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Lecture Hall Diabetic Foot | Mechanics

What Does the Evidence Tell Us About Triceps Surae Lengthening?

Available Credits
CPME 0.75

Paul Kim
Paul Kim, DPM, AACFAS
Assistant Professor
Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program
Midwestern University College of Health Sciences
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In this lecture, Dr. Kim uses evidence-based medicine to address the role of equinus in plantar ulcerations of the forefoot in Diabetic patients. He explains how equinus has been shown to cause increased plantar peak pressures, and how reducing this pressure may help ulcers heal. Dr. Kim then offers evidence challenging the role Tendo-achilles lengthening may play in treating these patients. Finally, he explains his research on shearing forces and its etiological affect in plantar ulcerations. Ultimately, this lecture challenges the listener to evaluate the pros and cons of the triceps surae lengthening procedure in the Diabetic patient.

Goal and Objective
After participating in this activity, the viewer should be better able to:
1. Understand the triad of foot deformity

Estimated time to complete this activity is 46 minutes.

Physicians, diabetes educators, and other health care professionals who treat patients with diabetes.
Accreditation and Designation of Credit
PODIATRY: The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine(OCPM) is an approved sponsor of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education through the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).

The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine credits this activity for 0.75 credit hour.

Release Date: 12/31/2006 Expiration Date: 12/30/2012
Peer Review: on 12/31/2006

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It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems and it's accreditors to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any PRESENT e-Learning Systems sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts.
Paul Kim, DPM, AACFAS has disclosed that he serves as a member of the Speaker's Bureau for lntegra/Newdeal. He received Honorarium/Expenses from Integra/Newdeal.