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the miraGe hoteL
Las Vegas
VegasACFASscientific conference
1942–2017
program guideandregistration
monday, february 27 thruthursday,march 2, 2017
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Where else can you find?
� 34 CE Contact Hours (including pre-conference workshops)
� the HUB—Exhibit hall theater with practical topics for foot and ankle physicians
� Award winning research presented in manuscripts and over 250 scientific posters
� PICA session—attend and be eligible for 15% premium discount� The most trusted and respected speakers
� Hands-on cadaver workshops
� Cutting edge clinical topics
� More than 140 exhibitor companies
� 140,000 square feet of exhibits . . . and more.
Since its founding, ACFAS has been the driving force—transforming chiropody to podiatry to foot and ankle surgery—and growing from 10 original members to 7,400 to 10,000 over the past 75 years.
did you know?
� acfs (no “ankle” until 1993) was founded by four men, average age 31?
� from day 1 the objective was to move the practice into hospitals?
� that abfas was a “spin-off” organization from the college?
� Podiatric residencies started in hospitals founded by acfas members?
� acfas was originally modeled after the american college of surgeons?
� the first issue of JFAS was published and the first female member joined in 1962?
� and our first african-american member who is also a woman joined in 1966?
ce contact hours26 up to 34 (including pre-conferenceworkshops)
Join your peers in Las Vegas to see why ACFAS hasbeen the catalyst of the profession for 75 years!
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ContentsPre-Conference workshops......................................(see insert)
why Attend.......................................................Inside Front Cover
Hotel/Travel Information.................................................................2
Special Events.....................................................................................3
Schedule-at-a-glance ......................................................................4
Exposition 2017 ..................................................................................6
the HUB Schedule .............................................................................6
Course Information—Monday .......................................................8
Course Information—Tuesday......................................................12
Course Information—wednesday..............................................16
Course Information—Thursday..................................................20
Learning objectives ........................................................................21
How to register ...............................................................................22
registration Form—Part I.............................................................23
registration Form—Part II ...........................................................25
The Fine Print....................................................................................27
The 2016–17 Board of directors.................................................28
The 2017 Conference Program Committee ..........................29
don’t forget to register for
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS held onsunday, february 26, 2017!
1942–2017
PHoToS ProvIdEd By LAS vEgAS NEwS BUrEAU
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hotel informationIt’s easy to make your hotel roomreservations at The Mirage and TreasureIsland. The link to onPeak, our officialhousing partner, is available on theACFAS web site at acfas.org/lasvegas.Book your room online or you may phone(800) 950-5542 to make your reservationor send an e-mail to [email protected].
airport shuttle informationAirport shuttle service is provided by SuperShuttle from the McCarranInternational Airport at a cost of $14 one way.
Taxi fare is approximately $25 from the McCarran International Airportdepending on traffic.
what to wearBusiness casual attire is ideal for ACFASevents. Average February–March highsare 65˚F and average lows are 45˚F, sobring a light jacket for your evenings out.
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Plan today to experience the acfas 75th anniversary scientific conference!
Las vegas . . . perfect for our 75th celebration! Acity with something for everyone. ACFAS attendeeswill find night life, great food with famous chefs orcasual options, enjoy a walk in the desert eveningand glimpse erupting volcanos, the Eiffel Tower and dazzling lights.
with more than 300 sunny days each year,February/March offers up the perfect balance ofbright blue sky and mild temperatures averaging 65° F. Casual sportswear is ideal for Las vegas. Bring a jacket for your evenings on the Strip.
getting there: Las vegas is a popular destination that is easy to get to and from by air with lots of daily flights. The airport is a short 15-minute taxi ride to the Strip and our two (2) official hotels:
� the Mirage hotel—headquarters hotel � treasure island
Las VeGas hoteLs, airPort, Ground transPortation, weather
Experience progressive topics, connect with thought leaders. The potential islimitless at the #1 rated foot and ankle surgical conference at The Mirage Hotel.register today!
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The idea of a “qualifyingorganization” to certify footsurgeons originated in 1941. Surgerypioneer douglas Mowbray at theIllinois College of Chiropody got it done. on March 23, 1942, theAmerican College of Foot Surgeons(ACFS) was incorporated.
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monday, february 276:15 – 7:30 pmthe Premier connectionopening event at the Pool and siegfried & roy’s secret Garden and dolphin habitatrelax and reconnect with your colleagues before heading out to dinner. This is the place for free flow networking, to meet and greet classmates, colleagues,and new friends, while enjoying an assortment of great food, beverages, andmusic in the open air.
monday, february 275:15 – 6:15 pmresident and student networking (by invitation)Just for invited residents and students. you’ll meet with ACFAS and ABFASBoard members. As you start your professional journey, come and be inspired to jump the curve or create a new one. don’t miss the great food, beverages, and prize drawings. Meet your new professional peers here!
tuesday, february 2812:00 noon – 1:00 pmacfas honors and awards ceremony Congratulate your colleagues who win Manuscript, Poster, Honor and MeritAwards. The year’s best research which offers award-winning solutions will berecognized. In addition, new Fellows will be presented their College keys and the 2017–2018 Board of directors will be introduced.
wednesday, march 16:00 pm wrap Partyhigh roller and brooklyn bowl at Linq entertainment Promenade24 hours in a day hardly seems like enough…wall to wall activitiesBegin with a ride and a drink on the High roller wheel for the 30-minute rotationin a pod that fits 30 guests. Topping 550 feet, the wheel offers breathtakingviews of the Las vegas skyline. or go directly to Brooklyn Bowl, noted as “one of the most incredible places on earth” according to Rolling Stone; dance,enjoy a cocktail on the second floor deck and bowl! Be sure to pick up your 75th Anniversary socks! great food and a fun time. Families invited.
monday, february 27 and tuesday, february 28meet scientific Poster authorsdon’t miss the profession’s largest scientific poster display with over 250 award-winning research studies from around the world. Authors are encouraged to be attheir display to answer questions on Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
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time6:30 – 7:30 am
6:30 am – 5:00 pm
7:30 – 9:30 am Instructional Courses
9:30 – 10:00 amBreak
10:00 am – 12:00 noonInstructional Courses
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
2:00 – 3:30 pmEducational Programs
3:30 – 4:00 pm
4:00 – 6:00 pmEducational Programs
2:00 – 6:00 pmworkshops
tuesday, february 28amniox medical breakfast satelliteregistration
17. Perils of Pediatrics18. original investigations—foot and
ankle surgery in a high-riskPopulation (ymr)
19. cavus done right20. bail me out! (surgical
misadventures) (ymr)
break in exhibit hall/scan for cme
21. heel Pain: searching for the source 22. it’s all about failure23. the flatfoot compendium—
walk of shame (ymr)
acfas honors and awards ceremonyLunch in exhibit hall24. head to head reconstructive
challenge (ymr)25. betting on the underdog—charcot26. forefoot controversies (ymr)27. tar—is it a sure bet?
