Program
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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
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
TBD
Discussion
1:45 – 4:00 pm
Symposium 2: Achilles Tendon
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
TBD
Discussion and Case Controversies
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall
4:30 – 5:45 pm
Symposium 3: Hindfoot and Tendons
Role of Tendoscopy to Diagnose and Treat Tendon Injuries
TBD
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
Thomas O. Clanton, MD
Flexor Tendon Ruptures (FHL/FDL)
TBD
Discussion and Case Controversies
6:00 – 6:45 pm
Fireside Chat: Hindfoot Deformities and Trauma
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Reception
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
7:00 – 9:30 am
Symposium 4: Ligamentous Injuries of the Ankle
Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain
TBD
Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Open
Thomas O. Clanton, MD
Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Arthroscopic
TBD
Treatment of Failed Instability Surgery
David A. Porter, MD, PhD
Osteotomies in the Varus and Valgus Unstable Ankles
TBD
Acute and Chronic Deltoid Tears
Thomas O. Clanton, MD
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
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
Navicular Stress Fractures
TBD
Second Metatarsal Stress Fractures
TBD
Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fractures
TBD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Symposium 6: Problems of the Great Toe
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
TBD
Sesamoiditis and Sesamoid Fractures
TBD
Discussion and Case Controversies
2:30 – 2:50 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall
2:50 – 3:20 pm
Symposium 7: Problems of Lesser Toes
Plantar Plate and Lesser Toe Instability
TBD
Frieberg’s Disease
Norman E. Waldrop, MD
Morton’s Neuroma
TBD
3:30 – 6:00 pm
Hike in Boulder
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Social Event
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
7:00 – 7:50 am
Symposium 8: Lisfranc Injury and Its Variants
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
TBD
Discussion and Case Controversies
7:50 – 8:50 am
Symposium 9: The Cavus Foot in the Athlete
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 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
Arthroscopy of the Ankle and Foot: Tips and Tricks, Supine
TBD
Arthroscopy of the Ankle and Foot: Tips and Tricks, Prone
TBD
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
Evaluation, Classification, and Treatment Decisions
TBD
Treatment of Acute Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Treatment of Chronic Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
TBD
Treatment of Chronic Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibia
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Symposium 12: Future Technologies in Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
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
TBD
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
Closed Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
TBD
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
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
Treatment of Arthritis of the Ankle in the Young Athlete
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD
Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment
TBD
Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Pediatric Athlete
TBD
How to Keep the Aging Athlete Active in Sport
TBD
Discussion and Case Controversies
5:15 – 6:00 pm
Fireside Chat: Foot and Ankle Instability and Overuse Syndromes
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
8:00 am
Optional Farewell Breakfast