ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION

212021 QHSS Meeting

Friday 26 - Sunday 28 November 2021

ConvenorAngelo Rando

Guest Presenter:Greg Bain - SA

SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD

Important Dates

The Queensland Hand Surgery Society has appointed Taylored Images - Conference, Meeting & Event Management to manage the 2021 Meeting.

We are your one stop shop for your conference & beyond. Right from the planning stages to your return home.

• Wecanorganisepreorpost leisureaccommodationshouldyouwishtoextendyourtimeinNoosa.

All members of the Queensland Hand Surgery Society their partners, families&approvedguestsareinvitedtoattendthe2021MeetingattheSofitelNoosa.

Themeetinghasadedicatedsecure24houronlineregistrationwebsiteatyourfingertips.Accessenablesyoutoupdateyourdetailsinstantly.

Visit www.tayloredimages.com.au click on “events” scroll to the events schedule & select your conference. To register select the ‘Register’ tab from the top menu, you will be prompted to create an account which canbeused to loginandatanytime toupdateyour registration. If Submitinganabstractselect‘Abstracts’fromthetopmenu.

Uponcompletionoftheregistration&abstractsubmissionprocessyouwillbeautomaticallysuppliedwithasummary&confirmationofyourregistration.

Friday 08 October 2021Closing Date for

Receipt of Abstracts

Friday 22 October 2021Confirmationof

Abstract Acceptance Forwarded

Friday 22 October 2021

Closing Date forEarlyRegistration

Registration

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Welcome

On behalf of the Queensland Hand Surgery Society we are thrilled to inviteyoutothe2021Meeting.ThemeetingwillbeheldattheSofitelNoosa,QLD,Friday26-Sunday28November2021. This year we are honoured to have Dr Greg Bain from South Australia as our local Guest Presenter. The meeting promises to have an outstanding and well balancedacademic program complemented by an engaging social program. Our meetingenablesus theopportunity to shareknowledge, research&ideasexpandingthefieldofHandSurgery. Additionally,therewillbesymposia,seminarsandinvitedlecturesonabroadrangeoftopics;livelydiscussionisanticipated&encouraged.

WealsohaveanexcitingsocialprogramkickingoffwiththeWelcomeReceptionattheSofitelNoosa&theConferenceDinneratNoosaBeachHouse. Plenty of opportunity for delegates and industry partners to network personally and professionally. We welcome members and associate members and encourage you all to bring your families to enjoy a short break.

Angelo

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Destination Noosa, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is surrounded by stunningbeaches,lakes,nationalparksandthelushhinterlandofNoosaNationalPark. If you are looking for adventure, there’s plenty to do.

HikeacrossNoosaNationalPark’scliffsandforests,canoethroughtheNoosaRiverEverglades,kayakacrosstheopenseaorjustbaskinthesunshine on golden sand that stretches and sparkles for miles.

Located a 90-minute drive north of Brisbane. The closest airport toNoosaistheSunshineCoastAirportwhichhasmultipledailyflightsfrommostmajor Australian capital cities. Noosa lies roughly a 35-minutedrive north of the airport.

Noosa, QLD

Liability / InsuranceRegistrationfeesdon’tincludeinsuranceofanykind.NeitherQHSSnorTaylored Images will accept liability for damages of any nature (including financial)sustainedbyparticipants,orlossordamagetotheirpersonalproperty in theeventof industrialdisruptionsornaturaldisasters. Itis highly recommended you take out a suitable travel insurance policy including coverage for non refundable registration fees when youregisterforthemeetingandbookyourtravel.

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AbstractSubmission

Scientific papers are invited for oral presentations. Authors shouldsubmit abstractswritten in English to Taylored Images no later than1700 (EST) on Friday 29 October 2021.Papersreceivedafterthisdatewill not be accepted for inclusion in this year’s program.

AllabstractssubmittedaresubjecttoreviewbytheScientificProgramCommittee.Once abstracts havebeen accepted for presentation, nochanges will be accepted to their content.

DisclaimerAll speakers/presenters are to disclose any financial involvement or assistance they have received for their paper.

