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Section: CME Category: Biomechanics

The Adult Acquired Flatfoot - PATHOMECHANICS and CLINCAL EVALUATION

Douglas Richie, Jr, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM

Douglas H Richie, Jr, DPM reviews the support structures of the arch and how deformities in these structures lead to adult acquired flatfoot. Dr Richie then reviews how the clinical exam can detect and stage adult acquired flatfoot.

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CME (Credits: 1.5)

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Goals and Objectives
  1. Understand the support structures of the arch
  2. Understand the spring ligament complex and how it effects flat foot deformities
  3. Understand the new classification system for adult acquired flatfoot and how the different stages are broken down
  4. Identify proper tests that can be performed in the office to identify and stage adult acquired flatfoot
  • Accreditation and Designation of Credits
  • CME (Credits: 1.5)

    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 1.5 continuing education contact hours

    Release Date: 05/20/2020 Expiration Date: 06/24/2025

  • Author

  • Douglas Richie, Jr, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM

    Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Biomechanics
    California School of Podiatric Medicine
    Clinical Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
    Western University of Health Sciences
    Past President, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

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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.

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    Douglas Richie, Jr has nothing to disclose