Pathologies of the 5th Metatarsal Base - Robert K. Duddy, DPM, FACFAS

Midfoot Arthrodesis in the Non-neuropathic and Neuropathic Patient - Lawrence Fallat, DPM

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:

Learn the causes of painful arthritis at the tarsometatarsal joint

Discuss the surgical technique for fusion of the tarsometatarsal joint

Discuss potential complications associated with the fusion procedure

Components

This course provides for 0.45 CECH

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

Robert K. Duddy, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Robert Duddy graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1979, cum Laude. He then went to Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1984, cum Laude, with multiple academic awards. He completed his medical and surgical residency training at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, MO in 1986. He joined Mid-West Podiatry & Associates, LLC, in 1986. Dr. Duddy holds a dual Diplomate status from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He also maintains his Registration in pharmacy. Dr. Duddy is also a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Duddy has written several articles for nationally recognized medical journals. For the past 28 years, he has served as medical and surgical instructor for the residency program based at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. His interests lie in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, diabetic foot care, and pediatric foot and ankle care. As a runner, Dr. Duddy has a personal insight into athletic-related injuries.

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.