Superbones Superwounds West is organized by PRESENT e-Learning Systems and would be held during Nov 02 - 04, 2017 at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is basically for practicing surgical and wound care health care professionals. This cme conference has been approved with maximum of 16 continuing education contact hours.The New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems that the Faculty and Staff of our education programs with the potential to influence content, will disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of our educational activities. Additionally, disclosure will be made of any intended discussions of off label/unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Speakers/authors are required to prepare fair and balanced presentations that are objective and are based on scientific fact. New York College of Podiatric Medicine and PRESENT e-Learning Systems have no financial interests to disclose.
Objectives:
• Identify and demonstrate the epidemiology and pathophysiology of lower extremity diseases focusing on nail, skin and disorders of bone and soft tissue.
• Identify the etiopathogenesis and basic principles of wound care and their importance in managing chronic lower extremity wounds.
• Understand the classification of infected wounds based on thorough examination and demonstrate appropriate management.
• Recognize the presentations of complex diabetic and non-diabetic foot and ankle deformities along with their underlying pathogenesis and biomechanical perturbations.
• Demonstrate the repositioning and stabilization of these deformities with various internal and external fixation techniques and technologies.
• Evaluation and comprehend evidence-based outcome data for the treatment of disorders of the diabetic and non-diabetic lower limb.