Lecture Assignment for Week 49 Monday, June 3, 2013
1st Year Lecture
Autonomic Neuropathy


Allen Jacobs, DPM


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Dr. Jacobs discusses autonomic neuropathy. He outlines techniques for comprehensive diabetic foot examination and efforts to interdict effects of autonomic neuropathy.

This PRESENT lecture was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Merck
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2nd Year Lecture
Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Recession


Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM,FACFAS
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Youngstown, OH

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Dr. DiDomenico reviews Equinus and its role in foot pathology. This presentation encompasses the associated deformities identified with equinus and the proper clinical way to examine patients with equinus. The lecture reviews open techniques for Gastrocnemius Recession and a step by step review of the Endoscopic Technique. The talk also demonstrates the advantages of the Endoscopic Technique.

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by an Educational Grant from

Organogenesis
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3rd Year Lecture
The Role of Tinea Pedis in Diabetic Foot Infections


John Steinberg, DPM
Assistant Professor
Department of Plastic Surgery
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC

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In this lecture, Dr. Steinberg discusses the incidence of Diabetic foot infections including characteristics that make the Diabetic limb more vulnerable to infections. He then discusses the often-overlooked fungal infections that frequently coexist with, or are precursors to, bacterial infections. Treatment options are outlined for both topical and oral anti-fungal agents, as well as combination therapy.

This PRESENT lecture was made possible
by an Educational Grant from

Merz
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