Course Objectives

CLESF Educational Courses
Each CLESF educational course has a specific focus. However, the overall purpose of courses offered is to provide a basis for current surgical techniques in the management of lower extremity trauma, deformity, limb deformity, salvage and reconstruction in foot and ankle disorders. All courses offer lectures from leading physicians and PhDs, and many provide the opportunity for challenging, hands on cadaveric workshops.

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of CLESF courses, participating lower extremity surgeons will be able to:

• Be familiar with current concepts in lower extremity trauma/limb deformity/limb salvage/limb construction management
• Understand surgical management of lower extremity trauma/limb deformity/limb salvage/limb construction utilizing internal and/or external fixation methods
• Understand current thinking and utilization of orthobiologics
• Have an understanding of the treatment of nerve injuries and conditions
• Understand the management of wounds and lower extremity patient care