Talar neck fractures are uncommon but can have life-altering consequences and are typically associated with high-energy mechanisms and multiple traumas. This continuing medical education (CME) course offers an in-depth exploration of talar neck fractures, covering their evaluation, treatment strategies, and potential complications. Given the limited availability of high-quality literature for these injuries, this course aims to equip healthcare professionals with evidence-based insights and best practices in managing talar neck fractures.This activity explores the intricacies of talar neck fractures, emphasizing the critical role of the interprofessional team in the patient’s care. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges posed by these injuries, such as severe soft tissue damage, bony comminution, and frequent fracture displacement. The consequences of talar neck fractures can be devastating and include permanent stiffness, deformity, and pain, often leading to hindfoot arthrosis. More than 90% of displaced talar neck fractures result in hindfoot arthrosis. The course addresses surgical treatment with open reduction internal fixation as the standard of care for most cases but also addresses nonoperative options for specific injury patterns or cases where surgical intervention is not feasible. Participants learn about the common complications following open fixation, including osteonecrosis, posttraumatic arthritis, and malunion. The course discusses the relationship between high-energy mechanisms and soft tissue injuries as well as the challenges of surgical wound healing.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18049
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - 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: Foot and Ankle, General Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine