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Foot & Ankle Focus: Managing Complex Ankle Arthritis and Deformity with Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Overview

Moderators: Mark E. Easley, MD
Faculty: Samuel B. Adams, MD; James A. Nunley, MD; James K. DeOrio, MD; Karl M. Schweitzer, MD; Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD

Complex ankle arthritis is a challenging problem to treat with total ankle replacement (TAR). In this webinar, expert faculty will discuss current evidence and options for managing these cases with TAR as well as algorithms for correcting deformities associated with ankle arthritis.


At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Identify complex ankle deformities associated with ankle arthritis
  • Understand available treatment options for managing complex ankle arthritis with total ankle replacement
  • Identify treatment algorithms for correction of complex deformities associated with ankle arthritis in conjunction with total ankle replacement
  • Understand current evidence in managing complex ankle arthritis and reported outcomes of such pathology
CME
Statement of Need

A need for this educational activity has been determined based on previous course evaluations and the AOFAS educational curriculum. The content of this course was based on current issues and topics provided by AOFAS membership and leadership. For more information on the AOFAS CME mission, visit aofas.org/education.


Accreditation

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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Disclosure

AOFAS requires all instructors, planners, and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations during the past 12 months with any commercial interest (any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods and services consumed by, or used on patients). All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the education content vetted by AOFAS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness. AOFAS also requires faculty to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity. AOFAS attests that the persons responsible for the development of this educational activity did so independently and were not influenced by commercial supporters. All financial disclosures will be provided to meeting attendees in the final program materials.


Disclaimer

The material presented in this continuing medical education activity has been made available by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the authors or presenters, which may be helpful or of interest to other practitioners. Methods, techniques, and procedures demonstrated and views and opinions expressed by speakers, presenters, and faculty are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of AOFAS, nor does presentation on the program represent or constitute endorsement or promotion by AOFAS. AOFAS expressly disclaims any warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, and shall not be liable for damages of any kind in connection with the material, methods, information, techniques, opinions, or procedures expressed, presented, or demonstrated.

Accreditation Statement
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AOFAS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For more information on AOFAS accreditation and educational policies, visit the Program Overview page.
Summary
Availability: No future session
Cost: Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $59.00
Credit Offered:
1 CME (MD) Credit
1 CME (PA/NP/RN) Credit
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