Arthrodiastasis of the Ankle for a Young Patient Involving Advanced Osteoarthritis of the Ankle Joint - Harry John Visser, DPM

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Arthrodiastasis of the Ankle for a Young Patient Involving Advanced Osteoarthritis of the Ankle Joint - Harry John Visser, DPM

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

Understand the concept of distraction of the form of development of fibrocartilage

What are the indications for ankle joint diastasis

When considering distraction with external fixation what is critical about the fine distraction wire at the level of ankle joint

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

Part 1 - Course Staff

About the Speaker:

Harry John Visser, DPM

Dr. Visser graduated Pi Delta, with a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the Kent State School Of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH. He then matriculated from a three-year Residency program in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Lindell Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Visser is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He served as the Director of Residency Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center from 1985 until 2015 when the hospital closed. He was appointed Director of Residency Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at SSM DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, MO in 2012. He served as Director of both programs until 2015. He then was appointed sole Director at SSM DePaul.

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 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 0.55 continuing education contact hours.