{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Dorsolateral Excision of the Fibular Sesamoid: Technique and Results
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Description
This article describes the technique and determines the results of the dorsolateral approach for fibular sesamoid excision. Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form. Getting the Most out of the Activity As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed. While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Diagram the anatomy of the great toe MTP joint and sesamoid complex.
- Evaluate a chronically painful sesamoid clinically as well as radiologically to assess the treatment alternatives.
- Explain the dorsal surgical approach to removing the lateral sesamoid to improve patient function.
Disclosures
Richard D. Ferkel has served as a consultant for Smith & Nephew Inc.; has received royalties from Smith & Nephew Inc. and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; and received institutional support from Smith & Nephew, DePuy Mitek, and Ossur Medical. His spouse/life partner, if any, have disclosed that they have no relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity. The remaining authors and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity and their spouses/life partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity.
Lippincott CME Institute has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest concerning this educational activity.Credits:
- ACCME 1.0 CME