ACFAS 2025 Schedule
Thursday, March 27
7:00 am – 8:00 am
1. Video Techniques
Video demonstrations by expert faculty with pearls to help you manage the nuances of complicated procedures. The presenters will share tips and tricks to streamline these surgeries.
Moderator: Benjamin Cullen, DPM, FACFAS
How To: Metatarsus Adductus
Speaker: Paul Dayton, DPM, FACFAS
How To: OLT Repair
Speaker: Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
How To: FHL Transfer
Speaker: Kyle Peterson, DPM, FACFAS
How To: Medial Double Arthrodesis
Speaker: Glenn Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS
How To: Vertical Calcanectomy
Speaker: John Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
2. Miscellaneous
Experts will discuss current MIS-related concepts, tips, and pearls. This will be followed by a panel discussion of controversial MIS topics.
Moderator: Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
What Are the Indications for a MIS Zadek Calc Osteotomy?
Speaker: Brian Loder, DPM, FACFAS
3: Midfoot Complex Cases: A Swing and a Miss
Expert panelists present and debate their "home run" complex cases and "swing and a miss" complications.
Moderator: Ryan Scott, DPM, FACFAS
Homerun & Swing and Miss Cases
Justin Fleming, DPM, FACFAS
Speaker: David Pedowitz, MD
Q&A and Panel Discussion
Speakers
Jeffrey Holmes, DPM, FACFAS
Vik Bala, DPM, FACFAS
Ruth Moen, DPM, AACFAS
4: Hallux Limitus Strategies - Options in Joint Salvage of the 1st MTPJ
Still one of the more common and difficult problems to solve. We will look at relevant topics outside of a 1st MTPJ Fusion. Deep Dive into other options surgeons can consider for joint salvage.
Moderator: Thomas Chang, DPM, FACFAS
What Is the Role for PRP and Biologics vs. Steroid Injection
Speaker: Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
Joint Manipulation for Arthrofibrosis
Speaker: Adam Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS
8:15 – 9:30 am
Opening General Session
Speaker: Simon Keith
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Break in Exhibit Hall'
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
1: Orthoplastics
This session will focus on foot and ankle reconstructive salvage in the setting of soft tissue loss and osseous deformity.
Moderator: Katherine Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS
Wound Bed Preparation for Coverage/Closure of Soft Tissue Defects
Speaker: Javier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS
Advanced Biologics for Coverage; What to Use and When?
Speaker: Paul Kim, DPM, FACFAS
2: Practical Perioperative Considerations
This session aims to provide practical and clinically relevant take-home points that attendees will be able to utilize next week in their office spanning pre-operative patient evaluation to post-operative recovery.
Moderator: Andrew Meyr, DPM, FACFAS
Real-World Considerations for Surgical Consent and Capacity Assessment
Speaker: Michelle Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS
Beyond the Standard View: Frontal Plane and Functional Assessment of the Foot and Ankle
Speaker: Mindi Dayton, DPM, FACFAS
3: Nuances of Elective Surgery in the Diabetic Patient
Hybrid session combining lecture and case presentations defining parameters to better improve our outcomes in the diabetic surgical patient.
Moderator: Meagan Jennings, DPM, FACFAS
GLP-1 Agonist Drugs and Surgery; Perioperative Optimization Pearls
Speaker: Emily Cook, DPM, FACFAS
Consulting the Vascular Surgeon: What are Our Criteria?
Speaker: Michael Sgroi, MD
Toes vs. TAR - Do We Have Different Surgical Criteria?
Speaker: Shannon Rush, DPM, FACFAS
4: International Bunion
Join international experts in bunion surgery to discuss best practices from around the globe.
Moderator: Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
The Brazilian Approach: Lapidus vs. MIS vs. Arthrodesis
Speaker: Gustavo Araujo Nunes, MD
A Critical Review of Evidence with MIS Bunion: Anatomical Safety, Effectiveness and Why This Is Being Used in France
Speaker: Joel Vernois, MD
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:00 – 3:30 pm
1: Cavus Cases
Case-based discussion and debate on evolving treatment of the cavus foot.
