Current Concepts in Talus Surgery

WEBINAR

Current Concepts in Talus Surgery

Faculty: Clifford Jones, Dolfi Herscovici, Brad Yoo, Peter Cole

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Program

Clifford Jones

Spectrum Health Medical Center, Grand Rapids, MI.

Anatomy, Classification, and Radiographic Evaluation

Dolfi Herscovici

Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL.

Indications and Timing of Surgery

Brad Yoo

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.

Approaches & Fixation Techniques

Peter Cole

University of Minnesota Medical School, St. Paul, MN.

Lateral Process of Talus Fractures

Faculty:

  • Clifford Jones

    Spectrum Health Medical Center, Grand Rapids, MI.

  • Dolfi Herscovici

    Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL.

  • Brad Yoo

    Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.

  • Peter Cole

    University of Minnesota Medical School, St. Paul, MN.

Release: 04/14/2015

Expiration: 04/21/2015

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Foot & Ankle, Trauma will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address Current Concepts in Talus Surgery. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

  1. Discuss the anatomy, classification and radiographic evaluation of talus fractures
  2. Discuss the indications and timing for talus fracture surgery
  3. Discuss approaches and fixation techniques for talus fracture surgery
  4. Discuss the lateral process of talus fractures

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

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Dr. Clifford Jones discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American: Editorial or governing board, Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Editorial or governing board, Orthopaedic Trauma Association: Board or committee member

Dr. Brad Yoo discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Editorial or governing board, Synthes: Research support

Dr. Dolfi Herscovici discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Editorial or governing board, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Editorial or governing board, SLACK Incorporated: Publishing royalties, financial or material support

Dr. Peter Cole discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: BoneFoams Inc, LLC: Stock or stock Options, Stryker: Research support, Synthes: Research support

Faculty Disclosures of Unlabeled Use: The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use. No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

Dr. Clifford Jones does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Brad Yoo does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Dolfi Herscovici does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Peter Cole does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

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