This course expands on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed in Part I. Focus is on the management of the lower extremity manifestations of systemic diseases including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, and peripheral arterial, venous, and lymphatic disease. The diagnosis and management of lower extremity ulcerations are discussed including the use of advanced technologies. Complications of diabetes including neuropathy and Charcot disease are covered in detail.
3.5 credits
Prerequisite: PMED 1512 Podiatric Medicine I; ANAT 1511 & ANAT 1522 Gross Anatomy I & II; BIOC 1511 & BIOC 1522 Biochemistry I & II; PHYS 1521 & PHYS 1532 Physiology I & II