Lecture Assignment for Week 8 Monday, August 22, 2011
1st Year Lecture
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Amputations and Decubitus Heel Ulcerations


Lawrence Lavery, DPM,MPH
Professor
Department of Surgery
Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic
Texas A&M University
Health Science Center College of Medicine

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Dr. Lavery provides an informative and comprehensive overview of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. The benefits, indications and contraindications of V.A.C. therapy are discussed. Several studies are presented supporting the expanding roles of V.A.C. therapy, particularly in the diabetic patient population. Case studies are also provided.

This PRESENT lecture was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

KCI
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2nd Year Lecture
Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability


Kevin Jules, DPM
Professor and Chairman of Surgery
NYCPM

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This presentation by Dr Kevin Jules will discuss the clinical presentation, imaging evaluation and surgical treatment for second metatarsal phalangeal joint dysfunction. The lecture will show case presentations to reinforce the lecture. At the end of the presentation you will have an excellent grasp on this common disorder and will be able to utilize this knowledge immediately in your every day practice.

This PRESENT lecture was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Integra
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3rd Year Lecture
Hallux Varus:A Prophylactic Perspective


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

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Hallux varus is one potential complication of HAV surgery, as well as a condition resulting from trauma. As podiatric surgeons, we need to be able to diagnosis and correct this condition. Dr. Schuberth delivers a comprehensive treatment of the subject, including etiology, prevention, and surgical repair. Following the lecture, Dr. Marc Dolce presents an unusual case report of hallux varus following cerclage HAV surgery and the treatment options available.

This PRESENT lecture was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Merz
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