break in exhibit hall/scan for cme28. dissecting and debating
the Lapidus29. emerging techniques for
osteochondral Lesions (oLts)30. when common injuries have
uncommon results (ymr)
31. Lateral ankle instability/cavusworkshop (Cadaveric) ($145)
32. flatfoot workshop (Cadaveric)($145)
6:15 pmtreace, inc. after hours Lab
monday, february 27
registration7:30 – 8:30 am
1. i’ve been dealt a bad hand—overcoming infection
2. technique vs. technology: show your hand
8:45 – 10:00 am
3. opening General session (ymr)Speaker: Roni Zeiger, MD
10:00 – 10:30 ambreak in exhibit hall/scan for cme10:30 am – 12:00 noon
4. conquering digital dilemmas5. all arthroscopy all the time:
debating advancements6. improving your image: advanced
imaging of the foot & ankle (ymr)7. original investigations—
the ankle (ymr)abfas membership meetingLunch in exhibit hall8. current concepts in ankle oa9. a Pragmatic approach to hallux
Valgus surgery (ymr)10. original investigations—innovation
in hallux Valgus and hammertoesurgeries (ymr)
11. military medicine: trending topics in foot and ankle
break in exhibit hall/scan for cme12. till death do us Part: Podiatric
case studies (Pica)13. the rheumatoid foot & ankle—
all bets are off (ymr)14. busted! controversies in rearfoot
and ankle trauma
15. Loading the deck—fixation for early weightbearing workshop(Cadaveric) ($145)
16. ankle fractures workshop (Cadaveric) ($145)
5:15 – 6:15 pmresident and student networking(by invitation) 6:15 pmthe Premier connection—opening event
Schedule-AT-A-GLANCE
yMr—young Membersrecommended
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wednesday, march 1
registration
33. Game changer: Lessons fromharrowing experiences (ymr)
34. current strategies in nerve surgery35. wounds—covering your Losses
break in exhibit hall/scan for cme
36. hallux rigidus debate37. Perioperative Pain management—
a different kind of dealer (ymr)38. chronic ankle instability39. tar and beyond
Lunch in exhibit hall40. a critical Look at the achilles41. intrinsic factors: how to influence
surgical outcomes (ymr)42. keeping up with 1st ray
complications43. doctors’ Lounge
break/scan for cme44. Getting out of a mess—
intraoperative complications (ymr)45. early weightbearing: is it worth
the Gamble?46. are we up to code? discussing
Product reliability andreproducibility
47. flaps workshop (Pig’s Feet) ($145)
6:30 pm48. wrap Party at high roller and
brooklyn bowl at Linq ($40)
thursday, march 2
7:30 – 8:00 am
breakfast8:00 – 10:00 am
49. tip Jar—tricks of the trade from seasoned faculty (ymr)
10:00 – 10:15 ambreak/scan for cme10:15 am – 12:15 pm
50. complications—imperfect science?(ymr)
accreditation:the american college of foot and ankle surgeons (acfas) isapproved by the council on PodiatricMedical education as a provider of continuing education in podiatricmedicine. the acfas has approvedthis activity for a maximum of
26 continuing education contact hours.
caLifornia radioLoGy credit:every hour of lecture in scientificsessions can confer up to 0.6 hour of radiology credit.
attendance and cme credits scanninG:attendance at this conference and cMe credits will be recordedelectronically by scanning thebarcode on the back of your badge.scanning booths will be located inthe exhibit hall during morning andafternoon breaks Monday, tuesdayand Wednesday. Wednesdayafternoon and thursday morningbadge scanners will be in the lobbybreak area.
sunday, february 26Pre-conference workshopssee enclosed brochure for details and registration information.
conference registration: 1:00 – 6:00 pm, Mirage convention center
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the hub schedulemonday, 2/27
1. contract negotiation 101
2. Preparing for success—abfas board certificationProcess
3. a director’s Perspectiveon advancing the Professionthrough fellowship training
4. imagine them naked:Public speaking andteaching
5. they really “Like” me:Growing your Practice withdigital marketing
6. contract negotiation 201
10:00 am
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12:00 noon
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
the hub is a small theater, accommodating 45 people, designed toprovide practical learning for practically everyone. It contains topics tobe discussed in small groups, appealing to select groups of the AnnualScientific Conference audience.
All are invited and encouraged to actively participate in the dialogue—exclusivity comes with our space limitation—join while you can.
continue yourLearning in
come join us in the exhibit hall!Monday, february 27, 201710:00 am – 4:00 pm
tuesday, february 28, 20179:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 1, 20179:30 am – 2:00 pm
refreshment breaks and Lunchare Complimentary each day
Prize drawings each day
scan badGes to record attendance ateducational sessions and for CME credit.
Visit the acfas Job fairsponsored by
Podiatrycareers.orgPodiatryCareers.org, the ACFASonline career center and a CollegeBenefits Partner, is hosting thefourth annual ACFAS Job Fair at the annual Conference.
Employers can take advantage of the PodiatryCareers.org onlinecareer center and also post theirpositions on paper on a bulletinboard at the Job Fair. Thoseseeking positions will have anopportunity to post their resumesonline and at the Job Fair as well.The PodiatryCareers.org onlinescheduling tool will also allow job seekers and employers to listtheir availability for a potentialinterview on-site at the conference.
Visit Podiatrycareers.org and their Job fair in rotunda.
headshot boothAvailable in the exhibit hallTuesday and wednesday . . .includes a brief meet and greetwith a make-up artist and a photo
shoot. you willreceive a hardcopy of thephoto and an electronicversion. Booth No. 1419.
EXPOSITION
wednesday, 3/1
13. macra: the next frontier
14. employing a Pa or nP
15. Productdevelopment
tuesday, 2/28
7. credentialing andPrivileging de-mystified
8. transitioning:changing Jobs or exitstrategy
9. medical missions
10.the Great Job hunt
11. navigating thePolitics of theworkplace
12. how to deal withnegative health scores
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monday, february 2710:00 am1. contract negotiation 101Learn some of the contract basics in thisinformative discussion on negotiatingyour first contract out of residency or fellowship. Is your compensationnegotiable? Is it fair? who will pay foryour malpractice insurance and yourCPME? How much vacation time will you get? Are you required to takehospital call? Find out how to negotiatefor these terms—and more.
11:00 am2. Preparing for success—abfasboard certification ProcessBoard certification is essential in opening doors, from hospital privilegesto being a speaker at the ASC! Theleadership of ABFAS will help guide you on how to successfully prepare for Board Certification.
Speakers:Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM, FACFASMatthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS
12:00 noon3. a director’s Perspective onadvancing the Profession throughfellowship trainingEach of the esteemed faculty has been afellowship director for several years andhas matured numerous fellows. Listen to their thoughts behind becoming afellowship director, what it takes to be afellowship director, the future direction ofACFAS recognized fellowships, and whattype of candidates they are looking for.
Moderator: Mark A. Prissel, DPM,AACFAS
Panelists:J. Michael Miller DPM, FACFASJonathan J. Sharpe, DPM, FACFASDaniel J. Tucker, DPM, FACFAS
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1:00 pm4. imagine them naked: Publicspeaking and teaching does your hospital want you to lead an in-service lecture, lead grand rounds, or participate in local health fairs? If theanswer is yes to any of the above questions,this session is a must for you! Learn simpleways to be an effective public speaker.
2:00 pm 5. they really “Like” me: Growingyour Practice with digital marketingyou know it’s important to be availableonline, but might still be unsure whetherpromoting your practice on there is worththe time and effort. This session willdiscuss the basics of using digital media topromote your practice in your community.Topics covered will include:� How can I set the right tone online
for my practice?� what social media networks should
I be using?� How does HIPAA play into engaging
with patients online?� what tools does ACFAS have available
to assist with e-marketing my practice?
Moderator: Kelly Pirozzi, DPM, AACFAS
Panelists: Lauren Kishman, DPM, AACFASAngie Bice, Social and ContentCopywriter, Officite
3:00 pm6. contract negotiations 201you’re moving to a new practice setting—now what? Is your contract fair?This discussion will focus on differentcompensation arrangements, contract re-negotiations, and contract benefitsdepending upon practice type.
tuesday, february 2810:00 am7. credentialing and Privileging de-mystifiedAre you a student, resident, or newerpractitioner thinking about working in a hospital? Learn from the experts as twomembers from the College’s Credentialingand Privileging Advisory Team discuss the hospital credentialing process andcommon mistakes made along the way.
Speakers:Gregory P. Still, DPM, FACFAS Jennifer C. Van, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 am8. transitioning: changing Jobs or exit strategy12:00 noon9. medical missionswhether you’re an accomplished surgeonor a resident there are opportunities foryou to serve and bring treatment to those-in-need across the globe. Sit down andlisten to experts in this facet of medicinethat will stimulate you and provide you the opportunity to give back.
1:00 pm10. the Great Job huntwith physician shortages and the ever-changing medical economiclandscape, come listen to best practices in interviewing, job searches, and obtainingan understanding of market trends andcompensation which will help you land a position upon graduation.
