Foot and Ankle Injuries
Presenter: Robert D. Martin, MD
Knowledge Gap: The purpose of this activity is to educate healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on Foot and Ankle Injuries. |
Target Audience The target audience includes all healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals who would like to learn about Foot and Ankle Injuries and how it pertains to their respective profession. |
Release and Expiration Dates 10/26/2016 - 10/26/2019 |
Objectives - Explain commonly seen foot/ankle pathology/injury.
- Apply the clinical exam and indicated diagnostic exams necessary to diagnose these common conditions.
- Define basic treatment protocols/algorithms for each injury/problem.
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Biographical Info Dr. Robert D. Martin specializes in foot and ankle surgery, using advanced techniques and minimally invasive procedures to repair damage, restore movement and alleviate pain. Dr. Martin is a fellow member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He spent five years completing his internship and residency in Arkansas before traveling to Florida for specialized training in foot and ankle surgery. In addition to his extensive professional studies and accomplishments, Dr. Martin has served as a care provider and Spanish translator in El Salvador and Honduras. | References 1. Tezval, Mohammad MD; Dumont, Clemens MD; Stürmer, Klaus Michael., Prognostic Reliability of the Hawkins Sign in Fractures of the Talus. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. September 2007 - Volume 21 - Issue 8 - pp 538-543 2. Stephen K. Benirschke, MD; Eric Meinberg, MD; Sarah A. Anderson, MD; Clifford B. Jones, MD; Peter A. Cole, MD. Fractures and Dislocations of the Midfoot: Lisfranc and Chopart Injuries, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2012 Jul 18; 94 (14): 1325 -1337 | 3. C. J. Topliss, M. Jackson, R. M. Atkins. Anatomy of pilon fractures of the distal tibia. The Bone and Joint Journal, VOL. 87-B, No. 5, MAY 2005 | |
Speaker Disclosures: The planners, speakers, moderators, peer reviewers and /or panelists of this CE activity have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. |
Planners: Kim Miller Sarah Rhoads Susan Smith Dodson Mark Jansen Speaker: Robert D. Martin, MD | Peer Reviewers: Kim Miller, MCHES |
Instructions to obtain credit: 1. Launch the activity 2. Complete the pre-test 3. View the entire activity online 4. Complete the post-test (must pass the post-test with a score of 80% to receive credit). You may retake the post-test if you do not receive a passing score. 5. Complete Evaluation Print certificate or transcript (Available in the “My Profile” tab). |
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Designation Statement The University of Arkansas for Medical Science Office of Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
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