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Confirmed speaker at Big Hand Event 2023: Karin Boer-Vreeke (OT, CHT-NL, ECHT)

Karin will present on somatosensory rehabilitation for allodynia at the Big Hand Event. Allodynia is a condition where people experience pain from touch. Many individuals worldwide suffer from neuropathic pain, particularly touch-induced pain or static mechanical allodynia. Patients with neuropathic pain often feel disconnected from the affected body part for extended periods.

Karin is associated with the Hand & Pols Centrum in The Hague and has served as the president of the Dutch Society for Hand Therapy from 2013 to 2021. She currently holds the position of President of the European Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy. Karin completed somatosensory rehabilitation courses in Fribourg, Switzerland, and is now a certified somatosensory therapist for pain (CSTP).

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Confirmed Speaker at Big Hand Event 2023: Prof Martin Langer, trauma and hand surgeon University Hospital Münster, Germany.

Beyond his expertise as a hand surgeon, he also showcases his artistic talent by creating exquisite illustrations. He will delve into the topic of TFCC anatomy and surgical consequences. By examining their precise TFCC anatomy, he will shed light on biomechanics of the TFFC.
He will also focus on the applied PIP joint anatomy and biomechanics and will provide a deeper understanding of the structure and functionality of this joint.

Join us as Prof. Martin Langer shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise at the Big Hand Event. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn from a renowned professional in the field.

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