Advanced cadaver-based ultrasound and minimally invasive foot surgery: anatomical dissection, skeletal surgery and guided infiltrations 

This research hub offers a unique training experience, where the integration of imaging diagnostics, surgical techniques, and anatomy enables the development of advanced clinical skills in an international context of excellence. 

The programme, run by UCV’s Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Pathology Group , emphasises the hands-on clinical practice focusing on imaging diagnostics and foot surgery techniques. 

Participants will undergo rigorous training in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided infiltrations to refine their technical skills. The curriculum features intensive practical workshops in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) performed directly on skeletal specimens. Finally, the programme concludes with advanced anatomical dissections and surgical techniques on cadaveric material, integrating theoretical knowledge with direct clinical application. 

General learning outcomes

• LO1. Critique and apply evidence-based protocols in foot surgery by correlating advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging with precise anatomical structures observed during cadaveric dissection. 

• LO2. Formulate comparative research questions regarding the efficacy, accuracy, and clinical outcomes of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) versus traditional open-foot surgical techniques. 

• LO3. Analyse and document anatomical variations and surgical margins on skeletal and cadaveric specimens to contribute to specialised podiatric literature and clinical case studies.