October 14, 2023 09:00

Welcome & Introduction

Emcee Housekeeping/ Why this topic – Fall Sports Epidemiology

October 14, 2023 09:05

Baby Steps

1. Review the basic anatomy of the pediatric foot and ankle.
2. Discuss how to obtain pediatric orthopedic history and conduct a pediatric orthopedic physical exam.
3. Review the gait cycle, and compare and contrast pediatric patients and adults.

October 14, 2023 09:45

Not Just Shin Splints: Causes of Leg Pain

1. Identify the multiple causes of leg pain
2. Employ clinical, laboratory and imaging studies to differentiate leg pain pathology.
3. Implement various treatment strategies to resolve leg pain.

October 14, 2023 10:25

“Is it Broken or Fractured?”

1. Describe the Salter-Harris classification system as it relates to ankle fractures.
2. Determine causes of transitional ankle fractures.
3. Formulate an appropriate treatment plan that considers both conservative and surgical options.

October 14, 2023 11:05

Wobbly Ankles Ankle

1. How to identify and treat tarsal coalitions.
2. Conservative management of ankle sprains and how to get kids back to sports.
3. When is surgery warranted for ankle sprains?

October 14, 2023 11:45

Stabilizing for Play

1. Review rehabilitation techniques to internally stabilize the ankle with the goal of minimizing future ankle sprains in young athletes.
2. Review external stabilization options for athletes indicated for return to play following acute ankle/foot injuries.
3. Review shoe wear options and orthotic options for feet that need additional support to optimize mechanics in specific patient populations.

October 14, 2023 12:30

Getting the Ankle to Heel

1. To learn to diagnose various pediatric hindfoot conditions.
2. To learn practical approaches for the treatment of calcaneal apophysitis.
3. To determine when advanced imaging may be needed with various pediatric traumatic conditions.

October 14, 2023 13:10

My Feet are Killing Me

1. Provide an overview of common causes of midfoot and forefoot pain in skeletally immature athletes, including, acute and stress fractures of the metatarsals, Lisfranc injuries, accessory navicular syndrome, and osteochondroses of the foot (Kohler’s disease, Frieberg’s infraction).
2. Discuss the clinical features and diagnosis of common foot sports injuries and conditions.
3. Review appropriate management of midfoot and forefoot injuries/conditions in young athletes.

October 14, 2023 13:50

Toe Jams

1. Discuss various common toe injuries, including nail plate trauma.
2. Discuss techniques for conservative management.
3. Discuss indications for surgical management, including nail removal.

October 14, 2023 14:30

Mindset Matters

1. Learn to have a realistic understanding of the true purpose of sport.
2. Understand the influence of parent behavior on recovery.
3. Recognize the sig

October 14, 2023 15:10

Put Me in Coach

1. To discuss the timing of return to play after common injuries.
2. To discuss criteria of return to play.
3. To discuss limitations of return to play.