Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM familiarizes the viewer with the basic types of suture materials available and their general application in lower extremity surgery. This presentation includes a discussion of the various common absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures, how they are classified, and general suture techniques which are commonly utilized by foot and ankle surgeons.

Guido LaPorta, DPM, MS will discuss the benefits of percutaneous bunion correction for both your patients and your institution. Dr LaPorta reviews the principles behind bunion formation and describes in details the steps to perform percutaneous correction.

Howard M Kimmel, DPM, MBA reviews the underlying principles and concepts of rearfoot amputations and surgical techniques. Dr Kimmel outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of rear foot amputation.