Adding Arthroscopy to Your Foot and Ankle Practice

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
8:00 - 9:00 pm CT

Moderator: Phinit Phisitkul, MD
Faculty: Rebecca A. Cerrato, MD; Eric I. Ferkel, MD; Jordi Vega, MD; Kevin D. Martin, DO, Kyle R. Duchman, MD

Description

This webinar will energize foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to incorporate arthroscopy in their practices. It will introduce the use of arthroscopy, endoscopy, and tendoscopy to cover new ground for various foot and ankle conditions. Our renowned faculty will cover indications, techniques, pitfalls, and tips and tricks.

   Agenda

• Introduction – Phinit Phisitikul, MD
• Arthroscopy in the Forefoot and Midfoot – Rebecca A. Cerrato, MD
• Endoscopy for the Foot Pain and Tendon Contractures – Eric I. Ferkel, MD
• Tendoscopy in the Foot and Ankle – Jordi Vega, MD
• Pushing the envelope in the Ankle and Subtular Arthroscopy – Posterior Approach – Kevin D. Martin, DO
• Pushing the envelope in the Ankle and Subtalar Arthroscopy – Anterior Approach – Kyle R. Duchman, MD

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify new techniques and treatments using an arthroscope in the foot and ankle
• Understand small joint arthroscopy use and techniques
• Understand the extension of arthroscopy for more advanced ankle and subtalar conditions
• Understand the use of tendoscopy and endoscopy in foot and ankle practice

Statement of Need

A need for this educational activity has been determined based on previous course/meeting evaluations, practice gap analysis, membership surveys, and the AOFAS educational curriculum. The content of this course was based on current issues and topics provided by AOFAS membership and leadership.

Commercial Support

2020 webinars are provided free to AOFAS members and orthopaedic residents/fellows with funding from the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, supported by grants from the following companies:

Major Grants: Arthrex, Inc., Wright Medical Group N.V.

Additional Funding: DJO Global, Inc.

AOFAS Mission Statement

The mission of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society is to improve lives through exceptional orthopaedic foot and ankle care.

Target Audience

This course is designed for the experienced foot and ankle surgeon, the generalist orthopaedic surgeon interested in expanding their scope of practice into foot and ankle, post-residency fellows and residents who treat acute and chronic problems of the foot and ankle, and allied health professionals who work in foot and ankle care.

Program

The AOFAS attests that the person(s) responsible for the development of this educational activity did so independently and were not influenced by commercial supporters.

Accreditation

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The AOFAS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Certificates

Participants are required to participate in the live program, answer the evaluation and claim CME at the end of the webinar.