Management of the Diabetic, Charcot Midfoot: Recent Updates - Kenneth S. “Buck” Smith, MD

Management of the Diabetic, Charcot Midfoot: Recent Updates - Kenneth S. Smith, MD

This lecture is part of the 2025 Midfoot Nonsurgical and Surgical Management of Pain and Instability Program

Learning Objectives: At the end of the educational program, the learner will be able to:

Identify the key diagnostic and examination findings seen in diabetic midfoot Charcot

Understand the surgical indications for midfoot Charcot

Develop a framework for which of the various surgical options are most appropriate in any given case

Components

This course provides for 0.4 CECH

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 0.4 hours to complete.

The course was originally released in 2025

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

Part 1 - Course Staff

About the Speaker:

Kenneth S. Smith, MD

Dr. Kenneth S. "Buck" Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle conditions. He treats all orthopedic ailments and provides minimally invasive treatments, total joint replacements, and joint arthroscopy. He also specializes in trauma care. Over the course of his career, Dr. Smith has cared for professional athletes on teams such as the Colorado Rockies, the Denver Broncos, and the Denver Nuggets, as well as athletes at the University of Colorado. In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys hunting, fishing, playing basketball and softball, and brewing his own beer.

Compliance Statement

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. 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 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 0.45 continuing education contact hours.