Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lecture Series
Saturday, April 4, 2020
THE SCOTT ALTER, DPM MEMORIAL LECTURE SCHEDULED
FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 IS
CANCELED.
THE LECTURE WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.
Participants who pre-paid their registration can transfer the
payment to the new date.
If participants are unable to attend the new date, they will be reimbursed accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding in this unprecedented situation.
Please contact Beth Sheedy, M.Ed. with any questions.
Email: beth.sheedy@ahn.org
Office: 412-688-7578
Target Audience
Foot & Ankle surgeons, podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons and other health care providers involved in the clinical and surgical management of the foot and ankle.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of “state-of-the-art” principles and techniques of foot and ankle surgery.
Attendees will understand principles of managing complications and limb-salvage.
Attendees will understand the use and application of emerging techniques involving orthobiologics, arthroscopy, endoscopy, total ankle replacement, intramedullary fixation, external fixation, and cartilage replacement.
Attendees will understand new concepts and techniques utilized in the management of complex diabetic lower extremity problems such as Charcot, ankle fractures, osteomyelitis and significant soft tissue deficits.
Attendees will understand the management of foot and ankle trauma including ankle fractures, calcaneal fractures, forefoot fractures, ankle sprains and osteochondral lesions of the talus.
Each six hour course is awarded 6.0 credit hours. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital is approved
by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital has approved this activity for a maximum of six (6) continuing education contact hours.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 Attendance
- 6.00 DPM