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This lecture will give you a better understanding of the approaches to primary repair of lateral ankle ligaments.

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Dr Fallat will discuss the surgical management of complex ankle fractures.

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Discuss various commonly perfomed diabetic foot amputations and biomechanical considerations that must be addressed for successful long term outcomes

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Hammertoe surgical correction is the most common foot surgical proceedure done, yet it is the one that is the easiest to screw up. The key is understanding hammertoe as a multi-planer deformity and thus correcting the deforming forces.

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Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, FACFAS, will discuss how changes to the anatomy of the foot result in hallux valgus. Dr Schoenhaus will discuss proper surgical planning to achieve optimal correction as well as how the biomechanics of the foot must be addressed to prevent recurrence.

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This lecture will describe the pre-operative and postoperative factors that can contribute to HAV recurrence following distal and midshaft osteotomies. We will also discuss management of the recurrent bunion deformity.

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Dr Landau will evaluate, assess and discuss the findings observed in computer assisted gait analysis between shoe alone, custom orthoses and toe fillers as seen in patients with digital amputations.

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This lecture will discuss important factors to consider when performing rearfoot fusion procedures. It will introduce an organized decision-making method while reviewing important aspects of the physical examination and underlying biomechanics. The biomechanical effects of rearfoot fusions on the foot and ankle will be additionally discussed as well as specific techniques during these procedures to improve successful outcomes.

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This lecture will describe the indications, contraindications, procedure details, and complications of isolated TN fusions.

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The presentation involves discussing the mechanism of the injury, classification systems, and fixation techniques. Dr Fallat will also discuss intraoperative evaluation of the injury. He will also review criteria for performing closed reduction, open reduction and when to fuse the tarsometatarsal joint.

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Patients with wounds and fractures often are provided with pharmacologic interventions for their acute or chronic illnesses. Drugs can either promote wound and bone healing or substantively hinder it; some medications cause wound, bone, or skin reactions. Both wounds and fractures can be slow to heal for several reasons, including a person’s age, weight, and nutritional factors or vitamin deficiencies. But a factor that can affect wound and bone healing for anyone is a side-effect of medications. Data indicates that certain medications significantly impair wound and fractured healing and even result in bone, skin and wound damage. Clinicians should have practical knowledge of their patient’s medications and certain drug classes to be more aware of the risks associated with the use of these agents. The purpose of this presentation is to first give an overview of both dermal wound healing and bone fracture healing within the scope of podiatric medicine and surge. Secondly, an appraisal of the possible effects of medications on wounds and fractures are presented based on primary and secondary references. Lastly, two research narratives on medication effects on fracture healing and the effects of smoking as potential drug – anatomy interactions that may influence healing are presented.

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This lecture will give you a better understanding of minimally invasive techniques (MIS) and the types of fixations available for bunion repair.

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In this presentation, Dr Troiano discusses the closing and opening base wedge osteotomies in the effective treatment of bunion deformities.

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This lecture will discuss the basic pathophysiology of the diabetic foot as it relates to chronic wounds as well as the latest guidance from international and national societies. We will focus not only on underlying pathophysiology, but also on current diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment methodologies, all based on current available evidence.

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Detailed overview of common wound products and their utility and managing chronic wounds.

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Non-pharmacologic alternative therapies for pain management in the chronic wound care space are lacking. Can topical oxygen therapy fill this void? This session will take a deep dive into this very topic.

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Vascular health is an important aspect to consider in the care of patients with lower extremity issues. This lecture will delve into the importance of vascular evaluations, discuss the limitations and explore newer technology that expands our ability to measure arterial perfusion of the tissue.

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In this presentation, Dr Lavery will discuss a foundational approach to DFU evaluation and treatment.

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Distinguishing osteomyelitis from soft-tissue infection of the foot is important because osteomyelitis is associated with more operations, amputation, and prolonged antibiotic exposure. The approach to osteomyelitis should be guided by several principles, but must be individualized to each unique situation. This lecture will review the clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment interventions, and treatment strategies of osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot. We will also discuss the role of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) biomarkers. Dr Banks will discuss the recommended optimum cut for values to improve recognition of osteomyelitis

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This presentation will go over several new technologies that will help the provider heal wounds faster and better. As a result of using these new technologies, patients will have an improved quality of life and there will be fewer amputations. Many of these technologies are available to the public now and some are only available in the VA system. The VA provider should be using most of these modalities as soon as possible.

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Pressure injuries and ulcers are the most common chronic wound, particularly in elderly, medically frail and long-term care patients. This lecture will focus on current evidence and data pertaining to lower extremity pressure wounds, as well as the proper staging and assessment of these wounds.

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Cellular, Acellular and Matrix-like Products (CAMPS), formerly known as skin substitutes, have become a mainstay in the armamentarium of the wound care specialists. The FDA classifies them as wound covers. Are they simply wound protectants, or do they contribute to wound closure? This session will review the potential mechanism of action for CAMPs and the clinical evidence for their use.

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This lecture will discuss the interdisciplinary approach to diabetic limb salvage. Review of treatment algorithms will be examined and how non invasive vascular evaluations and interventions affect surgical outcomes.

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The diagnosis of a pressure injury or ulcer is made purely off of historical and clinical findings. This clinical diagnosis is often confused and misdiagnoses. Pressure injury imposters such as skin changes at life’s end and vascular wounds are commonly misdiagnosed as pressure wounds.

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A review of challenging cases from UT Health San Antonio with emphasis on modern approaches to management.

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During this lecture, Dr Frykberg will present a comprehensive study of biofilms.

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Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) frequently are encountered in clinical practice, and gram-negative bacilli (GNB) constitute an underrated portion of their etiology. The rate of GNB-causing SSTIs is increasing, especially with the rise in antimicrobial resistance. Although the diagnosis of SSTIs mostly is clinical, rapid diagnostic modalities can shorten the time to initiate proper therapy and improving outcomes. Novel antibiotics are active against GNB SSTIs and can be of great value in the management. This presentation provides an overview of the role of GNB in SSTIs and summarizes their epidemiology, risk factors, outcome, and clinical management.

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This lecture will assist providers when needing to determine when to admit a patient versus treating them as an outpatient with a diabetic foot infection. It will highlight some of the important questions to be asked as part of the history along with the clinical testing needed to confirm the diagnosis.