Acumed Advantage: DPM Forefoot/Midfoot Surgical Skills
May 2 - May 3
Course Overview
This one-day intensive course provides opportunities for hands-on cadaveric workshops, didactic lectures, and in-depth case discussions. Our expert faculty deliver advanced instruction for common and uncommon lower-extremity treatments. Each faculty member provides a series of talks showcasing insight from their clinical experience, sharing tips, pearls, and current treatment plans.
This course begins on Friday May 2, 2025 with a Welcome Reception.
Target Audience
This foot and ankle course is intended for practicing doctors of podiatric medicine.
Course Topics
- Forefoot Indications
- Metatarsal Fracture Fixation
- Lapidus Complications and Revisions
- MTP Fusion
- Hammertoes Correction
Surgical Skills Products
- Acutrak 3 Headless Compression Screw System
- ExtremiLock Foot Plating System
- INnate Intramedullary Threaded Nail System
Course Faculty
Chair
Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM
Dr. Lawrence DiDomenico is a board-certified podiatrist at Northern Ohio Medical Specialists Ankle and Foot Care Center where he serves as the Director for Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Fellowship and the Director of Residency Training for East Liverpool City Hospital. He received his medical degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine followed by a residency at Sheehan Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, New York. Dr. DiDomenico went on to complete several trauma and orthopedic fellowships in Germany, Russia Switzerland, and the US. With decades of experience and enthusiasm for podiatric medical education, Dr. DiDomenico continues to research, publish findings, teach, and is an active member of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.
Faculty
Nicholas DiMassa, DPM
Dr. DiMassa currently practices foot & ankle reconstructive surgery at Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio. He attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. While completing his residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, he received his Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology with a specialization in Clinical Trial Design and Drug/Device Development from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. DiMassa’s interests include foot and ankle orthopedic device design and development, reconstructive and revision foot & ankle surgery, and sports medicine and early rehabilitation protocols following foot & ankle surgery.
Roland Ramdass, DPM
Dr. Ramdass is a practicing podiatrist at the Foot and Ankle Center in Winchester, VA. He attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and then he completed his residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified in Foot Surgery and Rearfoot Reconstruction/Ankle Surgery by ABFAS. Dr. Ramdass has lectured at various seminars nationwide and has moderated several foot and ankle instructional courses and labs for foot and ankle surgeons, residents, and students. His area of interests include ankle disorders, charcot foot, congenital foot deformities, and foot reconstruction.
Date & Time
Friday May 2, 5pm Welcome Reception
Saturday May 3, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Course Location
FIVE Labs Atlanta
1661 Defoor Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Hotel Location
Coming soon!