Superbones West 2012
 
Thursday, October 18, 2012 -
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6:00 am - 7:00 amContinental Breakfast - Visit Exhibitors
7:00 am - 7:25 amSurgical Management of Diabetic Foot Infections
Steve Kominsky, DPM, Washington Hospital Center
7:25 am - 7:50 amVenous Leg Ulcers - Healing with Evidence Based Therapy
Chuck Andersen, MD, Madigan Army Medical Center
7:50 am - 8:15 amDrugs for Bugs - Antibiotics for Common Diabetic Foot Infections
Suhad Hadi, DPM, Puget Sound Health Care System
8:15 am - 8:40 amChronic Wounds - Pathophysiology and Principles for Management
Aksone Nouvong, DPM
8:40 am - 9:05 amDFU - Tenets of Assessment and Care
Steve Kominsky, DPM, Washington Hospital Center
9:05 am - 9:30 amAdvanced Wound Care Modalities-When do we use them?
Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH, Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center
9:30 am - 9:55 amAcellular Dermal Regenerative Matrix Applications in Wound Healing
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
9:55 am - 10:05 amPanel Discussions/Questions
10:05 am - 10:35 amBreak - Visit Exhibitors - Sponsored by KCI
10:35 am - 11:00 amTopical Oxygen for Difficult Wounds
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
11:00 am - 11:25 amThe Role of Collaganase in Chronic Wound Care
Tom Serena, MD, The Serena Group
11:25 am - 11:40 amPanel Discussions/Questions
11:40 pm - 12:30 pmSymposium: Injectable Corticosteroids Overview and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate & Betamethasone Acetate Injectable Suspension
Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM, Hess Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
12:30 pm - 2:00 pmLunch - Visit Exhibitors - Sponsored by American Regent
2:00 pm - 2:25 pmAmniotic Therapies - Applications in Chronic Wounds and Beyond
Bruce Werber, DPM, Midwestern University School of Podiatric Medicine
2:25 pm - 2:50 pmNegative Pressure Wound Therapy - Science and Applications
Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH, Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2:50 pm - 3:15 pmLarval Debridement Therapy - Ancient Cure with Timely Applications
Ron Sherman, MD
3:15 pm - 3:40 pmOsteomyelitis: Current Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches
Aksone Nouvong, DPM
3:40 pm - 3:55 pmPanel Discussions/Questions
3:55 pm - 4:15 pmBreak - Visit Exhibitors
4:15 pm - 4:35 pmNitric Oxide and the Diabetic Foot
Mark Hinkes, DPM, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
4:35 pm - 4:55 pmDefinition and Pathophysiology of Charcot Foot
Aksone Nouvong, DPM
4:55 pm - 5:15 pmOverview of Treatment Strategies for Charcot Foot
Suhad Hadi, DPM, Puget Sound Health Care System
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmSurgical Principles for the Charcot Foot
Guido LaPorta, DPM, Community Medical Center
5:35 pm - 5:45 pmPanel Discussions/Questions
5:45 pm - 7:45 pmGrand Reception

