Biomechanical Review of Calcaneal Osteotomies

Course Overview

Lecture will focus on multiple different calcaneal osteotomies and their use in correction of different foot deformities.

Learning Objectives

Differentiate the various calcaneal osteotomy procedures utilized in foot and ankle surgery and identify the deformities for which each procedure is indicated

Explain the biomechanical effects of common calcaneal osteotomies on hindfoot alignment, load distribution, and overall foot function

Describe the key surgical principles and technical steps involved in performing calcaneal osteotomies, including considerations for achieving appropriate deformity correction

Components

This course provides for 0.3 CME

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 0.3 hours to complete

The course was originally released in 2026

There is a post assessment quiz and a survey at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course


			Course Staff

About the Speaker

Jared Visser, DPM

Dr. Visser received his podiatric degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended a one-year fellowship in advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, then began practice at Midwest Podiatry and associates where he is still in practice. Dr. Visser is board certified in foot surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has been an active board member of the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association since 2016 and is currently the second vice president of the board.

Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Accreditation 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. Neither the speaker nor the planning committee have any commercial interests to disclose. No commercial interest provided financial support for this educational activity. CME Online is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CME Online has accreditedthis activity for a maximum of 0.3 continuing education contact hours.

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Biomechanical Review of Calcaneal Osteotomies - Jared Visser, DPM