Lecture Assignment for Week 26 Monday, December 22, 2014
1st Year Lecture
A Primer on Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction


Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM,FACFAS
PRESENT RI Associate Editor
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
USC GHS Center for Amputation Prevention
Greenville, SC

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In this lecture, Dr. Fitzgerald presents an overview of the common symptoms, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, classifications and treatment options for unilateral progressive flatfoot deformity resulting from posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Throughout the presentation, he offers clinical pearls as well as the latest findings found in the literature. Ultimately, Dr. Fitzgerald urges the viewer to perform a systematic evaluation of these very complex patients in order to identify appropriate treatments.


2nd Year Lecture
Biopsy Techniques


Tracey Vlahovic, DPM
Associate professor of Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

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This lecture by Dr. Tracey Vlahovic, DPM discusses the various types of skin biopsies: how to perform them, what their indications are, and what to do after the initial biopsy report returns.

This PRESENT lecture was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Merz
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3rd Year Lecture
Cavus Foot Deformities


Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM,FACFAS
PRESENT RI Associate Editor
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
USC GHS Center for Amputation Prevention
Greenville, SC

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Dr. Fitzgerald gives a succinct lecture on cavus foot deformities. He will review common etiology and different classifications. He will then give a very informative look at surgical options according to the Green classification system. This lecture gives a nice overview of cavus deformity and correction and stresses choosing the right procedure for the patient.


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