Lecture Assignment for Week 37 Monday, March 10, 2008
1st Year Lecture
Non-Invasive Evaluation of PVD


Allan Hamdan, MD
Director of Clinical Research
Division of Vascular Surgery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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This lecture by Allan Hamdan concentrates on noninvasive evaluation of vascular disease in all patients, but with a focus on diabetes. This involves description of physical exam, appropriate history and vascular lab tests. It should serve as a practical guide to the evaluation of patients with and without foot lesions.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Huntleigh Healthcare
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2nd Year Lecture
Diaphyseal Osteotomies in HAV Surgery


Brian Novack, DPM
Assistant Professor
OCPM

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An illustrated review of metatarsal shaft osteotomies as used for the surgical reconstruction of Hallux Valgus deformities.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

BioPro
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3rd Year Lecture
Risk Evaluation and Management of the Diabetic Foot


John Steinberg, DPM
Editor, PRESENT
Assistant Professor
Department of Plastic Surgery
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC

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Dr. John Steinberg provides an overview of the associated risk factors and proper evaluation of diabetic foot ulcerations. The lecture begins by discussing the epidemiology and economic impact of diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers. He then addresses the screening questions one should ask when evaluating the diabetic foot. Amputation risk factors such as infection and limb ischemia are also covered. Finally, the importance and application of the University of Texas Foot Risk and Diabetic Wound Classification Systems are explained in detail.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Coloplast
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