Lecture Assignment for Week 38 Monday, March 15, 2010
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

This presentation was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Foothelpers
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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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