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Description
This article discusses the transverse dorsal approach to the tarsometatarsal joints in cases of acute traumatic injury. 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:
- Describe the dorsal transverse incision approach to the midfoot joints and compare this approach to the traditional approach utilizing multiple longitudinal incisions.
- Select patients with acute traumatic midfoot injury who can be appropriately treated with open reduction and internal fixation through a dorsal transverse incision approach.
- Delineate the advantages of the dorsal transverse approach to the midfoot joints.
Disclosures
The 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.
Price:
$10.00
Credits:
- ACCME 1.0 CME
Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Professions:
Physician
Test Code: TFAS1215
Published: Dec 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources:
Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Required Passing Score: 4/5 (80%)
Categories:
Orthopedic
Specialties:
Osteopathic Medicine