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Regular invitation lectures at Instructional Courses, workshops and meetings
have generally been included in the Teaching Calendars.

1. "Primary Palmaris Longus Transfer as an Opponensplasty in Carpal Tunnel Release"
       D. SAMMUT, G. Foucher
     Presented to the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, London, November 1989

2. "Algodystrophie: Approche Pluridisciplinaire. Traitement Chirurgical,
     Orthopédique, Psychologique.
     A propos de 200 cas"
     200 cases of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. An account of surgical, orthopaedic
     and psychological management.
       A.DidierJean, G. Foucher, S. Ehrler, F. Marin Braun, D. SAMMUT
      Presented to the winter meeting of the French Hand Society (G.E.M.) at Paris, France May 1989

3. "Free vascularised transfer of joints to the hand: a series of 25 cases"
       D.SAMMUT, G. Foucher, N. Citron
     Presented to the spring meeting of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, Bristol, May 1991

4. The finger dorsal transposition flap revisited
       D. SAMMUT, J.S. Watson
     Presented to the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, Winter meeting, London, November 1992

5. A new approach to free phalangeal transfer in symbrachydactyly.
      M. Cadier, D.SAMMUT
    Third Symposium on Congenital Malformations of the Upper limb, Milan, Italy, June 1997

6. The Bone tie: A new method of fixation of difficult phalangeal fractures
       D SAMMUT
     International Federation for Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Vancouver, May 1998

7. A new approach to exposure of the distal phalanx and attachment of flexor tendon
    graft and historical review of available methods.
      S. Wilson, D SAMMUT
     British Society for Surgery of the Hand, Winter meeting, Sheffield, 28th-29th April 2001

8. Hand Trauma; Assessment, indications and principles of reconstruction
      D. SAMMUT
    Keynote speech at the Annual meeting of the British Association of Hand Therapists.
September    2001

9. A new technique for Dynamic Mapping of palmar forces
      S. Hoult, A Ninkovas, A J L Harrison, D. SAMMUT
    Winter meeting, British Society for Surgery of the Hand, Edinburgh, October 2002

10. Reanimation of the Claw Hand - A palmar approach
      D SAMMUT
      FESSH meeting Glasgow, June 2006; 10.1016/jhsb.2006.03.014

11. The Open Sky Technique for exposure of the flexor Canal
   D SAMMUT and D Evans
   BSSH Autumn meeting, London, October 2011,      
  
12.  A Method of Stabilization of the MP joint of the Thumb
   L. Cooper and D SAMMUT
   BSSH Autumn meeting, London October 2011
 
13.   A modification of the Souquet and Hueston skin rotation flaps in fingertip reconstruction
   N. Lloyd, and D SAMMUT
   ePoster: BSSH Autumn meeting, London October 2011
   Prize for best ePoster at the meeting
 
14.   A palmar approach to insertion of a free phalangeal transfer in
   Symbrachydactyly
   L Garagnani and D SAMMUT
    ePoster: BSSH Autumn meeting, London 

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PUBLICATIONS

 

Chapters in books/ Invited articles in peer-reviewed journals

1. ‘Indications in the management of fingertip injuries’
    G. Foucher, D. SAMMUT
     Chapter in multi-author book entitled: ‘Fingertip and Nailbed Injuries’
     (Group d´étude de la main - Monograph. English edition.)
     Editor: G. Foucher
     Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1991
     ISBN 0-443-04108-3

2. Fingertip injuries; A review of indications and current methods of management
    D. SAMMUT
    Current Orthopaedics: Vol 16/4 pp 271–285

3. ‘Fingertip Injuries; techniques of reconstruction’
    D.SAMMUT
    In ‘Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology’
     Editions Elsevier 2005

4. Contributor: 'Multiple Choice Questions in Plastic Surgery'
    Editors: K Shokrollahi, I Whitaker, H Laing
     TFM Publishing, 2009
     ISBN 978-1-903378-66-3

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Publications in Peer-Reviewed journals

1. Le Syndrome du Tunnel du Cubital au Coude: Résultats d´une série de 51 Epitrochléectomies
    Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow: A series of 51 epitrochlectomies
     F. Marin Braun, G. Foucher, D. SAMMUT, M. Jessel
     Annals of Hand Surgery, 1989

2. Algodystrophie: Approche Pluridisciplinaire. Traitment Chirurgical, Orthopédique, Psychologique.
    A propos de 200 cas.
    200 cases of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
    An account of surgical, orthopaedic and psychological management.
     A. DidierJean, G. Foucher, S. Ehrler, F. Marin Braun, D. SAMMUT
     Annals of Hand Surgery, 1989

3. Free vascularised toe-joint transfer in hand reconstruction: a series of 25 patients
     G. Foucher, D. SAMMUT, N. Citron
     Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1990; vol 6 (3): 201-207

