OVERVIEW

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle is organized by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and will be held from Aug 17 - 18, 2024 at OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America.

Learning Objectives:
• Refine arthroscopic techniques of the ankle and subtalar joint, with a focus on motor skill development.
• Identify and understand indications for arthroscopic foot and ankle surgery.
• Effectively perform soft tissue techniques including synovectomy, fibrous band resection, and gutter debridement.
• Be able to approach, resect and saucerize medial and lateral talar dome lesions.
• Be able to retrieve loose bodies in the ankle and be introduced to arthroscopic excision of the os trigonum.
• Be introduced to arthroscopy of the small joints of the foot.
• Understand the risks and complications of foot and ankle arthroscopy and their management.
• Manage patient cases involving staging principles, intra-op positioning, and fluoroscopy methods.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
17 Aug, 2024
Event Start Date
Event End Date
18 Aug, 2024
Event End Date
Credits

Accreditation:
CECH:
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Educationas a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. The American College of Foot and AnkleSurgeons has approved each of these activities for a maximum of 12.5 continuing education contact hours.

  • 12.5 CECH
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Orthopedics

    SPECIALITIES

    OrthopedicsPodiatry - Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationOLC Education & Learning Center
    9400 W Higgins Rd Ste 100

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