Program
Symposium 1: The Team Physician
Moderator: Martin J. O'Malley, MD
Introduction and History
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
How I Became a Team Physician and Is It Still Worth It?
David A. Porter, MD, PhD
How to Handle the Injured Athlete, Parents, Agents, and Team
Robert B. Anderson, MD
Keynote Address
Legal Ramifications of Being a Team Physician/Consultant
Brad Sohn, JD
Discussion
Symposium 2: Achilles Tendon
Moderators: Robert B. Anderson, MD, and Richard D. Ferkel, 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
Kirk A. McCullough, MD
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
Martin J. O'Malley, MD
Rehabilitation of the Achilles: Closed vs. Open Surgery
Ryan McFadden, DPT
Discussion and Case Controversies
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
Annunziato Amendola, MD
Peroneal Tendon Tears and Subluxation
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD
Posterior Tibial Tendon and Spring Ligament Injuries in the Athlete
MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, MBA
Flexor Tendon Ruptures (FHL/FDL)
Lauren E. Geaney, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Fireside Chats: Hindfoot Deformities and Trauma
Moderator: Kenneth J. Hunt, MD
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD
Eric I. Ferkel, MD
A. Holly Johnson, MD
Robert B. Anderson, MD
MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, MBA
Symposium 4: Ligamentous Injuries of the Ankle
Moderators: James W. Stone, MD, and Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain
Kirk A. McCullough, MD
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
Annunziato Amendola, MD
Acute and Chronic Deltoid Tears
MaCalus V. Hogan MD, MBA
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
Support for this symposium is provided by an educational grant from Paragon 28.
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 Tibial Stress Fractures
Martin J. O'Malley, MD
2 Through 4 Metatarsal Stress Fractures
A. Holly Johnson, MD
Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fractures
Robert B. Anderson, MD
Navicular Stress Fractures
Martin J. O'Malley, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Keynote Address
Ankle and Foot Fusions: What Sports Can I Play After Fusion Surgery?
Bruno S. Pereira, MD, PhD
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: Open vs. MIS
A. Holly Johnson, MD
Turf Toe
Robert B. Anderson, MD
Sesamoiditis and Sesamoid Fractures
Lauren E. Geaney, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Support for this symposium is provided by an educational grant from Medline UNITE Foot & Ankle.
Symposium 7: Problems of Lesser Toes
Moderator: A. Holly Johnson, MD
Plantar Plate and Lesser Toe Instability
Eric Giza, MD
Frieberg’s Disease
Norman E. Waldrop, MD
Morton’s Neuroma
A. Holly Johnson, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
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
Symposium 9: The Cavus Foot in the Athlete
Moderator: Annunziato Amendola, MD
Biomechanical Implications and Treatment Considerations
Norman E. Waldrop, MD
Gastroc Lengthening in the Athlete: Is There a Downside?
Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD
Do Osteotomies Allow Return to Play?
Annunziato Amendola, MD
Keynote Address
The Role of Foot and Ankle Subspecialists as Team Physicians
Eric McCarty, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
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
Kirk A. McCullough, MD
Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankle and Foot Fractures
Eric I. Ferkel, MD
Subtalar and Talonavicular Arthroscopy
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Support for this symposium is provided by an educational grant from Smith+Nephew.
Symposium 11: Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle
Moderator: Richard D. Ferkel, 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 Tibial Plafond
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Keynote Address
The Role of Office Nanoscope in Treating Ankle and Foot Disorders in the Athlete
Rachel M. Frank, MD
Symposium 12: Future Technologies in Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
Moderator: Norman E. Waldrop, MD
Keynote Address
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
Annunziato Amendola, MD
Running Biomechanics and Foot Orthotics
Adriano Rosa, ATC, BCP
Artificial Intelligence Use in Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
Kirk A. McCullough, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Symposium 13: Plantar Fascia and Nerve Disorders
Moderator: Kirk A. McCullough, MD
Closed Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis and Management of Acute and Chronic Plantar Fascial Ruptures
Lauren E. Geaney, MD
Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Use of Shockwave and Micro-Tenotomy
John Spittler, MD
Nerve Entrapment of the Foot and Ankle
Martin J. O'Malley, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
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
Symposium 15: Miscellaneous
Moderator: Eric Giza, MD
Treatment of Arthritis of the Ankle in the Young Athlete
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD
Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Pediatric Athlete
Annunziato Amendola, MD
How to Keep the Aging Athlete Active in Sport
Robert B. Anderson, MD
Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment
Kenneth J. Hunt, MD
Discussion and Case Controversies
Fireside Chats: Foot and Ankle Instability and Overuse Syndromes
Moderator: Martin J. O'Malley, MD
Richard D. Ferkel, MD
David A. Porter, MD, PhD
Martin J. O'Malley, MD
Lauren E. Geaney, MD
Annunziato Amendola, MD