Speaker(s): 

Joseph Kim, DPM, PGY 3 resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Joseph Kim, DPM, PGY 3 resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Provide evidence for surgical versus nonsurgical repair of Achilles ruptures.
• Discuss outcomes and indications for direct versus indirect Achilles repair.
• Review the roles of adjunctive procedures such as gastrocnemius recessions and FHL in Achilles augmentation in acute and chronic management of Achilles injury.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee, consisting of Nicole Branning, DPM; Ellianne Nasser, DPM; Joseph Kim, DPM; and Khrizma Stubbs, DPM, have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant.