TOMORROWLAND: A WORLD OF INNOVATIONS!
REGISTER NOW FOR ONE OF THESE FREE WORKSHOPS BEFORE SPACE FILLS UP!
LOOK TO THE FUTURE! Doctors who complete any of these innovative workshops will be entered to win 50% off 2024 Western General Session Registration!
How to add workshops to your registration:
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Go to the REGISTER tab to add to your registration for free.
- Send in this form.
Should the spots fill up, you will be placed on a waiting list.
By registering for a free workshop at The Western, you agreed to be charged for late cancelation (including no-shows). Your card will only be charged if you do not attend the workshop for which you registered in its entirety. If you no longer wish to attend the workshop(s) for which you registered, you may cancel your registration by June 1 without charge.
How to avoid a charge of $50 per workshop:
1. Attend the workshop from start to finish (don't forget to sign in to verify attendance!)
2. Cancel in writing to dkenoly@calpma.org by June 1.
One doctor from each of the free workshops who attends from start to finish will be entered into a drawing to win a discount code for registration for The 2024 Western. These workshops are available to doctors of podiatric medicine and residents in DPM programs.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
1:30 – 4 PM
INNOVATIONS IN BIOMECHANICS: GAIT ANALYSIS, DIGITAL ORTHOTIC CASTING AND PRESCRIBING
2.5 CECH (0 Radiology CECH)
Limited to 24 Learners
Attendees will receive direct training on understanding gait analysis and parlaying that into modern orthotic casting techniques.
This course is geared for every podiatrist who wants to perfect their orthotic prescription skill set.
The attendees with become educated via didactic and hands-on experience in understanding:
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Gait analysis and physical factors effecting the mechanics of the lower extremities during closed chain kinetic gait.
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How to translate findings of the gait analysis into prescribing recommendations to correct pathomechanical issues of the foot, ankle and leg.
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Updated digital casting techniques for foot orthotic and ankle foot orthotics.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
8:30 - 11:30 AM
INNOVATIONS IN MINIMAL INCISION BUNIONECTOMY (CADAVER)
3 CECH
Limited to 24 Learners
Attendees will receive hands-on training of MIS techniques to be applied to forefoot pathology.
This course is designed for the surgeon wanting to expand their knowledge to this emerging technology.
The attendees with become educated via didactic and hands-on experience in understanding:
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Patient selection for MIS bunionectomies
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Surgical technique for MIS bunionectomies
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Possible complications and how to address them for MIS bunionectomies
1:30 – 4:30 PM
INNOVATIONS IN EXTERNAL FIXATION (SAW BONES)
CPMA has designated an unrestricted educational grant from Paragon 28 to support this program.
3 CECH
Limited to 24 Learners
Attendees will receive hands-on training on the basics and nuances of becoming a proficient ex fix surgeon.
This course is geared for those who want to develop or hone their skill set on this expanding technology.
The attendees with become educated via didactic and hands-on experience in understanding:
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Pathological conditions that can be addressed with external fixation
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Patient selection criteria for external fixation
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Basics of application of ring and pin to bar external fixation
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How to address complications with external fixation
1:30 – 5:15 PM
INNOVATIONS IN ORTHOPLASTICS (CADAVER)
CPMA has designated an unrestricted educational grant from Trice Medical Concepts to support this program.
3 CECH
Limited to 24 Learners
Attendees will receive hands-on training of flap preparation, flap dissection, and appropriate applications of orthoplastic techniques.
This course is geared for the limb salvage surgeon. Due to its popularity last year, we have expanded the level of training for this year's workshop.
The attendees with become educated via didactic and hands-on experience in understanding:
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Patient selection criteria for Orthoplastics procedures and corresponding pathology
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How to appropriately prepare surgical sites for orthoplastic procedures