Lecture Assignment for Week 47 Monday, May 19, 2008
1st Year Lecture
Anesthesia for Foot and Ankle Surgery


Jennifer Greger, MD
Director, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Orthopedic Pain Service
University of Texas, Houston

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Dr. Greger provides an indepth lecture on the various methods of regional anesthesia for foot and ankle surgery. She begins by discussing the innervation of the lower extremity, and then describes the regional blockade techniques of these nerves including femoral, saphenous, popliteal, and ankle blocks. The importance of a multimodal approach to post operative pain control is also described.


2nd Year Lecture
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome


Matthew DeMore, III, DPM
Faculty, Department of Surgery
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

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Dr. DeMore reviews the etiology and pathology associated with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Intra-operative photos take you through a step by step approach to the surgical technique he utilizes.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Mile High Orthotic
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3rd Year Lecture
Ankle Fusion


John Schuberth, DPM
Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
San Francisco, CA

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The complex ankle arthrodesis procedure is outlined in this lecture by Dr. Schuberth. Dr. Schuberth conveys the necessity of apposition of bone and stable fixation in order to have a successful outcome for the patient. Indications, ankle biomechanics, and surgical approaches are discussed, and Dr. Schuberth provides multiple case studies for evaluation.

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Pal
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