Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures: Conservative vs. Surgical Management - Mark Hardy, DPM

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Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures: Conservative vs. Surgical Management - Mark Hardy, 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:

Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability
Plan treatment for metatarsal fractures based on assessment, imaging, classification, and decision making
Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the importance of the soft tissue
Use appropriate fixation techniques to treat common pathologies of the foot and ankle

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:

Mark Hardy, DPM

He is Board Certified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He serves as the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Research at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) and the residency director of the Mercy Health Foot and Ankle Residency Program in the Cleveland area. He serves as a Visiting Professor to many orthopaedic hospitals throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Among other appointments, Dr. Hardy has served as the Scientific Chairman for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and has been a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is currently the Director of the Northern Ohio Foot and Ankle Foundation (NOFA) and Chairman of the Global Foot and Ankle Community (GFAC).

Fees

$20.00

Intended Audience : Medical Providers

Refund Policy

No refunds are available for online courses

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.