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British Orthopaedic Foot and
Ankle Society
14th Principles of Foot and
Ankle Surgery Course
For higher surgical trainees
6th, 7th, 8th June 2016
Hilton Hotel Newcastle and
Newcastle Surgical Training
Centre
The BOFAS principles course is an exciting new course designed to teach the core foot and ankle
content in the FRCS(Orth) curriculum in a informal and interactive environment. There is
emphasis on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and opportunity for simulating exam
conditions.
Course Director
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Faculty of BOFAS accredited trainers
Course Content
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Mr Rajesh Kakwani (Freeman Hospital, Newcastle)
Clinical examination of the foot and ankle
Foot and ankle anatomy and biomechanics
Degenerative foot and ankle conditions
Acquired flat foot
Deformity and neuromuscular disorders
Rheumatoid disorders
Diabetic foot and Charcot arthropathy
Principles of orthotics
Foot and ankle trauma
Cadaveric Workshop
Teaching Style
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Lectures
Clinical case presentations and case based discussions
Vivas
Cost
Deposit of £100 required