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12.0
MOC SECTION 1
COFAS 2015:
Canadian Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society
Foot & Ankle Symposium
JAN 29 - 31, 2015
THU-SAT
THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER
WHISTLER BC
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Orthopedic Surgeons
• Podiatrists
• Orthopedic Residents
• Residents & Students
• Orthopedic Specialists
Join us in Whistler during prime ski season for the 2015 Canadian Orthopedic Foot
and Ankle Society Foot and Ankle Symposium. This meeting is aimed at improving
the quality of care for all practitioners focused on treating foot and ankle conditions.
Sponsored by the University of British Columbia - Department of Orthopaedics,
BC’s Foot and Ankle Clinic based at Providence Health Care, and the Canadian
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society .
www.ubccpd.ca
THU, JAN 29: PRE-CONFERENCE LABS
0730
Registration & Exhibits open
0830 1130
Ankle Replacement Hands-On Surgical Lab
• Discuss general principles of ankle replacement and great toe implant
• Discuss the design rationale behind ankle replacement and great toe
3.0 MOC Section 1
credits
implant
• Review and practice the Cadaveric Surgical Technique
• Practice surgical techniques in a laboratory environment on cadavers
1230 1530
Surgical Anatomy and Common Reconstructive Techniques of the Foot
and Ankle Hands-On Surgical Lab
3.0 MOC Section 1
credits
• Review common surgical anatomy associated with the most common
surgical exposures
• Review and practice the most common surgical techniques:
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Fusions: ankles; subtalar, T-N, C-C, N-C, TMT, MTP
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Osteotomies: calcaneal; cuneiform; metatarsal
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Soft Tissue: peroneal tendons & SPR; lateral ligaments;
deltoid; FDL transfer; sesamoid release; Achilles and second
MTP joint
1730
Evening Reception—everyone welcome
FRI, JAN 30
0600
0700
Breakfast; Registration & Exhibits open
Session 1: Ankle OCD (Osteochondral Defects)
Mod: Dr. Mark Glazebrook
My Approach
Dr. Gregory Berlet
Outline the modern techniques of cartilage replacement for
osteochondral defects of the talus
• Define the factors that affect outcome
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0710
My Approach
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0725
Cartilage Grafts
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0735
Dr. Eric Giza
Discuss the arthroscopic techniques currently being pioneered at the
University of California
Case Discussions
Outline the current challenges in treatment of osteochondral defects of
the talus
• Discuss and address cases suggested by conference participants
•
0830
Dr. Victor Valderrabano
Discuss the current experience in Switzerland on the treatment of
osteochondral defects of the talus
Dr. Gregory Berlet
Dr. Victor Valderrabano
Dr. Murray Penner
Dr. Gordon Goplen
Dr. Eric Giza
Session 2: Ankle Arthritis
Mod: Dr. Timothy Daniels
Replacement and Fusion: When to Fuse or Replace
Dr. Victor Valderrabano
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Describe the indications for ankle fusion and replacement for end stage
ankle arthritis using the current concepts
FRI, JAN 30 continued
0840
Replacement and Fusion: When to Fuse or Replace—The Canadian
Experience
•
0850
0900
Discuss the modern techniques available to achieve greater fusion rates
Discuss how patient selection, bone graft type, and bone graft
substitutes assist with achieving greater fusion rates
Ankle Arthritis Case Discussions
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•
Outline the current challenges in treatment of end stage ankle arthritis
Discuss and address cases suggested by conference participants
1000
Conference Break for Activities
1400
Refreshment Break; registration & exhibits re-open
1500
Dr. J. Chris Coetzee
Describe the technical aspects of ankle fusion performed
arthroscopically in order to achieve a good result
How I Make My Fusion Fuse
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•
0915
Describe the current indications for ankle fusion and replacement for
end stage ankle arthritis in Canada using lessons learned in Canada and
the COFAS database
Arthroscopic Fusion—How to Do It Well
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Dr. Mark Glazebrook
Dr. Christopher
DiGiovanni
Dr. J. Chris Coetzee
Dr. Mark Glazebrook
Dr. Christopher
DiGiovanni
Dr. David Townshend
Dr. Victor Valderrabano
Session 3: Subtle Cavus Foot
Mod: Dr. Gordon Goplen
The Role of Osteotomies in the Subtle Cavus Foot
Dr. Fabian Krause
• Describe how osteotomies affect the loading within the ankle
• Discuss which osteotomies achieve biomechanical correction at the
ankle in the subtle cavus foot
1510
Lateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Subtle Cavus Foot
