Specialty Day

​This meeting is designed to identify areas of recent research in the field of
orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery relevant to practicing physicians, surgeons, and allied health professionals. This information will be transmitted through scientific paper presentations, question and answer sessions, spotlights on surgical techniques, symposia, current concepts, journal club discussions, clinical insights and/or debates.

​Upon completion of this meeting, learners should be able to:

• Recognize and analyze key issues, recent research, current data
  reflecting clinical trends, emerging surgical techniques, pre- and
  postoperative procedures, technological innovations, knowledge and
  skills in the field of orthopaedic foot and ankle patient care
• Integrate new treatment options into attendee practices
• Compare and contrast current operative treatment strategies for foot
  and ankle disorders
• Identify ways to avoid, analyze and manage complications of foot
  and ankle problems
• Identify and adapt strategies to improve patient outcomes

​The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

March 23, 2013
Chicago, Illinois

Abstract deadline: June 8, 2012. Abstract submission site will be available soon.