Segmental Bone Defects - Thomas Chang , DPM

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Segmental Bone Defects : Thomas Chang , DPM

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

Identify clinical situations where segmental bone defects are present

Discuss the evolution of custom implant technology and how this may be utilized in some of these difficult clinical scenarios

Discuss the mechanical forces between bone and implants which are axial loaded (ankle) compared to tangential and shear forces (medial/lateral column)

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 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

About the Speaker:

Thomas Chang , DPM

Dr. Chang is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who specializes in conditions of the foot and ankle. A graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., he completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Emory / Northlake regional Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga. He is Clinical Professor and Past Chairman in the Department of Podiatric Surgery at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, as well as past chief of podiatric surgery at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion.
Currently, Dr. Chang practices at Sonoma County Orthopedic / Podiatric Specialists. He is a faculty member of The Podiatry Institute. Dr. Chang has contributed articles to numerous medical journals and is author of the textbook, “Master Techniques in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle.”

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. Dr. Chang is a Consultant for Paragon 28. None of the planning committee members 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.