A CME event series with thought leaders focused on improving knowledge of peripheral neuropathy and its ramifications. In their presentations, participants will be provided valuable information on small fiber peripheral neuropathy, its causes, testing techniques, treatments, and potential disease associations/complications. This CME event will include deeper dive discussions on how peripheral neuropathy correlates with onychodystrophy, other infections, and chronic ulcerations of the lower extremity. Speakers will advance your and your practice’s clinical utility knowledge for patient with these presentations, thereby supporting better patient outcomes.

This event has been accredited by the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Foundation as an approved sponsor by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. CME has been approved for up to 3.0 contact hours.

The Foundations of Peripheral Neuropathy and its Diagnosis

November 12, 2022, 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST(-05:00)
Lilly Khavari, DPM, FACPM
In this session, Dr. Khavari will discuss small fiber peripheral neuropathy, its causes, testing techniques and treatments. She will also discuss the positive impact on clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and retention when small fiber neuropathy is effectively managed.

Consequences of Neuropathy

November 12, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST(-05:00)
Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FAPWH
Insights into complications caused by neuropathic ulcers, the effects of neuropathy in wound care, ulcerations and post-traumatic ulcerations due to neuropathy.

Onychomycosis in Special Populations

November 12, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST(-05:00)
Shari Lipner, MD, PhD
Vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy may have patients at higher risk for onychodystrophy. Understand how to develop close follow-ups and timely interventions.