Theabstractshouldprovidesufficientinformationtoallowthereadertofullyassesstheaims,methods,resultsandimplicationsoftheworkundertaken.Theabstractshouldincludethefollowingsections:

• Introduction - thepurposeof the study andabrief overviewofrelevantliterature/currentstateofresearchinthefield

• Methods-ashortexplanationofdatacollectionandprocessing• Results - presented in the form of text, graphics or tables• Discussion - major findings and conclusions from the work

includingimplicationsforfurtherresearch

It is important that methods and results are clearly defined in theabstract; therefore, general statements such as “results will be presented” are not acceptable.

Layout• Abstractsmustbeon160mmx245mmrectangularspaceonA4

page(210mmx297mm)• Portraitorientation• Marginsarealltobe2cm• Text should be single spaced • FontshouldbeCalibritypefaceand11pointcharactersize

Title and Author• Each of the below need to be at the top of the abstract, each on a

newline:• Thetitle(uppercase)• Thename(s)oftheauthor(s)–pleaseomituniversitydegreesand

titles• The name of the presenter to be underlined• Affiliation(s), city and country – please omit street address and

postcode• Leave two lines before commencing the body of the text

Section Headings and Paragraphs• Thetitleofeachsectionistobebold&leftjustified• Leave a 6-space indentation at the beginning of each new

paragraph.Leavea1linespacebetweeneachparagraph• Graphs, tables and references may be used throughout the abstract

butmustremainwithinthedefinedone-pagelimit

(ABSTRACTS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY)Submission as follows via the TayloredImageswebsite:

www.tayloredimages.com.au

(a) Follow the links to 2021QLD Hand; click on “SubmitAbstract” and follow the prompts

(b) It is essential allphotographs and diagrams are embedded within the document, prior to uploading the abstract

(c) On submission, you will be prompted to create an account which will allow youto view & edit your abstract/s after initial submission until1700 Friday 29 October 2021.

Everyone who visits experiences that special something…the unique charmthatisNoosa.Thereisawarmandfriendlyspiritthatblendslocal culture with coastal chic and I trust you will share this feeling as youexperiencethebeautifulsurroundsofNoosa.

All of the guest rooms, suites and villas make you feel welcome the moment you arrive. Light open spaces draw on the textures andnaturalcoloursofthelocation,takinginspirationfromthesurroundingenvironment and rich cultural heritage.

Superior-ROOMONLY $349.00pernightSuperior-Breakfastfor1 $374.00pernightSuperior-Breakfastfor2 $399.00pernight

Sofitel NoosaAccommodation

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PLEASE NOTENovemberisabusyperiodinNoosa,TayloredImageshasnegotiatedvery competitive rates at the Sofitel Noosa. To secure youraccommodationweencourageyoubookassoonaspossibleviatheonline registration portal to avoid disappointment. At the time ofdistribution of this brochure rooms at the Sofitel are selling onlinestartingfrom$608pernightroomonly.

Accommodation Cancellation PolicyA credit cardmust be providedwith your registration to guaranteeaccommodation. Your credit card number will be passed to theaccommodationvenuebutwillnotbedebitedunlessyoufailtoarriveon the date indicated without having advised Taylored Images of your change in plans. AsperhoteltermsandconditionsanyaccommodationcancellationsmadeafterFriday22October2021willbesubjecttoacancellationfeeof100%ofaccommodationcancelled.

BookingsafterFriday22October2021willincura$33bookingfee.

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RegistrationFees

A Cancellationfeeof50%ofregistrationcostswillbeapplicableforallcancellationsafterFriday22October2021.

Conference Cancellation Policy

MemberEarlyRegistrationon/before22October2021 $930.00NormalRegistrationafter22October2021 $1,030.00DayRegistration(ExcludesConferenceDinner) $370.00

Non MemberEarlyRegistrationon/before22October2021 $1,100.00NormalRegistrationafter22October2021 $1,200.00DayRegistration(ExcludesConferenceDinner) $470.00

RegistrarEarlyRegistrationon/before22October2021 $790.00NormalRegistrationafter22October2021 $950.00ConfirmedSpeaker $530.00DayRegistration(ExcludesConferenceDinner) $370.00

Affiliate MemberEarlyRegistrationon/before22October2021 $740.00NormalRegistrationafter22October2021 $940.00DayRegistration(ExcludesConferenceDinner) $320.00

DELEGATE INCLUSIONSAttendanceatallConferenceSessions

WelcomeReception–SofitelNoosa(Friday)ConferenceDinner–NoosaBeachHouse(Saturday)

Morning/AfternoonRefreshments&LunchDailyasperProgram

ORGANISED OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Golf @ Noosa SpringsFriday 26 November; 1330The championship golf course is ratedamong thebest inAustralia. Its 18holesmeanderthroughlushrainforestandspring-fedlakes.Astheywalkitspristinefairways,golferscatchglimpsesofLakeWeybaandNoosaNationalPark.

