This course focuses on common and unique topics in foot and ankle surgery with new and novel approaches. It aims to provide surgeons with guidance on the latest data and facilitate discussions on surgical techniques.

The course consists of two modules that you can complete at any time. Each module includes four sessions presented by leaders in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery. Faculty from each module will be available within course discussion boards to answer questions and cases for one month following the launch of their module. Following the completion of each module, participants are encouraged to interact with faculty and each other via discussion board.

Orthopaedic Residents, Fellows, Medical Students, and Surgeons in Training can purchase the course at a discounted rate of $40 using the discount code ResFellow2024 during checkout.

Program

Module I - Available now! 
Ankle Arthritis: Fusion vs Arthroplasty – Anny C. Hsu, MD
Midfoot Arthritis: Conservative Measures and Surgical Techniques – Sudheer C. Reddy, MD
Charcot Arthropathy: Surgical Techniques and Who Needs a Frame – David J. Ciufo, MD
Hindfoot Arthritis: Operative and Non-Operative Treatments Along with Surgical Pearls – Bonnie Y. Chien, MD

Module II - Available now! 
Peroneal Tendon Injury: Repair vs Tenodesis vs Allograft Repair – Joseph T. O'Neil, MD
Tibialis Anterior Tendon Tears: Surgical Techniques – M. Truitt Cooper, MD
Posterior Impingement, FHL Tendinitis and Os Trigonum Syndrome – Eric Giza, MD
Plantar Fasciitis: Management and Surgical Techniques – Tyler A. Gonzalez, MD, MB

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

• Diagnose and treat more rare tendon pathology including FHL and tibialis anterior tendon tears
• Understand current non-operative and operative treatment algorithms for plantar fasciitis
• Become familiar with current operative interventions for midfoot, hindfoot and ankle arthritis
• Comprehend current advanced surgical approaches to Charcot
  

Accreditation

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The AOFAS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Bonnie Y. Chien, MD
Paragon 28: Paid Consultant

David J. Ciufo, MD
Nothing to Disclose 

M. Truitt Cooper, MD
In2Bones/Conmed: Consultant, Royalties
GLW Orthopaedics: Stock Owner
Vilex: Consultant

Eric Giza, MD
Alafair Biosciences: Board member/Committee Member, Stock or stock options 
Alafair, Inc.: Board member/Committee Member, Stock or stock options 
Arthrex Inc: Grant/Research Support, Paid Consultant, Royalties, Grant/Research Support, Paid Consultant, Royalties 
Restor3d: Paid Consultant, Paid Consultant, Stock or stock options 
Wright Medical / Stryker Orthopaedics: Grant/Research Support 
Zimmer Biomet: Grant/Research Support, Paid Consultant, Royalties 

Tyler A. Gonzalez, MD, MBA
DJO: Paid Consultant 
Exactech: Paid Consultant 
Stryker: Paid Consultant 
Treace Medical Concepts Inc: Paid Consultant

Mark Hagy, MD (Planner) 
Nothing to Disclose

Anny C. Hsu, MD
Nothing to Disclose

Joseph T. O'Neil, MD
Nothing to Disclose

Sudheer C. Reddy, MD
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery: Board member/Committee Member
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Board member/Committee Member 
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society: Board member/Committee Member 
Arthrex Inc: Speakers' Bureau 
Metric: Paid Consultant, Stock-privately held company