• Evaluate the efficacy of procedures with the usage of literature to support treatment options. 
• Employ advanced and restorative techniques of foot and ankle surgery.
• Develop surgical complication thought processes and develop techniques for definitive reconstruction. 
• Analyze case-based approaches to deal with complications of foot and ankle surgery. 
• Best utilize non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle pathology based on the current evidence. 
• Implement evidence based medicine for improved patient outcomes.

Facilitators

• Paul Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS
  Assistant Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University
  Relevant to the content of this educational activity, Dr. Dayton indicated he is on the speaker's bureau for Biomet, Orthohelix, and Orthofix.
• Mindi Feilmeier, DPM, FACFAS
  Assistant Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and Clinician, Foot and Ankle, Des Moines University
  Relevant to the content of this educational activity, Dr. Feilmeier indicated she has no conflict of interests to disclose with commercial interests.

Continuing Education Credit

• DPM: Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education is approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. This activity has been reviewed and approved for a maximum of 12.0 continuing education contact hours.
• Other: Attendees will be given a certificate of participation for a maximum of 12.0 continuing education hours.

Commercial Support

Educational grants were not accepted for this activity.