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AO DPM NA Course-Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs

October 10, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

The Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs is a  2-day face-to-face course that consists of evidence-based lectures, AO skills lab, practical exercises, and small group discussions. Lectures will reinforce key information relevant to the topic discussed.  The AO Skills Lab will engage surgeons with hands-on learning of basic principles and practical know-how needed for live surgery.  Interactive case small group case discussions will help participants to understand decision-making, management skills, and potential pitfalls. In the practical exercises, participants will be trained in the application of fixation techniques applicable to the foot and ankle. 

Before attending the course, participants are required to review a set of prerecorded lectures (available August 2025) and complete a self-assessment questionnaire and use resources such as the AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification Compendium at https://classification.aoeducation.org and AO SURGERY REFERENCE

Target Audience

This course is intended for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine in training.  Some practicing surgeons may also find this course beneficial.

 

 

 

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Event Summary

Tuition:
Level Name: Participant - Podiatric
Pricing Tier: Resident
Tuition: $995.00
Level Name: Participant - Podiatric
Pricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $1,300.00
Course Prerequisite(s):
No Prerequisites

Questions:
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Phone Number: 610-695-2459

Venue:
AO DPM NA Course—Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs - LIVE
Sheraton Inner Harbor
300 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Phone Number: 410.962.8300
Language(s):
English
Professional Level Prerequisite(s):
(No Prerequisites)

Continuing Education Credit: ACFAS

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.

Jointly-Provided by:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois and AO North America, Devon, Pennsylvania. 

CME Sign-In Policy

Registration and payment does not automatically result in issuance of CME credits. You must scan your badge each morning and afternoon to receive CME credits. Failure to scan your badge will result in a loss of CME credits. Upon email notification, certificates will be available online approximately 2 weeks post course. 

While attendance verification certificate states that it is possible to earn CME hours and The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has made a good faith effort to monitor attendance, the physician is ultimately obligated to honestly report what he/she has attended to all appropriate bodies, including their licensing boards.

Designation Statement -The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has approved this activity for a maximum of [Hours Pending] continuing education contact hours..

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) mission of AO North America (AONA®) is to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary needs based education to surgeons, fellows, and residents in the specialties of orthopedic, hand, craniomaxillofacial, spine, neurosurgery, and veterinary surgery in the areas of trauma (i.e.), operative reduction and fixation), degenerative disorders, deformities, tumors, and reconstruction.

Expected results of AONA's CME activities for surgeons, fellows, and residents are to:
• Increase their knowledge base and surgical skill level
• Improve competence by applying advances of knowledge in patient care in the areas of trauma, degenerative disorders, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive surgical techniques
• Address practice performance gaps by improving management of aspects of traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (i.e., pre-operative planning to post-operative care)

Upon completion, participants should be able to:
  • Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability
  • Plan treatment for metatarsal fractures, hallux valgus, and first MTP arthritis based on assessment, imaging, classification, and decision making
  • Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the importance of the soft tissue
  • Use appropriate fixation techniques to treat common pathologies of the foot and ankle including (peri) articular fractures


Faculty Disclosure:

It is the policy of AO North America to abide by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support. Standard 2: “Disclosures Relevant to Potential Commercial Bias and Relevant Financial Relationships of Those with Control over CME Content,” requires all planners, including course directors, chairs, and faculty, involved in the development of CME content to disclose their relevant financial relationships prior to participating in the activity. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. The intent of the disclosure is not to prevent a faculty with a relevant financial or other relationship from teaching, but to provide participants with information that might be of importance to their evaluation of content. All potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to the commencement of this activity.


Off-Label / Experimental Discussions:

Some medical devices used for teaching purposes and/or discussed in AO North America’s educational activities may have been cleared by the FDA for specific uses only or may not yet be approved for any purpose. Faculty may discuss off-label, investigational, or experimental uses of products/devices in CME certified educational activities. Faculty have been advised that all recommendations involving clinical medicine in this CME activity are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.

All scientific research referred to, reported or used in this CME activity in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.


Disclaimer:

AONA does not endorse nor promote the use of any product/device of commercial entities.  Equipment used in this course is for teaching purposes only with the intent to enhance the learning experience.

USE THE BELOW TEXT FOR DIDACTIC COURSES ONLY!

The opinions or views expressed in this live continuing medical education activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of
AO North America or any commercial supporter. The certificate provided pertains only to the participants’ completion of the course.


Conflict of Interest Resolution Statement:
When individuals in a position to control or influence the development of the content have reported financial relationships with one or more commercial interests, AO North America utilizes a process to identify and resolve potential conflicts to ensure that the content presented is free of commercial bias.

Liability Statement:
AO North America faculty and staff assume no personal liability for the techniques or the use of any equipment and accessories used for teaching purposes in the laboratory. The certificate provided pertains only to the participants’ completion of the course and does not, in any way, attest to the proficiency of the participants’ clinical experience.

Laboratory Waiver:
To participate in this surgical skills course, you will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to the course. In order to participate, AONA’s policy mandates that every individual must wear appropriate protective garments provided by AO NA during the lab sessions. Participants who do not sign the waiver and wear protective garments will not be allowed to participate in the laboratory sessions.

Human Anatomic Specimens:
This course will involve exposure to and contact with human anatomic specimens. These specimens are being utilized for purposes of teaching and learning and are to be treated with the utmost respect. Participants should be familiar with and understand the potential risks involved and will be required to observe all customary safety procedures.

Animal Anatomic Specimens:

This course will involve exposure to and contact with animal anatomic specimens. These specimens are being utilized for purposes of teaching and learning and are to be treated with the utmost respect. Participants should be familiar with and understand the potential risks involved and will be required to observe all customary safety procedures.



In-Kind Support
AO North America gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for equipment and technical staff from J&JMedTech.

Educational Grant
AO North America gratefully acknowledges funding for its education activities from the AO Foundation.  The AO Foundation receives funding for education from Synthes GmbH.