Moderator: Jason Piraino, DPM, FACFAS
Neuromuscular/Cavus - Determining Arthrodesis or Osteotomies
Speaker: Mark Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS
Neuromuscular/Cavus Tendon Transfers & Tenotomies
Speaker: Keith Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
2: The Abused Ankle: Overuse Injuries and the Weekend Warrior
Still elite athletes of the mind. How do we keep our experienced adults enjoying life and sport?
Moderator: Christopher Reeves, DPM, FACFAS
The Weekend Achilles - The Aaron Rodgers Effect
Speaker: Melissa Galli, DPM, FACFAS
Chronic Lateral Ankle Pathology in the Weekend Warrior
Speaker: Alan MacGill, DPM, FACFAS
3: The Syndesmosis Deep Dive: Diagnosis to Repair
This session will review the best practices of identifying instability, reduction methods and the role of the posterior malleolar fractures with syndesmosis injuries. Case-based and panel discussions on syndesmosis injuries will be presented.
Moderator: George T. Liu, DPM, FACFAS
Syndesmosis Instability: What are the Best Methods to Assess Syndesmosis Instability?
Speaker: Sandeep Patel, DPM, FACFAS
4: Can I Play Doc? Injuries in the Pediatric Patient
With the rise of young athletes, this track discusses advancements in modalities to both diagnose and treat pediatric patients. Expert speakers will discuss various pediatric sports related injuries, treatment, and the surgical principles which maintain a functional skeletally immature foot.
Moderator: Mitzi Williams, DPM, FACFAS
So You Think You Can Dance? Dance Medicine and Surgical Planning
Speaker: Marija Ugrinich, DPM, FACFAS
Growth Arrest Injuries and Deformities: Now What?
Speaker: Mark Solomon, DPM, FACFAS
3:30 – 4:15 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15 – 6:00 pm
1: Principles for Successful Arthrodesis of the Ankle, Hindfoot and Midfoot
This session is designed to compare and contrast different fixation constructs for commonly performed fusion procedures of the ankle and hindfoot. Case presentations will be provided to review concepts for the choice and application of fixation.
Moderator: Ronald Ray, DPM, FACFAS
Ankle Fusion - Tripod Fixation Technique
Speaker: Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS
STJ Fusion - Two Screw Fixation
Speaker: Michael Lee, DPM, FACFAS
2: Ankle Arthritis
This session will explore treatment options for end-stage ankle arthritis and provide technique and tips for success. It will conclude with a panel debate of complicated cases.
Moderator: Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
An Update on Corticosteroids vs. Biologics
Speaker: Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
Total Ankle Replacement: The Basics
Speaker: W. Hodges Davis, MD
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Friday, March 28
7:30 – 9:30 am
1: Advanced Imaging, Strategies for Success
Case based-learning strategies on what to order when and how to interpret the findings for a meaningful patient outcome.
Moderator: Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS
Imaging Sports Related Foot and Ankle Injuries
Speaker: Benjamin D. Levine, MD
2: MIS Bunion
This session will take a deep dive into the MIS bunion and cover all relevant and controversial topics. Experts will debate their preferred method of fixation.
Moderator: Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
Evolution of MIS: Past, Present and Future
Speaker: Robbie Ray, MD
3: Top Journal Articles: Impactful findings in 2024-25: Enough Evidence to Change Your Practice Pattern?
Moderators: Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, FACFAS and Thomas Roukis, DPM, FACFAS
JFAS "Impact of Podiatric Surgery Consultation for Foot and Ankle Wounds on Patient Outcomes in a Community Hospital"
Speaker: Stephanie Behme, DPM, AACFAS
JFAS "Double Row Fixation is More Costly and Does Not Have Clinical Benefit Over Single Anchor for Insertional Achilles Tendon Surgery"
Speaker: Jason DeVries, DPM, FACFAS
4: Complex Hindfoot Deformity Reconstruction
Decision making and pearls (include strategies on how to figure out optimal treatment strategies, diagnostic approaches and procedure selection).
