Precision in Practice: Perfecting Extremity Procedures with Acumed
June 8
Course Overview
The Precision in Practice course is the exclusive Acumed course of the year! This unique two-track program is designed to address the daily challenges surgeons face either in the Hand & Wrist, or in the Foot & Ankle. The one-day course will be split into two simultaneous tracks: one focusing on Hand and Wrist, and the other focusing on Foot and Ankle. Surgeons will choose which track they attend based upon their specialty and interests. Additionally, all the participants will come together for special sessions that are of interest and relevance to all attendees.
The program will include in-depth case discussions, explore case controversies in emerging treatment modalities, and provide attendees with the opportunity for hands-on cadaveric practice in our exciting Mobile Labs. Acumed has hand-picked an expert faculty of surgeons at the forefront of extremity treatment who will deliver advanced instruction on current trends, controversies, health care economics, and emerging solutions in extremity care.
Target Audience
This two-track course will offer an educational track focused on Hand & Wrist, as well as a track focused on Foot & Ankle. Attendees will have the opportunity to join the track of their choice.
The course is open to all practicing orthopedic surgeons, traumatologists, and extremity specialists looking for exposure to the most recent developments in orthopedic fractures and reconstruction, including:
- Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity specialists who want to learn about how innovations across Extremity and Trauma surgery can be leveraged to improve outcomes in hand and wrist fractures.
- Foot and Ankle MDs who would like to better understand how the history of plate, screw, and intramedullary fixation across a variety of specialties can be leveraged to address their Foot and Ankle fracture treatment needs
- Traumatologists who are looking to deep dive on hand & wrist treatment options and foot & ankle fixation.
Topics
- Explore trends in soft tissue sparing or minimally invasive techniques in the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle.
- Debate trends in plating versus intramedullary nailing in both extremities.
- Discuss emerging technologies and trends in treatment of fractures and reconstruction.
- Share successes and challenges in advanced patient treatment.
Course Chairs
- Mark Rekant, MD
- Alastair Younger, MB, ChB, MSc, ChM, FRCSC
Course Faculty
- Mihir Desai, MD, MS
- Christopher Diefenbach, MD
- Hassan Mir, MD, MBA
- William Pientka, MD
Course Location
Hotel Clio Denver Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver, CO 80206