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Thanks to this Postgraduate diploma, with a theoretical-practical approach, you will be able to reliably update your knowledge on Surgical Grafting in Foot and Ankle"
An exhaustive assessment of the different injury mechanisms, the initial or deferred approach and the control of associated injuries are key to guarantee the greatest success in surgeries performed on foot and ankle fractures. Likewise, new instrumental techniques or materials, as well as up-to-date knowledge on the part of medical professionals, have a significant influence on this optimal result.
The same is true for those surgeons who have seen in recent years how the results of the interventions focused on reconstruction have been considerably improved, modifying considerably the protocols, treatment and results of the interventions. In this process of change and innovation, the surgeon must be in constant updating of their knowledge and up to date of the Surgical Graft in Foot and Ankle. That is why TECH has designed this Postgraduate diploma that provides, in 6 months, the most recent and innovative content in this field.
To do this, it has gathered a teaching team made up of surgeons and traumatologists with extensive experience in the health field and well-versed in the approach to the patient who has suffered different types of injuries in the lower limb of the human body.
In this way, the professional who takes this qualification will have access to a syllabus with a theoretical-practical approach, which will lead them to delve into the most recent techniques used to treat pathologies as frequent as flat feet and pes cavus, primary and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. In addition, the multimedia teaching material will allow you to delve in a much more dynamic way in the treatment of osteomyelitis and skin defects in the foot and ankle.
A 100% online Postgraduate diploma that provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a computer, cell phone or tablet with internet access to access the content hosted on the virtual platform. In addition, this academic institution offers the possibility of distributing the teaching load according to the students' needs. An ideal option for those seeking to reconcile their work and/or personal responsibilities with a modality in line with current educational times.
Perfectly balance your professional responsibilities with a cutting-edge university program"
This Postgraduate diploma in Surgical Grafting in Foot and Ankle contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- Practical cases presented by experts in medicine
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
- Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
A university qualification that will delve into the latest developments in preoperative planning and postoperative treatment in foot and ankle fracture surgery"
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.
The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.
This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the Postgraduate diploma. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.
You have access to a library of multimedia resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week"
An educational option that will lead you to enhance your skills to determine the surgical indications and their decision algorithm, according to the patient's injury"
Syllabus
The multimedia resources consisting of video summaries of each topic, clinical videos, in focus videos, essential readings and case studies will lead the specialist to update their knowledge in an enjoyable and dynamic way. In this way, the different fractures that can occur in the foot and ankle, the different diagnostic procedures, treatment and intervention according to the characteristics of the injury and the patient will be studied in depth. In addition, the Relearning method, used by TECH in all its programs, will allow you to advance in a more natural way through the syllabus and reduce the long hours of study.
A study plan with a theoretical-practical approach that will bring you closer to the latest techniques to deal with osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle bones"