2:00 pm11. navigating the Politics of the workplaceCommunication is interesting, inadvertentbehavior and assumptions based on yourown thought process can impact yourpractice. Come listen and gain insight as your colleagues share their first-handexperience in their workplace and the outcome.
Speakers:Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFASMichael D. Van Pelt, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 pm12. how to deal with negative health scores
wednesday, march 110:00 am13. macra: the next frontierget an overview of the new Medicarepayment system and get step-by-stepinstructions on how your practice canmeet the requirements of MIPS, the merit-based incentive payment system.
12:00 noon14. employing a Pa or nPdo you need help seeing patients? do you want more time available to see newpatients or have time off and not haveto close your office? Have you consideredhiring a non-dPM provider/staff to enhanceyour practice or increase revenue? Seewhat potential options are available to assist you in your office.
Speakers: Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFASMichael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS
1:00 pm15. Product developmentyou have an idea? Come learn theprocess—from design to development.Topics to be discussed include: concepts,prototypes, clinical testing, patentsearches and protection.
Speakers:Laurence G. Rubin, DPM, FACFASShannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS
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7:30 – 8:30 am1 i’ve been Dealt a bad
hand—overcominginfection Moderator: Christopher F. Hyer,DPM, MS, FACFAS
7:30 – 7:40 amepidemiology of foot andankle infection: incidenceand risk factorsEmily A. Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
7:40 – 7:50 amPeriprosthesis and hardwareinfectionsAllen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
7:50 – 8:00 amseptic arthrodesisPaul J. Kim, DPM, FACFAS
8:00 – 8:10 amcomprehensive Guideline onPerioperative abX regimenTroy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS
8:10 – 8:20 amWhen to culture, When to biopsy?John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
8:20 – 8:30 amcases/Q&a
7:30 – 8:30 am2 technique vs.
technology: show your handModerator: George Tye Liu, DPM,FACFAS
7:30 – 7:40 amLis franc repairChristopher L. Reeves, DPM,FACFAS
7:40 – 7:50 amcalcaneal fracture: Does a Limited incision result in a Limited reduction?Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS
7:50 – 8:00 amachilles tendon:Percutaneous repairGeorge Jason DeVries, DPM,FACFAS
8:00 – 8:10 amachilles tendon: open repairis still the Gold standardWilliam T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS
8:10 – 8:20 amankle instability: is thebroström reliable?Travis A. Motley, DPM, FACFAS
8:20 – 8:30 amQ&a
10:00 – 10:30 ambreak in exhibit hall/scan for cMe
10:30 am – 12:00 noon4 conquering Digital
DilemmasModerator: Amber M. Shane, DPM,FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amoverlapping fifth toeKyle C. Fiala, DPM, FACFAS
10:45 – 11:00 amtailor’s bunion: is it really a smaller bunion?John T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 amthe Mangled toe: salvage optionsGeorgeanne Botek, DPM, FACFAS
11:15 – 11:30 amMy toe is too straightMichelle L. Butterworth, DPM,FACFAS
11:30 – 11:45 am freiberg’s infractionThanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
11:45 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
Monday, February 27
dr. Zeiger is former Chief Health Strategist at google and is now leading a company called Smart Patients, a peer support network for patients and families.
dr. Zeiger works on the cutting edge of technology, information andhealthcare. His ground-breaking work allows us to harness the power of datathrough physician and patient contributions. This empowers physicians andpatients to track trends in disease management and participate in real-timeresearch, thus making us all micro-experts.
with a history of innovation in healthcare services, dr. Zeiger will share hiscomprehensive vision of creating a patient-centric environment by recruitingall stakeholders—physicians and patients.
3 Opening GENERAL SESSION (ymr)
roni ZeiGer, MD
8:45 – 10:00 am
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10:30 am – 12:00 noon5 all arthroscopy all
the time: DebatingadvancementsModerator: Glenn M. Weinraub,DPM, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:50 amarthroscopic stabilizationsare the future of Lateralankle instabilityMini-open Broström (James M.Cottom, DPM, FACFAS):Arthroscopic (Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS); Open (Sean T.Grambart, DPM, FACFAS)
10:50 – 11:02 amarthroscopic ankle fusions:the new Gold standard?Pro (Shannon M. Rush, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Con (Justin J. Fleming,DPM, FACFAS)
11:02 – 11:14 amarthroscopic assisted anklefracture: a necessary toolPro (Graham A. Hamilton, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Con (Jordan P.Grossman, DPM, FACFAS)
11:14 – 11:26 amretrocalcanectomy/achillesDebridement with a scope—the better WayPro (Jason George DeVries, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Con (Kris A. DiNucci,DPM, FACFAS)
11:26 – 11:38 amarthroscopy of the first MtP—is it Worth the trouble?Pro (Laurence G. Rubin, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Con (Michael A.Gentile, DPM, FACFAS)
11:38 am – 12:00 noon Q&a
10:30 am – 12:00 noon6 improving your image:
advanced imaging of the foot & ankle(yMr)Moderator: Naohiro Shibuya, DPM,MS, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amosteomyelitis: What’s betterthan a bone scan?Adam S. Landsman, DPM, PhD,FACFAS
10:45 – 11:00 amidentifying tendon Pathologythrough advanced imaging Glenn M. Garcia, MD
11:00 – 11:15 amis the Ligament torn or not?i can’t tellGlenn M. Garcia, MD
11:15 – 11:30 amosteochondral Lesions Tyson E. Green, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 – 11:45 amidentification of nonunionsand MalunionsGeorge Tye Liu, DPM, FACFAS
11:45 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
10:30 am – 12:00 noon7 original investigations
—the ankle (yMr)Moderator: Barry I. Rosenblum,DPM, FACFAS
get first exposure to unpublishedscience and breaking news. weencourage you to attend this sessionto learn about research and newdiscoveries relating to the practice of foot and ankle surgery. Authorswill have seven (7) minutes topresent their papers; the moderatorwill then present a brief review andcommentary regarding the paper.
12:00 noon – 1:00 pmabfas MembershipMeetingThe ABFAS Annual MembershipMeeting provides the opportunity for diplomates to learn aboutchanges in the examination andcertification process, hear howcandidates scored on examinations,and become knowledgeable aboutthe impact board certification has on the practice of podiatric surgery.
12:00 noon – 2:00 pmLunch in exhibit hall
2:00 – 3:30 pm8 current concepts
in ankle oa Moderator: J. Randolph Clements,DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 2:15 pmthe role of osteobiologicsPaul J. Kim, DPM, FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pmPost-traumaticreconstructive osteotomiesJames L. Thomas, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pmarthroscopic Debridementof the arthritic ankleTBD
2:45 – 3:00 pmbracing the otherwiseunbraceable ankleJason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
3:00 – 3:15 pmarthrodiastasis—Where Didyou Go?Bradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pmQ&a
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2:00 – 3:30 pm9 a Pragmatic
approach to halluxvalgus surgery (yMr)Moderator: Thomas S. Roukis, DPM,PhD, FACFAS
2:00 – 2:10 pmangles and Dangles: What’s important?Emily A. Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
2:10 – 2:20 pmfrontal Plane Deviation ofthe 1st ray in hallux valgusPaul D. Dayton, DPM, FACFAS
2:20 – 2:30 pmthe scarf: Why so Manycuts?Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:40 pmthe LapidusMark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS
2:40 – 2:50 pmthe akin: necessary or cheater Procedure?Jeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH,FACFAS
2:50 – 3:00 pmDistal soft tissue release:Dogmatic Doctrine?James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 – 3:30 pmQ&a
2:00 – 3:30 pm0 original investigations
—innovation in hallux valgus and hammertoesurgeries (yMr)Moderator: Robert M. Joseph, DPM,PhD, FACFAS
get first exposure to unpublishedscience and breaking news. weencourage you to attend this sessionto learn about research and newdiscoveries relating to the practice of foot and ankle surgery. Authorswill have seven (7) minutes topresent their papers; the moderatorwill then present a brief review andcommentary regarding the paper.
2:00 – 3:30 pm- Military Medicine:
trending topics in foot and ankleTreatment of a military populationentails unique challenges inmaintaining a healthy fighting force.In this session, military physicians will present case reports that willincrease your diagnostic skills and enhance your knowledge ofmedicine. Bring your questions andcomments. All civilians welcome!
