Peroneal and Lateral Ankle Pathology

Learning Objectives:

Understand the anatomy of the lateral ankle complex with the peroneal tendons, the fibula and the lateral ligaments

Understand the relationship between the peroneal tendons and the lateral ankle ligaments in sport injuries

Consider options for repair of the peroneal tendons when injured, including direct repair, transfer, augmentation, and grafting techniques

Part 1 - Course Staff

About the Speaker: Dr. Thomas Chang is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who specializes in conditions of the foot and ankle. A graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., he completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Emory / Northlake regional Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga. He is Clinical Professor and Past Chairman in the Department of Podiatric Surgery at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, as well as past chief of podiatric surgery at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion. Currently, Dr. Chang practices at Sonoma County Orthopedic / Podiatric Specialists He is a faculty member of The Podiatry Institute. He has contributed articles to numerous medical journals and is author of the textbook, “Master Techniques in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle.”

Fees

Free for those that attended the live event

Intended Audience : Medical Providers

Refund Policy

No refunds are available for online courses

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In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants.

CME Online is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CME Online has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.58 continuing education contact hours.