2021 Desert Foot Virtual Conference Agenda

Welcome Announcement

Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, CWS, FAAWC

All Edema is Lymphedema: Understanding the Lymphedema Continuum and VAIL

Heather Barnhart, PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE

Interventions to Support Vascular Hemodynamics for Edema Management

Heather Barnhart, PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE

Wound Assessment Criteria to Create Safe and Effective Treatment Interventions

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS

Debridement, Biofilm Assessment, and Wound Bed Preparation for Rapid Healing

Matthew G Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS Glasg, FRSM

Biofilm: Methods to Control Formation and Optimize Wound Healing - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by 3M

Catherine T Milne, MSN, APRN, CWOCN

Round Table Discussion - Live Q&A

Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, CWS, FAAWC

Heather Barnhart, PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS

Welcome and Morning Announcements

Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, FACFAS

Diabetic Foot in 2021: Overview of the Problem

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Nutritional Best Practices and Evidence to Support Optimal Wound Healing - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition

Tracy R Smith, PhD, RD, LD

Challenges in Wound Management Case Series: Venous Leg Ulcer - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH) Sponsored by 3M

Terry Treadwell, MD, FACS

A Fast-Forming Silicone Gel as a Breakthrough Treatment for Chronic and Hard to Heal Wounds

Matthew John Regulski, DPM, FFPM RCPS , ABMSP, FASPM

A Look Beyond the Epidermis: Capturing Microvascular Oxygenation with SnapshotNIR - Promotional Workshop (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Kent Imaging

Brian Lepow, DPM

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Treating Fat Pad Atrophy With Acellular Adipose Matrix

Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM

Wound Management from Basic to Complex: Best Practices and Application Techniques for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - Promotional (Non-CECH) Workshop Sponsored by 3M

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM

Matthew John Regulski, DPM, FFPM RCPS , ABMSP, FASPM

Brian Lepow, DPM

A Complicated Problem: Tackling Venous Leg Ulcers with Multimodality Cyclical-Pressure Topical Wound Oxygen Therapy

Paul B Haser, MD, FACS, FRCSC, RPVI, RVT

Updates on Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures - The Results May Surprise You

Maryellen Brucato, DPM, FACFAS

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Diabetic Foot Infections: Evaluation and Management

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Best Practices-Medical Documentation for Skin Substitute Application - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by MIMEDX

William H Tettelbach, CWS, MD

Jahna Meinerth,

Biofilm and New Treatment Strategies for Chronic Wound Healing

Randall Wolcott, MD, CWS

Leveraging Technology to Improve Wound Care and Reduce Amputation Rates - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by CarePICS

Christopher K Bromley, DPM, FACFAS

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Paul B Haser, MD, FACS, FRCSC, RPVI, RVT

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Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcers by the Guidelines

Jaclyn Marino, DPM, DrPH, MPH

BLUEWAVE Disinfection System for Podiatric Devices - Promotional (Non-CECH) Sponsored by BLUEWAVE Technologies

Justin Zhou, MS

Re-Epithelialization: Role of Keratinocytes in Proliferation Phase

Alex F Khan, APRN, CNS, MSN

Offloading Principles and Practice

Don Curtis, DPM, FACFAS

Ischemia - If You Look for It You Will Find It

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Making Sense of Advanced Wound Therapies - Types and Indications

Jaminelli Banks, DPM

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Don Curtis, DPM, FACFAS

Alex F Khan, APRN, CNS, MSN

Jaminelli Banks, DPM

Venous Insufficiency - the Other Vascular Disease

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Screening for Vascular Disease in the Wound Clinic

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Mounting Evidence for Continuous Diffusion of Oxygen - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by EO2

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Cynthia Gilliam, BSN, RN

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Emerging Treatment Strategies for Circulation in the CLI Patient

Amr El-Sergany, MD, RPVI

Modernizing the Practice of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Home Care to Improve Clinical and Economic Outcomes - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by 3M

Matthew G Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS Glasg, FRSM

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Matthew G Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS Glasg, FRSM

Amr El-Sergany, MD, RPVI

Topical Oxygen Therapy - From Controversy to Consensus

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

The Importance of Pressure Offloading in DFU Prevention - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Orpyx Medical Technologies Inc.

Matthew G Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS Glasg, FRSM

Applications in Bioengineered Soft Tissue Healing and Scar Tissue Mitigation in Foot & Ankle - Lecture (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Embody Inc

Matthew Sorenson, DPM

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Wounds, Infection & Amputation: What Can Point-of-Care Fluorescence Imaging Do About It? (Part 1)

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Dual Compression System, UrgoK2 Can be Applied Safely on Patients With Diabetes - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by URGO

Lucian G Vlad, MD

The Neuroischemic Foot- Recognition and Management

Mario Ponticello, DPM

Preventing Amputations and Hospitalizations in High-Risk Populations With Remote Temperature Monitoring - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Podimetrics

Jonathan Bloom, MD

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Mario Ponticello, DPM

Matthew Sorenson, DPM

Lucian G Vlad, MD

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Changing Toe Tip Pressures with Shoe Lacing

Mary (Kate) C Clayton-Jones, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN

Disparities in DFU Prevention

Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, FAPWCA

Essentials of Using CTPs (Cellular/Tissue Based Products) to Cover the Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Naz Wahab, MD, FAPWCA

Post-Amputation: Healing the Amputation Site

Jacalyn Brace, PhD, ANP-BC, RN-BC, WOCN

Post-Amputation: Protecting the Rest

Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, CHWS

Contact Casting or Not?

Marc Jones, DPM, FASPS

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, CHWS

Mary (Kate) C Clayton-Jones, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN

Jacalyn Brace, PhD, ANP-BC, RN-BC, WOCN

Marc Jones, DPM, FASPS

COVID Toes and Other Skin Manifestations Related to COVID-19

Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, CWS, FAAWC

Exercise, Edema, Lymphedema, and Wound Healing

James McGuire, DPM, LPT, LPed, FAPWHc

Hard-to-Heal Wounds Across the Care Continuum: Finding the Right Solution

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS

Dressing Choice Makes a Difference in Hard to Heal Wounds

Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCWS

High-Risk Complex Wounds and Innovative Solutions

Matthew G Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS Glasg, FRSM

Round Table Discussion - Live Q&A

James McGuire, DPM, LPT, LPed, FAPWHc

Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCWS

Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, CWS, FAAWC

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS

Is There Still a Role for Open Bypass Procedures in the Ischemic Foot?

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, MAPWCA

Game Changers in Wound Care

Robert Jay Snyder, DPM, MSc, MBA, CWSP

The New Synthetic Alternative is Here! Learn About the benefits of Treating Soft Tissue Defects and Chronic Wounds With Restrata - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Acera Surgical

David Davidson, DPM

Challenges in Wound Management Case Series: Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Promotional Lecture (Non-CECH) Sponsored by 3M

Jonathan Arnold, MD

Equinus and Its Implications for the Diabetic Foot - Is TAL Mandatory?

Lawrence A Lavery, DPM, MPH

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Wounds, Infection & Amputation: What Can Point-of-Care Fluorescence Imaging Do About It? (Part 2)

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

The Continuity of Care Wound Management Tool Kit: How and When to Select the Appropriate Modality - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by 3M

Ralph J. Napolitano, DPM, CWSP, FACFAS

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Robert Jay Snyder, DPM, MSc, MBA, CWSP

Lawrence A Lavery, DPM, MPH

David Davidson, DPM

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers in High-Risk Populations: Advantages of Utilizing Home-Based Topical Wound Oxygen Therapy

Ron Guberman, DPM

Clinical Trial Evidence for Biofilm Based Wound Care - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Sanara MedTech

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

A Down-Under Overview of Topical Oxygen Therapies - An Alternative to HBO?

Jonathan Golledge, MA, MB BChir, MChir, FRACS, FAHMS

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Improving Wound Hygiene, Biofilm Management & Antimicrobial Stewardship

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP

Challenges and Treatment Options for Lower Extremity Wounds and Patient Experiences with a Novel NPWT System - Promotional Symposium (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Medela

David Davidson, DPM

Remote Patient Monitoring - Current and Future Perspectives

Bijan Najafi, MS, PhD

Home Monitoring to Prevent Re-Ulceration in People with Diabetes

Lawrence A Lavery, DPM, MPH

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Lawrence A Lavery, DPM, MPH

David Davidson, DPM

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP

Ron Guberman, DPM

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Diabetic Foot Surgery - A Key Role in Limb Salvage

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Toe Amputations - Tips and Challenges

Devin Bland, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM

Transmetatarsal Amputations - Our Experience

Brian Lepow, DPM

Wound Care 101: Basics and New Technologies

Christopher K Bromley, DPM, FACFAS

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Christopher K Bromley, DPM, FACFAS

Devin Bland, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM

A Comprehensive Review of Ankle Fractures

Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS

The Practical Application of Advanced Therapies in Complex Wounds

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP

Pre-Fab Orthotics: Maximizing Profits - Promotional (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Redi-Thotics

Michael Friedman, MS, C Ped

Lights Out!! Using Jet Lavage with Antimicrobial Solution to Irradicate Harmful Levels of Microorganisms - Promotional (Non-CECH) Sponsored by Stiehl Tech LLC

James Stiehl, MD, MBA

Tales from the Italian Diabetic Foot Service - Challenges and Successes

Giacomo Clerici, MD

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Vascular Reconstruction for the "No Option" Ischemic Diabetic Foot

Andrea Casini, MD

A Case Based Discussion on Practical Application Techniques for dNPWT - Promotional Workshop (Non-CECH) Sponsored by 3M

Christopher L Barrett, DPM, CWS

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Thomas Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP

Neuropathic Ankle Fractures - Risks and Precautions

George Tye Liu, DPM

Osteomyelitis - Diagnostic and Treatment Principles

Suhad A Hadi, DPM, FACFAS

Surgical Approach for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis

Javier La Fontaine, DPM, MS, MEd

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The Diabetic Charcot Foot - Current Understanding

Fran Game, MD

A Critical Look at Charcot Foot Deformities in Surgical Planning

Guido LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS, FACFAOM

Staged Reconstruction of Infected Charcot Foot

Prof Venu Kavarthapu, FRCS,

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Suhad A Hadi, DPM, FACFAS

Javier La Fontaine, DPM, MS, MEd

Fran Game, MD

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When Wound Closure is Not Realistic: Palliative Wound Care

Victoria (Vycki) Nalls, PhD, GNP-BC, ACHPN, CWS

Biofilm: Indications, Assessment, Management

Gregory A Bohn, MD, MAPWCA, FACHM, FAAWC

Why Won’t This Wound Close?

Karen Lynn Bauer, APRN, FNP, CWS, DAPWCA

Differentiating Wound Etiologies: Lower Extremity

Maria Goddard, MD, CWS, FAPWCA

Ask the Experts - Live Q&A

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

Gregory A Bohn, MD, MAPWCA, FACHM, FAAWC

Karen Lynn Bauer, APRN, FNP, CWS, DAPWCA

Victoria (Vycki) Nalls, PhD, GNP-BC, ACHPN, CWS

Maria Goddard, MD, CWS, FAPWCA