3:30 – 4:00 pm break in exhibit hall/scan for cMe
4:00 – 6:00 pm= till Death Do us Part:
Podiatric casestudies (Pica)Michael King, DPMJune Baker Laird, Esq.
This program will review fourpodiatric closed claims involving thedeath of a patient and discuss therelated clinical issues and thedefense challenges.
4:00 – 6:00 pmq the rheumatoid
foot & ankle—all bets are off (yMr)Moderator: Michael S. Downey,DPM, FACFAS
4:00 – 4:30 pmPerioperative considerationsin the rheumatoid Patient Rheumatologist TBD
4:30 – 4:50 pmPan-Metatarsal headresection: antiquated or Gold standard?Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS
the rheumatoid foot & ankle—allbets are off (continued)4:50 – 5:10 pmoptions for the rheumatoid1st MtPJGeorgeanne Botek, DPM, FACFAS
5:10 – 5:30 pmJoint Preservation options in the rheumatoid footDaniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS
5:30 – 5:50 pmfusion vs. tar in therheumatoid ankleStephen A. Brigido, DPM, FACFAS
5:50 – 6:00 pmQ&a
4:00 – 6:00 pmw busted! controversies
in rearfoot and ankle traumaModerator: Christopher F. Hyer,DPM, MS, FACFAS
4:00 – 4:10 pmPosterior Malleolar fracture:Why have i been ignored for so Long?J. Randolph Clements, DPM,FACFAS
4:10 – 4:20 pmtalar neck fractures: Pitfalls in treatmentJames L. Thomas, DPM, FACFAS
4:20 – 4:30 pmDoes the syndesmosisMatter?Sandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:40 pmcalcaneal fracture: Decision Making William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS
4:40 – 4:50 pmDeltoid Ligament—When and how Do We repair?Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS
4:50 – 5:30 pmcase Presentations5:30 – 6:00 pmQ&a
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2:00 – 6:00 pme Loading the Deck—fixation
for early WeightbearingWorkshop (cadaveric) ($145)Moderator: Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
Learn the latest techniques and constructsallowing for early weight bearing in commonlyperformed procedures of the foot and ankle.
� Lapidus Arthrodeses� Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures� 1st MTP Arthrodeses� Jones Fractures� Achilles Tendon repairs� Lisfranc Fracture-dislocations
Faculty:Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFASMichael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFASShane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFASMatthew D. Sorensen, DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 6:00 pmr ankle fractures Workshop
(cadaveric) ($145)Moderator: Jonathan J. Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS
refine your ankle trauma skills during this session by practicing the use of traditional and non-traditional forms of fixation.
� weber B and C Fractures� Posterior Malleolar Fractures (volkman)� Syndesmosis ruptures� deltoid Ligament ruptures� Non-traditional Forms of Fixation
Faculty:Kris A. DiNucci, DPM, FACFASLewis H. Freed, DPM, FACFASMeagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFASTimothy J. Mineo, DPM, FACFAS
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6:15 – 7:30 pmthe Premier connection—opening event at the Pooland siegfried & roy’s secretGarden and Dolphin habitatrelax and reconnect with your colleaguesbefore heading out to dinner. This is the placefor free flow networking, to meet and greetclassmates, colleagues, and new friends, while enjoying an assortment of great food,beverages, and music in the open air.
5:15 – 6:15 pmresident and studentnetworking (by invitation)
The first podiatric teachinghospital was Civic Hospital indetroit, created by Earl Kaplanin 1956. Kaplan devoted much of his life to the hospital, ACFS,and teaching surgery to themajority of American podiatristsin the 1950s and 1960s.
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7:30 – 9:30 amt Perils of Pediatrics
Moderator: Luke D. Cicchinelli,DPM, FACFAS
7:30 – 7:45 amPhyseal injury algorithmsMeagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS
7:45 – 8:05 amPediatric hallux valgusMichelle L. Butterworth, DPM,FACFAS
8:05 – 8:25 amMetatarsus adductusJason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS
8:25 – 8:45 amtarsal coalitionHarry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS
8:45 – 9:05 amPediatric flatfootLuke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
9:05 – 9:20 amarthrodesis in the childThomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS
9:20 – 9:30 amQ&a
7:30 – 9:30 amy original investigations
—foot and anklesurgery in a high-riskPopulation (yMr)Moderator: D. Scot Malay, DPM,MSCE, FACFAS
get first exposure to unpublishedscience and breaking news. weencourage you to attend this sessionto learn about research and newdiscoveries relating to the practice offoot and ankle surgery. Authors willhave seven (7) minutes to presenttheir papers; the moderator will then present a brief review andcommentary regarding the paper.
7:30 – 9:30 amu cavus Done right
Moderator: Richard Derner, DPM,FACFAS
7:30 – 7:45 amWhat’s Driving the cavusDeformity? Barry I. Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS
7:45 – 8:00 amtendon balancing in thecavus footRichard Derner, DPM, FACFAS
8:00 – 8:15 amforefoot realignment in the cavus footJason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
8:15 – 8:30 amMidfoot realignmentosteotomiesNaohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS,FACFAS
8:30 – 8:45 amrearfoot realignmentosteotomiesTroy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS
8:45 – 9:00 amrealignment arthrodesis:Putting it all togetherChristopher L. Reeves, DPM,FACFAS
9:00 – 9:30 amQ&a
7:30 – 9:30 ami bail Me out! (surgical
Misadventures) (yMr)Moderator: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM,FACFAS
7:30 – 7:45 amcan you Permanently fix My bunion . . . this time?Lowell Weil, Jr., DPM, FACFAS
7:45 – 8:00 amMy toe Won’t touch the Ground Byron L. Hutchinson, DPM, FACFAS
8:00 – 8:15 ami thought you Were GivingMe an archMatthew D. Sorensen, DPM,FACFAS
bail Me out! (surgicalMisadventures)(continued)8:15 – 8:30 amWas the Procedure orsurgeon a failure?Allen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
8:30 – 8:45 amMissed syndesmosis injuriesGeorge Tye Liu, DPM, FACFAS
8:45 – 9:00 amtar failuresChristopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS,FACFAS
9:00 – 9:30 amQ&a
9:30 – 10:00 am break in exhibit hall/scan for cMe
10:00 am – 12:00 noono heel Pain: searching
for the sourceModerator: Amber M. Shane, DPM,FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 amtarsal tunnelD. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS
10:15 – 10:30 amsoft tissue MassesBrandi M. Johnson, DPM, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 aminsertional tendonitisMichael D. VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS
10:45 – 11:00 amPlantar fasciitisMark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 amcalcaneal stress fracturesTyson E. Green, DPM, FACFAS
11:15 – 11:30 amconnective tissue DiseaseBradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
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10:00 am – 12:00 noonp it’s all about failure
Moderator: Michael H. Theodoulou,DPM, FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 amfailed Peroneal tendon repairJason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS
10:15 – 10:30 amrecurrent Lateral ankleinstabilityMarque A. Allen, DPM, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amMalaligned syndesmosisJason George DeVries, DPM,FACFAS
10:45 – 11:00 amachilles tendon re-rupture Alan Ng. DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 amcalcaneal fracture MalunionGraham A. Hamilton. DPM, FACFAS
11:15 – 11:30 amankle fracture MalunionBrian B. Carpenter, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
10:00 am – 12:00 noon[ the flatfoot
compendium—Walk of shame (yMr)Moderator: Eric A. Barp, DPM,FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 amequinus correction: When and how? Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM,FACFAS
10:15 – 10:30 amcalcaneal osteotomiesGlenn M. Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amcotton osteotomySandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS
10:45 – 11:00 amPPt repair and fDL transferJordan P. Grossman, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 amcombined Medial columnfusion: Decision Making and fixation MethodsThomas G. Harris, MD
the flatfoot com-pendium (continued)11:15 – 11:30 amDouble rearfoot fusion:indications, approaches and caveatsKeith L. Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
12:00 noon – 1:00 pmacfas honors andawards ceremonyCongratulate your colleagues whowin Manuscript, Poster, Honor andMerit Awards. The year’s best researchwhich offers award-winning solutionswill be recognized. In addition, newFellows will be presented theirCollege keys and the 2017–2018Board of directors will be introduced.
