Ankle/foot injuries and surgery and the medicolegal implications. — ASN Events

Ankle/foot injuries and surgery and the medicolegal implications. — ASN Events

Ankle/foot injuries and surgery and the medicolegal implications.

Ankle/foot injuries and surgery and the medicolegal implications. (112510)

Paul Miniter ¹

Avalon Orthopaedic, Avalon Beach, NSW, Australia

A brief review of relevant anatomy of the foot and ankle will be followed by a discussion of management of common foot and ankle conditions, the expected outcomes and traps for the unwary and uninformed.

Authors contributing to this presentation.

Miniter, P

Orthopaedic surgeon extensively trained both overseas and locally, children and adults : has completed fellowships in Foot and ankle surgery/ joint replacement and spinal surgery/ paediatric orthopaedic surgery Born in Sydney. Educated and St Ignatius College, Riverview. Works mainly in Canberra but also has a substantial practice involving medicolegal work Involved in substantial regular pro bono work in Jamkhed India, with surgical and non surgical management of club foot, polio and other 3rd world issues. Prior work in Africa. Plays golf, clarinet and cello. Owns a Unimog. Keen interest in Rheumatological disease