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Section: CME

The Tsunami of Diabetic Foot Complications - It's Time for Prevention

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

In this lecture, Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM(Glasg), will discuss epidemiology of the Diabetic Foot Syndrome, Risk Factors, and proven techniques for Prevention available to the current practitioner. By utilizing a knowledge of causal pathways, effective Prevention Protocols can be implemented to reduce the incidence of diabetes-related lower extremity amputations.

CME (Credits: 0.50)

Method of Participation

Complete the 4 steps to earn your CE/CME credit:

  1. Complete the Pre-Test
  2. View the Lecture
  3. Complete the Quiz (Min. 70% Passing Score)
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Goals and Objectives
  1. Understand the Pathophysiology of Diabetic Foot Wounds
  2. Understand Causal Pathways to Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  3. Understand current Guidelines for Diabetic Foot Assessment and Treatment
  • Accreditation and Designation of Credits
  • CME (Credits: 0.50)

    This lecture has been approved for the PRESENT Podiatric Education Online curriculum by the Council of Teaching Hospitals Residency Education Review Committee.{CERT_NUMBER}

    Release Date: 06/22/2025 Expiration Date: 06/22/2028

  • Author

  • Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH

    Clinical Professor and Residency Director
    Department of Orthopaedics
    UT Health San Antonio, Division of Podiatry
    San Antonio, Texas

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    Robert Frykberg has received research funding and on the speaker's bureau for AOTI, Inc; is a consultant for AOTI, Inc, Biocomposites Ltd, and Arche Healthcare.