Manuscripts Awards supported in part by Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh
12:00 noon – 2:00 pmLunch in exhibit hall
2:00 – 3:30 pm] head to head
reconstructivechallenge (yMr)Moderator: Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 2:10 pmnon-diabetic unstablecharcot footPhilip Basile, DPM, FACFAS vs. John T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS
2:10 – 2:20 pmfailed oLt repairJames L. Thomas, DPM, FACFASvs. Kris A. DiNucci, DPM, FACFAS
2:20 – 2:30 pmfailed achilles repair Brian B. Carpenter, DPM, FACFASvs. Graham A. Hamilton, DPM,FACFAS
2:30 – 2:40 pmfailed bunionectomyMichael H. Theodoulou, DPM,FACFAS vs. Brett D. Sachs, DPM,FACFAS
head to headreconstructivechallenge (continued)2:40 – 2:50 pmfailed tarByron L. Hutchinson, DPM, FACFASvs. Keith L. Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
2:50 – 3:00 pmMalaligned triple/DoublearthrodesisTBD vs. Michael S. Lee, DPM,FACFAS
3:00 – 3:10 pmcavus with failed Lateralankle stabilization Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS vs.Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
3:10 – 3:30 pmQ&a
2:00 – 3:30 pm\ betting on the
underdog—charcot(yMr)Moderator: John S. Steinberg, DPM,FACFAS
2:00 – 2:10 pmcurrent trends in charcotreconstructionPeter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS
2:10 – 2:20 pmacute vs. chronic charcot—Does it influence strategy?Barry I. Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS
2:20 – 2:30 pmradiology of acute vs.chronic charcot vs. infectionGlenn M. Garcia, MD
2:30 – 2:40 pmfixing charcot—What’s thereasonable expectation?Jeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
2:40 – 3:00 pmtips and Pearls of charcotsurgeryJavier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 – 3:10 pmamputation as the firstoptionNaohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS
3:10 – 3:30 pmQ&a
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2:00 – 3:30 pma forefoot
controversies (yMr)Moderator: Samuel S. Mendicino,DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 2:14 pmDorsal vs. Plantar approachfor Plantar Plate repairLowell Weil, Jr., DPM, FACFAS vs.Thomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS
2:14 – 2:28 pmPlantar Plate vs. fDL transferMichael S. Downey, DPM, FACFASvs. Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS
2:28 – 2:42Metatarsal osteotomy vs. no osteotomyMichael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS vs.D. Martin Chaney, DPM, FACFAS
2:42 – 2:56 pmMedial column instability:fact or fiction? Matthew D. Sorensen, DPM, FACFASvs. Paul D. Dayton, DPM, FACFAS
2:56 – 3:10 pm 2nd MtP DJD: salvage vs. sacrifice TBD vs. Robert M. Joseph, DPM,PhD, FACFAS
3:10 – 3:30 pmcase Presentations and Q&a
2:00 – 3:30 pms tar—is it a sure bet?
Moderator: Shannon M. Rush, DPM,FACFAS
2:00 – 2:15 pmDoes the Material Matter?Benjamin D. Overley, Jr., DPM,FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pmPredictors of the taroutcomesShannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pmWhat’s the truth? survivalexpectation and Quality of Life D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS
tar—is it a sure bet?(continued)2:45 – 3:00 pmbiomechanics: fusion vs. tarThomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD,FACFAS
3:00 – 3:15 pmevolution of implant: 1stGeneration to 4th versionLawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM,FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pmQ&a
3:30 – 4:00 pmbreak in exhibit hall/scan for cMe
4:00 – 6:00 pmd Dissecting and
Debating the Lapidus Moderator: Thanh L. Dinh, DPM,FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pmJoint Preparation: contourvs. Wedge resectionJohn T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS vs.Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
4:15 – 4:30 pmfrontal Plane Deviation:Does it Matter?Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS vs.Brandi M. Johnson, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pmsesamoid realignment:Mountain or Mole hill?Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS vs.Paul D. Dayton, DPM, FACFAS
4:45 – 5:00 pmhypermobility is fact, not fictionNaohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS,FACFAS vs. Thomas S. Roukis,DPM, PhD, FACFAS
5:00 – 5:15 pmLocking Plate vs. screwsMichael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS vs.Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS
5:15 – 6:00 pmQ&a
4:00 – 6:00 pm f emerging techniques
for osteochondralLesions (oLts)Moderator: Sandeep B. Patel, DPM,FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pmWhy Do oLts hurt?understanding thePathophysiologyGlenn M. Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS
4:15 – 4:30 pmsurgical indications and Planning Jonathan J. Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pmMicrofracture in the ankle:Determining outcomeThomas G. Harris, MD
4:45 – 5:00 pmMinimally invasive allograftoptionsAmber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS
5:00 – 5:15 pmopen allograft optionsStephen A. Brigido, DPM, FACFAS
5:15 – 5:30 pmWhat’s on the horizon?emerging technologiesTroy S. Watson, MD
5:30 – 6:00 pmQ&a
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4:00 – 6:00 pmg When common
injuries haveuncommon results(yMr)Moderator: Paul J. Kim, DPM,FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pmre-rupture of the achillestendonMatthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS
4:15 – 4:30 pmchronic syndesmosis sprainBrian B. Carpenter, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pmthe “screwed” Jonesfracture: nonunion afterrepairJason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
4:45 – 5:00 pmrecalcitrant Plantar fasciitisShane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
5:00 – 5:15 pmLesser MetatarsophalangealDJDD. Martin Chaney, DPM, FACFAS
5:15 – 6:00 pmQ&a
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2:00 – 6:00 pmh Lateral ankle instability/cavus Workshop
(cadaveric) ($145)Moderator: Jason George DeVries, DPM, FACFAS
This workshop will expose the attendees to solutions of pes cavus and lateral ankle instability.
� Broström-gould Lateral � Anterior Tibial Tendon Transfer Ankle repair (Complete and Split)� deltoid Ligament Medial � Peroneal Tendon Transfer Ankle repair � Midfoot osteotomies� Calcaneal osteotomies
Faculty:Marque A. Allen, DPM, FACFASKyle C. Fiala, DPM, FACFASJeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFASHarry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 6:00 pmj flatfoot Workshop (cadaveric) ($145)
Moderator: Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM, FACFAS
The spectrum of flatfoot and the most commonly performed procedures will be introduced.
� Calcaneal osteotomies � Medial Column Stabilization� FdL Tendon Transfer � Equinus Correction� Isolated and Multi-joint � Subtalar Joint Arthroereisis Arthrodesis
Faculty:Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFASDaniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFASBradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFASMichael D. VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS
The Journal of the American College of Foot Surgeonsformally debuted in April 1964. It was renamed theJournal of Foot Surgery in 1974.
The first ACFSwinter educationalmeeting was in 1958at the riviera Hotelin Las vegas.
