OrthoNajaf

Course Details
Date: Oct 25, 2026. 7:30 am
Location: Skill Lab, Al Najaf Teaching Hospital

Course Goals
The primary goal of this course is to move beyond "bunion removal" and toward true anatomical reconstruction. Participants will learn to evaluate the three-dimensional nature of the deformity—including lateral deviation, pronation, and metatarsus primus varus—to select the most stable and corrective procedure for each unique patient.

Target Participants

• Senior Orthopedic Residents.
• Foot and Ankle Fellows.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Fellows.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Execute Distal Realignments: Master the Chevron Osteotomy for mild-to-moderate cases, including stable internal fixation techniques.
• Perform Proximal Osteotomies: Demonstrate the Scarf Osteotomy for large intermetatarsal angles.
• Master the Lapidus Procedure: Perform the first tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint arthrodesis for patients with significant hypermobility or severe deformity.

Course Highlights

• Forefoot Sawbones Lab: Practical experience performing Chevron and Scarf osteotomies using specialized micro-saws and low-profile compression screws.
• The "Lapidus" Station: Hands-on training in joint preparation and plating for stable TMT fusion.