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CMEonline: 2024_FirstRay_3 Impact of Diabetic First Ray Amputations

Impact of Diabetic First Ray Amputations


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Impact of Diabetic First Ray Amputations

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

  • Be aware of new trends to salvage VS amputate in osteomyelitic foot cases specifically in forefoot
  • explore when and why should we consider these options
  • review historical and literature review on treatment of osteomyelitis
  • review key clinical findings to cater options towards salvage vs amputation
  • review the latest methods of ‘limited surgical debridement’ in conjunction with medical management of osteomyelitis

    • Part 1 - Course Staff

    Adrienne Estes, DPM

    Adrienne Estes, DPM | 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

    $15

    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.

    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 0.5 continuing education contact hours.

    1. Course Number

      2024_FirstRay_3

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