4. Peroperative cooling and storage of amputated digits
     G. Foucher, D. SAMMUT
     Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1990; vol 6 (1): 71

5. Transfer of a composite island homodigital distal interphalangeal joint to replace
    the proximal interphalangeal joint. Technique and case report.
     G. Foucher, E. Lenoble, D. SAMMUT
     Annals of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery, 1990; vol 9 (5): 369-375

6. Indications and results of skin flaps in the management of painful digital neuromata.
     G. Foucher, D. SAMMUT, P. Gréant, F. Marin Braun, S. Ehrler, N. Buch
     British Journal of Hand Surgery, 1991; vol 16B (1): 25-29

7. Primary Palmaris Longus transfer as an opponensplasty in carpal tunnel release. A series of 73 cases
     G. Foucher, C. Malizos, D. SAMMUT, F. Marin Braun, J. Michon
     British Journal of Hand Surgery, 1991; vol 16B (1): 56-60

8. Le transfert articulaire vascularisé en îlot composite en chirurgie de la main.
    A propos d'une série de 16 observations.
    Compound island vascularized joint transfer in hand surgery. A series of 16 cases
     G. Foucher, N. Citron, D. SAMMUT
     Rev Chirurgie Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot., 1991; vol 77 (1): 34-41

9.  Le Lambeau 'Escalateur' dans le traitement de l´Ongle en griffe
      The 'Escalator' flap in the treatment of hang nail
        G. Foucher, E. Lenoble, D. Goffin, D. SAMMUT
        Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique 1991; vol 36 (1): 51-53

10.  Réparation des Tendons Fléchisseurs en Zone 1 par la 'Fixation en Rappel':
      Résultats d´une série de 77 cas
      Repair of the flexor digitorum profundus and the flexor pollicis longus by the 'Rope down' technique.
      Results of a series of 77 cases
        F. Marin Braun, G. Foucher, D. SAMMUT, N. Buch Jaeger
        Annals of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery, 1991; vol 10 (1): 13-21

11. Neuritis and neuroma of the sensory branches of the radial nerve. A series of 44 cases.
       G Foucher, P Greant, D SAMMUT, N Buch-Jaeger
       Ann Chir Main Memb Super. 1991; 10(2):108-12

12. Aesthetic improvement of the nail by the 'Illusion' technique in partial toe
      transfer for thumb reconstruction
       G. Foucher, D. SAMMUT
       Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1992; vol 28 (2): 195-199

13. A post operative regime after digital flexor tenolysis: A series of 72 patients.
       G. Foucher, E. LeNoble, K. Ben Youssef, D. SAMMUT
       Journal of Hand Surgery (British Vol), 1993; vol18(1):35-40

14. The Hueston flap in reconstruction of fingertip loss; results in a series of 72 patients.
       G Foucher, M Dallasera, B Tilquin, E LeNoble, D SAMMUT
       J Hand Surg [Am]. 1994 19(3): 508-15

15. Selective replantation with ulnar translocation in multidigital amputations
       D. Elliot, M. Henley, D. SAMMUT
       Br. J. Plast Surg. 1994; 47 (5):318-23

16. The Bone Tie: A new device for interfragmentary fixation.
        D. SAMMUT, D. Evans
        British Journal of Hand Surgery, 1999; 24(1):64-69

17. An Aid to digit replantation: A new use for the Harris Silicone Tile
       C. Estela, D. SAMMUT
       British Journal of Hand Surgery: April 1999, vol 24B: pp 251

18. Flexor tendon graft attachment; a review of methods and a newly modified tendon graft attachment
       S. Wilson, D SAMMUT
       The Journal of Hand Surgery, British & European ; vol 28:2:116 –120

19. The Huber opponensplasty; A modification in technique and review of methods.
       N. Cawrse, D. SAMMUT
       The Journal of Hand Surgery, British & European; vol 28B:3:233-237

20. The functional anatomy and assessment of the extensor mechanism in the hand
     H Giele, D SAMMUT
     Hand Therapy 2006; 11: 104-110

21. Update on Tendon Transfers for Peripheral Nerve injuries
       Brandsma J W, Sammut D
       Letter to the Editor
       J Hand Surg, 2011; 36A:752-753 

22.  Obtaining maximum exsanguination of the hand, preserving sterility, and avoiding trauma to the digits: a simple 
       technique
       D SAMMUT, L Garagnani
       J Hand Surg Eur Vol February 2012 37: 177-178

 

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Teaching Calendar

NEXT COURSE: 15th-16th October 2011

National and International Teaching / lecturing and examining commitments:

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FELLOWSHIPS in Hand Surgery
Fellows are accepted to join the practice both in Windsor and in Bath. In Windsor/London. the Fellow shares time between Mr Sammut and Mr David Evans, following both practices. This Fellowship is generally open to senior trainees, preferably in the final stages of training in Hand Surgery or in preparation for FRCS (Plast), FRCS (Orth), or the BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery.
Interested individuals should contact the secretary to Mr Sammut (traceylee@uk-consultants.co.uk) or Mr Evans (lparcell@hand-clinic.co.uk) for information on requirements and vacancy. 

