Christopher K Bromley, DPM, FACFAS discusses risk factors that contribute to the development of wounds and the role of diabetes in foot wounds. Dr Bromley also differentiates different types of wounds, current wound care principles, as well as the role of total contact casts in the treatment of foot wounds.

Marie L Williams, DPM, DABPS, DHL discusses the etiology of tarsal coalitions. Dr Williams also discusses how to identify the different types of coalitions as well as being able to recognize the need for conservative versus surgical treatments.

Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM discusses how the patient’s vascular status impacts the planning for pedal amputations. Dr Shapiro also examines factors leading to success and failure of forefoot amputations as well as describes details that make amputations more successful.