Orthopaedic Trauma: Pilon Fractures

Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide registered professional nurses with an understanding of pilon fractures.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Describe the anatomy, mechanism of injury, assessment, and types of pilon fractures.
  2. Outline the treatments, potential complications, and rehabilitation of a patient with a pilon fracture.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no financial interests to any commercial company related to this educational activity.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Planner
Test Code: ON0911A
Published: September/October 2011
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Orthopaedic Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Pamela L. Horn, Matthew C. Price, Scott E. Van Aman
Categories: Orthopaedics
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Orthopaedics
Topics: Leg Injuries