Achilles Injuries and Stress Injuries in the Athlete

Update on Achilles Tendon Ruptures and Stress Fractures in Athletes

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

1. Understand current treatment options and protocols for the Achilles tendon rupture

2. Understand how to utilize ultrasound in the evaluation and treatment selection for Achilles tendon ruptures

3. Understand various options for treatment of the chronic Achilles tendon rupture/li> Cuboid Syndrome

4. provide and overview of the management of stress fractures based on the level of the athlete

5. Understand when advanced imaging is indicated for the diagnosis of stress fractures

6. Know when to utilize adjunctive therapy and rehabilitation techniques in stress fracture treatment

Part 1 - Course Staff

About the Speaker: Dr Christy King is an attending surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA. She is the residency director of the Kaiser SF Bay Area Foot and Ankle Residency Program. She has a heavy sports medicine and trauma practice, and she takes pride in the advancement of surgical skills research.

Fees

Free for those that attended the live event

Intended Audience : Medical Providers

Refund Policy

No refunds are available for online courses

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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 0.66 continuing education contact hours.