$120 Green Fees$45 Club Hire

Cycling - Tour de Chirurgie de la MainFriday 26 November; 1330Join inforachallengingbiketourthroughNoosa.Bringyourbidonandbicycleto jointhe2020TourdeChirurgiedelaMain.

No Charge

Walking - Noosa National ParkFriday 26 November; 1330This fabulouswalk follows the shoreline from themainparkentranceatNoosaHeads tonorthernSunshineBeach. It has amazing viewsand is thebestwalk in theareaby far.Areal treat! The ‘Coastal Track’ passes over several headlands and provides many spectacular coastal views. The park is home to vulnerable and endangered wildlife such as the glossy black-cockatoo, ground parrot, koala, red goshawk, wallum froglet, swamp orchid andChristmas bells.

No Charge

Please Note: Minimum and Maximum numbers apply.

AT YOUR OWN LEISURE ACTIVITIES

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Noosa OceanriderOpen 7 DaysScreaming and lots of laughing is mandatory. The sound of a few hundred horsepower behind you…Theheartstartstobeatalittlefasterasyourdriveropensupthethrottleandpointsthenose towards the waves… The feeling of weightlessness as you get airborne… The feel of the windinyourhairandthesaltsprayinyourfacealladdsuptoonething…Noosa’soriginal&best ‘Thrill Ride’! www.oceanrider.com.au

$75 Adult$65 Child

Aqua Day SpaOpen 7 DaysDiscover a haven dedicated to your complete well-being and inner peace. Our wellnessexperts lovenothingmorethanmakingyourstay inNoosaas indulgentandstress-freeaspossible. Begin the journey and descend the stairs to a sanctuary of soothing interiors, gentle tunesandheavenlyscents.Eightintimatetreatmentsuitesofferthelatestinskinandbodycare, complemented with products by Thalgo we’ll ensure you achieve the results you desire. Enjoy our relaxation lounge with signature Ginger tea, filtered water and healthful fruitplatters.Oriftheoccasioncallsforamoresparklingcelebration,enjoyaglassofChampagneat the conclusion of your treatment. www.sofitelnoosapacificresort.com.au/aqua-day-spa/

Eumundi MarketsOpen Wednesday & SaturdayRenownedforitslocallymadeartisantreasures,there’snoothermarketquitelikeit.Markitinyourdiary-openrain,hailorshineeverySaturdayandWednesday.Stepintoanever-evolving collaboration of talented locals seeking to share their gifts with the world. TheOriginalEumundiMarketsisthebiggestandthebestartandcraftmarketinAustralia.Meetthetalentedhandsbehindhandcraftedfurniture,homewares,artworks,ceramics,cutting-edge fashion and jewellery, and chat to the farmers and bakers selling fresh produce and gourmet delights. When you need a shopping break, rejuvenate with a massage, have your palmreadorloseyourself inthestellarline-upofmusiciansandstreetperformers.It’sanexperience like no other. www.eumundimarkets.com.au

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PreliminaryProgram

FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 20211530 - 1730 Registration1800 - 2100 WelcomeReception-SofitelNoosa

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 20210730 - 0830 BreakfastatLeisure0830 - 1000 ScientificSession11000 - 1030 MorningRefreshments-ExhibitionArea1030 - 1230 ScientificSession21230 - 1330 Luncheon-ExhibitionArea1330 Unallocated Time1800 - 1900 AnnualGeneralBusinessMeeting1900 ConferenceDinner-NoosaBeachHouse

SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER 20210730 - 0830 BreakfastatLeisure0830 - 1000 ScientificSession31000 - 1030 MorningRefreshments-ExhibitionArea1030 - 1300 ScientificSession31300 ConferenceClosure&FarewellLunch

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Important Dates

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