Live Webinar: AOFAS/KFAS Joint Webinar: Supramalleolar Osteotomy

Program and CME Materials

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The AOFAS and KFAS are hosting a joint webinar on supramalleolar osteotomy, specifically discussing realignment of deformities around the ankle for joint preservation or total ankle replacement. The webinar will cover the surgical techniques of open, closed, and dome osteotomies, as well as varus and valgus realignments. Multiple case discussions will be included to provide practical insights. <br /><br />The webinar is supported by grants from Arthrex Inc. and Stryker, and is provided free to AOFAS members and orthopaedic residents/fellows. The AOFAS's mission is to improve lives through exceptional foot and ankle care.<br /><br />The target audience for this course includes experienced foot and ankle surgeons, generalist orthopaedic surgeons interested in expanding their practice, post-residency fellows and residents treating foot and ankle problems, and allied health professionals in foot and ankle care.<br /><br />The course aims to help participants understand the concept and indications of supramalleolar osteotomy, learn different procedure options for correcting deformities, and acquire knowledge on various surgical techniques. The content of the course is based on current issues and topics provided by AOFAS membership and leadership.<br /><br />The AOFAS is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians. Participants can earn a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ by completing the live program, answering the evaluation, and claiming CME at the end of the webinar.<br /><br />The material presented in this educational activity is intended for educational purposes only and not as the only or necessarily the best methods or procedures for medical situations discussed. The AOFAS disclaims any warranties or guarantees and is not liable for any damages related to the material presented. The faculty and planners have disclosed their relevant financial relationships with commercial interests, and any conflicts of interest have been mitigated.<br /><br />Individual faculty members mentioned in the document include Prof. Hong-Geun Jung, Dr. Mark Easley, Dr. Woo-Chun Lee, Dr. Jin Soo Suh, and Dr. Jacob Zide. They have various affiliations and expertise in foot and ankle surgery.<br /><br />Overall, the joint webinar aims to provide valuable education and insights on supramalleolar osteotomy and its surgical techniques to improve foot and ankle care.

Keywords

supramalleolar osteotomy

ankle

joint preservation

total ankle replacement

surgical techniques

deformities

case discussions

CME for physicians

foot and ankle surgeons

education