AO DPM NA Course-Advanced Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgery (Nov 07 - 08, 2025)

AO DPM NA Course—Advanced Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgery is organized by AO North America (AO NA) and will be held from Nov 07 - 08, 2025 at Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America.

Description:
Before attending the course, participants complete a self-assessment questionnaire and view a series of online, prerecorded presentations related to the 4 areas addressed during the course (available August 2025). The face-to-face course contains evidence-based lectures and small group discussions to further develop decision-making and management skills. During the practical exercises, participants will be trained in the application of fixation techniques for several specific fractures in the foot and ankle.

Goal of the course:
The Advanced Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma course covers the principles and current concepts in the treatment of more complex injuries and complications for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs), incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture management.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Diagnose and plan treatment for midfoot fractures
• Diagnose and plan treatment for hindfoot fractures
• Diagnose and plan treatment for ankle fractures
• Avoid, recognize, and apply a management plan for complications in foot and ankle fractures