INFORMAL TUTORIALS are conducted on a regular basis for senior trainess, preparing for FRCS (Plast), FRCS (Orth) and the BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery. These are not listed.
Interested individuals should contact Mr Sammut  directly on: info@donaldsammut.com

 

2011 TEACHING CALENDAR 

10th February
Lecture to Associate Physiotherapists CircleBath Hospital, Bath
‘The anatomy of wrist pain’

1st March 
Lectures to Orthopaedic Trainees
Barts and The London Hospital
‘Nerve compressions in the Upper Limb’
‘Paralyses and tendon transfers’

4th March 
Lecture to GP’s in Bradford on Avon, Bath
‘Examination of the Hand and common hand conditions’

17th/18th March
Examiner: BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery
Manchester
http://www.bssh.ac.uk/education/diploma

17th May
An approach to Wrist Surgery
The London Deanery/Pan Thames Teaching and Training
Wexham Park Hospital, Slough

22nd - 27th May 
23rd: Keynote Session 'Major Advances in Hand Surgery'
and
25th: Masterclass  'Tendon Transfers'
with D Evans
IPRAS 2011 Vancouver, Canada
http://www.sessionplan.com/ipras2011


9th June 
Faculty
One day preparatory course for the BSSH Hand Diploma
Manchester

14th June 2011
Lecture to  Hawthornden General Practice, Bourne End surgery
'Common Hand Conditions presenting in General practice'

2nd July
Keynote Lecture: 'The Language of Illness - Communication between doctor and patient'
Conference: 'The Language of Illness and Pain: Identity Communication and the Clinical Encounter'
Centre for Medical Humanities
Birkbeck College, Malet Street, University of London
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/english/our-research/conferences/the-language-of-illness-and-pain/programme

14th/15th July
Faculty
Advanced Hand and wrist cadaver fracture fixation and approaches workshop
To Senior Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery trainees.
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry

15th July
Lecture to under 16's on Training in Medicine
Circle Bath Training month
Circle Bath Hospital

4th August
To RUH Bath Nurses, at Circle Bath Hospital
Lecture:
Repairing and Reconstructing the Hand

29th/30th September
Examiner: BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery
Manchester
http://www.bssh.ac.uk/education/diploma

21st September
GPEP Students, King's College Medical School, London
Lecture:
General Organisation of the Upper Limb and Hand; an anatomy overview

4th October 2011
GPEP Students, King's College Medical School, London
Lecture:
Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist


5th November 
Lecture on Plastic Surgery Overseas
Undergraduate Plastic Surgery day
Royal College of Surgeons, London

8th November 2011
Lecture: Royal Society of Medicine
To RSM Members (Plastic Surgery section) and general public
‘Leprosy Hand Surgery in India and Nepal - a personal view and notes to a young surgeon’.
http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/psc02.php

21st  November to 3rd December
Lecture programme on Hand Surgery and Anatomy
Orthopaedic Surgeons
Kathmandu and Lalgadh (Janatpur), Nepal
Topics include:
'Tendon Transfers for paralyses'
'Skin cover in the Hand'
'Principles of Hand Surgery'
'Examination of the Hand and Wrist'
'Nerve compressions in the Upper limb'

17th December 2011
To The Order of Charity, Valletta, Malta
Lecture:
Leprosy Surgery in India and Nepal
 

2012 TEACHING CALENDAR

12th January 2012
To: England Rugby Football Union Medical teams
1. Hand and Finger injuries in Rugby Union
2. Exploring the Anatomy of the Hand
Twickenham Stadium

3rd/4th February 2012
BSSH Instructional Courses, Manchester
Lectures:
1. Management of Fixed Flexion Deformities in the digits
2. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Extensor Tendon system
3. Tendon transfers for Median Nerve Paralysis
http://www.bssh.ac.uk/education/courses/aboutinstructionalcourses

10th March 2012
'Medsin' Conference; Global Health Day
Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham
Lecture and Workshop
Hand Surgery Overseas
Examination of the Hand

15th/16th March 2012
Examiner; BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery
Manchester

24th March 2012
BAPRAS Undergraduate Teaching day
Newcastle
Lectures on:
The Scope of Hand Surgery
Overseas Plastic Surgery work

28th March 2012
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London
Registrar Training Programme and MSc Fellows
Lectures:
1. Nerve Compressions in The Upper Limb
2. Tendon Transfers in the Hand

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