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Available in Packages/Products: PRESENT Complete Podiatric CME Online Radiology Course for Quebec Podiatrists

Section: CME Category: Imaging Radiology Trauma & Sports Medicine

Stress Fractures of the Foot, Ankle, & Leg

Amol Saxena, DPM

Amol Saxena, DPM provides an outline for the current treatment of lower extremity stress fractures below the knee. Diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, including the indications for bone stimulation are reviewed. Difficult to heal injuries such as navicular and proximal lateral lesser metatarsal stress fractures are explained in detail. The listener should be able to definitively diagnose and treat these injuries after completing this session.

CME (Credits: 0.75)

Method of Participation

Complete the 4 steps to earn your CE/CME credit:

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  2. View the Lecture
  3. Complete the Quiz (Min. 70% Passing Score)
  4. Complete the program Survey
Goals and Objectives
  1. Recognize stress fractures of the foot when they occur.
  2. Understand the role of external bone stimulation.
  3. Appropriately evaluate radiographic findings.
  4. Provide comprehensive treatment protocols for various pedal stress fractures.
  • Accreditation and Designation of Credits
  • CME (Credits: 0.75)

    PRESENT e-Learning Systems is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. PRESENT e-Learning Systems has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.75 continuing education contact hours

    Release Date: 05/15/2019 Expiration Date: 06/24/2025

  • Author
  • Amol Saxena, DPM

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    Department of Sports Medicine
    Palo Alto, CA

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    Amol Saxena Stockholder, AlterG ,Inc Royalties: Trimed, Teleflex & Arthrex Research Funding: Storz Medical & Curamedix