Dr. Murray Penner
• Discuss how lateral ligament instability affects surgical decision making
• Discuss and address how lateral ligament instability affects surgical
procedure selection
1520
Subtle Cavus Foot—What Symptoms I See in My Practice and the
Operations I Use to Correct It
Dr. Christopher
DiGiovanni
• Discuss how biomechanical abnormalities in the cavus foot present in
clinical practice
• Discuss and address cases suggested by conference participants
1530
Case Discussions
• Outline the current challenges in treatment of the subtle cavus foot
• Discuss and address cases suggested by conference participants
1615
Refreshment Break and Exhibits
Dr. Fabian Krause
Dr. Murray Penner
Dr. Elizabeth Pedersen
Dr. Christopher
DiGiovanni
FRI, JAN 30 continued
1645
Session 4: Ankle Pain in the Athlete
Mod: Dr. Murray Penner
Posterior Ankle Pain in the Dancer
Dr. J. Chris Coetzee
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•
1700
Lateral Ankle Instability
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•
1715
Dr. Pradeep Alexander
Describe which athletes need ankle instability surgery
Discuss my preferred surgical procedure in both primary and redo cases
Fixing the Deltoid—Who, Why, When
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•
•
1730
Discuss how posterior ankle pain presents in the dancer
Discuss what surgical procedures are appropriate in resolving posterior
ankle pain
Dr. Victor Valderrabano
Describe medial ankle instability
Discuss how to diagnose it
Determine how to treat it both operatively and non-operatively
Case Discussions
Determine how to address sports pathology in patients with foot and
ankle conditions through case discussions
• Discuss and address cases suggested by conference participants
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1815
Question Period
1830
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Dr. Victor Valderrabano
Dr. J. Chris Coetzee
Dr. Andrea Veljkovic
SAT, JAN 31
0600
0700
Breakfast; Registration & Exhibits open
Session 5 : Trauma—Acute
Mod: Dr. Heather Barske
Calcaneal Fractures—Tips from the UK
Dr. David Townshend
Outline the current treatment challenges within the UK when treating
calcaneal fractures
• Discuss how anatomic reduction can be achieved with minimal adverse
events
•
0710
Calcaneal Fractures—Tips from Switzerland
Dr. Fabian Krause
Outline the current treatment challenges within Switzerland when
treating calcaneal fractures
• Discuss how anatomic reduction can be achieved with minimal adverse
events
•
0720
Ankle Syndesmosis—How To Get It Right
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•
0730
Dr. Kelly Apostle
Define the pathology occurring at ankle syndesmosis
Discuss how to optimize the reduction and fixation of the fibula to the
tibia
Fix It With the Scope
Dr. Alastair Younger
Discuss how arthroscopic techniques can improve reductions after
fracture of the foot and ankle
• Discuss how arthroscopic techniques can reduce complications after
fracture of the foot and ankle
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0740
Case Discussions
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•
Discuss how to approach foot and ankle trauma
Discuss and address cases presented by conference participants
Dr. David Townshend
Dr. Fabian Krause
Dr. Kelly Apostle
Dr. Alastair Younger
SAT, JAN 31 continued
0830
Session 6: Trauma—Reconstruction
Mod: Dr. Monika Volesky
Post Ankle Fracture Reconstruction
Dr. Timothy Daniels
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0840
Lisfranc Repair
•
0850
0915
Discuss how to address foot and ankle healed trauma
Discuss and address cases presented by conference participants
1000
Conference Break for Activities
1400
Refreshment Break; registration & exhibits re-open
1500
Dr. Andrea Veljkovic
Demonstrate how the arthroscope can be used to correct deformity
after fractures in foot and ankle injuries
Case Discussions
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•
Dr. Mark Glazebrook
Discuss the possible deformities present in the hind foot outside the
ankle within the talus, calcaneus, cuboid and navicular after the patient
has healed after fracture
How to Correct the Post Trauma Deformity without Large Incisions
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Dr. Kevin Wing
Discuss how to deal with the midfoot fracture dislocation or
subluxation presenting after remobilization
Correction of Hind foot Deformity—Calcaneus and Talus
•
0900
Discuss the surgical techniques available to correct anatomy in patients
presenting after fracture healing
Dr. Timothy Daniels
Dr. Mark Glazebrook
Dr. Kevin Wing
Dr. Andrea Veljkovic
Session 7: Flat Foot
Mod: Dr. Karl Lalonde
How to Osteotomize the Calcaneus—Who, When, and How
Percutaneous is Best
Mr. David Redfern
• Describe percutaneous techniques than can be used to correct the flat
foot deformity
1515
Flat Foot My Way—Wide Open for Me!
