The Traumatised Foot: An Integrated Approach to Treatment

Faculty:

• Peter Bates

  The Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

• Nima Heidari

  The Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

• Lee Parker

  The Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

• Parviz Sadigh

  The Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

Expiration: 03/01/2016

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Pediatric, Foot & Ankle, Foot & Ankle, Sports Medicine, Trauma will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address The Traumatised Foot: An Integrated Approach to Treatment. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. Discuss the immediate management of trauma to the foot.
2. Discuss the biomechanics of the foot and the rationale for midfoot fracture fixation.
3. Discuss the treatment of calcaneal fractures in foot trauma.
4. Discuss soft tissue reconstruction in foot trauma.

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

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Designation Statement: The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: Faculty Disclosures/Conflict of Interest Policy\nIn accordance with ACCME requirements, The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc, has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced. The relationships were reviewed by The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. and conflicts of interest were resolved prior to the activity.

Dr. Mohamed Sukeik discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Peter Bates discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Nima Heidari discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Lee Parker discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. Parviz Sadigh discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

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Dr. Mohamed Sukeik does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Peter Bates does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Nima Heidari does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Lee Parker does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Parviz Sadigh does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

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