Speaker(s): 

Aaliyah Shields, DPM, PGY 1 resident, Geisinger- has nothing to disclose

Sai Meghana Suresh Kumar, DPM, PGY 1 resident, Geisinger- has nothing to disclose

Learning Objectives: 

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

1. Provide adequate evidence through a comprehensive literature review to support the use of an anterior rather than posterior plating construct as the superior approach in ankle arthrodesis
2. Provide adequate evidence through a comprehensive literature review to support the use of a posterior rather than anterior plating construct as the superior approach in ankle arthrodesis
3. Present outcomes-driven pertinent case studies to substantiate each position to effectively sway the audience to support one surgical approach over another

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Ellianne Nasser, DPM, Nicole Branning, DPM, Khrizma Stubbs, DPM, and Sana Siddiqui, 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 HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None