2024 Desert Foot Conference Agenda

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

Current Diabetic Foot Guidelines- Following the Evidence

Robert G Frykberg, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM(Glasg)

Recognizing and Managing the Neuroischemic Ulcer

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

Understanding Neuropathy and Its Implications for the Diabetic Lower Extremity

Don Curtis, DPM, FACFAS

Get to the Source of the Problem - Diabetes Management is Critical for Success

Michael Miller, DO, FACOS, FAPWH, WCC, AWCC

The Podimetrics SmartMat™ Program Journey With the VA - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Gary Rothenberg, DPM, CDCES, CWS

Wound Care and Clawback Insurance - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Diane La Tourelle,

Topical Oxygen Therapy: What is the Evidence?

Andrew Boulton, MD, DSc, FACP, FICP, FRCP

Break & Visit Exhibitors

Workshops
Solventum (Encanto B)
Organogenesis (Camelback A)
Irrisept (Irrimax) (Camelback B)
Athelas (Alhambra)
Healing Biologix (North Mountain)
MicroVascular Tissue (MVT) (Paradise Valley)
NATROX Wound Care (Deer Valley)

Lunch & Visit Exhibitors

2024 Joint AHA/ACC Guidelines for Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

John N Evans, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS

A Pragmatic Approach to Diabetic Foot Surgery

Bhavesh Shah, DPM, MBA

Making Sense Out of Non-Invasive Vascular Testing - What, When, and Why?

John N Evans, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS

Chronic Wounds: There is Still a Lot to Cover - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Tracy Basso, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS

Refuse Limits to Healing With Essity Wound Care Solutions - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Gisele Valentine, RN, BSN, MBA, CWS, DAPWCA

Pharmacotherapeutic Interventions for Vascular Disease Beyond the Invasive Options

Michael Miller, DO, FACOS, FAPWH, WCC, AWCC

Debridement 101 - Can We Debride Too Much? When Do We STOP?

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)

Break & Visit Exhibitors

VLUs: Recognizing and Treating the Wound and the Underlying Disease

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Back to Basics

Lee C Rogers, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glas

Promising New Technologies for Managing DFUs

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Secondary Assessment of Chronic Wounds

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

Meet the Experts - Q&A Session

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

Challenging Cases From the Diabetic Foot Service

Lee C Rogers, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glas

Diabetic Foot Infections - The Problem and a Rational Approach to Management

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)

Osteomyelitis - Evidence Based Approach

Jaminelli Banks, DPM

Dopplex® Ability Automatic ABI System-Fast Easy ABIs for Your Practice - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Kimberly Rozman, MSN, RN, CWON

Clinical Insights: Case Analysis on the Application of a Novel Dressing With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Ralph J. Napolitano, DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

A Deep Dive Into Diabetic Foot Ulcers With Exposed Structures: Examining the Largest RCT Comparing Fish Skin to Standard of Care

John Lantis, II, MD

Advancements and Innovations in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Journey Through Time - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Ralph J. Napolitano, DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

Paul Brand Award Lecture - My Journey Through Wound Care

Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD, FAAD

Break & Visit Exhibitors

Workshops
BDSC Company (Encanto B)
AOTI (Camelback A)
OVIK Health (Camelback B)
PRP Concepts (Alhambra)
Regenesis Biomedical (North Mountain)
Kerecis (Paradise Valley)
Vale Medical (Deer Valley)

Lunch & Visit Exhibitors

Lessons Learned From a Globe Trotting Diabetes Professor

Andrew Boulton, MD, DSc, FACP, FICP, FRCP

Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Michael P Webb,

Orthelligent Vision: Revolutionizing Gait Analysis – Fast, Markerless, Precise - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Carmen Schanderl, MSc, BSc

Advanced Wound Care: What's on the Horizon

Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD, FAAD

Psyching Out the Diabetic Foot: Myth vs Reality

Loretta Vileikyte, MD, PhD

An Overview of Burns and Their Management

Arpana Jain, Doctor

Abstract Poster Winners Announced

Break & Visit Exhibitors / Stand By Your Poster Session

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - A Multi-Spaced Splendored Complication

Andrew Boulton, MD, DSc, FACP, FICP, FRCP

CAMPs - More than Just Skin Equivalents

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Pressure Ulcers - Always the Clear and Present Danger

Ryan Dirks, MS, PA, CWS

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

Ankle Fractures in the Diabetic Patient - Proceed With Caution

Dane K Wukich, MD

The Diabetic Charcot Foot - A New Look at an Old Problem

Lee C Rogers, DPM, FFPM, RCPS (Glas

Common Pedal Amputations and Indications

Devin Bland, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM

Efficacy and Safety of IV Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen After Bunionectomy: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Factorial, Placebo-Controlled Trial - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Ira J Gottlieb, DPM

Effective Use of External Fixators in Diabetic Deformity Reconstruction

Collin E Pehde, DPM, FASPS

Topical Oxygen Therapy: Has the Evidence Changed My Perspective?

Dane K Wukich, MD

Break & Visit Exhibitors

Workshops
Integra LifeScieences (encanto B)
PowerStep (Camelback A)
IMS Medical (Camelback B)
Merakris (Alhambra)
Kent Imaging (North Mountain)
ConvaTec (Paradise Valley)

Lunch & Visit Exhibitors

What's Going On With Medicare and LCDS

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

How a Partnership With Pain Management Benefits Your Patients and Your Practice - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Jason C Snyder, DPM

Michael A Fishman, MD, MBA

Is Charcot Foot Really a Rare Disease? Critical Look at Current Data

Dane K Wukich, MD

The Use of MatriDerm for Complex Wounds and Limb Salvage - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH)

Bradley A Levitt, DPM

Why Certify?

The Evolution and Future of Wound Care - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH)

Christopher K Bromley, DPM, FACFAS

Julie Rhodovi, MBA, CWCA, LBBH

Break & Visit Exhibitors

Inviolable Surgical Principles - Attention to Detail in Neuropathic Patients

Johanna Richey, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS

Management of the Diabetic Foot in End Stage Renal Disease Patients

Collin E Pehde, DPM, FASPS

Flexor Tenotomy for Apical Toe Ulcers - Easy Solution to a Chronic Problem

Jessica Randolph, DPM

Meet the Experts - Q&A Session

Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors

Atypical Wounds That You Need to Be Aware Of

Evelyn Heigh-Rosen, DPM

Pressure Ulcers: The New Frontier in Wound Research?

Zwelithini Tunyiswa,

The Mental Health Implications of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Lanise R Jamerson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

E. Lynette Gunn, APRN, GCNS-BC, CWCN, CFCN

LE Wounds in the SCI Population

Cathy Harmon, DNP, MSN Nrg Ed, FNP-BC, CWOCN

Break & Visit Exhibitors

Breathing Life into Stalled Wounds: Topical Oxygen in the Inner City

Anil Hingorani, MD

Integrated Wound Care - A Holistic Approach

Vin Jain, MD

Are We Connected to WIFI Score? Then What?

Sung Byun, DPM

Guistillo-Anderson Case With a Case Study

Ivan Vela, DPM

Cyclical Topical Oxygen Treatment for Diabetic Traumatic Lower Leg Wounds

Christopher Japour, DPM

Improving Patient Care With Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Phillip Tutnauer, DPM, FACPM, FASPS, FAPWH

Minimally Invasive Fibula Fixation for Patients With Poor Skin Quality

James C Knudson, DPM

Meet the Experts - Q&A Session

Federal Services Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting of Members