Putting It Into Practice: The Basics Applied is a series of virtual courses providing the basics of foot and ankle clinical care. The series is ideal for physical therapists, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, orthopaedic residents, and primary care physicians.

This bundle contains access to all four individual courses. CME must be claimed for each individual course. 

• Describe the evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of fifth metatarsal fractures
• Describe the evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of Lisfranc injuries
• Understand the basics of evaluating patients with ankle fractures and identify indications for surgical treatment
• Understand post-operative and post-injury rehabilitation of ankle fractures

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to: 

• Describe the evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of cavus deformity
• Describe the evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of flatfoot deformity
• Understand the basics of evaluating patients with deformity
• Understand the basics of orthotics for use in deformity correction

In part three of the series, multidisciplinary faculty will discuss the management of the diabetic foot. Topics include Charcot Foot, Musculoskeletal Approaches to Diabetes, Wound Care, and Operative Management. This course is ideal for physical therapists, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, orthopaedic residents, and primary care physicians.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Describe the evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of Charcot arthropathy
• Understand the musculoskeletal approaches to treating foot and ankle conditions associated with diabetes
• Understand the goals and treatment options for diabetic foot and ankle wounds
• Understand the indications, goals, and options for operative management of the diabetic foot

In Part 4 of the series, multidisciplinary faculty will provide the knowledge and skills needed to treat pediatric foot and ankle patients in the office. Topics include Pediatric Flatfoot Deformity, Pediatric Foot and Ankle Fractures, and Tight Heel Cord.

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

• Describe the etiology of pediatric flatfoot deformity to help diagnose and treat pediatric patients in the office
• Read pediatric foot and ankle x-rays and understand, diagnose and treat pediatric foot and ankle fractures
• Describe the etiology of the tight heel cord and toe walking as well as provide physical therapy techniques to treat the tight heel cord