Impact of Diabetic First Ray Amputations - Adrienne M. Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHC, ACFAS

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Impact of Diabetic First Ray Amputations - Adrienne M. Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHC, ACFAS

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

We will be discussing the new trends to salvage VS amputate in osteomyelitic foot cases specifically in forefoot

We will explore when and why should we consider these options

We will be reviewing historical and literature review on treatment of osteomyelitis

we will review key clinical findings to cater options towards salvage vs amputation and review the latest methods of ‘limited surgical debridement’ in conjunction with medical management of osteomyelitis

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:

Adrienne M. Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHC, ACFAS

Dr. Adrienne Estes is a podiatric surgeon currently practicing in southern California. She is an Assistant Professor at Western University of Health Sciences, Director of Continuing Medical Education and a practicing physician at Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS). She currently specializes in minimally invasive surgery, complex limb deformity correction, limb salvage, and surgical offloading solutions for diabetic ulcers. She is double board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

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. Estes is a consultant for Orthofix and MTF. 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.