09SS15: Ankle Arthritis

These online presentations are ACFAS educational offerings from previous Annual Scientific Conferences. The “09SS15: Ankle Arthritis” presentations are available to members and non-members at no cost. Continuing Education credit is available to ACFAS members.

Accreditation Statement:

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.

Designation Statement:

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons designates these educational activities for CPME Continuing Education Contact Hours. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:

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• At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
  1. Recognize the normal effects of aging and how it affects the ankle.
  2. Apply knowledge to clinical decision making in Ankle Arthritis.
  3. Apply basic science principles for age-related changes in bone, cartilage, and the muscle tendon complex.
  4. Determine the appropriate operative treatment plans, after non-operative treatments have been depleted.
• CPME CE credit available: 1.0
• Total Run Time: 54min 44sec
• Format: Online, non-downloadable, Flash file

Joint Ankle Distraction

• Presenters: Bradley M. Lamm, DPM
• Financial Disclosures: Bradley M. Lamm, DPM is a consultant for Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
• Run Time: 13min 29sec

Total Ankle Replacement

• Presenters: Jerome K. Steck, DPM
• Financial Disclosures: Jerome K. Steck, DPM is a consultant for DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. and is on the speaker's bureau for Tournier.
• Run Time: 20min 22sec

Ankle Arthrodesis

• Presenters: James L. Thomas, DPM
• Financial Disclosures: James L. Thomas, DPM has nothing to disclose.
• Run Time: 20min 53sec

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