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Putting It Into Practice Part 4: Pediatric Foot and Ankle Pathology

Wednesday, June 21
7:00 – 8:30 pm Central Time

 

Moderators: Tracy Harig, APRN, NP-C; Brandon King, MD
Faculty: Jacob R. Zide, MD; Katelyn Colosi, PA-C; Terrence G. Ishmael, MD; Lisa Selby-Silverstein, PT, PhD, NCS

 

Putting It Into Practice is a series of webinars providing the basics of foot and ankle clinical care. The series is ideal for physical therapists, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, orthopaedic residents, and primary care physicians.

In Part 4 of the series, multidisciplinary faculty will provide the knowledge and skills needed to treat pediatric foot and ankle patients in the office. Topics include Pediatric Flatfoot Deformity, Pediatric Foot and Ankle Fractures, and Tight Heel Cord. Registration is free for both AOFAS members and non-members!

SPECIAL OFFER
Register for the live broadcast of Putting It Into Practice Part 4 and get 25% OFF the Putting It Into Practice OnDemand Bundle, including sessions on Trauma, Deformity, and Diabetic Foot.

 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Describe the etiology of pediatric flatfoot deformity to help diagnose and treat pediatric patients in the office

  • Read pediatric foot and ankle x-rays and understand, diagnose, and treat pediatric foot and ankle fractures

  • Describe the etiology of the tight heel cord and toe walking as well as provide physical therapy techniques to treat the tight heel cord

 

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AOFAS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.5 hours/CEUs. Athletic Trainers should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
For more information on AOFAS accreditation and education policies, visit the Overview and Objectives page.

 

 

Questions? Contact the AOFAS Education Department at education@aofas.org.