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7:30 – 9:30 amk Game changer:
Lessons fromharrowingexperiences (yMr)Moderator: Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
7:30 – 8:15 amthe second victim: theeffect of Medical errors on healthcare ProvidersPatrice M. Weiss, MD
8:15 – 8:30 amManaging ones emotionsafter being suedMark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS
8:30 – 8:45 amachieving balanceSandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS
8:45 – 9:00 amanatomy of a LawsuitAllen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
9:00 – 9:30 amQ&a
7:30 – 9:30 aml current strategies
in nerve surgeryModerator: Barry I. Rosenblum,DPM, FACFAS
7:30 – 7:45 amintradigital neuroma:Decompression techniquesMichael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS
7:45 – 8:00 amradiofrequency ablationGeorgeanne Botek, DPM, FACFAS
8:00 – 8:15 amcurrent concepts in tarsaltunnel DecompressionDamien M. Dauphinee, DPM, FACFAS
8:15 – 8:30 amDiabetic neuropathy: canDecompression techniquesreally help?Barry I. Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS
8:30 – 8:45 amDenervation/implantationtechniques for stumpneuromasThomas S. Roukis. DPM, PhD,FACFAS
current strategies in nerve surgery(continued)8:45 – 9:00 amnerve Wraps in creating a Positive neurogenicenvironmentDamien M. Dauphinee, DPM, FACFAS
9:00 – 9:15 amfailed tarsal tunnelsyndrome: What next?D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS
9:15 – 9:30 amQ&a
7:30 – 9:30 am ; Wounds—covering
your Losses Moderator: John S. Steinberg, DPM,FACFAS
7:30 – 7:40 amPreparing for a coverage:Medical and Mechanicaltreatment of the WoundJavier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS
7:40 – 7:50 ambasic science of healingJohn S. Steinberg. DPM, FACFAS
7:50 – 8:00 amevolution of Wound Dressing:Does all the fancy Dressingchange the outcome?Adam S. Landsman, DPM, PhD,FACFAS
8:00 – 8:10 amso Many Grafts, so Little timeHarry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS
8:10 – 8:20 amevolution of skin substitutes:Does it Work this time?Adam S. Landsman, DPM, PhD,FACFAS
8:20 – 8:30 ambiologics and Wound healingThanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
8:30 – 8:40 amPlastic techniques forWound coverage: When Doyou need to Pull the trigger?Paul J. Kim, DPM, FACFAS
Wounds—coveringyour Losses (continued)8:40 – 8:50 amWhen Do We skin Graft? Kyle C. Fiala, DPM, FACFAS
8:50 – 9:00 amflaps, flaps and More flaps Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS
9:00 – 9:30 amcases and Panel Discussion
9:30 – 10:00 ambreak in exhibit hall/scan for cMe
10:00 am – 12:00 noon' hallux rigidus Debate
Moderator: William T. DeCarbo,DPM, FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 aminterpositional arthroplasty:is there still a Place?Robert M. Joseph, DPM, PhD,FACFAS vs. Philip Basile, DPM,FACFAS
10:15 – 10:30 amcheilectomy vs. osteotomyTimothy J. Mineo, DPM, FACFAS vs.Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amresurface vs. hemi-implant:Does side Matter?Brian B. Carpenter, DPM, FACFASvs. Thomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS
10:45 – 11:00 amfusion vs. Keller in the GeriatricBrett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS vs.Daniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 amPhalanx osteotomy vs.MetatarsalD. Martin Chaney, DPM, FACFAS vs.Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS
11:15 – 11:30 amsilastic vs. Metal implantsLowell Weil, Jr., DPM, FACFAS vs.Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
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10:00 am – 12:00 noonz Perioperative Pain
Management—a Different Kind of Dealer (yMr)Moderator: Emily A. Cook, DPM,MPH, FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 amregional block anesthesiaAlberto E. Ardon, MD
10:15 – 10:30 amPharmacological PainManagementAllen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amcrPsAlberto E. Ardon, MD
10:45 – 11:00 amopioid Dependency/chronicPain PatientAlberto E. Ardon, MD
11:00 – 11:15 amcatastrophizing in the foot& ankle PatientMark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS
11:15 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
10:00 am – 12:00 noonx chronic ankle
instabilityModerator: Matthew D. Sorensen,DPM, FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 amDeltoid Ligament repair Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
10:15 – 10:30 amneglected syndesmoticinjury J. Randolph Clements, DPM,FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amModified broström—Whatare the current options?Troy S. Watson, MD
chronic ankleinstability (continued)10:45 – 11:00 amsecondary anklestabilization: allograft vs. autograftAlan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 amankle arthroscopy inunstable ankles Lewis H. Freed, DPM, FACFAS
11:15 – 11:30 amMedial ankle impingementPain in the unstable ankleSean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 am – 12:00 noonQ&a
10:00 am – 12:00 noonc tar and beyond
Moderator: Christopher F. Hyer,DPM, MS, FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 amfailed implant to revisionimplantBenjamin D. Overley, Jr., DPM,FACFAS
10:15 – 10:30 amfailed implant to arthrodesisLawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM,FACFAS
10:30 – 10:45 amttc vs. stJ fusion with tarThomas G. Harris, MD
10:45 – 11:00 amstage or not to stage:Deformed ankle andretained hardwareShannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 amanterior Wound andinfection: how to avoid?how to treat?Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD,FACFAS
11:15 am – 12:00 noon Q&a
12:00 noon – 2:00 pmLunch in the exhibit hall
2:00 – 3:30 pmv a critical Look
at the achilles Moderator: Michael S. Lee, DPM,FACFAS
2:00 – 2:15 pmanatomy and biomechanicsTyson E. Green, DPM, FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pmnon-surgical treatments of achillesMichael D. VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pminsertional vs. Midsubstanceachilles tendinosisTravis A. Motley, DPM, FACFAS
2:45 – 3:00 pmachilles rupture: reasons to surgically repair?Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 – 3:15 pmover-lengthened and chronicrupture of the achilles:What are the options?Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pmQ&a
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In the 1990s, thenationally renownedACFAS Surgical SkillsCourses debuted;the College startedconsumer andpatient educationwith the Foot Health Institute; and ACFAS.org firstwent live on theworld wide web.
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2:00 – 3:30 pmb intrinsic factors: how
to influence surgicaloutcomes (yMr)Moderator: Naohiro Shibuya, DPM,MS, FACFAS
2:00 – 2:15 pmbone Metabolism: What Do i need to Look for?D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pmJoint Prep—What Works:Wedge resection vs.curettage? William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pmthe ideal construct: iscompression really needed?Paul D. Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS
2:45 – 3:00 pmosteobiologics: Where is the science?Timothy J. Mineo, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 – 3:15 pmPost-operative Protocols:influencing outcomesBrett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pmQ&a
2:00 – 3:30 pmn Keeping up with 1st
ray complicationsModerator: Eric A. Barp, DPM,FACFAS
2:00 – 2:10 pmback to basics: risk factorsfor failure Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS
2:10 – 2:20 pmhallux varusMichael H. Theodoulou, DPM,FACFAS
2:20 – 2:30 pmbasal osteotomies Gone badJohn T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:40 pmnonunionsJason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Keeping up with 1stray complications(continued)2:40 – 2:50 pmshaft osteotomies: Keepingit between the DitchesAlan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
2:50 – 3:00 pmnerve entrapmentMichelle L. Butterworth, DPM,FACFAS
3:00 – 3:30 pmQ&a
2:00 – 3:30 pmm Doctors’ Lounge
Moderator: Emily A. Cook, DPM,MPH, FACFAS
do you have an interesting orchallenging case that you would like to share with your colleagues?Submit your case by downloading/completing the doctors’ Lounge Caseform (available at acfas.org/lasvegas)and emailing it to ACFAS. After yoursubmission has been reviewed, youwill be notified regarding whether ornot your case has been selected forpresentation. Submit your case bydecember 30, 2016.
Panelists: Robert M. Joseph, DPM, PhD,FACFASJavier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFASBradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFASChristopher D. Lotufo, DPM, FACFAS
3:30 – 4:00 pm break/scan for cMe
4:00 – 6:00 pm, Getting out of a
Mess—intraoperativecomplications (yMr)Moderator: Jordan P. Grossman,DPM, FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pmLapidus bunionectomy:What to Do When it Won’treduceChristopher L. Reeves, DPM,FACFAS
Getting out of a Mess(continued)4:15 – 4:30 pmankle arthroscopy: i Wasn’texpecting thatJeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pmit’s Just a hardware removal. . . yeah, right!Travis A. Motley, DPM, FACFAS
4:45 – 5:00 pmhow to close the Gap: filling bone voidsKeith L. Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
5:00 – 5:15 pmi Dropped My Graft, now What?Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS
5:15 – 5:30 pmJigs Gone bad (iM nail)J. Randolph Clements, DPM,FACFAS
5:30 – 5:45 pmWhere Did My tendon Go?overcoming contracture andDisease in tendon repairsLewis H. Freed, DPM, FACFAS
5:45 – 6:00 pmQ&a
4:00 – 6:00 pm . early Weightbearing:
is it Worth theGamble?Moderator: George Tye Liu, DPM,FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pmLateral ankle stabilizationEarly (Mark A. Hardy, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Delay (Sandeep B.Patel, DPM, FACFAS)
4:15 – 4:30 pmLapidus Early (Matthew E. Williams, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Delay (Byron L.Hutchinson, DPM, FACFAS)
4:30 – 4:45 pmachilles ruptureEarly (Michael A. Gentile, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Traditional (Tyson E.Green, DPM, FACFAS)
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early Weightbearing:is it Worth theGamble? (continued)4:45 – 5:00 pmrearfoot arthrodesisEarly (Megan M. Jennings, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Traditional (JonathanJ. Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS)
5:00 – 5:15 pmankle fixationEarly (Jason George DeVries, DPM,FACFAS) vs. Traditional (Jason R.Miller, DPM, FACFAS)
5:15 – 6:00 pmQ&a
4:00 – 6:00 pm/ are We up to code?
