CME expires May 31, 2025

Sharpen your problem-solving skills with relevant patient cases from experts on the frontlines!

In this journal-based CME activity, you will review decision making in the management of charcot arthropathy of the foot and ankle by following an evolving patient case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). After the reading, you will complete an assessment to test your orthopaedic knowledge, problem solving, and clinical decision-making skills.

Case Editor
Robert Kulwin, MD
 

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the epidemiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.
  • Identify laboratory studies, imaging studies, and diagnostic studies, tests, and procedures that help confirm Charcot neuroarthropathy of the foot ankle and guide treatment decision making.
  • Describe upper extremity manifestations of unmanaged diabetes mellitus.
  • Discuss perioperative considerations for patients with diabetes mellitus.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.