- Injuries to the hands and feet are often more complicated than expected in the athletic population. An intricate network of ligaments, nerves, bones and other soft tissue can make diagnosis of these injuries difficult. Athletic Trainers and other healthcare professionals may have difficulties assessing these injuries and understanding the impact of a missed diagnosis or improper treatment that could affect patient’s long-term health. This program will review important anatomy, improve diagnostic techniques by improving confidence and accuracy, as well as compare the treatment options available for various injuries.
- By participating in this program, the athletic trainer and other health care providers will be able to identify more specifically, the injuries that may occur within the tarsal or carpal bones of the ankle/foot and wrist/hand. This will help the athlete to better recover with early intervention and treatment. Further education for the practitioner of such injuries will allow the practitioner to manage these injuries by early and accurate identification of the injury, making the referral in a timely manner and increasing the possibility of favorable outcomes for the future use of the ankle/foot or wrist.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer Carpal and Tarsal Injuries in Athletics
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand Enduring
- Elaine Balutis, MD, MaineGeneral Orthopedics
- Brian Loring, DPM, MaineGeneral Orthopedics
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Identify the anatomy of the hand and foot.
• Diagnose various bony, ligamentous, and other soft tissue injuries to the hand and foot.
• Explain surgical and conservative treatment options available for hand and foot injuries.
Credits Awarded
CME’s awarded: 2
The MaineGeneral Medical Center designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MaineGeneral Medical Center and Colby College. MaineGeneral Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME and the Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
