NEXT LIVE WEBINAR: FEBRUARY 10 | 8pm EST
Nonoperative Treatment of Adult Acquired Flatfoot /
Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
Learn the essential elements of an evidence-based treatment program.
Presented by Doug Richie, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
A recent published study revealed that the predominant cause of malpractice suits in foot and ankle surgery was a failure to implement proper non-operative care.* Lawsuits filed alleging negligent operative treatment often included claims about improper nonoperative care prior to the surgery.
The medical literature contains robust evidence validating positive outcomes with a multi-faceted nonoperative treatment program for the adult acquired flatfoot.
This webinar will review all the essential elements of this evidence-based program including:
- Evaluation and staging the adult acquired flatfoot using clinical exam, gait analysis and imaging studies
- Selecting the proper lower extremity orthosis (i.e. foot orthosis or ankle foot orthosis along with prescription criteria)
- Recommending proper footwear compatible with the orthosis
- Prescribing and monitoring a rehabilitation program which includes muscle strengthening, joint range of motion and balance training
- Monitoring protocol with modifications of the program depending upon progress
- When to recommend surgery
*Kadakia RJ, Orland KJ, Sharma A, Akoh CC, Chen J, Parekh SG. Medical Malpractice Trends in Foot and Ankle Surgery. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2022 Jan-Feb;61(1):104-108. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.02.016. Epub 2021 Jun 22. PMID: 34266724.
REGISTER BELOW
This webinar will be presented by Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Dr. Richie is an Associate Clinical Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. Dr. Richie has numerous peer reviewed publications relevant to the Adult Acquired Flatfoot** and has lectured on this subject at many surgical symposia in the United States and abroad.
**
Richie DH. Biomechanics and Clinical Analysis of the Adult Acquired Flatfoot: in Clin Podiatr Med Surg 24 (2007) 617-644.
Richie DH. Biomechanics and orthotic management of the adult acquired flatfoot deformity. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2020; 37: 71–89.
Richie DH. Injuries to the Spring Ligament. Non Operative Treatment. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 39 (2022) 461–476.
Pasapula, C.S.; Choudkhuri, M.R.; Monzó, E.R.G.; Dhukaram, V.; Shariff, S.; Pasterse, V.;Richie, D.; Kobezda, T.; Solomou, G.; Cutts, S. Review of Classification Systems for AdultAcquired Flatfoot Deformity/Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity and the Novel Development of the Triple Classification Delinking Instability/Deformity/Reactivity and Foot Type. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 942
NEXT LIVE WEBINAR: FEBRUARY 10 | 8pm EST
Nonoperative Treatment of Adult Acquired Flatfoot / Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
Learn the essential elements of an evidence-based treatment program.
A recent published study revealed that the predominant cause of malpractice suits in foot and ankle surgery was a failure to implement proper non-operative care.* Lawsuits filed alleging negligent operative treatment often included claims about improper nonoperative care prior to the surgery.
The medical literature contains robust evidence validating positive outcomes with a multi-faceted nonoperative treatment program for the adult acquired flatfoot.
This webinar will review all the essential elements of this evidence-based program including:
- Evaluation and staging the adult acquired flatfoot using clinical exam, gait analysis and imaging studies
- Selecting the proper lower extremity orthosis (i.e. foot orthosis or ankle foot orthosis along with prescription criteria)
- Recommending proper footwear compatible with the orthosis
- Prescribing and monitoring a rehabilitation program which includes muscle strengthening, joint range of motion and balance training
- Monitoring protocol with modifications of the program depending upon progress
- When to recommend surgery
*Kadakia RJ, Orland KJ, Sharma A, Akoh CC, Chen J, Parekh SG. Medical Malpractice Trends in Foot and Ankle Surgery. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2022 Jan-Feb;61(1):104-108. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.02.016. Epub 2021 Jun 22. PMID: 34266724.
REGISTER BELOW
This webinar will be presented by Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Dr. Richie is an Associate Clinical Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. Dr. Richie has numerous peer reviewed publications relevant to the Adult Acquired Flatfoot** and has lectured on this subject at many surgical symposia in the United States and abroad.
**
Richie DH. Biomechanics and Clinical Analysis of the Adult Acquired Flatfoot: in Clin Podiatr Med Surg 24 (2007) 617-644.
Richie DH. Biomechanics and orthotic management of the adult acquired flatfoot deformity. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2020; 37: 71–89.
Richie DH. Injuries to the Spring Ligament. Non Operative Treatment. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 39 (2022) 461–476.
Pasapula, C.S.; Choudkhuri, M.R.; Monzó, E.R.G.; Dhukaram, V.; Shariff, S.; Pasterse, V.;Richie, D.; Kobezda, T.; Solomou, G.; Cutts, S. Review of Classification Systems for AdultAcquired Flatfoot Deformity/Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity and the Novel Development of the Triple Classification Delinking Instability/Deformity/Reactivity and Foot Type. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 942