Discussing Productreliability andreproducibilityModerator: Graham A. Hamilton,DPM, FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pmiM nails: Do they contributeto nonunions?Stephen A. Brigido, DPM, FACFAS
4:15 – 4:30 pm1st MtPJ anatomic LockingPlates: Why so Many Designs?William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pm Plantar Lapidus Plates: Dothey Make a Difference?James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS
4:45 – 5:00 pmendo-buttons forsyndesmosis: the new GoldstandardJustin J. Fleming, DPM, FACFAS
5:00 – 5:15 pm2nd MtP Lassos for PlantarPlate: Do they Work?Jeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH,FACFAS
5:15 – 5:30 pmtapes and ropes for softtissue repair: science orindustry Driven? Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS
5:30 – 6:00 pmQ&a
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2:00 – 6:00 pm! flaps Workshop (Pigs’ feet) ($145)
Moderator: Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS
Attendees will learn state of the art techniques in wound closure utilizinglocal and free flaps.
Faculty:Philip Basile, DPM, FACFASDamien M. Dauphinee, DPM, FACFASBrandi M. Johnson, DPM, FACFASPaul J. Kim, DPM, FACFAS
6:30 pm@ Wrap Party
high roller and brooklyn bowl at Linq entertainmentPromenade24 hours in a day hardly seems like enough . . . wall to wall activitiesBegin with a ride and a drink on the High roller wheel for the 30-minuterotation in a pod that fits 30 guests. Topping 550 feet, the wheel offersbreathtaking views of the Las vegas skyline. or go directly to Brooklyn Bowl, noted as “one of the most incredible places on earth” according to Rolling Stone; dance, enjoy a cocktail on the 2nd floor deck and bowl! Be sure to pick up your 75th Anniversary socks! great food and a fun time. Families invited.
ACFS separated its offices from ABPS when it moved toChicago in 1990 and hired its first independent executivedirector. In 1993, ACFS changed its name to theAmerican College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).fact
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8:00 – 10:00 am# tip Jar—tricks of the
trade from seasonedfaculty (yMr)Moderator: Mark A. Hardy, DPM,FACFAS
Panelist will share their best kept“How to” insights on a variety of topics.
Topics:
� Broken Hardware removal� Jones Fracture Tips/Pearls� IM Nails� Tension Band � Syndesmotic reduction � Evans osteotomy� Midfoot wedge osteotomy� Lapidus� Calcaneal Slide � Tendon Transfer � Post-op
Speakers:Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFASLawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM,FACFASJustin J. Fleming, DPM, FACFASJordan P. Grossman, DPM, FACFASMichael S. Lee, DPM, FACFASGeorge Tye Liu, DPM, FACFAS
10:15 am – 12:15 pm$ complications—
imperfect science(yMr)Moderator: Samuel S. Mendicino,DPM, FACFAS
you’ve followed all the protocols andpatient is the perfect candidate.dealing with complications is animperfect science.
Speakers:Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM, FACFASAlan Ng, DPM, FACFASBenjamin D. Overley, Jr., DPM,FACFASMatthew D. Sorensen, DPM, FACFASGlenn M. Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS
Thursday, march 2
In 1961 ACFS admitted its first female member, Ann g. rotramel, a 1948 graduate of theIllinois school who practiced in New Ulm, Minnesota. In 1965, the first African Americanmember was welcomed, Peggie r. roberson, a California college graduate who practicedin Los Angeles.
The movement of a separate certification board started in 1960 but the American Boardof Podiatric Surgery (now ABFAS) was not finalized until 1977. In 1979 the first formal andshared offices of ABPS and ACFS opened in San Francisco. John Bennett served as thefirst full-time executive director of both organizations.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
attendees of the american college of foot and ankle surgeons annual scientific conference will be able to:
understand deformities of the foot and ankle that cause gait abnormalities and pain. The panel of experts will review clinical diagnosis and the surgical management of the pediatric and the adult flatfoot and cavus foot. operativeinterventions will be discussed includingprocedure selection and description of theaccepted techniques. Pitfalls and complications of deformity correction will be discussed.
recognize the medical conditions leading topathology in the foot and ankle. The attendee will appreciate the underlying systemic diseasesthat affect planning and outcomes of surgicalintervention. The attendee will identify commonmanifestations of systemic diseases in the lowerextremity as well as understand how to prevent thecomplications related to these systemic diseases.
evaluate and treat. The attendee will becomefamiliar with the clinical criteria used to evaluateand treat forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot and anklepathologies. Conservative and surgical treatmentswill be based on evidence-based literature andclinical knowledge provided from expert panels.
utilize evidence-based guidelines on reducingoperative complications.
understand pathologies leading to foot and anklepain and deformity. The attendee will learnsystematic approaches for evaluation of foot andankle deformity as well as understand concomitantpathomechanics. The selection of diagnosticimaging modalities and how these studiesinfluence the treatment method will be discussed.The content experts will review the trendingresearch to help guide best standards of practice.
treat traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle.The attendee will recognize the various traumaticinjuries and fractures that occur in the foot andankle. The panel of experts will review triage,diagnostic studies, surgical planning, surgicaltechnique and rehabilitation practices to managethese injuries.
understand best practice guidelines andaccepted practices. Based on the clinicalexperiences of the panel of experts and theconclusions of the medical literature, the attendeewill become familiar with optimal managementstrategies of foot and ankle conditions.
recognize pediatric deformities presenting in the foot and ankle. The attendee will recognizecommon of pediatric foot and ankle deformities.Clinical diagnosis, proper selection of surgicalprocedures, and timing and techniques will beemphasized to demonstrate proper managementof pediatric foot and ankle pathologies.
examine the role of imaging in diagnosing footand ankle conditions. The attendee will examinethe available imaging studies to effectivelyevaluate foot and ankle abnormalities andtreatment planning. Manage patient casesinvolving staging principles, positioning, and fluoroscopy methods.
Develop and refine surgical acumen and skillsthrough lectures and workshops. Attendees willlearn new surgical techniques through hands-onworkshops emphasizing tissue handling, use oflatest implant, and prevention of complicationsguided by experts in the field.
establish ethical practices. The attendee will be exposed to common ethical considerationsrelating to the practice of medicine and understandthe multifaceted nature of the doctor-patientrelationship. The changing landscape of healthcarewith the influence of social media, healthcarepolicy, and digitalization of medical records will be discussed.
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register online for the 75th anniversaryconference and/or for the pre-conferenceseminars at acfas.org/lasvegas
orcomplete the 2-page registration form in this brochure. Printclearly and be certain to include all required information andsubmit both pages of the registration form; registrations willnot be processed until both completed pages are received.
non-acfas member residents and students must submitappropriate documentation as noted below when registering. If you are registering online, e-mail to [email protected] or fax document to 800.382.8270 or mail it. Processing of your registration will not be completed until the requireddocumentation is received by the ACFAS Educationdepartment staff.
� non-acfas member residents must submit a letter (on letterhead) from their residency director verifyingtheir resident status.
