Lecture Assignment for Week 28 Monday, January 7, 2008
1st Year Lecture
Suture 101


Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM
PRESENT RI Associate Editor

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In this presentation Dr Fitzgerald will familiarize the viewer with the basic types of suture materials available, and their general application in lower extremity surgery. This presentation includes a discussion of the various common absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures, how they are classified, and general suture techniques which are commonly utilized by foot and ankle surgeons.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Amerigel
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2nd Year Lecture
Ankle Sprain Evaluation, Conservative Treatment and Rehabilitation


Steven Spinner, DPM
Director, Plantation General Hospital
Podiatric Residency Program

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Dr. Steven Spinner updates us on the latest approaches to soft tissue injuries of the ankle. The grading system is reviewed. The role of proprioception, external support and surgery is discussed.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Gill Podiatry
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3rd Year Lecture
Vacuum Assisted Closure in Optimizing the Wound


Lawrence Lavery, DPM,MPH
Professor
Department of Surgery
Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic
Texas A&M University
Health Science Center College of Medicine

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This lecture by Lawrence Lavery discusses the role of negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and open amputation wounds.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

KCI
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