CLINICAL EVENTS CALENDAR
- Apr 08,2010Apr 11,2010Update 2010: Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot & Ankle04/08/2010 - 10:4304/11/2010 - 10:43website:
Podiatry Institute
Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA - Apr 17,2010Apr 20,20102010 SAWC Spring04/17/2010 - 11:2304/20/2010 - 11:23website:
Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center
Orlando, FL - Apr 29,2010May 02,2010Surgical Pearls by the Sea: Current Trends in Foot and Ankle Surgery04/29/2010 - 10:4405/02/2010 - 10:44website:
Podiatry Institute
Newport Marriott, Newport, RI - May 13,2010May 15,2010Wine Country Podiatric Symposium: Escape to Napa Valley05/13/2010 - 10:4505/15/2010 - 10:45website:
Podiatry Institute
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, Napa Valley, CA
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
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
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.
Managing The Jones Fracture In Active Patients
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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.
CE: A Guide To Current Concepts In Skin Grafting
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
CE: A Guide to NSAIDs For Pain Management In the Lower Extremity
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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.
Understanding The Correlation Between PAD And Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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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.
Key Insights On Imaging Techniques And Tendon Pathology
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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.
How To Address Puncture Wounds
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.
Continuing Education Quiz
Addressing Tendon Balancing Concerns In Diabetic Patients
Gretna, Louisiana
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. To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |

















