Putting It Into Practice: The Basics Applied — Part 3
Who Should Attend?
This educational program is designed for advanced health practitioners in the field of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery — specifically physical therapists, athletic trainers, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants — orthopaedic
residents, and primary care physicians.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:
Describe the evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of Charcot arthropathy
Understand the musculoskeletal approaches to treating foot and ankle conditions associated with diabetes
Understand the goals and treatment options for diabetic foot and ankle wounds
Understand the indications, goals, and options for operative management of the diabetic foot
Statement of Need
A need for this educational activity has been determined based on previous course evaluations and the AOFAS educational curriculum. The content of this course was based on current issues and topics provided by AOFAS membership and leadership. For more
information on the AOFAS CME mission, visit aofas.org/education.
Accreditation and Continuing Education Credit
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AOFAS designates this live activity for a maximum
of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.5 hours/CEUs. Athletic
Trainers should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Disclosure
AOFAS requires all instructors, planners, and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations during the past 24 months with any commercial
interest (any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods and services consumed by, or used on patients). All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the education content vetted by AOFAS for fair balance,
scientific objectivity, and appropriateness. AOFAS also requires faculty to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity. AOFAS attests that the persons responsible for the development of this educational activity
did so independently and were not influenced by commercial supporters. All financial disclosures will be provided to meeting attendees in the final program materials.
Disclaimer
The material presented in this continuing medical education activity has been made available by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily
the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the authors or presenters, which may be helpful or of interest to other practitioners. Methods,
techniques, and procedures demonstrated and views and opinions expressed by speakers, presenters, and faculty are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of AOFAS, nor does presentation on the program represent or constitute endorsement
or promotion by AOFAS. AOFAS expressly disclaims any warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, and shall not be liable for damages of any kind in connection with the material, methods, information, techniques, opinions, or procedures expressed,
presented, or demonstrated.