Since 1985, the No-Nonsense seminar has provided a world-class program with scientific presentations and workshops presented by leading clinicians and experts in podiatric medicine and related disciplines.This event will discuss different surgical techniques of the foot and ankle, explain the biomechanics of the lower extremity, delve into limb salvage and endocrinology care as well as identify would care options of the lower extremity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between Cine-Med and lerEXPO. Cine-Med is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Cine-Med has approved this activity for a maximum of 25 continuing education contact hours.
By the end of this lecture, attendees will be able to
Patrick DeHeer
DPM
Learning objectives:
Lowell Weil, Jr.
DPM
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Chance Rodriguez
Founder and CEO
Patrick DeHeer
DPM
Lowell Weil, Jr.
DPM
Jeffrey D. Lehrman
DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA
Windy Cole
DPM, CWSP, FAPWH
Learning Objectives
Warren S. Joseph
DPM, FIDSA
Bruce H. Weng
DO
Sankavi Aravagiri
MD
Pete Turnbull
Swift
Chris McNamara
Swift
Tracey Vlahovic
DPM, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Kelsey J. Millonig
DPM, MPH, FACFAS
10:45 - 11:15 - Utilizing Cytology
Overview of cytology, anatomical vs clinical pathology, histopathology vs cytology, indications for cytology specimens, instrumentation, common soft tissue masses, ganglion vs sarcoma, joint aspiration, gout vs pseudogout, stepwise procedural technique for obtaining a proper sample via needle biopsy, alcohol vs formalin fixative, ESwab, cytology fluid analysis, joint fluid analysis, review of cytospin centrifuge, synovial joint fluid analysis
Learning Objectives
11:15 - 11:45 - When a Fungal Nail is not a Fungal Nail
Review and case presentations of fungal toenails that appear to be onychomycosis on visual examination yet are actually a variety of different conditions with laboratory testing and confirmation. Review of dermatology and podiatry literature on dystrophic nails and presentation of new data on onychomycosis positivity rates. Presentation on onychodystrophy vs onychomycosis, infections vs non-infectious causes, causes of nail dystrophy, attention on biomechanical and microtrauma in nail pathology. Review of pincer nails, nail bacterial infections, nail psoriasis, nail lichen planus, Beau’s lines, and nail unit melanoma. Proper nail unit specimen collection technique and choosing appropriate laboratory testing.
William Scherer
DPM, MS, DABFAS
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education defines an objective as “a written, explicit statement that indicates what the participant is expected to accomplish upon completion of a specific continuing education experience or instructional unit.”
Learning objectives:
John Cozzarelli
DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS, FAENS
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education defines an objective as “a written, explicit statement that indicates what the participant is expected to accomplish upon completion of a specific continuing education experience or instructional unit.”
Learning objectives:
John Cozzarelli
DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS, FAENS
Learning Objectives
Krupa Patel
DPM, FACFAS
Learning Objectives
Asim Raja
DPM
Mark J. Mendeszoon
DPM
Mark Solomon
DPM
Gan Golshteyn
MS, DPM, FACFAS
Gabriela M. Yurkanin
DPM, PC
Topics:
Zeeshan Husain
DPM
Randy Clements
DPM
Christy M. King
DPM, FACFAS
Learning objectives for the lecture:
Brandon Gumbiner
DPM
James McGuire
DPM, LPT, LPed, FAPWHc
Topics:
Adrienne M. Estes
DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc
Haywan Chiu
DPM, FACFAS
Christopher Girgis
DPM, CWSP
Learning Objectives
Hiro Shibuya
DPM, MS, FACFAS