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Seminar
in Paradisetm
in Association with NJPMS,
an approved CPME Provider
“Advanced
Foot & Ankle Pathologies, and Trauma: Diagnosis, and
Conservative & Surgical Management"
Presented
by
George Gumann, DPM
4th Of
July Week 2011
7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise
Sunday - Sunday
June 26 - July 3, 2011
on the new NCL EPIC
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SEMINAR:
- Ankle complications (1 hr)
- Ankle fractures simple to
complex (1 hr)
- Ankle malunions (1 hr)
- Ankle instability (1 hr)
- Ankle arthrodesis (1hr)
- Lis Franc arthrodesis (1 hr)
- Subtalar arthrodesis (1 hr)
- Management of open fractures
(1 hr)
- Osteochondral lesions of the
talus (1 hr)
- Achilles tendon
pathology/ruptures (1 hr)
- Peroneal tendon pathology (1
hr)
- Advances in plate fixation (1
hr)
- Tarsal
coalitions (1 hr)
- Surgical management of
osteomyelitis (1 hr)
- Minimally invasive fracture
management (1 hr)
- Syndesmotic injuries (1 hr)
GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Advances in education and training
have made the podiatric physician the premier provider
of foot and ankle care. Emerging
technologies and changing clinical practices are making
delivery of high quality care exciting and challenging.
The goal of this advanced Podiatric Mediterranean
cruise seminar is to highlight current thoughts and
strategies for management of selected foot and ankle
problems
The first section of lectures will focus on
arthrodesis indications and procedures.
The most common indication for arthrodesis is
arthritis. Another indication is for correction of
deformity. The Lis Franc, subtalar,
and ankle joints have been selected for discussion.
The objectives are to understand indications,
conservative versus surgical management, surgical
pearls, and fixation choices.
The second section of lectures will focus on
tendon pathology about the ankle. They will specifically
focus on the Achilles and peroneal tendons.
The objectives will to be how to diagnose and
manage specific tendon conditions such as tendonosis,
tendonitis, rupture, and dislocations conservatively as
well as surgically.
The third section will cover injuries sustained
by the ankle. This will include
sprains, pediatric and adult fractures, and
osteochondral lesions. The objectives
for this section include understanding patterns of soft
tissue and osseous injury along with conservative versus
surgical management. This will
include the more common presentations as well as unusual
variations. Additional objectives
include how to use radiographic imaging,
surgical approaches, fixation alternatives, and
follow-up care.
The fourth section will focus on complications
and what to do when they occur. These will include
nonunions, malunions, infections, and re-injury. The
objectives will include
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FACULTY
George Gumann, DPM holds the position of Chief,
Foot and Ankle Service, Orthopedic Clinic,
Martin Army Hospital, Ft. Benning, GA. He graduated Pennsylvania
College of Podiatric Medicine in 1977 and did a residency at Westchester
General Hospital, Miami. He has been board certified by the American
Board of Podiatric Surgery since August, 1982 and is a Fellow, American
College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in addition to the Federal Service
Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Gumann has presented lectures at over
335 seminars.
Seminar Fee* |
Registration
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*Discounted
fee applicable when purchased in conjunction with
Hotel or Cruise package. If purchased separately,
please add $400.
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16 Contact Hours
Dr. Travel, LLC is an affiliate of the New Jersey
Podiatric Medical Society. NJPMS is a CPME approved
provider. This Course is approved for 16 CPME.units.
For further details call:
Dr. Travel, Inc.
at
800-436-1028
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