Foot and ankle

Overview

This foot and ankle course intends to provide a deeper understanding of the foot in rheumatology.

Date

2 July

CPD

6 credits

Audience: entire multidisciplinary (MDT) team

Developed by clinical and research leaders in foot and ankle rheumatology, this programme offers the opportunity to refresh your knowledge about the foot and ankle in health and disease and gain confidence in assessing and managing foot and ankle disorders in rheumatology.

Learning objectives

To provide attendees with a refresher of foot and ankle anatomy
To improve attendees’ knowledge of how rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (including inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, connective tissue diseases, and plantar fasciitis) present in the foot and ankle
To ensure attendees understand the role of the multidisciplinary team within foot and ankle rheumatology services
To provide attendees with an in-depth overview of conservative, pharmacological and surgical treatment options for foot and ankle disorders in rheumatology
To improve attendees’ skills and confidence in assessing and managing the foot and ankle in rheumatology

Pricing

Members

Non-members

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant, clinical academic and pharma representative

£150

+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP, non-clinical scientist, research fellow and specialty doctor

£125

+VAT

Level 3: health professional, nurse, charity representative, student and retired

£95

+VAT

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant, clinical academic and pharma representative

£225

+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP, non-clinical scientist, research fellow and specialty doctor

£190

+VAT

Overview

Learning objectives

Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant, clinical academic and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP, non-clinical scientist, research fellow and specialty doctor

Level 3: health professional, nurse, charity representative, student and retired

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant, clinical academic and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP, non-clinical scientist, research fellow and specialty doctor

Level 3: health professional, nurse, charity representative, student and retired

2021 programme

Morning

Afternoon

Foot and ankle

Overview

Learning objectives

Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant, clinical academic and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP, non-clinical scientist, research fellow and specialty doctor

Level 3: health professional, nurse, charity representative, student and retired

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant, clinical academic and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP, non-clinical scientist, research fellow and specialty doctor

Level 3: health professional, nurse, charity representative, student and retired

2021 programme

Morning

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

08:55-09:00

Welcome, overview and how to use the platform

09:00-09:50

Introduction and anatomy / function refresher session

Anthony Redmond

09:50-10:00

Break

10:00-10:50

Assessment (interactive session)

Heidi Siddle, Chris Drake and Jennifer Dowdell

10:50-11:05

Break

11:05-12:05

The foot and ankle in rheumatology: Inflammatory arthritis

Heidi Siddle and Philip Helliwell

12:05 – 12:10

Break

12:10 – 12:35

The foot and ankle in rheumatology: osteoarthritis, connective tissue diseases, and soft tissue disorders

Jill Halstead

12:35-13:25

Lunch

Afternoon

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

13:25-13:45

Management: role of the multidisciplinary team and service development

Anthony Redmond

13:45-14:40

Management: systemic and injection therapies in inflammatory arthritis

Philip Helliwell

14:40-14:50

Break

14:50-15:35

Management: footwear, foot orthoses, and surgery

Richard Wilkins

15:35-15:45

Break

15:45-16:15

Management of others: special circumstances (eg CTD)

Anthony Redmond

16:15

Summary and close