TexFix is the rebranding and continuation of UT Health San Antonio's International External Fixation Symposium (IEFS) which was held annually for 15 years. Now, TexFix is bigger and better, just like Texas! TexFix focuses on teaching surgeons of all experience levels the principles of external fixation in the foot and ankle while adding the flavor of the Texas culture. Home of one of the oldest podiatry residencies and fellowships in the US, UT Health San Antonio's expert faculty are renowned for their expertise in Charcot foot reconstruction and management of foot and ankle trauma. TexFix courses contain didactic and practical experiences and are optimal team building exercises.
Join us in San Antonio and bring your whole team!
Course Description
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The symposium will focus on the fundamentals of lower extremity external fixation mechanics and application. Attendees will learn about the basic principles of external fixation design and application and will have the opportunity to construct devices for several foot and ankle conditions. The symposium will include lectures and dry lab workshops.
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Target Audience
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This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, residents, and fellows who specialize in podiatry and lower extremity external fixation mechanics and application.
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Learning Objectives
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Describe basic external fixation application biomechanical concepts
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Recognize the external fixator components
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Describe the safe zones for external fixator wire and pin placement
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Recognize the surgical indications for foot and ankle external fixation
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Apply techniques for the assembly of an external fixator and the appropriate application
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Accreditation​
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PHYSICIANS: The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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PODIATRISTS: The University of Texas Health San Antonio Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
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COURSE DIRECTORS
Collin E. Pehde, DPM, FASPS
Course Chairman
Director of the Amputation Prevention and Research Fellowship
Lee J. Sanders Endowed Professor of Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention
Clinical Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Podiatry
UT Health San Antonio
Dr. Pehde is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Podiatry at UT Health San Antonio. He serves as the Director of the Amputation Prevention and Research Fellowship.
Dr. Pehde graduated with a degree in Health Services Organization and Policy from Wichita State University. He then attended medical school at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, earning the Graduate with Distinction. He then completed a podiatric medicine residency at The West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a podiatric surgical residency at West Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas and a limb deformity internship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Pehde focuses his practice on the treatment of the diabetic foot. This encompasses preventive high risk diabetic foot care, acute and chronic wound management and advanced foot and ankle orthoplastic reconstructive surgery to prevent major limb amputation.
Dr. Pehde is dedicated to teaching the next generation of podiatric physicians, including medical students, residents, and fellows. His research interests include advancements in medical and surgical diabetic foot treatments producing positive patient outcomes and implementing 3D printing techniques for diagnostic and patient care.
Dr. Ian Barron completed his residency training at The Ohio State University and has since dedicated himself to advancing the field of foot and ankle surgery. As a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, he is Board Certified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, showcasing his expertise in complex interventions. Dr. Barron is highly involved in resident education and research, emphasizing his commitment to excellence. Currently serving as the Associate Program Director of the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at UT Health San Antonio, Dr. Barron is passionately committed to shaping the future of podiatric medicine through comprehensive resident education.
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Ian Barron, DPM, FACFAS
Assistant Professor/Clinical of Orthopaedics
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Podiatry
UT Health San Antonio
Chief of Podiatry Dr. Lee C. Rogers shares his vision for the next 50 years of podiatric medicine and surgery at UT Health San Antonio
Location
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UT San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Symposium Location
Academic Learning & Teaching Center, 3.303
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