- To increase the attendees comfort with performing
common podiatric forefoot and basic rearfoot surgical procedures
through live surgical observation and hands on participation with
cadaver limbs.
- Identify weaknesses in attendees surgical technique and
improve those skills through hands on participation with cadaver
limbs and other manual skills labs.
- Learn multiple, alternative options for fixation of
osteotomies and/or fractures
- Expose the surgeon to new surgical techniques and
latest trends to increase the attendees armamentarium of surgical
procedures and techniques
- Establish understanding of pre-op indications and
criteria for surgical procedures to improve selection of the
appropriate procedure
- Decrease potential of post-op complications by
increasing attendees understanding of proper surgical technique
and choice of fixation
- Refresh knowledge on hospital protocol for inpatient
and ER patients through participation in hospital rounds
- Improve practice management skills by group discussions
Please note: 2012 courses are Thursday through Sunday.
To insure a more personalized, hands-on training experience, we limit the number of attendees to a maximum of 10. To reserve your spot, a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required with the balance due 30 days prior to the course. The credit card used for the deposit will automatically be billed for any outstanding balance one month prior to your scheduled class. All cancellations must be received 2 weeks prior to the course. Cancellations received prior to 2 weeks will be allowed to transfer the full amount to a later course or have a refund minus the deposit applied to the credit card. Cancellations received less than 2 weeks prior are transferable less the deposit.
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REARFOOT CADAVER SURGERY COURSE
DATES:
November 29 - December 2
LOCATION:
Podiatry Institute Learning Center
Dekalb Medical Center
2675 Professional Building
2675 North Decatur Rd., Ste. 309
Decatur, Georgia 30033
COST: $1800 - includes all meals, materials and 2 cadavers per person
HOTEL:
Courtyard by Marriott
Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory
130 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-0204
800-321-2211
$109 per night (includes shuttle service)
Hotel Website:
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atldc-courtyard-atlanta-decatur-downtown-emory/
Continuing Education Contact Hours: 32.0
The Podiatry Institute is approved by the Council on
Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing
education in podiatric medicine.
COURSE TOPICS:
Gastrocnemius Recession
Tendo Achilles Lengthening
Triple Arthrodesis
Ankle Fusion
Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy
Cotton/Medial Cuneiform Osteotomy
Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis
Dwyer Calcaneal Osteotomy
Lateral Ankle Stablization
Peroneal Tendon Repair
Cole Osteotomy
LisFranc Arthrodesis
T-N Fusion
Kidner
Retrocalcaneal Exostectomy
Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer
Medial Arch Dissection for Flatfoot Reconstruction
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE (subject to change)
Thursday
6:45 - 7:00 Breakfast
7:00 - 7:30 Daily Case Discussion
7:30 - 12:00 Observe Selected Surgical Cases
12:00 - 1:00 Vendor Sponsored Lunch
1:00 - 6:00 Anatomic Dissection
5:00 Dinner
Friday
6:45 - 7:00 Breakfast
7:00 - 7:30 Daily Case Discussion
7:30 - 12:00 Observe Selected Surgical Cases
12:00 - 1:00 Vendor Sponsored Lunch
1:00 - 6:00 Selected Procedures
6:00 Dinner with the faculty
Saturday
8:00 - 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 - 12:00 Selected Procedures – Dry Bones
12:00 - 1:00 Vendor Sponsored Lunch
1:00 - 6:00 Selected Procedures - Cadaver
5:00 Dinner
Sunday
8:00 - 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 - 12:00 Selected Procedures – New and Revisited
Courses are limited to a maximum of 10 attendees each,
so please call ahead to check availability.
You may pay the full amount or a non-refundable $500 deposit
with the balance due 30 days before the start of the course by
printing, filling out and faxing the Adobe Acrobat form below,
or register on-line by clicking the appropriate link below.
Payments are accepted by credit card only. Please call our
office if there are any questions.
Helpful Information
Download Acrobat Application Form
Printable Registration Form
Full Payment On-line Registration
$500 Deposit On-line Registration