Lecture Assignment for Week 35 Monday, February 25, 2008
1st Year Lecture
Foot & Ankle MRI:Tendons and Ligaments


Steven Needell, MD
Director of Musculoskeletal Imaging
Boca Raton Community Hospital, Florida

CLICK ON IMAGE TO GO TO LECTURE

Dr. Needell provides an overview of basic MRI imaging sequences and MRI anatomy of the ankle. He discusses the progression of tendon degeneration to tendon tearing and the spectrum of pathology seen with the various tendons and ligaments about the ankle.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Spenco
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION


2nd Year Lecture
Forefoot Amputations


Michael Cohen, DPM,FACFAS
Director, VA Miami
Podiatric Residency Program

CLICK ON IMAGE TO GO TO LECTURE

Dr Cohen reviews current limb salvage and amputation techniques in the forefoot. This comprehensive lecture discusses preoperative assessment, timing and long term prognosis of various amputations. The topic is anatomically divided into two very comprehensive lectures. A pictorial of various case presentations are provided along with a discussion regarding the morbidity and mortality rates.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Huntleigh Healthcare
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION


3rd Year Lecture
Inferior Calcaneal Heel Pain and Neuromas: A New Treatment Approach


Dominic Catanese, DPM,FACFAS
Director Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Assistant Professor Dept. Orthopaedic Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine

CLICK ON IMAGE TO GO TO LECTURE

This lecture by Dominic Catanese introduces the use of Radiofrequency Ablation of Nerves as a treatment option for Inferior Calcaneal Heel Pain and Neuromas. The lecture reviews the history, science, indications, effects, and technique for Radiofrequency Ablation to treat heel pain and neuromas. Listener will have a clear understanding of how the procedure is performed and a better understanding of the anatomy involved. The operation of the Radiofrequency Generator and electrode placement is outlined as well as the postoperative course, benefits, and documentation. Following the lecture the listener should have a clear understanding of the emerging role of Radiofrequency Ablation in Podiatry and its execution.


Major Sponsors
Amerigel
Merz
Merck
KCI
Bone Support
Gill Podiatry
Baxter
Integra
Cellerate Rx
Wright Medical
Coloplast
ANS
Huntleigh Healthcare
Organogenesis
Pam Lab (Metanx)
Spenco
Foothelpers
Tekscan
Alterna
Tom-Cat Solutions
BioPro
Ascension Orthopedics
ACI Medical
Bacterin
Miltex
Soluble Systems
Pal
Monarch Labs
European Footcare
Diabetes In Control
Video Med Sites