The Rheumatoid Rearfoot

Course Overview

This lecture will accentuate diagnosis and management of the rearfoot and target joints in the rheumatoid rearfoot. This is not commonly discussed as in reference to the forefoot manifestations.

Learning Objective

Understand the pathophysiology of the etiology of rheumatoid disease

Discuss primary target joints affected by rheumatoid disease. These involve the TMT2,3, TN and STJ

Discuss conservative and surgical options in the rheumatoid foot deformity

Components

This course provides for 0.45 CME

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 0.45 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


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About the Speaker

H. John Visser, DPM

Dr. Visser graduated Pi Delta, with a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the Kent State School of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH. He then matriculated from a three-year Residency program in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Lindell Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Visser is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He served as the Director of Residency Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center from 1985 until 2015 when the hospital closed. He was appointed Director of Residency Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at SSM DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, MO in 2012. He served as Director of both programs until 2015. He then was appointed sole Director at SSM DePaul.

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 0.45 continuing education contact hours.

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The Rheumatoid Rearfoot - H. John Visser, DPM