First Metatarsal Diabetic Ulcers: Novel Techniques for Salvage

First Metatarsal Diabetic Ulcers: Novel Techniques for Salvage: Elizabeth Sanders, DPM

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

Outline the systemic and local risk factors for first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcers and employ ways to mitigate these factors in our at-risk patients.

Distinguish the biomechanical etiologies that contribute to first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcers to determine the most appropriate surgical course of action.

Extrapolate conservative and various surgical prophylactic options and their roles to mitigate and prevent first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcers secondary to rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible deformities.

Components

This course provides for 0.55 CECH

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 0.55 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

Course Staff

About the Speaker:

Elizabeth Sanders, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM

Dr. Sanders is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine. She graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Boston Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in foot and ankle advanced reconstructive surgery at University Hospitals in Chardon, Ohio. Dr. Sanders completed a mini fellowship in external fixation at the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics in Kurgan, Russia. She has given numerous lectures and presentations on innovative surgical techniques, emphasizing limb salvage and reconstructive surgery nationally and internationally.

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 relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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 0.55 continuing education contact hours.

CMEonline: 2024-04-06FR2 First Metatarsal Diabetic Ulcers: Novel Techniques for Salvage

First Metatarsal Diabetic Ulcers: Novel Techniques for Salvage