A high level postgraduate certificate to update your knowledge in relation to Forefoot Surgery and the most frequent pathologies of the first radius"

One of the most frequent pathologies treated in orthopedic and traumatology medical offices is hallux, especially hallux valgus. Unsuitable footwear, increasingly used in the western world, has increased the number of patients with these problems. However, technical advances have allowed surgical correction through different techniques used depending on the severity of the case. 

This boom has led to an improvement both in diagnosis and in the choice of the most appropriate treatment. Therefore, new technologies have facilitated this optimization of results, while forcing medical professionals to be aware of them, to provide the best care and comprehensive approach to the patient. That is why TECH has launched this university program taught exclusively online, which offers a complete update in just 6 weeks. 

For this purpose, this academic institution has a teaching team made up of specialists in Traumatology and Orthopedics, who provide the most advanced and exhaustive information through a theoretical-practical syllabus. Therefore, the professional will be able to deepen in the hallux valgus deformity or bunion, the hallux rigidus problem or arthropathy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, the hallux varus deformity and the problems of the sesamoid system or complex. 

The multimedia resources will also facilitate the specialist's update on the four forefoot pathologies, the forms of evaluation and the most appropriate treatments. In addition, the Relearningsystem will allow them to reduce the long hours of study and memorization. 

A 100% online postgraduate certificate that can be accessed comfortably by the health care professional, whenever and wherever they wish. All they need is an electronic device with an Internet connection to view the syllabus hosted on the Virtual Campus. This program is, therefore, an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking to keep abreast of advances in Forefoot Surgery through a program that offers flexibility and quality.  

You will get up to date through innovative multimedia resources that you can access 24 hours a day, from any electronic device with an Internet connection"

This postgraduate certificate in Forefoot Surgery Pathologies of the First Radius 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

The specialized teaching team provides you with clinical case studies to keep you up to date with the most effective techniques and methodologies currently in use"

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. 

A program that will allow you to enhance your skills in the choice of complementary tests and possible studies prior to surgical treatments"

 This program is at the academic forefront and therefore offers you the flexibility you need as a medical professional"

The updating of knowledge is a constant in the medical area, so this is the first objective of this postgraduate certificate, which will also allow the professional to enhance their skills in the comprehensive management of the patient. Therefore, at the end of the 150 teaching hours, students will have broadened their skills in the approach to lesions in the first radius of the forefoot, in the different diagnostic techniques and previous studies, as well as in the most appropriate choice of treatment. The clinical cases, provided by the teaching team, will allow a more practical approach to the achievement of these goals. 

You will be able to update your knowledge in the treatment of hallux problems"

General Objectives

• Approach, in a comprehensive manner, the pathology that affects the first radius of the forefoot
• Assess the physical examination and the aspects to take into account in the problems of the first radius
• Determine the best complementary tests and possible pre-treatment testing
• Develop treatment algorithms and description of current surgical techniques to solve the problems of the pathology of the first radius

Specific Objectives

• Develop the anatomical and pathophysiological principles of the problems affecting the first radius of the forefoot
• Know how to assess the different complementary tests for the evaluation and staging of the pathologies of the first radius
• Determine the ideal conservative or surgical treatment options and know how to establish a therapeutic algorithm
• Examine the best and specific surgical techniques for each problem affecting the first radius and evaluate the pros and cons of each surgical option
• Analyze the most frequent complications and how to avoid them

TECH provides you with the most innovative pedagogical tools so that you can successfully achieve your objectives"