Dr. Gregory Berlet
• Outline current open incision techniques that can be used to correct the
flat foot deformity
1530
Question Period
1545
Session 8: Round Table Seminars
Mod: Dr. Alastair Younger
• Discuss and address specific issues and challenges in various topics by
experts in the field through case discussion
Topics include: Ankle Arthritis; Sports Medicine; OCD; Acute Trauma; Trauma
Reconstruction; Cavus Foot; Flat Foot; Fore Foot
1715
Session 9: Hallux Valgus
Mod: Dr. Alastair Younger
Hallux Valgus My Way: How To Correct the Deformity without Wound
Complications and Stiffness
Mr. David Redfern
•
1730
Discuss the developing techniques and advantages of minimally
invasive surgery for the Hallux Valgus deformity
Current Surgical Techniques to Correct Hallux Valgus
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Dr. J. Chris Coetzee
Describe how Hallux Valgus can be corrected using current techniques
of fusion and osteotomy
1745
Questions and Discussion
1755
Closing Remarks; complete evaluations; conference ends
1800
Closing Reception
Dr. Kevin Wing
COURSE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Murray Penner, MD, FRCSC. Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Orthopedics, UBC
Kevin J. Wing, MD, FRCSC. Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Orthopedics, UBC
Alastair S.E. Younger, MD, MSc, ChM, FRCSC. Professor, Dept of Orthopedics, UBC
PRESENTING FACULTY
Pradeep Alexander, MD, FRCSC. Head, Div of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physician Lead,
Musculoskeletal Program, William Osler Health System, Brampton, ON
Kelly Apostle, MD, FRCSC. Clinical Instructor, Dept of Orthopaedics, UBC, Vancouver, BC
Heather Barske, MD, FRCSC. Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor, Dept of Surgery,
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Gregory Berlet, MD. Attending Physician, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Westerville, OH
J. Chris Coetzee, MD. Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, MN
Timothy Daniels, MD, FRCSC. Associate Professor and Head, Div of Orthopedic Surgery, St.
Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON
Christopher DiGiovanni, MD. Chief, Foot and Ankle Service and Director, Foot and Ankle
Fellowship Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Eric Giza, MD. Chief, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, UC Davis, Sacramento, CA
Mark Glazebrook, MSc, PhD, MD, FRCSC. Associate Professor, Div of Orthopedic Surgery,
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Gordon Goplen, MD, FRCSC. Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Fabian Krause, MD. Orthopedic Surgeon, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Berne, Bern,
Switzerland
Karl-Andre Lalonde, MD,MEd, FRCSC. Assistant Professor, Dept of Surgery, University of
Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Warren C.W. Latham, MD, FRCSC. Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Johnny T.C. Lau, MD, MSc, FRCSC. Assistant Professor, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, University
of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Elizabeth Pedersen, MD, FRCSC. Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
David Redfern, MBBS, FRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth). Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Foot and Ankle
Specialist, Sussex Orthopedic Treatment Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital,
Brighton, UK
David Townshend, MBBS, FRCS (Orth). Consultant Trauma and Orthopedic Surgeon and
Clinical Lead, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Northumbria NHS Healthcare Trust, Newcastle Upon
Tyne, UK
Victor Valderrabano, MD, PhD. Professor, University of Basel and Osteoarthritis Research
Center, Basel, Switzerland
Andrea Veljkovic, MD, BComm, FRCSC. Orthopedic Surgeon, Dept of Surgery, University of
Toronto, Toronto, ON
Monika Volesky, MD. Assistant Professor, Div of Orthopedic Surgery, Jewish General Hospital,
Montreal, PQ
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