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 Sep 07 - 08, 2024 at OLC Education & Conference Center - Bio-skills Lab/Medical Education, 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.

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
07 Sep, 2024
Event Start Date
Event End Date
08 Sep, 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 C.E. contact hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Podiatrist

    SPECIALITIES

    Podiatry - Foot & Ankle Surgery

    SUGGESTED HOTELS

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationOLC Education & Conference Center - Bio-skills Lab/Medical Education
    9400 W Higgins Rd Ste 100