Foot drop, characterized by the inability to lift the forefoot due to weakness in the dorsiflexion of the foot, poses diagnostic and management challenges seldom encountered in primary care settings. This continuing medical education (CME) activity aims to equip healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of foot drop, exploring its diverse etiologies, from muscular and neurologic to spinal, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal disorders. The curriculum emphasizes the crucial role of a meticulous neurological examination, metabolic work-up, electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and imaging for accurate diagnosis and management.Participants will delve into the intricate anatomy of the lumbar nerve roots, lumbar plexus, sciatic nerve, and common fibular nerve, gaining insights into the complex network that governs foot function. The program focuses on the interprofessional approach, highlighting the collaborative efforts essential for effective assessment, management, and potential treatment of patients with foot drop. Additionally, the activity explores the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment options, ensuring that participants leave with the knowledge and skills needed to address this challenging clinical entity. The ultimate goal is to empower healthcare professionals to navigate the complexities of foot drop confidently and provide optimal care for patients with this condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21885
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Foot and Ankle, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurocritical Care, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Rheumatology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Spine, Trauma