Foot & Ankle Surgery Cadaveric Workshop
Built on the principles of experiential learning, this Foot and Ankle Cadaveric Course offers surgeons a unique opportunity to transform anatomical knowledge into practical surgical expertise. Through faculty-led dissections, live demonstrations, and hands-on practice, participants gain deeper insight into surgical planning, exposure techniques, and precise execution.
Offline
1 Day
Practicing orthopedic surgeons and arthroplasty specialists.
About courses
- Refined technical proficiency in arthroscopy, osteotomy, ligament, and tendon reconstruction.
- Ability to select appropriate surgical indications and techniques for diverse clinical presentations.
- Strengthened intraoperative decision-making and complication management skills.
- A solid foundation for translating cadaveric practice into real-world surgical performance.
- Enhance operative confidence and instrument handling for complex foot and ankle procedures.
- Improve understanding of anatomic variations and intraoperative challenges.
- Integrate advanced reconstructive and stabilization techniques into routine surgical practice.
- Develop a structured approach for managing deformity, instability, and arthritic pathologies of the foot and ankle.
- Cadaveric dissection workshops
- Demonstrations by expert faculty
- Stepwise procedural practice
- Interactive discussions and case-based learning
- Skill assessment and feedback sessions
- Demonstrate step-by-step execution of anterior ankle arthroscopy including portal placement and scope handling.
- Identify anatomical landmarks and surgical planes critical for lateral and deltoid ligament reconstruction.
- Understand the biomechanical principles of calcaneal osteotomy and midfoot realignment.
- Apply techniques for tendon transfers in foot-drop and neuromuscular imbalance.
- Gain familiarity with arthrodesis preparation, fixation options, and fusion strategies.
Course Director
Dr. Ajoy S M
Course Faculty:Consultant – Orthopaedics, MBBS, D (ORTHO), DNB (ORTHO), MNAMS (ORTHO), PGDHHM, PGDMLE
Course Curriculum
01 Anterior Ankle Arthroscopy – Portal placement and scope handling
02 Lateral Ligament Repair and Augmentation
03 Deltoid Ligament Reconstruction
04 Calcaneal Osteotomy (Medial/Lateral Column)
05 FDL Transfer and Spring-Ligament Reconstruction for Flatfoot
06 Tendon Transfers for Foot-Drop and Neuromuscular Imbalance
07 Ankle Arthrodesis – Exposure, Joint Preparation, and Fixation
08 Midfoot and Charcot Reconstruction Techniques
09 Hallux Valgus Osteotomy and Fixation
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01 How many participants per cadaver for hands-on practice?
Each cadaver will be shared by 4 participants to ensure personalized supervision.
02 Are meals and refreshments provided?
Lunch and refreshments (tea/coffee) will be provided during the workshop.
03 Do I need to bring surgical scrubs?
No, surgical scrubs, gloves, and masks will be provided on-site.
04 Is accommodation or travel assistance provided?
Accommodation is not included, but nearby hotel recommendations will be shared.
05 Can I record or take photos during the workshop?
Photography and videography are not allowed during cadaveric dissections, but faculty-led demonstrations may be recorded for educational purposes if permitted.
06 What is the cancellation or refund policy?
Cancellations 7 days prior to the workshop are eligible for a 50% refund; no refund for cancellations within 7 days.
