OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis and common lower extremity deformities associated with Rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Describe the specialties involved in peri-operative management for the rheumatoid patient as well as any specific peri-operative risks that can be evaluated and prepared for.
3. List the common surgical options available for management of common foot deformities associated with rheumatoid arthritis, as well as dissection principles that are key when operative on this patient population.
 

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Inez Angel Puente, DPM has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Michelle.Felix@BSWHealth.org

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