The new scenarios in Podiatric Surgery push us to propose new specialization programs that meet the real needs of experienced professionals, so that they can incorporate advances in the management of foot pathologies to improve patient prognosis"

Among the podiatrist's own competencies is Podiatric Surgery, although it is not one of the best known by the general population, it is one of the specialties of greatest interest to podiatric professionals.

The rise of Podiatric Surgery requires a solid educational foundation. If the podiatric professional wants to have a surgical quality that meets the needs of the pathologies of their patients, it is necessary to have a continuous and quality specialization.

The rigorous detail of the program will provide the student  with the necessary knowledge to surgically resolve all varieties of problems found in the foot. Not only does it provide an overview of the specific subspecialties of open surgery and Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS), but the intention is to provide tools that contemplate the patient, both in preparation for surgery and post-surgery, the main aspects for quality care.

This program is designed to provide an update on the most important techniques and surgical procedures in Podiatric Surgery, using the latest educational technology, adapting to the real needs of the professional.

Update your knowledge with the postgraduate diploma in Podiatric Surgery"

This postgraduate diploma in Podiatric Surgery, contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of clinical cases presented by experts in podiatry
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the course are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
• It contains exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in patients with foot pathologies
• Rational drug use guidelines for podiatrists, and clinical practice guidelines on the different musculoskeletal pathologies of the Lower Limb
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is available from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma may be the best investment you can make in the selection of an updated program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Podiatric Surgery, you will obtain an postgraduate diploma from TECH Technological University"

Its teaching staff includes renowned specialists in Podiatric Surgery who bring the experience of their work to this specialization.

Thanks to their multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology, they will allow the Podiatrist a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the Physician will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts in the field of Podiatric Surgery with extensive teaching experience.

Include the latest developments in Podiatric Surgery in your surgical Practice and improve the prognosis of your patients"

Do not miss this opportunity and choose the best way to stay updated in Podiatric Surgery"

This program aims to provide podiatrists with up-to-date knowledge on the latest foot surgery techniques. To this end, it proposes a review of the different pathologies and their medical-surgical management in the context of the latest scientific evidence.

This program is designed for you to update your knowledge in Podiatric Surgery, with the use of the latest educational technology, to contribute with quality and confidence to the decision-making process"

General Objetives

• Update the podiatrist’s knowledge and skills necessary for the application of the latest surgical techniques in the various pathologies of the foot and to interpret the most useful diagnostic imaging tests in podiatry in the light of the latest scientific evidence

Specific Objetives

Module 1. Generalities on Podiatric Surgery 

• Broaden the knowledge and skills necessary for the application of podiatric surgery 
• Learn the pre-surgical preparation of the patient in podiatric surgery 
• Recognize the specific instrumentation
• Know the complementary tests that may be requested 
• Broaden knowledge in aesthetic reconstruction in podiatric surgery 

Module 2. Soft Tissue Surgery 

• Understand and know how to apply elementary surgical maneuvers such as incisions and approaches 
• Expand knowledge in the specialization of the different types of soft tissue surgeries such as nail surgery, punch biopsy, fusiform excision, among others 

Module 3. Open Surgery 

• Integrate and update knowledge in osteoarticular surgery 
• Update and integrate bases for the performance of first radius surgery 
• Differentiate the 5th metatarsal surgery 

Module 4. Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS) 

• Develop the different up-to-date surgical techniques in the various foot pathologies by means of minimal incision surgery 
• Apply MIS soft tissue surgery on the basis of Minimal Incision Surgery 
• Establish a solid knowledge of the different types of surgeries in which Minimal Incision Surgery can be applied 

Module 5. Diagnostic Imaging Tests in Podiatry 

• Know how to use radiological and radiobiological protection correctly 
• Correctly use radiology and ultrasound techniques to efficiently interpret and provide a correct diagnosis 

Module 6. Anesthesia and Pharmacology Applied to Podiatry 

• Be aware of the responsibility of podiatric prescribing and rational use of medication 
• Identify and recognize commonly used local anesthetics 
• Comprehensive knowledge of conscious sedation 
• Apply chemical and radiotherapeutic treatments, as well as antibiotic therapy, analgesia and anti-inflammatories 
• Management of the anticoagulated patient 
• Deal with diabetic foot treatment  
• Perform healing of ulcers and wounds applied to podiatry 

Take the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this area in order to apply it to your daily practice"