American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) 76th Annual Scientific Conference

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) 76th Annual Scientific Conference is organized by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held during Mar 22 - 25, 2018 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Orthopedic Surgeons, Podiatrists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26 CE Credits.

The panel of experts will review clinical diagnosis and the surgical management of the pediatric and the adult flatfoot and cavus foot. operative interventions will be discussed including procedure selection and description of the accepted techniques. Pitfalls and complications of deformity correction will be discussed.

The attendee will appreciate the underlying systemic diseases that affect planning and outcomes of the surgical intervention. The attendee will identify common manifestations of systemic diseases in the lower extremity as well as understand how to prevent the complications related to these systemic diseases.

Learning Objectives :
Attendees of this Conference will be able to:

• Understand deformities of the foot and ankle that cause gait abnormalities and pain.
• Recognize the medical conditions leading to pathology in the foot and ankle.
• Evaluate and treat.
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines for reducing operative complications.
• Treat traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle.
• Understand best practice guidelines and accepted practices.
• Recognize pediatric deformities presenting in the foot and ankle.
• Examine the role of imaging in diagnosing foot and ankle conditions.
• Develop and refine surgical acumen and skills through lectures and workshops.
• Establish ethical practices.

Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.