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The foot is a complex structure, with 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and tendons that hold the structure together. Seventy-five percent of all Americans experience foot or ankle problems at some time during their lives. Many health conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, nerve or circulatory disorders and others, show initial symptoms in a patient’s feet. At Orthopaedic Health Network’s free half-day seminar, “Contemporary Issues of the Foot & Ankle,” you’ll learn about the anatomy of the foot and ankle, the injuries and conditions you’re likely to encounter, the latest treatment modalities, as well as new approaches and materials for wound care. It’s your opportunity to learn from experts, ask questions, and enhance your ability to serve the growing number of patients who need foot or ankle care.

A chance to consult with experts.
Now more than ever, patients presenting symptoms of foot or ankle problems are turning to their primary care provider for help. As a result, the responsibility for initially evaluating and managing these patients often falls to you.

Orthopaedic Health Network invites you to attend a free, half-day seminar that will assist you in recognizing many common foot and ankle problems, so you can better determine which tests to order, how to initiate and guide treatment, and when to refer to a specialist.

The seminar will feature physicians from Orthopaedic Health Network, including experts from Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. The topics have been selected to be of specific interest to Primary Care Providers. Whether you’re a Physician, a Physician Assistant, a Nurse Practitioner or a Physical Therapist, this free seminar is the perfect opportunity to consult with the experts.

Earn CME Credits.
The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is accredited by the Connecticut Medical Society to sponsor CME for physicians. The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 credit hours in AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT.™ Physicians should only claim hours of credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Reserve your place today.
The Orthopaedic Health Network’s “Contemporary Issues of the Foot & Ankle” seminar is free. Seating is limited, however, so we encourage you to register in advance.

Faculty

	Keith Penney, MD Dr. Penney serves as the Medical Director of Orthopaedic Health Network. He specializes in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and maintains a private practice, Center for Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PC. Dr. Penney is Board Certified and fellowship trained in shoulder and sports medicine surgery. He serves as Team Physician for several area high schools and athletic teams.
	Kenneth Mroczek, MD Dr. Mroczek is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at The New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. His training includes fellowships in sports medicine and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is an Assistant Professor at New York University School of Medicine and frequently lectures at local, regional and national meetings.
	Dennis D’Onofrio, DPM Dr. D’Onofrio is Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He is also a member of Northwest Foot Specialists, LLP, in Torrington, CT. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and has served in a number of academic appointments.
	Mariam Hakim-Zargar, MD Dr. Hakim-Zargar is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and a member of Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine with subspecialty training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, CT. She is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
	James Nugent, DPM Dr. Nugent is a member of the surgical staff at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and a member of Northwest Foot Specialists, LLP, in Torrington, CT. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Seminar Agenda

Time	Topic	Speaker
8:00 — 8:30 AM	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 — 8:35 AM	Welcome	Keith Penney, MD
8:35 — 8:50 AM	Anatomy of the Foot	Dennis D’Onofrio, DPM
8:50 — 9:20 AM	Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pathology: Bunions, Hallux Rigidus, Digital Pathology	James Nugent, DPM
9:20 — 9:50 AM	PTTD (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction) and Adult Acquired Flatfoot	Mariam Hakim-Zargar, MD
9:50 — 10:20 AM	Diabetic Foot	Dennis D’Onofrio, DPM
10:20 — 10:30 AM	Break
10:30 — 11:00 AM	Rheumatoid Foot	Mariam Hakim-Zargar, MD
11:00 — 11:30 AM	Heel Pain	James Nugent, DPM
11:30 — 12:15 AM	Sports Medicine of the Foot & Ankle	Kenneth Mroczek, MD
12:15 — 12:30 AM	Discussion
12:30 — 1:30 AM	Lunch

NOTE: All presentations include a five-minute discussion period.

Working with New York University’s acclaimed Hospital for Joint Diseases, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is bringing together a wide range of resources to help patients regain or maintain their mobility and independence throughout every stage of life. Orthopaedic Health Network provides comprehensive care for all musculoskeletal conditions and diseases. Services include sports medicine and surgical specialties including joint replacement, hand, foot, and spine surgery; plus physical therapy, rehabilitation and pain management. Orthopaedic Health Network maintains clinical centers dedicated to arthritis and osteoporosis and sponsors community-wide health and awareness programs.