Module 1. Foot and Ankle Fractures
1.1. Posterior Malleolar Fractures
1.1.1. Anatomy
1.1.2. Literature Review
1.1.3. Indications
1.1.4. Contraindications
1.1.5. Preoperative Planning
1.1.6. Approach
1.1.7. Surgical Technique
1.1.8. Complications
1.1.9. Postoperative Treatment
1.2. Complex Malleolar Fractures
1.2.1. Anatomy
1.2.2. Literature Review
1.2.3. Indications
1.2.4. Contraindications
1.2.5. Preoperative Planning
1.2.6. Approach
1.2.7. Surgical Technique
1.2.8. Complications
1.2.9. Post-Operative Treatment
1.3. Acute and Chronic Syndesmosis Injuries
1.3.1. Anatomy
1.3.2. Literature Review
1.3.3. Indications
1.3.4. Contraindications
1.3.5. Preoperative Planning
1.3.6. Approach
1.3.7. Surgical Technique
1.3.8. Complications
1.3.9. Postoperative Treatment
1.4. Tibial Pylon Fracture
1.4.1. Anatomy
1.4.2. Literature Review
1.4.3. Indications
1.4.4. Contraindications
1.4.5. Preoperative Planning
1.4.6. Approach
1.4.7. Surgical Technique
1.4.8. Complications
1.4.9. Postoperative Treatment
1.5. Fractures of the Neck and Body of the Talus
1.5.1. Anatomy
1.5.2. Literature Review
1.5.3. Indications
1.5.4. Contraindications
1.5.5. Preoperative Planning
1.5.6. Approach
1.5.7. Surgical Technique
1.5.8. Complications
1.5.9. Post-Operative Treatment
1.6. Fractures of the Forefoot and of the Diaphysis and Distal Segment of the Fifth Metatarsal
1.6.1. Anatomy
1.6.2. Literature Review
1.6.3. Indications
1.6.4. Contraindications
1.6.5. Preoperative Planning
1.6.6. Approach
1.6.7. Surgical Technique
1.6.8. Complications
1.6.9. Postoperative Treatment
1.7. Calcaneal Fractures
1.7.1. Anatomy
1.7.2. Literature Review
1.7.3. Indications
1.7.4. Contraindications
1.7.5. Preoperative Planning
1.7.6. Approach
1.7.7. Surgical Technique
1.7.8. Complications
1.7.9. Postoperative Treatment
1.8. Scaphoid Fractures
1.8.1. Anatomy
1.8.2. Literature Review.
1.8.3. Indications
1.8.4. Contraindications
1.8.5. Preoperative Planning
1.8.6. Approach
1.8.7. Surgical Technique
1.8.8. Complications
1.8.9. Post-Operative Treatment
1.9. Lisfranc Fractures
1.9.1. Anatomy
1.9.2. Literature Review
1.9.3. Indications
1.9.4. Contraindications
1.9.5. Preoperative Planning
1.9.6. Approach
1.9.7. Surgical Technique
1.9.8. Complications
1.9.9. Postoperative Treatment
1.10. Vicious Consolidation of Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
1.10.1. Anatomy
1.10.2. Literature Review
1.10.3. Indications
1.10.4. Contraindications
1.10.5. Preoperative Planning
1.10.6. Approach
1.10.7. Surgical Technique
1.10.8. Complications
1.10.9. Postoperative Treatment
Module 2. Hindfoot Pathology
2.1. Posterior Tibial Insufficiency
2.1.1. Anatomy
2.1.2. Indications/Contraindications
2.1.3. Surgical Technique
2.1.4. Postoperative
2.2. Peroneal Tendon Injuries
2.2.1. Anatomy
2.2.2. Approach Route
2.2.3. Surgical Technique
2.2.4. Rescue Techniques
2.3. Achilles Injuries
2.3.1. Anatomy
2.3.2. Surgical Technique
2.3.3. Rescue Techniques
2.4. Plantar Fasciitis
2.4.1. Anatomy
2.4.2. Surgical Technique
2.4.3. Rescue Techniques
2.5. Pes Cavus
2.5.1. Anatomy
2.5.2. Surgical Technique
2.5.3. Post-Operative
2.6. Subtalar Arthrodesis
2.6.1. Indications/Contraindications
2.6.2. Surgical Technique
2.6.3. Postoperative
2.7. Triple Arthrodesis
2.7.1. Anatomy
2.7.2. Boarding Routes
2.7.3. Surgical Technique
2.7.4. Rescue Techniques
2.8. Posterior Tibial Nerve Compression
2.8.1. Anatomy
2.8.2. Surgical Technique
2.8.3. Postoperative
2.8.4. Treatment of Sequelae
2.9. Osteochondral Injury of Talus
2.9.1. Anatomy
2.9.2. Boarding Routes
2.9.3. Surgical Technique
2.9.4. Post-Operative
2.9.5. Complications
2.10. Treatment of Sequelae
2.10.1. Acute Chronic Infection
2.10.2. Role of Arthroscopy in Sequelae
2.10.3. Pseudarthrosis
2.10.4. Rescue with External Fixator
Module 3. Reconstruction of Cutaneous Defects of the Foot and Ankle Osteomyelitis of Bones of the Foot and Ankle
3.1. Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle Applied to the Reconstruction of Skin and Bone Defects
3.1.1. Functional Anatomy
3.1.2. Anatomical Guide to Soft Tissue Reconstruction
3.1.3. Anatomical Guide for Bone Tissue Reconstruction
3.2. General Principles of Soft Tissue Reconstruction
3.2.1. Surgical Equipment
3.2.2. Patient Assessment and Decision-Making
3.2.3. Preparation and Initial Management of Skin Defects of the Foot and Ankle
3.3. Soft Tissue Reconstruction with Low Complexity Procedures
3.3.1. Negative Pressure Therapy
3.3.2. Acellular Dermal Matrix
3.3.3. Skin Grafts
3.4. Soft Tissue Reconstruction with Pedicled Regional Flaps
3.4.1. Indications
3.4.2. Preoperative Planning and Most Commonly Used Flaps
3.4.3. Complications
3.5. Soft Tissue Reconstruction with Microsurgical Techniques
3.5.1. Indications
3.5.2. Preoperative Planning and Most Commonly Used Free Flaps
3.5.3. Complications
3.6. Reverse Sural Flap
3.6.1. Anatomy
3.6.2. Flap Design
3.6.3. Surgical Dissection Technique
3.7. Supramalleolar Flap
3.7.1. Anatomy
3.7.2. Flap Design
3.7.3. Surgical Dissection Technique
3.8. Anterolateral Thigh Flap
3.8.1. Anatomy
3.8.2. Flap Design
3.8.3. Surgical Dissection Technique
3.9. Antebrachial Radial Artery Flap
3.9.1. Anatomy
3.9.2. Flap Design
3.9.3. Dissection Technique
3.10. Osteomyelitis of Bones of the Foot and Ankle
3.10.1. Osteomyelitis
3.10.2. Management of Bone Defects Secondary to Osteomyelitis
3.10.3. Role of Soft Tissue Reconstruction in the Management of Foot and Ankle Infections
A program designed to offer you the most advanced and up-to-date knowledge on the treatment of hindfoot pathologies such as plantar fasciitis or certain severe foot deformities”
Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Grafting in Foot and Ankle
Continuing education is essential for health professionals who want to keep up to date with the latest techniques and treatments. Especially in the field of orthopedic surgery, where the constant evolution and adoption of new techniques can make a difference in the prognosis for patient recovery. In this sense, the TECH Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Grafting in Foot and Ankle is a unique opportunity for specialists to update their knowledge in this area. Through a fully online program, the student will be able to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address skin defects, bone infections and fractures in the lower extremity of the body.
Discover the most advanced surgical techniques in TECH
This program is designed to provide comprehensive training in the most innovative microsurgical techniques and treatments in the field of orthopedic surgery. In addition, special attention is given to the management of fractures around the foot and ankle, with comprehensive care ranging from preoperative to postoperative. The TECH Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Grafting in Foot and Ankle has a teaching team of experts with extensive experience in the sector, who have developed innovative multimedia content so that the student can access it from anywhere and at any time. In addition, the program adapts to the needs of the student, offering flexible training that can be adapted to their schedules and work responsibilities. In short, this program is a unique opportunity for orthopedic surgery specialists to be updated in the most innovative and effective techniques in the approach to problems in the lower extremity of the body. All this through an online format that offers the convenience and flexibility needed to make training compatible with work and other responsibilities.