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Selected Hand Surgery video resources for surgeons, trainees and healthcare professionals.

External educational resources

Susan E. Mackinnon, MD

Hand Surgery and peripheral nerve education from WUSTL Learn Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.

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  1. 01Carpal tunnel

    Carpal Tunnel Release – Extended (Feat. Dr. Mackinnon)

    An extended surgical teaching video demonstrating open carpal tunnel release with Dr Susan Mackinnon.

    Authors
    Susan E. Mackinnon, MD; Andrew Yee
    Institutional affiliation
    Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Publishing channel
    WUSTL Learn Surgery
  2. 02Nerve injury assessment

    Interpreting Electrodiagnostic Studies for the Management of Nerve Injuries

    A lecture on nerve injury classification and the interpretation of nerve conduction studies and EMG, with clinical examples.

    Authors
    Susan E. Mackinnon, MD; Andrew Yee
    Institutional affiliation
    Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Publishing channel
    WUSTL Learn Surgery
  3. 03EDX · 2025 update

    Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Studies for the Management of Nerve Injuries – 2025 Update

    Dr Mackinnon revisits electrodiagnostic assessment in this 2025 update, building on the introductory lecture.

    Presented by
    Susan E. Mackinnon, MD
    Video production
    Noah S. Llaneras, BS; Ruby Taylor, MD
    Institutional affiliation
    Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Publishing channel
    WUSTL Learn Surgery

External educational resources

WALANT Surgery
Don Lalonde, MD

Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Hand Surgery videos featuring Don Lalonde. Originally published by the Walant Surgery channel.

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For professional education. Some videos contain surgical footage. Material is hosted by its creators and does not replace clinical training or judgement.