10 Site Credits
You currently have 0 Site Credits in your account. Purchase Site Credits

Available in Packages/Products: PRESENT Complete Podiatric CME Online

Section: Board Review Category: Orthotics & Prosthetics

Treatment of Complex Ankle and Hindfoot Deformities with AFO Bracing

Douglas Richie, Jr, DPM

Douglas H Richie, Jr, DPM offers excellent examples from his own cases using AFO bracing. Dr Richie further discusses the application of specific types of braces and key criteria for evaluation of the patient for choosing the appropriate bracing.

Completion (Credits: 1) CME (Credits: 0.5)

Method of Participation

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

  1. Complete the Pre-Test
  2. View the Lecture
  3. Complete the Quiz (Min. 70% Passing Score)
  4. Complete the program Survey
Goals and Objectives
  1. Understand how AFO (ankle foot orthoses) Ankle Braces can be integrated into podiatric practice to optimize patient outcomes
  2. Recognize specific clinical indications for AFO’s and appropriate brace selection for each condition
  3. Demonstrate key clinical examination techniques for AFO prescription
  • Accreditation and Designation of Credits
  • Completion (Credits: 1)

    This lecture has been approved for the PRESENT Residency Education Online Curriculum by the PRESENT Curriculum Committee.

    Release Date: 09/12/2017 Expiration Date: 12/31/2022

  • CME (Credits: 0.5)

    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 0.5 continuing education contact hours

    Release Date: 03/16/2018 Expiration Date: 12/31/2022

  • Author

  • Douglas Richie, Jr, DPM

    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

  • System Requirements

  • To view Lectures online, the following specs are required:

    • Broadband Internet
    • Browsers must have javascript enabled. Most browsers have this feature enabled by default.
    • Any PDF reader. Download Adobe PDF (Free) to print certificates.
    Supported Browsers:
    • Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Safari
    Supported Mobile OS:
    • Apple iOS 13+
    • Android 10+
  • Disclosure Information

  • 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.

    ---

    Douglas Richie, Jr has nothing to disclose