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CMEonline: 20230930SM5 Infection and Fracture Osteosynthesis: The Influence of Biomechanical Stability on Fracture-Related Infections - Samantha Williams DPM, AACFAS

Infection and Fracture Osteosynthesis: The Influence of Biomechanical Stability on Fracture-Related Infections - Samantha Williams DPM, AACFAS


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Infection and Fracture Osteosynthesis: The Influence of Biomechanical Stability on Fracture-Related Infections: Samantha Williams, DPM , AACFAS

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

  • Understand the pathogenesis of orthopedic-associated infection and the contribution of mechanical stability to infection eradication.
  • Critically appraise the role of different imaging modalities, including plain films, bone scans, MRI, and CT in orthopedic-associated infections.
  • Define best treatment options for orthopedic-associated infections based on chronologic classification.

    • 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 2024
  • 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

    Samantha Williams, DPM , AACFAS

    About the Speaker:

    Samantha Williams, DPM , AACFAS

    Dr. Samantha Williams practices in Santa Clara, California at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. She recently completed her fellowship at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Mountain View, California under the guidance of Dr. Meagan Jennings, Dr. Nicholas Todd, Dr. Lawrence Oloff, and many others. She trained at the JFK Medical Center in West Palm Beach Florida under Dr. John Levin where she served as Chief Resident. Her surgical and research interests are sports medicine, total ankle arthroplasty, and reconstruction.

    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 members have any disclosures to make.

    No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education 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 0.4 continuing education contact hours.

    1. Course Number

      20230930SM5

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