A 100% postgraduate certificate, with advanced and quality content, that will take you to know the advances in Forefoot Surgery"

The overall results of surgical interventions for the treatment of pathologies of the triphalangeal and metatarsal toes have improved considerably in recent years, thanks to the improvement and innovation in their techniques. Likewise, the search for innovation continues in order to solve the most frequent complications and to reduce recovery times so that the patient can go about their daily life with complete normality.

In this scenario, the medical professional must keep abreast of scientific studies and innovations that occur both in diagnostic methods and in the approach to the most frequent problems that appear in the forefoot. Therefore, in view of the growing interest in this specialization, TECH has created this postgraduate certificate, which in just 6 weeks offers an update of knowledge on Forefoot Surgery.

A program taught exclusively online, which will lead the professional to deepen in metatarsalgia and triphalangeal toe problems, which are the most common problems in the pathology of the foot and ankle, metatarsalgia, alteration of the metatarsophalangeal joint complex and problems of triphalangeal toes claw toe and hammertoe.

Likewise, the content of this program offers a theoretical-practical vision that will allow them to be up to date on the affections in the fifth radius, the innovations in the evaluation of the patient and the different treatment options currently available.

The professional is therefore faced with an excellent opportunity to study a university program, which offers quality multimedia resources that can be accessed comfortably whenever and wherever they wish. All that is required is a computer, tablet or cell phone with an Internet connection to be able to visualize, at any time, the content hosted on the virtual platform. A flexibility, ideal for those who seek to combine their personal responsibilities with a postgraduate certificate.

You only need a computer with Internet connection to access all the syllabus of this university program"

This postgraduate certificate in Forefoot Surgery Pathologies of the Triphalangeal and Metatarsal Toes 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
• The practical exercises where the self-evaluation 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

You will get an update of your knowledge about conservative or surgical treatment options according to the pathology present in the forefoot"

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. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on problem-based learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts. 

In this program, learn more about the most current treatments for metatarsalgia and the controversies in the medical community"

TECH uses the Relearning method in its programs. With it you will reduce the hours of study and memorization"

In recent years, not only orthopedic materials have improved, but also the different surgical alternatives to solve problems in the forefoot. That is why this postgraduate certificate was created to provide the professional with the most relevant and recent information in this area, in order to obtain the most complete update on forefoot surgery, as well as the pathologies of the triphalangeal and metatarsal toes. For this, the specialist has innovative multimedia didactic resources at his disposal, 24 hours a day through the Virtual Campus. 

You will be updated on the different complementary tests and previous studies performed on patients with metatarsal pathologies"

General Objectives

• Comprehensive approach to the pathology affecting the forefoot at the metatarsal level and triphalangeal toes
• Assess the physical examination and the aspects to be taken into account in triphalangeal toe problems
• Determine the best complementary tests and possible pre-treatment testing
• Develop treatment algorithms and description of current surgical techniques for resolving metatarsalgia and triphalangeal toe problems

Specific Objectives

• Examine the anatomical and pathophysiological basis of the problems affecting metatarsalgia and triphalangeal toes
• Assess the different complementary tests for the determination and staging of metatarsalgia and triphalangeal toes
• Determine the ideal conservative or surgical treatment options and know howto establish a therapeutic algorithm
• Determine the specific and ideal surgical techniques for each problem affecting metatarsalgia, triphalangeal toes and fifth toe problems, the pros and cons of each surgical option
• Gain knowledge about the most frequent complications and how to avoid them

Case studies will give you a closer look at the techniques used to resolve the most common complications in patients with fifth radius problems"