Examination of the pediatric patient: when is it abnormal? & Pediatric flexible flatfoot: treatment options

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April 25, 2008 4:45 - 7 p.m.

Des Moines University
Academic Center, Lecture Hall 1
3440 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Ia

Purpose

To review guidelines regarding the pediatric podiatry patient and review treatment options of the pediatric flexible flatfoot.

Objectives

• Review a set of anatomic and physiologic parameters termed "normal" for the pediatric patient from which to reference for examination.
• Describe guidelines with which to approach the pediatric podiatry patient for examination.
• Identify the terminology used in pediatric orthopedics involving the lower extremities.
• Describe treatment guidelines based on literature and from the perspective of an experienced clinician.
• Review the salient clinical features of pediatric flexible flatfoot for appropriate diagnosis.
• Review options for conservative treatment.
• Describe and discuss all the options for surgical care.
• Understand accepted surgical procedures and various combinations for the repair of the pediatric flexible flatfoot.
• Review some of the complications and pitfalls of pediatric flexible flatfoot surgery.

Questions?

Please contact Nancy Thompson at 515-271-1374 or nancy.thompson@dmu.edu

Continuing Education Credit

Des Moines University - College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in Podiatric Medicine. This program has been reviewed and approved for two continuing education contact hours.

Fee

$25 for continuing education credit. Fee waived for DMU students and faculty.

Sponsored by

Student Chapter of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (SCACFAS)

American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (ACFAOM)

Speaker

Stephen J. Miller, D.P.M., graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a one year rotating residency in Seattle and then a second and third year of residency in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Miller is a past president of the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association and has been active as an editor for both JPMA and JACFAS for more than 20 years.

He is on the faculty and past chairman of the Podiatry Institute and a member of the Northwest Podiatry Foundation. He is double board-certified by the American Boards of Podiatric Surgery and Orthopedics. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Miller's is particularly interested in bunion repair, surgical treatment of the adult and pediatric flatfoot, nerve surgery, Achilles muscle-tendon problems, complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgeries, orthotic therapy as well as medical missions to foreign countries.

When not working or engrossed in professional activities, Dr. Miller enjoys traveling, fly-fishing, hiking, skiing, rollerblading, ice hockey and spiritual pursuits. He and his wife Betty have three grown sons.