2009 Agenda

» September 14 : Day One
» September 15 : Day Two
» September 16 : Day Three

Monday Sept. 14 (DAY ONE) at OLC

LECTURES 9:00-12:45 PM
(ALL LECTURES ARE 15 MIN WITH A 15 MIN Q & A TO FOLLOW.)

  1. 9:00-9:30am: Update in 1st MTP Joint resurface & radiofrequency applications in foot disorders - Dr. Stone
  2. 9:30-10:00am: Lateral column (4th & 5th Met Cuboid DJD) treatment options - Dr. Montrose
  3. 10:00-10:30am: Evaluation of Gait Abnormalities in patients with Diabetes & Charcot - Dr. Najafi
    4. Break 10:30-10:45am
  4. 10:45-11:15am: Revascularization procedures encounter Diabetic Charcot - Dr.Kronon
  5. 11:15-11:45am: Update in antibiotic therapy in the Immunocompromised patient - Dr. Zambrano
  6. 11:45-12:15am: Neurologic management of Compressive Neuropathies - Dr. Segura
  7. 12:15-12:45pm: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Post Limb/ Foot Reconstruction - Dr. Engle
    8. Lunch 12:45-1:45pm NOT PROVIDED » Local Restaurants

    Round Table Discussion: Different Options & Dressing for Complex Wounds

  8. 1:45-2:00pm: Synthetic Matrix to Cover Exposed Bone - Dr. Kalimuthe
  9. 2:00-2:15pm: Dermal Allograft applications - Dr. Kimmel
  10. 2:15-2:30pm: Case presentation & Panel Discussion
  11. 2:30-2:45pm: Case presentations
  12. 2:45-3:15pm: Break at Exhibit Area
  13. 3:15-3:30pm: Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Post-Operative Pain Management - Dr. Madhiwala
  14. 3:30-5:30pm: Workshop: Application of Circular External Fixation for Charcot Foot : Acute Correction - Dr. Samchukov & Dr. Cherkashin
    15. 6:00-9:00pm: The Chairman’s Reception at the Hyatt Rosemont - ALL PARTICIPANTS AND ORTHOPEDIC REPRESENTATIVES INVITED.
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Tuesday Sept. 15 (DAY TWO) at OLC
8:00-8:30am: Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:00am: Format Description

LECTURES 9:00-5:30pm
(ALL LECTURES ARE 15 MIN WITH A 15 MIN Q & A TO FOLLOW)

  1. 9:00-9:30am: Artelon Soft Tissue Reinforcment matrix - Dr. Lidstrom
  2. 9:30-10:00am: Artelon Soft Tissue Reinforcment matrix - Dr. Lidstrom
  3. 10:00-10:30am: The Role of Closed Reduction in Diabetic Ankle Fractures - Dr. Goldflies
    4. Break 10:30-10:45am

    Charcot Arthropathy - Mini Symposium - All the Topics discussed during this track are related to the Surgical Management of the Charcot Foot.

  4. 10:45-11:15am: Biologic Modulation of Bone Healing case discussion of use in neuropathic ankle fracture/Charcot foot Reconstruction - Dr. Bibbo
  5. 11:15-11:45am: Principles in External Fixation to Manage Charcot Foot Fractures - Dr. James
  6. 11:45-12:15pm: Tibio-Talar-Calcaneal Fusion Techniques
    7. Lunch: 12:15-1:15pm NOT PROVIDED » Local Restaurants
  7. 1:15-1:45pm: Use External Fixation to protect wounds-Dr.Clark
  8. 1:45-2:15pm: Ilizarov Technique for Failed Retrograde Tibial nail Fusions - Dr. Rodriguez
  9. 2:15-2:45pm: Ilizarov Technique for the Charcot-Lisfrac/Dislocation - Dr. Hutchinson
  10. 2:45-3:15pm: Tibial nerve release & Percutaneus Metatarsal Osteotomies - Dr. Delgadillo
    11. Break: 3:15-3:30pm
  11. 3:30-4:00pm: 1st Ray Corrective Osteotomies-Locking Plates-Dr.Tuckman
  12. 4:00-4:30pm: Case Presentations from the Faculty & Participants - Dr.Lambert & Dr. Patel
    For interactive learning session’s participants will present their cases to the faculty.
  13. 4:30-6:30pm: Workshop: Application of Circular External Fixation for Charcot Foot : Gradual Correction-Dr.Samchukov & Dr. Cherkashin
    14. Faculty Dinner
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Wednesday, September 16 (Day Three)
Attendees are asked to bring surgical loopes to complete the flap dissection portion of the lab.
Continental Breakfast 7:30-8:00am
Course: Co-Director, Welcome & Faculty Introductions 8:00-8:05am
Skills Course Format Presentation 8:05-8:10am

LECTURES 8:00-5:30pm
(ALL LECTURES ARE 15 MIN WITH A 15 MIN Q & A TO FOLLOW)

  1. 8:00- 8:15am: Introduction to Lower Extremity Flaps for the Orthopedic & Podiatric Surgeon - Dr. Bibbo
  2. 8:15-9:15am: Workshop: Sural Flap
  3. 9:15-10:00am: Workshop: 1st Ray Osteotomies with locking plates & Workshop: Application PyroSphere TMT implant 4th & 5Th - Dr. Montrose & Tuckman
  4. 10:15-11:15am: Achilles Tendon Repair with Artelon Soft Tissue Reinforment matrix - Dr. Lidstrom
    5. Break: 11:15-11:30am
  5. 11:30-12:15pm: Workshop: Flexor Hallucis Transfer for Achilles Tendon Repair Augmentation - Dr. James
    6. Lunch: 12:15-1:15pm (Case Presentation & Round Table) - LUNCH PROVIDED
  6. 12:15-12:30-Nerve Conduits for peripheral nerve injuries & entrapments - Dr. Montrose
  7. 12:45-1:00 Bone Grafting case presentations- Dr. Carpenter
  8. 1:00-1:15
  9. 1:15-1:30pm: Midfoot Fusions & Rearfoot Fusions - Lateral Skin deficiency - Dr. Patel
  10. 1:30-2:15pm: Workshop: Medial approach for Talonavicular & Subtalar fusions
  11. 2:15-2:30pm: Tibio-Talar-Calcaneal Fusions - Dr. Vora
  12. 2:30-3:15pm: Workshop: Retrograde Tibial Nail - Free hand technique - Fluoroscopic assisted
  13. 3:15-3:45pm: Workshop: Flexor Digitorium tendon transfer for PTD
  14. 3:30-4:00pm: Workshop: for Calcaneal Lengthening Plates & Displacement Osteotomies
  15. 4:15-5:00pm: Workshop: Tibial nerve decompression & posterior compartment fascia release- Dr. Smith
  16. 5:15-6:00pm: Workshop: Medial approach for Gastroc recession
    17. Adjourn Course Director Edgardo R. Rodriguez, DPM
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Certificates will be mailed to participants three to four weeks
after the event once the participants complete the evaluation forms.

The agendas for our previous symposiums are listed here:
2008 Agenda
2007 Agenda