Principles of Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg

Term: 
spring
Credits: 
3
Course Director(s):

Kieran Mahan, D.P.M., Professor

Definition

This is a one-trimester course that offers a comprehensive overview of the major rearfoot, ankle and foot deformities, such as flatfoot, from the standpoint of clinical evaluation and surgical intervention.

To allow the podiatric medical student to evaluate rearfoot and ankle deformities for the purpose of constructing treatment programs.

Purpose

To expose the podiatric medical student to the rationale of examination and treatment of major rearfoot, ankle and leg deformities.