Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs is a 2-day face-to-face course that consists of evidence-based lectures, AO skills lab, practical exercises, and small group discussions. Lectures will reinforce key information relevant to the topic discussed. The AO Skills Lab will engage surgeons with hands-on learning of basic principles and practical know-how needed for live surgery. Interactive case small group case discussions will help participants to understand decision-making, management skills, and potential pitfalls. In the practical exercises, participants will be trained in the application of fixation techniques applicable to the foot and ankle.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability
- Plan treatment for metatarsal fractures, hallux valgus, and first MTP arthritis based on assessment, imaging, classification, and decision making
- Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the importance of the soft tissue
- Use appropriate fixation techniques to treat common pathologies of the foot and ankle including (peri) articular fractures
Faculty
Michael Dujela, DPM, FACFAS - Co-Chair
Graham Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS - Co-Chair
Jeffrey Baker, DPM, FACFAS
Jarrett D Cain, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
Gage Caudell, DPM, FACFAS
Ben Cullen, DPM, FACFAS
Matthew Doyle, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Kyle Fiala, DPM, FACFAS
Lawrence Ford, DPM, FACFAS
Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
Mark Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS
Christy King, DPM, FACFAS
Kwasi Kwaadu, DPM, FACFAS
Alan MacGill, DPM, FACFAS
Kieran Mahan, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Travis Motley, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Johanna Richey, DPM, FACFAS
John Ruch, DPM, FACFAS
Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
CME
This course has been approved for 14.75 CME credits.
Location
Marriott La Jolla
La Jolla, California
Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs is jointly provided by ACFAS and AO North America.
