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The Superbowl of Foot and Ankle: 2020 Virtual Congress
The Super Bowl of Foot and Ankle is coming at you with a boatload of foot and ankle talks over the weekend starting Friday at 8pm EST.
- 102 Faculty members
- 136 Talks
- 48 Hours of content
Dr. Mark Myerson, the executive director of Steps 2 Walk, has put together a monster line up of surgeon’s from around the globe. Topic’s range from tarsal coalitions to Total Ankle Replacement. Technique tips and new ideas are a big part of these talks which cover a wide range of complex foot and ankle issues.
We have highlighted 1 talk from each session below, please note that each session has about 5 talks each averaging roughly 5-10min in length. There is a total of 4 Modules lasting about 9 hours each, starting Friday at 8pm EST. It has to be assumed that these talks will be recorded and made available for viewing on demand at a later date.
It will be interesting to hear some of the international takes on some current trends in the US market:
- 3-dimensional bunion correction from Bangkok
- Total talus replacement tips from Japan
- Use of titanium mesh cage for mid foot bone loss from India
- Arthroscopic subtalar fusion from France
In addition to some of the international thought leaders such as Andy Goldberg, Christian Ortiz, and Beat Hinterman, the US also has a line-up of renowned presenters as well including: Paul Fortin, John Anderson, Lew Schon, and Chris Coetzee to name a few.
Paragon 28 is sponsoring this event, which is expected, as Myerson is a large shareholder in the company. Expect to see a few talks featuring their products, but I do not foresee this as being a Paragon 28 showcase. These are legit talks by legit surgeons from the US and around the globe.
Get the coffee brewing, put the kids to bed, and strap in for all the foot and ankle you can handle this weekend.
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MIS Bunion - Product Offering Review
SEMRUSH, a keyword analytics tool, reveals that there are over 964,000 searches related to bunion surgery annually in the US. Many of these people will stumble upon ads and articles promoting MIS as an option for these procedures.
The purpose of this article is not to debate the validity of MIS bunions procedures as every foot and ankle surgeon has some opinion on it, positive, negative, or neutral. The post-op x-rays being shared across various social media platforms are scary enough to push anyone away.
X-rays aside, there are many perceived benefits that MIS provides for bunion surgery: less pain and swelling, smaller incisions, faster return to function, and shorter OR times for those with experience.
Learning MIS, like anything new, takes practice. Before jumping in, it is recommended to get some hands-on training to familiarize yourself with the equipment and surgical technique. Most of those who teach the procedure encourage prospective users to start with less technical procedures, such as a cheilectomy.
Currently, 3 companies offer dedicated systems for MIS bunion surgery. Each of these companies has dedicated websites with Medical Education and Marketing Resources for both patients and surgeons. Below are links to each of those sites where you can find videos, surgical techniques, training options, and direct to patient marketing tools (surgeon finders and other forms of patient outreach).
ARTHREX - MIS
NOVA STEP - PECA
WRIGHT MEDICAL - PROSTEP
Each of these companies’ platforms in terms of instrumentation are somewhat similar, the main difference is the recommended osteotomy type, transverse vs chevron. Is a chevron stronger? Can you get frontal plane correction using the chevron? Questions for another blog.
Here is a chart quickly outlining the systems and what options are offered:
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CROSSROADS – Mini Bunion, Wright Medical – Iso Plate, and Nova Step – Centrolock also offer intramedullary plating options as a less invasive solution for hallux valgus.
What did we miss? Email us at footandanklenews@gmail.com
List of Top Foot and Ankle Podcasts
Looking for something foot and ankle related to listen to while on the go?
These links are directed to Foot and Ankle Podcasts that are updated on a weekly or monthly basis with current topics in Foot and Ankle.
All the listed podcasts are free, no subscriptions are required to listen, and can be found on a variety of podcasting platforms.
We will try to keep this list updated with new podcasts and add this to our Resources Page which is coming soon on www.footandanklenews.com .
Ortho Foot and Ankle Podcasts
- FAO – Foot and Ankle Orthopedics | Latest Episode: Knee Scooter–Related Injuries: A Survey of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons
- FAI – Foot and Ankle International | Latest Episode: Mobility Limitation After Surgery for Degenerative Pathology of the Ankle, Hindfoot, and Midfoot vs Total Hip Arthroplasty
- AOFAS Resident Lecture Series | Latest Episode: Achilles Tendon Ruptures covers etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of these injuries.
Podiatry Podcasts
- Podiatry Legends | Latest Episode: Dr Patrick McEneaney 8 Business Tips During COVID-19
- ACFAS | Latest Episode: MIS: Is This Real - Moderator: Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Paul D. Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, AACFAS, Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, FACFAS
- Podchat Live | Latest Episode: Thomas Do Canto on Running Injury
- Podiatry Business Podcast | Latest Episode: How To Get New Patients On Tap 24/7
Have a suggestion for another Podcast we should add to this list?
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Upcoming Corporate Webinars
Webinars are the thing to do these days and we will do our best to keep you updated on relevant talks presented by industry. None of the webinars listed offer any CME.
Webinars listed by date.
Trilliant Surgical - Advances in Foot Plating Technology
Presented by ASPS
Wednesday – April 22 @ 7pm ET
Speaker – Matthew D. Hinderland DPM, FACFAS – Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado
Educational highlights will include an overview, history, pros/cons, current theories, and concepts in foot plating, along with case reviews of advances in foot plating technologies and techniques.
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Amniox - Surgical Application of Cryopreserved Umbilical Cord in Calcaneal Fracture Repairs
Thursday – April 23 @ 1pm ET
Speaker : Ryan Putnam MD
Dr. Putnam will go into detail on how cryopreserved umbilical cord allografts can help expedite wound healing and functional recovery when applied as a surgical barrier in calcaneal fracture repairs including case presentations and an interactive Q&A.
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GRECMIP - How to Manage Impingement around the Ankle?
Thursday – April 23rd @ 10am ET
Moderator: Holly Johnson (USA)
- Anterior soft-tissue impingement. Peter Mangone (USA)
- Anterior bony impingement. Nasef Mohamed Nasef (Egypt)
- Posterior ankle impingement. Josep Torrent (Spain)
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Arthrex - Telemedicine in the Orthopedic Practice
Thursday - April 23 @ 8pm ET
Presenters:
Christopher Miller MD
Meredith Osterman, MD
Matthew Provencher, MD
Thomas DeBeradino, MD
With a diverse panel of surgeon faculty, this virtual event will focus on best practices for connecting with patients, no matter your orthopedic specialty.
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Paragon 28 - PROMO™ Plating System
Wednesday – April 29 @ 8pm ET
Speaker – Dr. Joseph Kou, MD
Utilizing the Paragon 28 PROMO™ Plating System to achieve multiple planar correction of the 1st ray while preserving the 1st TMT Joint.
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Additive Orthopaedics - Ankle Salvage: 3D Printing Options
Wednesday - April 29 @ 8pm ET
Speakers:
James DeOrio, MD
Mark Easley, MD
Selene Parekh, MD, MBA
(Duke University)
TO REGISTER EMAIL gameplan@additiveorthopaedics.com
If you have an upcoming webinar or event you would like to promote, please contact us at footandanklenews@gmail.com
