4th Annual International External Fixation Symposium "Excellence in Limb Preservation"

San Antonio, Texas - December 11-14, 2008
Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa

Course Description

Join leading UT Health Science Center San Antonio Faculty & International Scientists and Clinicians for four days of lectures, discussion and workshops. During this conference participants will understand the indications and principles for use of external fixation in foot & ankle pathology including trauma, revisional and reconstructive surgery, learn how to apply monolateral, hybrid, and circular external fixation devices on saw-bone models, understand principles and techniques for soft tissue reconstruction of traumatic and diabetic foot wounds, ability to apply the latest technology of internal fixation devices on saw-bone models and to understand the indications and principles of current orthobiologics, bone growth stimulation and negative pressure therapy treatments for difficult closure of traumatic and diabetic foot wounds.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the indications and principles for use of external fixation in foot & ankle pathology including trauma, revisional and reconstructive surgery.
• Apply a monolateral, hybrid, and circular external fixation devices on saw-bone models.
• Discuss principles and techniques for soft tissue reconstruction of traumatic and diabetic foot wounds.
• Apply the latest technology of internal fixation devices on saw-bone models.
• Describe the indications and principles of current orthobiologics, bone growth stimulation and negative pressure therapy.

Target Audience

DPM, MD, DO, Pedorthist, PT, and other health care providers

Continuing Education Credit

CPME: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing medical education in podiatric medicine. The conference has been approved for a maximum of 32.75 hours.

CME: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 32.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PT: Application has been made with the Texas Physical Therapy Association for CEUs for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

CPed: Application has been made with the Board of Certification for Pedorthists for CEUs for Pedorthists.

Registration Information

The conference registration fee includes tuition, course materials, entrance to exhibit hall, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and Friday evening reception. To enroll, please register online at http://cme.uthsca.edu or send the attached registration form with credit card information or a check payable to “UTHSCSA CME-126662.” If you must cancel your registration, tuition will be refunded less a $45 administrative fee, provided notice is received by November 24, 2008. The UTHSCSA Continuing Medical Education Office reserves the right to limit enrollment or cancel any course no less than a week prior to the course. Should circumstances make this necessary, tuition will be refunded in full.

Hotel Information

A Block of rooms has been reserved at the meeting site, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa located at 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive in San Antonio, Texas. Set in the quiet of the Texas Hill Country, only 20 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport, on 200 acres of oak-covered rolling terrain it is a destination resort hotel which is casually elegant, indoors and out. Just a short drive from downtown San Antonio with its famed Riverwalk, historic La Villita and the bustling Market Square. The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa is located minutes from SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme parks. It offers a wide selection of activities for the entire family.

Please make your reservations directly with the hotel. Be sure to state that you are attending the “University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio External Fixation Symposium” conference to qualify for the special rate of $195.00 (plus tax) for single or double accommodations. These rooms will be held for conference attendees until Novemeber 12, 2008. After that date, the availability of rooms and conference rates cannot be guaranteed. If you would like to book your room online please click on the link provided below.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa
9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210)647-1234
1(800)233-1234
Fax: (210)681-9681

Exhibits

Thanks to our commercial supporters and exhibitors. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit our exhibit hall and discover medical innovations that can assist you in treating and caring for your patients. Visit our website at http://cme.uthscsa.edu for an updated schedule.