Friday, October 19 2012
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6:00 am - 7:00 amContinental Breakfast - Visit Exhibitors
7:00 am - 7:20 amDVT Prophylaxis
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
7:20 am - 7:40 amTarsal Tunnel Syndrome with Nerve Wrap
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Temple University
7:40 am - 8:00 amUpdate on Topical Dermatologic Therapies
Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
8:00 am - 8:20 amIt's All About Patient Perception: Pain Management and the Patient Experience
Scott Hirsh, DPM
8:20 am - 8:40 amPost-Op Shoe Gear
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Temple University
8:40 am - 9:00 amHallux Limitus
Brian Rell, DPM, Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
9:00 am - 9:40 amPractical Approach to Charcot Reconstruction
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
9:40 am - 10:00 amBreak - Visit Exhibitors
10:00 am - 12:30 pmWorkshop 1 - KCI - Room: Starvine 11
The Regenerative Role of Accelular Dermal Tissue Matrices in Wound Management
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
Enhance your knowledge base of regenerative tissue matrices and engage in a discussion of the Mechanism of Action and Clinical Evidence that support the benefits of regenerative tissue matrices used in wound management.
10:00 am - 12:30 pmWorkshop 2 - Cutera - Room: Starvine 3
New Technology For Difficult But Common Podiatric Problems: Onychomycosis*, Warts, Scars and Pain Management *FDA clearance for the temporary increase of clear nail in patients with Onychomycosis
Bruce Werber, DPM, Midwestern University School of Podiatric Medicine
In 2010, Cutera collaborated with podiatrists to create a laser specifically for the treatment of common podiatric conditions. GenesisPlus is the result of that collaboration. This premium podiatric laser system treats a wide range of indications, including onychomycosis, warts and scars. This sophisticated device, the best in its class, helps podiatrists attract patients, practice cutting edge medicine and transform their practice.
10:00 am - 12:30 pmWorkshop 3 - Integra - Room: Starvine 2
Endoscopic Gastroc Release
Speaker: Edward A. Lebrija, DPM, FACFAS
The workshop will include a short didactic presentation on Integra’s Endoscopic Gastroc Release product and then participate in a hands on demonstration. The demonstration will allow the participants to gain hands on experience using the device on a simulated gastroc model.
10:00 am - 12:30 pmWorkshop 4 - Wright Medical - Room: Starvine 10
PRO-TOE® Hammertoe Fixation System
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Temple University
Hands-on workshop featuring the PRO-TOE® Hammertoe Fixation System
12:30 pm - 2:30 pmLunch - Visit Exhibitors
2:30 pm - 5:00 pmWorkshop 5 - PRO2MED - Room: Starvine 4
Topical Oxygen Use in Recalcitrant Wounds
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
In this lecture/hand’s on workshop, attendees will learn the indications for Topical Oxygen use, appropriate patient selection, and become familiar with the devices and their application on patients.
2:30 pm - 5:00 pmWorkshop 6 - Applied Biologics - Room: Starvine 6
Moving Chronic Wounds Out of the Inflammatory Phase/Intraoperative use of Adhesion Barriers For Nerve and Tendon Repair
Speaker: Scott Maling, DPM
Learn about the technical advances and IP behind AmnioMatrix, the cryofrozen amnion-derived allograft from live healthy donors that is rich in amnion, viable cells, growth factors, collagen, proteins and more. Developed for clinical use to fill soft tissue defects and as an anti-inflammatory wound covering, you will not want to miss this! Address your most difficult chronic wounds, non-unions and complex fractures. A hands-on lab will familiarize participants with AmnioMatrix patient selection, handling characteristics, application and dosing, in addition to AmnioCare, a true adhesion barrier to minimize fibroblast intervention around nerves, tendons and implants
2:30 pm - 5:00 pmWorkshop 7 - Biomet - Room: Starvine 12
Locked Plating Techniques for the Midfoot
Larry DiDomenico, DPM
See for yourself the innovative ALPS technology at work as you experience low-profile anatomic plates with F.A.S.T. Guide® Technology, the ability to contour plates in situ, and multiple screw options. This workshop, led by Larry DiDomenico, DPM (Youngstown, OH), will focus on contemporary locked plating techniques for the midfoot, and will feature a short presentation followed by a hands-on workshop featuring anatomic specific locking plates from the new Biomet ALPS Total Foot System.
2:30 pm - 5:00 pmWorkshop 8 - Cynosure - Room: Starvine 13
Maximize Your Practice Offerings with PinPointe™ FootLaser™
Speaker: Daniel L. Waldman, D.P.M. F.A.C.F.A.S.
Onychomycosis treatments generated more than $2.1 billion dollars in 2010 (1). Tap into this potential revenue opportunity with PinPointe FootLaser’s exclusive multi-pulse modulation and energy delivery not available with alternative laser systems. During this workshop, Dr. Daniel Waldman, DPM, will share his experience with PinPointe and provide strategies to effectively integrate and market PinPointe in your practice (Reference: (1)Global Data)
5:00 pm - 5:30 pmAssessment of Deformity - Rearfoot and Leg
Guido LaPorta, DPM, Community Medical Center
5:30 pm - 6:00 pmAnkle Sprains - Acute / Chronic
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
6:00 pm - 7:00 pmPanel on PTTD - Harold Schoenhaus, DPM (Moderator)
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
Larry DiDomenico, DPM
Guido LaPorta, DPM, Community Medical Center

Saturday, October 20, 2012
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7:00 am - 8:00 amContinental Breakfast - Visit Exhibitors
8:00 am - 8:20 amHammertoe Correction - PIPJ
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
8:20 am - 8:40 amAntibiotics and Osteomyelitis
Warren Joseph, DPM
8:40 am - 9:00 amReview of Total Ankle Joint Replacement
Guido LaPorta, DPM, Community Medical Center
9:00 am - 9:20 amTendon Reconstruction with Acellular Dermis
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
9:20 am - 9:40 amLis Franc's Injuries
Larry DiDomenico, DPM
9:40 am - 10:00 amLapidus Bunionectomy
Larry DiDomenico, DPM
10:00 am - 10:30 amBreak - Visit Exhibitors
10:30 am - 11:30 amArthrodesis vs. Implant of the Great Toe Joint - Point/Counterpoint
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Temple University
Guido LaPorta, DPM, Community Medical Center
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
Brian Rell, DPM, Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
11:30 am - 12:30 pmComplications Panel: Non-Unions, Floating Toes, and Ankle Implants
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
Guido LaPorta, DPM, Community Medical Center
12:30 pm - 2:00 pmLunch / Exhibit Hall
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmPanel on Pediatric Hypermobile Flatfoot
Larry DiDomenico, DPM
Brian Rell, DPM, Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Temple University
3:00 pm - 3:15 pmUse of Drains in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
3:15 pm - 3:30 pmCora - Use in HAV
Guido LaPorta, DPM, Community Medical Center
3:30 pm - 3:50 pmBreak - Visit Exhibitors
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm Ankle Fractures
Larry DiDomenico, DPM
4:20 pm - 4:40 pmRetrocalcanel Exostosis
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Temple University
4:40 pm - 5:20 pmMost Difficult Cases by Stan Kalish, DPM
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
5:20 pm - 6:20 pmMeet the Faculty - Registrants may bring difficult cases (X-Rays) to discuss with distinguished faculty during roundtable and/or one on one sessions
Marie Williams, DPM, Jackson North Medical Center
Larry DiDomenico, DPM
Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH, Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Temple University
Stan Kalish, DPM, Dekalb Medical Center
Brian Rell, DPM, Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine