Hands-On Rotating Workshops

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If you wish to exhibit or be a sponsor at the Desert Foot Conference, please contact Michael Shore. Please see Contact Info below.

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The Live In-Person Desert Foot Multi-Disciplinary Limb Salvage and Wound Care Conference returns to Phoenix, Arizona at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, October 30 - November 2, 2024. The most unique part of the conference is the rotating interactive hands-on workshops. These workshops focus on advanced technologies that provide our attendees with hands-on practical experience and training on surgical procedures, advanced wound care, and new techniques in healing the lower extremity that you will bring back to your offices to begin using on Monday morning.

Attending the 2024 Desert Foot Conference will provide access to the rotating workshop sessions taking place each of the first three days. Times TBD.

Below are the sponsors providing these workshops and the topics to be covered with more to follow:

DF Wkshops
Methods for Applying the New Novel Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Dressing
Learn step-by-step instructions on the proper techniques for application ensuring optimal wound healing and patient outcomes
Amy Kemp, BSN, RN, CWCN, WCC & Marie Clarke, MSN, RN, CWCN


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Convatec Solutions for Hard to Heal Wounds
In this hands-on workshop you will experience InnovaMatrix, an innovative next generation ECM for wound management. Practice application techniques and learn about the complete ConvaTec wound care portfolio.
Nancy Saintz CPB & Sarah Sullivan MS, CPB, CPMA


DF Wkshops
Unique Evidence-Based Therapies that Durably Heal DFUs Resulting in Reduce Hospitalizations and Amputations
This session will review the growing body of RCT and Real-World Evidence supporting multi-modality Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) adjunctive therapy in durably healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs), resulting in a reduction in hospitalizations and amputations over 12 months. The unique NEXA NPWT system will also be showcased. A hands-on workshop will follow demonstrating how TWO2 therapy and NEXA NPWT are easily used at home, thereby improving both access to care and advancing health equity.
Matthew G Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM RCPS (Glasg), FRSM & Mike Griffiths, DProf, DMS, CRT, FRSM, FCMI


DF Wkshops
Casting in the Desert: Support for Early Intervention and Implementation
The advantage of early intervention casting along with hands-on TCC® EZ casting application experience.
Jeffrey Jensen, DPM, FACFAS


DF Wkshops
Reprieve by Regenesis: Energy for an Active Life
Learn to use Reprieve by Regenesis. A non-invasive, drug-free, pain management device that treats painful foot conditions with pulsed short wave diathermy.
Jeffrey Page, DPM Erica Tassone, PhD, Randy Chavez, MS & Heidi Skidmore, RN, BSN


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Wound Imaging Informatics with SnapshotNIR
Explore the clinical applications of SnapshotNIR for data-driven decision making. Discover how near-infrared technology can help document and assess wound healing progression, helping to reduce complications and improve outcomes.
Matthew Davis, BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN


DF Wkshops
New Morton’s Extension Orthotic from PowerStep
Innovation is at the core of what PowerStep offers so come find out about the new PowerStep Morton’s Extension orthotic and how to make it work in your practice.
Sarah E Haller, DPM, FACFAS


DF Wkshops
mVASC↓ Microvascular Tissue: A New Approach to Improve Blood Flow, Wound Healing, and Neuropathy
Get acquainted with mVASC(r) microvascular tissue, which improved DFU healing and neuropathy in a Level-1 RCT, and in substudies increased perfusion and sensation in neuropathic patients with and without wounds.
Kerry Zang, DPM, FACFAS


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Healing with Fish Skin
Learn about the benefits of fish skin grafts in chronic wounds including DFUs with exposed deep structures. Participants will have the opportunity to practice hands-on techniques for applying fish skin grafts.
Christopher Winters, DPM


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Managing DFUs with Evidence and Leading Technologies
It has been noted that 82.7% of patients with Chronic Venous Insufficiency experience at least one skin condition. CoFlex TLC Calamine and CoFlex TLC Zinc help in the reduction of symptoms related to these skin conditions while applying compression.
Katie Fischer, BSN, RN, CWCN


Contact Info

Exhibit Sales

Michael Shore, DPM
Director of Medical Education
Mobile: (954) 298-7000
Office: (561) 998-7556
[email protected]

Conference Information Contact

Daryl Ehrentreu, RPh, MBA, CMP, HMCC
VP, Meetings and Event Management
Mobile: (201) 723-1066
Office: (561) 998-7556

[email protected]