CME OnDemand: 2024 Advanced Foot and Ankle Course-Symposium 1 & 2 Recording

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The 2024 Advanced Foot and Ankle Virtual Course focused on revisions, complications, and complex cases, bringing together a diverse range of experts to discuss contemporary challenges and strategies in managing foot and ankle deformities. The course began with a session on adolescent deformities, highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating complex conditions such as adolescent bunions, tarsal coalitions, and cavovarus deformities in pediatric patients. Dr. Colin May from Boston Children's Hospital addressed the challenges of treating adolescent bunions, emphasizing the recurrent nature of the deformity and the importance of tailored surgical techniques to improve outcomes. Maurice Bouchard discussed tarsal coalitions, emphasizing the intricacies of diagnosis and the balance between resection and fusion, especially in the context of associated deformities. Dr. Anthony Riccio from Scottish Rite elaborated on managing cavovarus foot deformities, stressing the significance of addressing soft tissue imbalances and the potential role of gradual deformity correction in severe cases. The session concluded with Dr. Jacob Zide examining the late sequelae of clubfoot deformity, outlining surgical management strategies and highlighting the importance of recognizing the specific deforming forces involved.<br /><br />In the second session, the focus shifted to athletes, covering the unique considerations and challenges in handling professional, collegiate, and aging athletes. Dr. Martin O'Malley highlighted best practices for managing professional and collegiate athletes, noting the critical importance of informed consent, teamwork, and the legal complexities involved, especially with NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) contracts for younger athletes. Dr. Christian Ortiz from Chile shared insights into managing aging athletes, balancing between conservative and surgical treatments to maintain activity levels while addressing their specific demands. Dr. Mark Dracos discussed deformity correction in athletes, exploring when osteotomies may be necessary for chronic injuries, despite traditional concerns about stiffness affecting performance. The session concluded with Dr. Robert Anderson emphasizing the need for clear communication and realistic expectations in managing high-level athletes, outlining that athlete care requires a collaborative approach involving the athlete, medical team, and coaching staff.<br /><br />Overall, the course provided valuable insights into managing complex cases in foot and ankle surgery, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach and the importance of individualized patient care, especially in the challenging domains of pediatric deformities and athlete management.

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Symposium 1 – Adolescent and Young Adult Problems
Moderator: Jacob R. Zide, MD

Adolescent Bunion
Collin May, MD, MPH

Tarsal Coalitions and Rigid Flatfoot
Maryse Bouchard, MD, MSc

The Young Cavovarus Deformity
Anthony I. Riccio, MD

Residual/Uncorrected Club Foot in the Young Adult
Jacob R. Zide, MD

Symposium 2 – The Complicated Athlete
Moderator: Christopher P. Miller, MD, MHS

Considerations for Handling the Professional or Collegiate Athlete
Martin J. O'Malley, MD

The Aging Athlete
Cristian A. Ortiz, MD

Deformity: When Does It Need to Be Addressed?
Mark C. Drakos, MD

Sky High Expectations: Patient and "Team"
Robert B. Anderson, MD

Cases and Discussion

Keywords

Advanced Foot and Ankle

Virtual Course

revisions

complications

complex cases

adolescent deformities

pediatric patients

adolescent bunions

tarsal coalitions

cavovarus deformities

athlete management

professional athletes

aging athletes

deformity correction

multidisciplinary approach

Symposium 1 – Adolescent and Young Adult ProblemsModerator: Jacob R. Zide, MD

Symposium 2 – The Complicated AthleteModerator: Christopher P. Miller, MD, MHS

Symposium 1 – Adolescent and Young Adult Problems
Moderator: Jacob R. Zide, MD

Symposium 2 – The Complicated Athlete
Moderator: Christopher P. Miller, MD, MHS