Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures - Narendra Patel, DPM

Course Overview Caption

Calcaneal fractures are devastating injuries. They have severe risks and long-term complications associated with them. This lecture will dive into the basic understanding of the fracture and identify the different fracture patterns and then discuss traditional and new methodology to optimize the outcomes for these patients.

Learning Objectives

Differentiate common calcaneal fracture classification systems and interpret fracture patterns to guide treatment planning and prognosis

Evaluate contemporary operative and nonoperative treatment strategies for calcaneal fractures, including emerging techniques designed to optimize functional outcomes and reduce complications

Identify common pitfalls and complications associated with the surgical management of calcaneal fractures and apply evidence-based principles to minimize risk and improve patient outcomes

Components

This course provides for 0.4 CME

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 27 minutes 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

Narendra Patel, DPM

Narendra R. Patel, DPM is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon based in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He is a partner at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists. He is known for his expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including sports injuries, fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, ankle replacement, and Charcot and Trauma expert. He is a past Trauma Section Editor for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Patel earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his surgical residency under the mentorship of Dr. Guido LaPorta. He has been practicing since 1997. Dr. Patel is Faculty Attending Surgeon for the Ascension St. Joseph’s Surgical Residency Program and Fellowship Trainer for the Complex Deformity Correction & Microsurgical Limb Reconstruction at Ascension St. Joseph. He also serves as Faculty for Surgery Capstone at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science's Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.

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. Dr. Patel is a consultant for Stryker and Aztron. The planning committee does not 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 accredited this activity for a maximum of 0.4 CME credits.

CMEonline: 06-26-2026ACLES3 Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures - Narendra Patel, DPM

Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures - Narendra Patel, DPM