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CLINICAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Non-Accredited Education

Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
Non-Accredited


Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care

Complimentary Archived Webcast
non-accredited

Continuing Education

Pertinent Insights On Preventing Nonunions

VOLUME: PUBLICATION DATE: Jan 01 2009
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1 Jan 2009

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:

www.naccme.com/program/2009-pd-1/

While nonunions are relatively common complications, this author encourages a strong focus on fundamentals such as sound preoperative planning, thorough patient education, adequate joint preparation and proper fixation.

How To Master The Ponseti Technique For Clubfoot

VOLUME: PUBLICATION DATE: Dec 01 2008
Issue Number: 
12 Dec 2008

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:

www.naccme.com/program/2008-pd-12/

Since surgery for clubfoot can be fraught with complications, podiatric physicians have had a renewed interest in the benefits of the Ponseti technique. Accordingly, this author offers a step-by-step guide to effective manipulation and offers key pearls for casting.

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Managing The Jones Fracture In Active Patients

VOLUME: PUBLICATION DATE: Nov 01 2008
Issue Number: 
11 Nov 2008

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:

www.naccme.com/program/2008-pd-11/

Given the challenges of diagnosing Jones fractures to the fifth metatarsal and facilitating a timely return to sports activities, the author offers insights on injury classification schemes and pertinent pearls on conservative treatment. The author also offers a step-by-step guide to surgical management and post-op care.

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CE: A Guide To Current Concepts In Skin Grafting

VOLUME: 20 PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 01 2007
Issue Number: 
10 October 07

Continuing Education Course #157: October 2007

I am pleased to introduce the latest article, “A Guide To Current Concepts In Skin Grafting,” in our CE series. This series, brought to you by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME), consists of complimentary CE activities that qualify for one continuing education contact hour (.1 CEU). Readers will not be required to pay a processing fee for this course.

Podiatrists commonly use skin grafts to help close difficult wounds in the lower extremity. Accordingly, Tod Storm, DPM, offers key insights on ful

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CE: A Guide to NSAIDs For Pain Management In the Lower Extremity

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 01 2008
Issue Number: 
10 Oct 08

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:

http://www.naccme.com/program/2008-pd-10/

Given the prevalent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for OA, RA, soft tissue injuries and perioperative pain management, these authors review the literature on the use of NSAIDs and offer a primer on the potential side effects.

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Understanding The Correlation Between PAD And Diabetic Foot Ulcers

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Aug 01 2008
Issue Number: 
8

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:

http://www.naccme.com/program/2008-pd-8/

Given the significant dilemma of peripheral arterial disease and its strong association with diabetic complications in the lower extremity, this author reviews pertinent diagnostic keys and assesses the current research on treatment options.

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Key Insights On Imaging Techniques And Tendon Pathology

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Sep 01 2008
Issue Number: 
9

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:

http://www.naccme.com/program/2008-pd-9/

When failed conservative therapy raises doubts about your original diagnosis, ancillary imaging may aid in identifying the scope of tendon pathology. This author details the merits and drawbacks of MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine imaging, and how they may facilitate a better treatment plan.

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How To Address Puncture Wounds

VOLUME: 21 PUBLICATION DATE: Jul 01 2008
Issue Number: 
7

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:

http://www.naccme.com/program/pd-2008-7/

Given the challenges of treating puncture wounds, these authors emphasize a thorough diagnostic work-up, review pertinent guidelines and explore current concepts on the use of prophylactic antibiotics.

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Continuing Education Quiz

VOLUME: 16 PUBLICATION DATE: Jan 01 2003
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1A Supplement
Continuing Education Info Target Audience: Podiatrists, Internists, Family Practitioners, Surgeons and Endocrinologists Completion Time: The estimated time to complete this supplement is one hour. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: • describe pathways to foot ulceration in diabetic patients; • list the most frequent and important bacteria that cause diabetic foot infections; • identify the key elements of diagnosing soft tissue infection; • identify the key elements and controversies surro
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Addressing Tendon Balancing Concerns In Diabetic Patients

Here is a close-up view of a plantar ulceration secondary to increased forefoot pressure. 
The authors observed increased dorsiflexion in this patient after they completed an Achilles tendon lengthening. 
Here the authors identify the peroneal tendons for a later transfer. 
Here is a view of a completed Chopart amputation using peroneal tendons for transfer. As you can see, a medium hemovac has been placed into the dead space.
VOLUME: 16 PUBLICATION DATE: Mar 01 2003
Issue Number: 
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Foot ulcers are the major risk factor for amputation among people with diabetes. Fifteen percent of people with diabetes will experience a foot ulcer. In this particular patient population, 14 to 24 percent will require lower extremity amputation.1 Loss of protective sensation and repetitive mechanical trauma (high foot pressures) are the major causes of diabetic foot ulceration.2,3 As per the ADA consensus report, the plantar forefoot is the most common location for foot ulcers.1 The underlying source of forefoot ulceration is increased forefoot pressure t
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CME Showcase

"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"

A Complimentary On-Demand CE/CME Webcast

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing.
This activity is sponsored by the North American Center For Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).

To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/






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