Description

This webinar will provide a comprehensive review of the current approach to talus OCD treatment.  Participants will learn about work-up, imaging, surgical treatment options and outcomes.  The focus for treatment will be based on a size related algorithm which will aid the participant in surgical decision-making. Case based discussions will be included and audience participation will be encouraged.

Agenda

• Introduction & Welcome – Eric Giza, MD
• Talus OCD: Diagnosis, Imaging and Treatment from Around the World- Eric Giza, MD
• Microfracture of Talus OCD: Is it Still an Option? – Dominic S. Carreira, MD
• Arthroscopic Biologic Approach to Talus OCD Treatment- Christopher D. Kreulen, MD, MS
• Talus OATS for Large OCDs – MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, MBA
• Discussion – Eric Giza, MD

Course Objectives

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

• Diagnose talus OCD
• Understand imaging options
• Recognize the basic science
• Recognize treatment options

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.

Additional Funding: Wright Medical Group N.V.

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.

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.

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 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.