Advances in Hallux Valgus Surgery

Faculty:

• Caio Nery

  Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil

• Stéphane Guillo

  Clinique Du Sport, Bordeaux, France

• Xavier Martin-Oliva

  Barcelona University Medical School, Barcelona, Spain

• Thibaut Leemrijse

  Foot and Ankle Institute & Parc Leopold Clinic, Brussels, Belgium

Expiration: 06/30/2015

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Foot & Ankle, Sports Medicine will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address Advances in Hallux Valgus Surgery. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. Discuss the general principles of hallux valgus treatment
2. Discuss minimally invasive surgery techniques for treating hallux valgus
3. Discuss how to avoid complications in minimally invasive surgery when treating for hallux valgus
4. Discuss the treatment algorithm for hallux valgus surgery
5. Discuss how to treat complications for hallux valgus surgery

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc and VuMedi. The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide medical education to physicians.

Designation Statement: The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: Faculty Disclosures/Conflict of Interest Policy\nIn accordance with ACCME requirements, The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc, has a conflict of interest policy that requires faculty to disclose relevant financial relationships related to the content of their presentations/materials. Any potential conflicts are resolved so that presentations are evidence-based and scientifically balanced. The relationships were reviewed by The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. and conflicts of interest were resolved prior to the activity.

Dr. Caio Nery discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Board or committee member Acta Ortopédica Brasileira: Editorial or governing board, Arthrex, Inc: Paid consultant; Paid presenter or speaker, Foot and Ankle International: Editorial or governing board, IFFAS - International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies: Board or committee member, Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia: Editorial or governing board, Revista da ABTPé - Brazilian Foot and Ankle Society: Editorial or governing board, Revista Latino-americana de Tobillo y Pié: Editorial or governing board

Dr. Stephane Guillo discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Biomet: Paid consultant synchro medical: IP royalties

Dr. Xavier Martin-Oliva discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Spanish society of Traumatology and orthopaedic surgeons: Board or committee member

Dr. Thibaut Leemrijse discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Faculty Disclosures of Unlabeled Use: The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use. No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

Dr. Caio Nery does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Stephane Guillo does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Xavier Martin-Oliva does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Dr. Thibaut Leemrijse does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

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