Course Program

Sports Injuries of the Foot & Ankle: Diagnosis and Treatment

April 18-21, 2024
St. Julien Hotel
Boulder, Colorado

Program Chairs:
Richard D. Ferkel, MD, Kenneth J. Hunt, MD, and Thomas O. Clanton, MD

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AOFAS designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information on AOFAS accreditation and educational policies, visit the Program Overview page.

Program

Click the date below to view that day's schedule. Schedule and program subject to change.

Thursday, April 18   |  Friday, April 19   |  Saturday, April 20   |  Sunday, April 21

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

12:50 pm – 1:00 pm
Welcome and Introduction

1:00 – 1:45 pm
Symposium 1: The Team Physician
Moderator: TBD

How I Became a Team Physician and Is It Still Worth It?
David A. Porter, MD, PhD

Legal Ramifications of Being a Team Physician/Consultant
TBD

How to Handle the Injured Athlete, Parents, Agents, and Team
Robert B. Anderson, MD

Discussion

1:45 – 4:00 pm
Symposium 2: Achilles Tendon
Moderator: Thomas O. Clanton, MD

Non-Operative Treatment of Achilles Tears
Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD

Operative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Tears: Open
David A. Porter, MD, PhD

Percutaneous, Mini-Incision, or Arthroscopic Achilles Repair
Eric I. Ferkel, MD

Chronic Achilles Ruptures
TBD

Discussion and Case Controversies

Non-Insertional and Insertional Achilles Tendon Problems
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD

Treatment of Acute Re-Ruptures of the Achilles in Athletes
TBD

Rehabilitation of the Achilles: Closed vs. Open Surgery
Ryan McFadden, DPT

Discussion and Case Controversies

4:00 – 4:30 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30 – 5:45 pm
Symposium 3: Hindfoot and Tendons
Moderator: Lauren E. Geaney, MD

Role of Tendoscopy to Diagnose and Treat Tendon Injuries
James W. Stone, MD

Posterior Ankle Pain in the Athlete
TBD

Peroneal Tendon Tears and Subluxation
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD

Posterior Tibial Tendon and Spring Ligament Injuries in the Athlete
TBD

Flexor Tendon Ruptures (FHL/FDL)
Lauren E. Geaney, MD

Discussion and Case Controversies

6:00 – 6:45 pm
Fireside Chats: Hindfoot Deformities and Trauma

Kenneth J. Hunt, MD
Eric I. Ferkel, MD
Robert B. Anderson, MD

7:00 – 8:00 pm
Reception

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

7:00 – 9:30 am
Symposium 4: Ligamentous Injuries of the Ankle
Moderators: Thomas O. Clanton, MD, and Richard D. Ferkel, MD

Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain
TBD

Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Open
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD

Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Arthroscopic
Eric Giza, MD

Treatment of Failed Instability Surgery
David A. Porter, MD, PhD

Osteotomies in the Varus and Valgus Unstable Ankles
TBD

Acute and Chronic Deltoid Tears
TBD

Subtalar and Combined Instability
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD

High Ankle Sprain and Syndesmotic Injuries
Norman E. Waldrop, MD

Rehabilitation and Return to Play After Ligamentous Injuries of the Ankle
Stephanie Albin, DPT

Discussion and Case Controversies

9:30 – 10:00 am
Break in Exhibit Hall

10:00 am – noon
Symposium 5: Overuse Injuries of the Ankle and Foot
Moderator: Robert B. Anderson, MD

Overview of Stress Related Bone Injuries
Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD

Bone Marrow Edema Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Calcaneal Stress Fractures
Eric I. Ferkel, MD

Medial Malleolar and Fibular Stress Fractures
TBD

Second Metatarsal Stress Fractures
TBD

Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fractures
Robert B. Anderson, MD

Navicular Stress Fractures
TBD

Discussion and Case Controversies

Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 pm
Symposium 6: Problems of the Great Toe
Moderator: Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD

Arthroscopic Treatment of First MTP Joint Disorders 
Richard D. Ferkel, MD

Hallux Rigidus: Open vs. MIS
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD

