Desert Foot 2018 Conference

Learning Objectives of Desert Foot 2018 Conference include: • Be able to identify and demonstrate the epidemiology and pathophysiology of lower extremity disease. • Demonstrate the basic principles of managing ...

Learning Objectives of Desert Foot 2018 Conference include: • Be able to identify and demonstrate the epidemiology and pathophysiology of lower extremity disease. • Demonstrate the basic principles of managing skin and nail disease. • Recall the underlying etiopathogenesis of diabetic foot ulcers and how this relates to appropriate management. • Recognize the presenting characteristics of infections of the skin, nail, soft tissue, and bone and demonstrate their appropriate management. • Understand current classification systems for diabetic foot ulcers and diabetic foot infections. • Identify the basic pathophysiologic mechanisms involved in chronic wounds and with such knowledge be able to determine and utilize appropriate interventions to affect final healing. • Recognize the ischemic and neuroischemic foot through clinical and diagnostic modalities and understand various treatment options for management. • Demonstrate knowledge of the evidence supporting multiple advanced wound technologies that can be used to expedite chronic wound healing. • Identify the role of surgical interventions in the management of High Risk lower extremity disorders.Location: 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004Target Audience: Podiatrists, VA, DOD, HIS and PHS Healthcare Professionals

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