life for those affected.

The event started at 6 pm and was free and open to the public, with no registration required. After the lecture, participants had the opportunity to ask individual questions to the physician, making it a highly interactive and engaging event for all attendees.

The Orthopedic Tuesday event series, led by the Clinic for Orthopedics, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery at Philippusstift Essen and SMH Mülheim, aims to provide educational opportunities for the general public on various orthopedic topics. The series is a valuable resource for those seeking to learn more about orthopedic conditions and treatments, and the September 2 event was no exception.

In summary, the Orthopedic Tuesday event by the Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at Philippusstift Essen in Essen, Germany, provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn about Thumb Saddle Joint Arthritis and its treatment options from hand surgeon Dr. Ulrich Suter. The event was free, informative, and interactive, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about orthopedic conditions and treatments.

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