Moderator: Mark Prissel, DPM, FACFAS
Complex Hindfoot - How to Determine Arthrodesis vs. Osteotomies, or Both?
Speaker: Ryan McMillen, DPM, FACFAS
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Break in Exhibit Hall
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
1: Latest in Ankle Manuscripts
Moderators: Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, FACFAS and Shane Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
2: Latest in Rearfoot Manuscripts
Moderators: Ronald Ray, DPM, FACFAS and Bradley Lamm, DPM, FACFAS
3: Latest in High-Risk Foot Ankle Surgery Manuscripts
Moderators: Katherine Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS and Jarrett Cain, DPM, FACFAS
4: Latest in Forefoot Manuscripts
Moderators: Ryan Scott, DPM, FACFAS and Andrew Meyr, DPM, FACFAS
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:00 – 3:30 pm
1: Ankle Fracture Controversies
A hybrid session including lectures and case based expert panel discussion focusing on ankle fracture controversies.
Moderator: Donald Buddecke, DPM, FACFAS
Fibular Fractures - Is a Fibular Rod a Viable Option?
Speaker: Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
Syndesmosis - Direct or Indirect Repair?
Speaker: Jason Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Arthroscopic Assisted ORIF - Should We Do It for Every Case?
Speaker: Graham Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS
2: Diabetic Foot - Charcot
Charcot arthropathy is a significant pathological condition of the foot and ankle with many associated complications and detriments to our patients. The goal of this session is to differentiate when and how to treat and perform good non-operative care, operative care using internal fixation, external fixation, bone grafting techniques as well as other modalities for advanced limb salvage.
Moderator: Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Non-Operative Care, What Does the Literature Say?
Speaker: Patrick Burns, DPM, FACFAS
3: High Stress Trauma
Hybrid session using high yield pearls to improve assessment and management of complex trauma cases through lecture and panel debate of cases.
Moderator: Randy Clements, DPM, FACFAS
My Algorithm for Making Complex...Simple, What Now, What Can Wait
Speaker: David Collman, DPM, FACFAS
3:30 – 4:15 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15 – 6:00 pm
1: Management of the Complex Hospitalized Patient
This session will tackle challenges foot and ankle surgeons face in complex patients and whether hospitalization is warranted. From the infected diabetic foot, traumas and complications in elective surgeries, attendees will gain a better understanding of whether to operate and/or admit. Outdated practices will be discussed as well as ways to optimize these complex patients.
Moderator: Emily Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
Saturday, March 29
6:30 am
Fellowship Breakfast Fair
7:30 – 9:30 am
1: Debating Dogma
Experts debate if what we were taught in the books is still appropriate.
Moderator: Mark Prissel, DPM, FACFAS
2: Military Session
Explore the role of foot and ankle surgeons in today’s US military through a rapid-fire series of military-centric cases, research, and techniques presented by foot and ankle surgeon in the military.
Moderator: LTC Michael Taye, DPM, FACFAS
3: Cartilage: An International Perspective
Moderator: Gregory Berlet, MD and Christopher Murawski, MD
4: Forefoot Complications: Case Based
This session will discuss a variety of forefoot surgical complications. We will discuss both bone and soft tissue presentations. Each speaker will present a case and then various cases for panel discussion.
Moderator: Thomas Chang, DPM, FACFAS
Speakers
Melissa Galli, DPM, FACFAS
Jessica Knight, DPM, FACFAS
Lowell Weil, Jr., DPM, FACFAS
Mark Hardy, DPM, FACFAS
Gustavo Araujo Nunes, MD
9:30 – 10:15 am
Break in Exhibit Hall
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
1: MIS Complications
Esteemed experts in the field who will share their experiences, insights, and advancements regarding complications of MIS bunions. Whether you are a seasoned surgeon, resident, medical student, or healthcare professional interested in the field, this panel offers a unique opportunity to learn MIS MIShaps from leaders in the field and elevate your expertise.
