This lecture by Cynthia Fleck reviews the etiology of pressure ulcers and describes the methods of pressure ulcer prevention.

In this lecture, Dr. Kim uses evidence-based medicine to address the role of equinus in plantar ulcerations of the forefoot in Diabetic patients. He explains how equinus has been shown to cause increased plantar peak pressures, and how reducing this pressure may help ulcers heal. Dr. Kim then offers evidence challenging the role Tendo-achilles lengthening may play in treating these patients. Finally, he explains his research on shearing forces and its etiological affect in plantar ulcerations.

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William Knudson, DPM provides a comprehensive review of pediatric flexible flatfoot deformity. How to perform an appropriate H&P, including a pertinent biomechanical exam, is discussed. He addresses proper radiographic evaluation and identification of planar deformity. Emphasis is then placed on surgical intervention, including determination of surgical candidates and selection of appropriate procedures. Various surgical techniques are explained in detail including gastroc-recession, arthroereisis, Evans, Kidner, Cotton, and metadductus correction. Finally, 3 case studies are presented to solidify these concepts.

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