Hallux Valgus in the Athlete: Open vs MIS
TBD

Turf Toe
Robert B. Anderson, MD

Sesamoiditis and Sesamoid Fractures
Lauren E. Geaney, MD

Discussion and Case Controversies

2:30 – 2:50 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall

2:50 – 3:45 pm
Symposium 7: Problems of Lesser Toes
Moderator: TBD

Plantar Plate and Lesser Toe Instability
Eric Giza, MD

Frieberg’s Disease
Norman E. Waldrop, MD

Morton’s Neuroma
TBD

3:45 – 6:00 pm
Hike in Boulder

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

7:00 – 7:50 am
Symposium 8: Lisfranc Injury and Its Variants
Moderator: David A. Porter, MD, PhD

Acute Imaging Patterns and Surgical Indications
Eric I. Ferkel, MD

Surgical Technique: Open vs. Percutaneous
Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD

Management of Chronic Midfoot Injuries
Robert B. Anderson, MD

Discussion and Case Controversies

7:50 – 8:50 am
Symposium 9: The Cavus Foot in the Athlete
Moderator: TBD

Biomechanical Implications and Treatment Considerations
Norman E. Waldrop, MD

Gastroc Lengthening in the Athlete: Is There a Downside?
TBD

Do Osteotomies Allow Return to Play?
TBD

KEYNOTE
Ankle and Foot Fusions: What Sports Can I Play After Fusion Surgery?
David A. Porter, MD, PhD

Discussion and Case Controversies

8:50 – 9:10 am
Break in Exhibit Hall

9:10 – 10:30 am
Symposium 10: Arthroscopy of the Ankle and Foot
Moderator: James W. Stone, MD

Arthroscopy of the Ankle and Foot: Tips and Tricks, Supine
Eric Giza, MD

Arthroscopy of the Ankle and Foot: Tips and Tricks, Prone
James W. Stone, MD

Treatment of Soft Tissue and Bony Impingement
TBD

Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankle and Foot Fractures
Eric I. Ferkel, MD

Subtalar and Talonavicular Arthroscopy
Richard D. Ferkel, MD 

Discussion and Case Controversies

10:45 am – noon
Symposium 11: Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle
Moderators: Richard D. Ferkel, MD, and Thomas O. Clanton, MD

Evaluation, Classification, and Treatment Decisions
James W. Stone, MD

Treatment of Acute Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Richard D. Ferkel, MD

Treatment of Chronic Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Eric Giza, MD

Treatment of Chronic Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibia
Richard D. Ferkel, MD

Discussion and Case Controversies

Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch/Speaker

The Role of Office Nanoscope in Treating Ankle and Foot Disorders in the Athlete
TBD

1:00 – 2:00 pm
Symposium 12: Future Technologies in Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
Moderator: Norman E. Waldrop, MD

KEYNOTE
Use of Biologics to Treat Soft Tissue and Bony Abnormalities in the Future
Jason L. Dragoo, MD

Wearable Measurement Devices to Evaluate Performance and Rehabilitation
Norman E. Waldrop, MD

3D Printing for Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
TBD 

Importance of Shoewear in Sports 
TBD

Artificial Intelligence Use in Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
TBD 

Discussion and Case Controversies

2:00 – 2:30 pm
Symposium 13: Plantar Fascia and Nerve Disorders
Moderator: TBD

Closed Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Lauren E. Geaney, MD

Management of Acute and Chronic Ruptures and Sequelae 
TBD

Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release
Richard D. Ferkel, MD

Use of Shockwave and Micro-Tenotomy
John Spittler, MD

Nerve Entrapment of the Foot and Ankle
TBD 

Discussion and Case Controversies

2:30 – 2:50 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall

2:50 – 3:35 pm
Symposium 14: New Concepts in Physical Therapy
Moderator: Eric I. Ferkel, MD

New Technology for Rehabilitating Athletes and Return to Their Sport 
Steve Short, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

Discussion and Case Controversies

3:35 – 5:00 pm
Symposium 15: Miscellaneous
Moderator: Eric Giza, MD

Treatment of Arthritis of the Ankle in the Young Athlete
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD

Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment
Michelle Wolcott, MD

Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Pediatric Athlete
TBD 

How to Keep the Aging Athlete Active in Sport
Robert B. Anderson, MD

Discussion and Case Controversies

5:15 – 6:00 pm
Fireside Chats: Foot and Ankle Instability and Overuse Syndromes

Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Thomas O. Clanton, MD
Lauren E. Geaney, MD

7:00 – 10:00 pm
Dinner Event

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

8:00 am
Optional Farewell Breakfast