Moderator: Michael Downey, DPM, FACFAS
MIS Bunion Chevron vs. Transverse Osteotomy, Which One Prevents Complications?
Speaker: Brian Loder, DPM, FACFAS
2: All About the Achilles
Current concepts in Achilles tendon surgery.
Moderator: Donald Buddecke, DPM, FACFAS
Rehabilitation After and In Place of Achilles Ruptures
Speaker: Mark Prissel, DPM, FACFAS
3: Hindfoot Complication Cases
Faculty will present their own hindfoot complications and give expert advice on avoidance and management of complications.
Moderator: Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
Speakers
Christopher Bibbo, DO
Travis Langan, DPM, FACFAS
Keith Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
Caitlin Zarick, DPM, FACFAS
Laurence Rubin, DPM, FACFAS
Amber Shane, DPM, FACFAS
4: Ankle Instability
Faculty will discuss challenging topics of medial and lateral ankle instability.
Moderator: Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:00 – 3:30 pm
1: Physician Wellness
The session is to empower with the knowledge and skills to thrive in his or her career while maintaining wellbeing, leading to better care for patients and more fulfilling professional and personal life.
Moderator: Brandi Johnson, DPM, FACFAS
2: Massive To Minimal Foot Trauma Debate
The moderator will present cases for Panel discussion ranging from the controversial minimal fractures to the more advanced trauma cases. Topics such as Lisfranc, Jones fracture, Metatarsal fractures, and Turf toe will be debated.
Moderator: Ryan Rigby, DPM, FACFAS
3: Ankle Arthroscopy: The Full Scope
Arthroscopy of the ankle front and back, inside and outside, and underneath
Moderator: Jason DeVries, DPM, FACFAS
4: Hindfoot Reconstruction
Complex hindfoot reconstruction broken down. A case-based presentation with discussion and audience participation.
Moderator: Ryan Scott, DPM, FACFAS
3:30 – 4:15 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15 – 6:00 pm
1: Comprehensive Heel Pain
Heel pain is a yawn. But it is an essential part of our practice, and we should own this pathology and understand the evidence that supports what we do. Join this group of academic surgeons as they take a deep dive into the literature and apply their expertise to make knowledgeable decisions and engage in expert debate on what the journals do not tell us.
Moderator: Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
2: Cutting Edge Technologies and Surgery of the Future
6 Cutting Edge Technologies and Surgery of the Future in Foot and Ankle Surgery is a visionary exploration into the forefront of surgical innovation. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the latest developments, emerging trends, and the transformative impact these innovations will have on patient care.
OCD/OLT, Advanced Treatment Options Biologics, Hemi Talus, Unipolar Allograft?
Speakers: Colin Graney, DPM, FACFAS
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Wrap Party
Sunday, March 30
7:30 – 9:30 am
1: Multi-Modal Pain Management and Narcotics
Pain medicine specialists outline key treatments and techniques for foot and ankle pain. This session will provide opioid CECH.
Moderator: Jennifer Van, DPM, FACFAS
Pre-operative Pain Management Planning
Speaker: K. Adam Lundberg, DO
2: Entering Practice: What I Thought I Knew From Fellowship
Recent fellowship graduates offer tips, pearls and advice for young physicians. The focus is evolution of techniques, practice management and incorporating education into their practice.
Moderator: Roberto Brandao, DPM, FACFAS
Speakers
Ruth Moen, DPM, FACFAS
Ali Rahnama, DPM, FACFAS
Brian Houng, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Jeeten Singha, DPM, FACFAS
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
1: ABFAS Jeopardy
This session will deliver historical as well as current foot and ankle surgical information in an entertaining way. The topics covered will be surgical based but also include historical information, biomechanics, and dermatology. The format will be a question-and-answer style similar to the popular television show.
Moderator: Scott Nelson, DPM, FACFAS
Speakers
Dustin Kruse, DPM, MA, FACFAS
Ellianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS
Timothy Mineo, DPM, FACFAS
Tonda Wooten, DPM, FACFAS
