Lecture Assignment for Week 38
Monday, March 15, 2010
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1st Year Lecture |
Diagnostic Imaging: Radiographic Interpretation |
Robert Christman, DPM,FACPR Director of Radiology & Associate Professor Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
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This meticulously designed lesson by Robert Christman, DPM, Director of Radiology at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, teaches x-ray evaluation and interpretation by example. By the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to: (1) Identify subtle radiographic abnormalities that will allow early diagnosis of disease. (2) Use appropriate terminology to describe specific radiographic lesions, including infection, dysplasia, arthritis, tumor, osteonecrosis, anomaly, and metabolic/endocrine disorders. (3) List differential diagnoses for specific radiographic abnormalities. (4) Distinguish between diseases that appear similarly radiographically
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2nd Year Lecture |
Diaphyseal Osteotomies in HAV Surgery |
Brian Novack, DPMAssistant Professor OCPM
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An illustrated review of metatarsal shaft osteotomies as used for the surgical reconstruction of Hallux Valgus deformities.
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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.
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