A 100% online postgraduate certificate, perfectly compatible with your professional responsibilities"

Alignment problems, ankle joint stability and osteotendinous pathologies frequently appear because the hindfoot is affected. Thanks to improved techniques, scientific studies and new technologies, specialists have managed to considerably improve diagnoses and make more effective treatment decisions. 

It is therefore essential for professionals to have not only advanced knowledge of anatomy, but also of the latest innovations in the materials used for postoperative immobilization, the methods used in rehabilitation, as well as the most effective surgical techniques. That is why this 100% online qualification was created, which has the most up-to-date and recent content on Hindfoot Pathologies. 

A postgraduate certificate, where TECH has gathered an excellent team of professional surgeons and traumatologists with extensive professional experience in this field. Their extensive knowledge is reflected in a syllabus that addresses, from a theoretical and practical approach, flatfoot injuries, pes cavus, primary or post-traumatic osteoarthritis. All this, based on scientific evidence and clinical experience of the current surgical approach. 

The program also includes teaching material in which the latest technology used in university teaching has been employed. Therefore, health personnel will find in the resource library: video summaries, videos in detail, specialized readings and clinical case studies. 

TECH provides an excellent opportunity to be up to date in Hindfoot Pathologies through a university qualification that you can access easily, whenever and wherever you want. You only need an electronic device with internet connection to consult the syllabus hosted in the virtual campus. With no classroom attendance or fixed class schedules, this educational institution offers the flexibility that professionals need to balance their daily activities with a quality university qualification. 

You will learn about the latest scientific evidence on surgical treatment that supports the use of certain techniques in patients with pes cavus"

This postgraduate certificate in Hindfoot Pathologies contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in medicine
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will get an update on the main approaches used in open surgery, as well as in minimally invasive surgery" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

You will be able to delve, when and where you want, into the approach to peroneal tendon or Achilles tendon injuries"

With the Relearning system you will easily reduce the long hours of study so frequent in other teaching methods"

The main objective of this postgraduate certificate is to provide the medical professional with the most relevant and innovative information on the comprehensive approach to patients with Hindfoot Pathologies. In this way, from a theoretical-practical perspective, they will be introduced to the latest surgical and diagnostic techniques used. All this, thanks to high quality teaching resources and a faculty that will guide you, so that you can successfully obtain the up-to-date knowledge that you wish to obtain.

TECH provides you with the teaching resources and flexibility you need to update and expand your knowledge of the surgical techniques used on patients with hindfoot problems"

General Objectives

• Approach hindfoot pathology in a comprehensive manner
• Assess, in the clinical history and physical examination, the main causes detection of the pathology
• Compile the complementary tests and possible pre-treatment studies
• Develop treatment algorithms and description of current surgical techniques

Specific Objectives

• Develop European and leading society guidelines and update literature and articles of interest
• Compile the topographic anatomy, as well as the osteoarticular anatomy for correct anamnesis
• Specify the surgical indications and their decision algorithm
• Establish contraindications as well as special situations
• Review the main approaches used in open surgery, as well as in minimally invasive surgery and hindfoot arthroscopy
• Develop the main surgical techniques, material used and “tips & tricks”
• Analyze the most frequent complications and how to avoid them

This postgraduate certificate offers you powerful pedagogical tools with which you will be able to obtain a theoretical and practical vision on the approach to injuries such as plantar fasciitis"