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Musculoskeletal Complications of DiabetesMusculoskeletal Complications of Diabetes, a one hour accredited course, discusses the issues related to long-term diabetes, hyperglycemia and musculoskeletal complications. These complications include areas affecting the feet, joints and body structures. Dysfunctions causing these changes are thought to include microvascular abnormalities, neuropathic changes, and glycosylation of protein and collagen accumulation. Problems with feet are often the most debilitating. These problems are also preventable with proper care. This course will review all of these areas and concentrate on prevention of foot problems and care of the diabetic foot. Several handouts included.
Length: 1.00 hour(s)
CE Credit:
Please note that after 6-30-2010 RN credit will no longer be available.| | RD and DTR - 1.00 professional (CPE) hour(s). Level 2, Learning Need Codes 5190 and 5460 | | | RN - 1.00 contact hour(s) |
Originally Authored: 08-29-2002
Last Updated: 12-12-2008
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Price: $15.00
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Additional Course Information
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| Course Objectives: |
- Discuss at least two causes relating to musculoskeletal complications of diabetes.
- List at least two areas of the body that can be affected by glycosylation of protein and collagen accumulation.
- Discuss how both macrovascular (vascular) and microvascular (neuropathy) complications play a role in diabetic foot problems.
- Discuss adequate assessment to help reduce foot problems including looking, listening and physical assessment.
- Discuss the use of a monofilament in performing a foot exam including identifying risk category.
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| Course Topics: |
- Musculoskeletal Complications
- Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Diabetic Cheiroarthropathy (Diabetic Stiff Hand Syndrome)
- Dupuytren’s Contractures (Soft Tissue of the Palm)
- Flexor Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger)
- Neuroarthropathy (Charcot Joint)
- Care of the Diabetic Foot
- Risk Factor Identification
- Foot Assessment
- Pathophysiology of Foot Wound (Ulcer)
- Preventive Action
- Treatment
- References
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| Course Handouts: |
- Foot Check - Amputation Prevention: Diabetes Foot Screen
- Risk Management and Footwear Categories for Patients Without Ulceration
- Diabetes Complications - What to Know and Watch For
- Diabetes and Your Feet
- Medicare and Special Shoes
- Diabetes Resources - Foot Screening & Education
- Handout Answers
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