AO DPM NA Course-Advanced Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgery

AO DPM NA Course-Advanced Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgery is organized by AO North America (AO NA), American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held from Dec 06 - 07, 2024 at Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.

Goal of the Course:
The Advanced Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma course covers the principles and current concepts in the treatment of more complex injuries and complications for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs), incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture management.

Course Description:
Before attending the course, participants complete a self-assessment questionnaire and view a series of online, prerecorded presentations related to the 4 areas addressed during the course (available September 2024). The face-to-face course contains evidence-based lectures and small group discussions to further develop decision-making and management skills. During the practical exercises, participants will be trained in the application of fixation techniques for several specific fractures in the foot and ankle.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Diagnose and plan treatment for midfoot fractures
• Diagnose and plan treatment for hindfoot fractures
• Diagnose and plan treatment for ankle fractures
• Avoid, recognize, and apply a management plan for complications in foot and ankle fractures