About This Course
CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES - SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Subtalar Joint Neutral: Fact, Fiction and Function in Foot Kinematics
Course Staff
Robert Eckles DPM
Biography of instructor/staff member #1
Objectives
Review the interaction of the cellular molecular elements that are present and integral players in the healing of wounds.
Describe appropriate technique options for the performance of the Lapidus procedure
Understand the various etiologies of leg-length asymmetry
Recognize barriers to wound closure
Categorize advanced interventions to promote healing cascade through evidenced based medicine
Understand the incidence of torsional deformities in children and their significant role in gait abnormalities and compensatory deformities
Discuss the role NP plays in assessment and treatment of lower extremity conditions
Understand the latest concepts regarding the usefulness of biomarkers on diagnosing and treating acute and chronic infection
Be aware of newer IV and oral antibiotics and their potential role in treating lower extremity infections.
Utilize advanced imaging in diagnosing peroneal tendon pathology
Understand the natural history of foot and ankle burns and the available operative and nonoperative treatment modalities