Course Overview

Resident:
Disease State & Pathology

The Resident Course details relevant disease states & pathologies impacting the foot & ankle.

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LEVEL:

Intermediate

TOTAL TIME:

3 Hrs. 13 Min.

LESSONS:

22

A course Developed by Surgeons

  • Master an understanding of the various disease states that affect the foot and ankle.
  • For each disease state, you will learn the cause and diagnosis.
  • Gain a broad understanding of potential treatment options for each disease state reviewed

Course Introduction

In this course you will explore a variety of conditions that affect the foot and ankle. Each disease state will be thoroughly examined, including its causes and diagnostic methods. Additionally, you will gain insight into the diverse treatment options available for these conditions. Whether you are a medical professional seeking to expand your expertise or someone interested in foot and ankle health, this program will provide you with valuable knowledge to address these ailments effectively. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together and unravel the complexities of foot and ankle disease states.

After the completion of this course, students should progress to the foot & ankle Fellowship and Master Courses to refine their knowledge in primary procedures and treatment options, and complications.

Curriculum

Disease State & Pathology Pre-Test:
Duration: 00:20:00
Students will take the Disease State and Pathology Pre-Test before beginning the course to test their current knowledge. 
1. Ankle-Achilles Tendon Rupture:
Duration: 00:10:00
In this lesson you will learn about the background on Achilles tendon ruptures including causes, how ruptures are examined and diagnosed, and treatment options.
2. Ankle-Achilles Tendonitis:
Duration: 00:08:24
In this lesson you will learn about the Achilles tendon, characteristics and presentation of Achilles tendonitis, the causes, how the condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options. 
3. Ankle Arthritis:
Duration: 00:12:00
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics and symptoms of ankle arthritis, what causes it, and how this condition is examined, diagnosed, and treated.
4. Ankle Fracture:
Duration: 00:14:10
In this lesson you will learn about the bones of the ankle joint, the different types of ankle fractures, causes and features, and treatment options.
5. Ankle-Ligament Instability:
Duration: 00:14:48
In this lesson you will learn about the ligaments of the ankle joint, characteristics of ankle instability, causes, and how this conditioned is examined, diagnosed, classified, and treated.
6. Ankle-OLTs of the Talus:
Duration: 00:11:09
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics and symptoms of osteochondral lesions of the talus, the causes, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options for OLTs.
7. Ankle-Subtalar Arthritis:
Duration: 00:09:35
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics and symptoms of ankle arthritis, the causes, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options for subtalar arthritis. 
8. Forefoot-Hallux Rigidus-1st MTP DJD:
Duration: 00:09:12
In this course you will learn about the characteristics, how hallux rigidus is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options for this condition. 
9. Forefoot-Hallux Valgus:
Duration: 00:08:30
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics and symptoms of hallux valgus, causes, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options.
10. Forefoot-Lesser Toe Deformities:
Duration: 00:08:00
In this lesson you will learn about the causes of the three lesser toe deformities, how these conditions are examined and diagnosed, and treatment options for each.
11. Midfoot-Lisfranc Injury:
Duration: 00:08:30
In this lesson you will learn about the Lisfranc joint and ligaments, background of Lisfranc injuries, the causes, and how these injuries are examined, diagnosed, and treated.
12. Midfoot Arthritis:
Duration: 00:07:20
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics and symptoms of midfoot arthritis, causes, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options.
13. Hindfoot-Peroneal Tendonitis:
Duration: 00:11:40
In this lesson you will learn about the peroneal tendons and peroneal tendonitis, characteristics and symptoms of this condition, and how it is examined, diagnosed, and treated. 
14. Hindfoot-Calcaneal Fractures (Part 1):
Duration: 00:09:30
In this lesson you will learn about the anatomy and function of the calcaneus as well as other joints and soft tissues relevant to calcaneal fractures. Part 1 also covers the different types of calcaneal fractures and characteristics and symptoms.
15. Hindfoot-Calcaneal Fractures (Part 2):
Duration: 00:10:30
In this lesson you will learn about how calcaneal fractures are examined and diagnosed, the classification of these fractures, and treatment options.
16. Hindfoot-Peroneal Tendon Subluxation:
Duration: 00:08:50
In this lesson you will learn about the peroneal tendons, characteristics, and symptoms of peroneal tendon subluxation, and how this condition is examined, diagnosed, and treated.
17. Hindfoot-Haglund’s Deformity:
Duration: 00:06:30
In this lesson you will learn about Haglund's deformity, the causes, characteristics, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options.
18. Hindfoot-Pes Cavus:
Duration: 00:06:40
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics and symptoms of pes cavus, causes, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options.
19. Hindfoot-Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity:
Duration: 00:10:30
In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics and symptoms, causes, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options.
20. Hindfoot-Plantar Fasciitis
Duration: 00:10:20
In this lesson you will learn about the plantar fascia, characteristics, and symptoms of plantar fasciitis, how this condition is examined and diagnosed, and treatment options. 
Disease State & Pathology Final:
Duration: 00:20:00
Students will take the Disease State & Pathology Final after completing the course lessons to see how their knowledge has improved.

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