INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE EVALUATION

IC 21: Roles of Distal Femoral Extension Osteotomy and Patellar Tendon Advancement in the Treatment of Severe Persistent Crouch Gait in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Jean Stout, PT, MS; Michael Schwartz, Ph.D.; Katie Walt, DPT; Libby Weber, MD; Tom Novacheck, MD

Learning Objective:
1) Discuss the etiologic factors of severe crouch gait in adolescents & young adults with cerebral palsy.
2) Describe the current biomechanical models of the DFEO+PTA surgeries and their contribution to the understanding of surgical indications.
3) Identify one or more operative- or post-operative care insights and the common pitfalls they are designed to avoid.
4) Compare long-term case vs. control functional outcomes of DFEO+PTA surgery across the entire spectrum of the ICF domains.

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* 1. Please indicate your opinion about each of the following statements.

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The course followed description in the program.
The course began on time and was well paced.
The faculty communicated clearly and effectively.
The course used practical examples to teach points.
The faculty involved participants in the course.
The faculty allowed enough time for questions.
The course met its objectives as stated in the program.
The information presented will help me accomplish my professional responsibilities.
The course has given me a basis for making changes in my practice.

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* 2. Did this course have a commercial bias?

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* 3. Should the Academy repeat this course next year?

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* 4. Please suggest any topics of interest for a future course.

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* 5. General comments:

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