� students must submit a photocopy of their student Id card.
u.s. military members receive a discounted registration rateand, therefore, cannot register online. A photocopy of theirmilitary Id card must be submitted with their registration form.E-mail to [email protected] or fax (800.382.8270) or mail theregistration. Processing of your registration will not becompleted until the required photocopy of the registrant’smilitary Id card is received by ACFAS Education department staff.
commercial representatives—Individuals who may qualify forthe Commercial representative category include: Equipmentdistributor/Manufacturer (letter of invitation from exhibitingcompany is required), financial analyst, health care consultant,investment broker/banker, potential exhibitor (one-timeregistration only). A maximum of two representatives from a non-exhibiting commercial company may register to attend the meeting under the “Commercial representative”category. Approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the ACFAS. For further details regarding this registrationcategory, contact Maggie Hjelm at [email protected].
Payment—Full payment, via check or credit card (AmericanExpress, MasterCard or visa) must accompany yourregistration form. Forms received with no fee or incorrect feeswill not be processed. Make checks payable to the AmericanCollege of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (in U.S. funds only).
early bird fees—register before december 12, 2016 to takeadvantage of the early bird registration fee and save. After thisdate, regular registration fees apply. After February 13, 2017registration must be on-site. on-site registration will be openSunday, February 26 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm; and open Monday,February 27 through wednesday, March 1 from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm at The Mirage Hotel, Las vegas, Nevada.
workshops—Space is limited in the hands-on workshops andwill be assigned on a first-come, first-seated basis. workshopfees are non-refundable. Students may not register forworkshops.
exhibit hall Guest badges—$75 per guest badge. requiredfor guests 14 years of age or older. note: no one under 14years of age will be admitted to the exhibit hall. guestbadges will admit an individual to the exhibit hall Monday,February 27 through wednesday, March 1. Payment for guestbadges may be made when you register for the Conference(see registration form), or you may register guests at theACFAS on-site registration desk.
“Guest” refers to a family member (including children 14 yearsof age or older) and office staff members of a physicianregistered for the Conference. guest badges are not availablefor purchase by physicians who are not registered for theconference or by any individual who represents a companythat is not a registered exhibitor at this Conference.
cancellation—All cancellations for the annual conference mustbe received in writing, via e-mail, fax or mail. ACFAS incurssignificant expenses prior to the event, so in order to minimizelosses it is necessary that we maintain the following refund andcancellation policy:
requests received by February 6, 2017: a full refund will beprovided for all cancellations, less a $50 administrative fee.After February 6, 2017: no refunds will be provided. Exceptionswill be considered for extenuating circumstances only, such as medical issues or a death in the family.
An alternate attendee from the same organization may besubstituted at any time prior to the conference start with nopenalty. However, if the original attendee is an active memberand alternate is not, the difference in member/non-memberrate must be paid at the time of substitution.
once a registration is made, it is considered final. refunds will not be granted for no-shows or for annual conferenceworkshop fees.
attendees with special needs/kosher meal requests—If youhave special needs addressed by the Americans with disabilitiesAct, or special dietary needs, notify the ACFAS at the time you register. Phone: 800.421.2237; e-mail: [email protected] lunches will not be available unless requested prior to the start of the meeting (by February 6, 2017). Be sure to check the box on Page 1 of the registration Form.
how to reGister
register online at acfas.org/lasvegas
or
send completed registration form with payment to:Attn: Education departmentAmerican College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons8725 west Higgins road, Suite 555Chicago, IL 60631
or fax completed registration form to:773.693.9304 or 800.382.8270
note: you will receive an e-mail confirmationof your registration.
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conference fees
register online at www.acfas.org/lasvegas, or via fax (800.382.8270), or mail your registration form and check.make checks payable to: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Please check one: □ Check Enclosed □ AMEX □ Mastercard □ visa
Account Number: Exp. date:
Security Number (visa/MC—last 3 digits on back; AMEX—4 digits on front)
Card Holder Signature:
1online registration is not available. Include copy of Military Id Card with registration.2Must provide letter from residency director (on letterhead) confirming registrant’s resident status. 3Must provide copy of student Id card and name of school __________________________________2,3 If registering online, e-mail, fax or mail required document to ACFAS. See “How to Register” on previous page.4online registration is not available. See “How to register” on previous page.*Exhibit Hall Guest badges are available for family members (including children 14 years of age or older) and/or staff members of a physician registered for the Conference. See “Exhibit Hall Guest Badges” on previous page.
children under the age of 14 years will not be admitted to the exhibit hall.
reGistration form (PaGe 1 of 2)
attendees with special needs/kosher mealrequests—If you have special needsaddressed by the Americans with disabilitiesAct, or special dietary needs, notify theACFAS at the time you register. Phone:800.421.2237; e-mail: [email protected]. Kosherlunches will not be available unless requestedprior to the start of the meeting (by February6, 2017). Be sure to check the box below.
□ Kosher Lunches requested
Registration includes: Opening Networking Event,breaks and lunch Mondaythrough Wednesday, andbreakfast Thursday
register online at acfas.org/lasvegas
office use only:
Batch# Approval# Check# Amount $
Print clearly or type.
NamePlease Circle: dPM Md/do Phd
Company Telephone
Address Fax
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75th Anniversary Scientific Conference Registration Formfebruary 27–march 2, 2017 | the mirage hotel | Las Vegas, nevada
ACFAS Non-Member ACFAS Members of Non-Member Student3 Commercial TOTALMember Resident U.S. Military1 Resident2 Representative4
Member
Early Bird Registration Feeuntil December 12, 2016 $520 $655 $320 $320 $415 $175 $850
Registration Fees after December 12, 2016 $600 $760 $395 $395 $495 $205 $1,000
On-Site Registration Fees Apply After February 13, 2017 $615 $800 $425 $425 $560 $225 $1,000
Total Hands-on workshop Fee(s) ______ @ $145 each (hands-on workshop fees are non-refundable) Students may not register for workshops.
Total wednesday Night “wrap Party” Tickets ______ @ $40 each
*Total Exhibit Hall guest Badges ______ @ $75 each
Name of guest(s) (please print clearly):__________________________________________
Note: Registration will not be processed without Page 2 Grand totaL
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monday, february 27, 20177:30 – 8:30 am▫ #1 I’ve Been dealt a Bad Hand—
overcoming Infection
▫ #2 Technique vs. Technology: Show your Hand
8:45 – 10:00 am▫ #3 opening general Session (yMr)
10:30 am – 12:00 noon▫ #4 Conquering digital dilemmas
▫ #5 All Arthroscopy All the Time:debating Advancements
▫ #6 Improving your Image: AdvancedImaging of the Foot & Ankle (yMr)
▫ #7 original Investigations—The Ankle(yMr)
2:00 – 3:30 pm▫ #8 Current Concepts in Ankle oA
▫ #9 A Pragmatic Approach to Halluxvalgus Surgery (yMr)
▫ #10 original Investigations—Innovation inHallux valgus and Hammertoe Surgeries(yMr)
▫ #11 Military Medicine: Trending Topics in Foot and Ankle
4:00 – 6:00 pm▫ #12 Till death do Us Part: Podiatric
Case Studies (PICA)
▫ #13 The rheumatoid Foot & Ankle—All Bets are off (yMr)
▫ #14 Busted! Controversies in rearfootand Ankle Trauma
2:00 – 6:00 pm▫ #15 Loading the deck—Fixation for Early
weightbearing workshop (Cadaveric)($145)
▫ #16 Ankle Fractures workshop(Cadaveric) ($145)
tuesday, february 28, 20177:30 – 9:30 am▫ #17 Perils of Pediatrics
▫ #18 original Investigations—Foot and AnkleSurgery in a High-risk Population (yMr)
▫ #19 Cavus done right
▫ #20 Bail Me out! (SurgicalMisadventures) (yMr)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon▫ #21 Heel Pain: Searching for the Source
▫ #22 It’s All About Failure
▫ #23 The Flatfoot Compendium—walk of Shame (yMr)
2:00 – 3:30 pm▫ #24 Head to Head reconstructive
Challenge (yMr)
▫ #25 Betting on the Underdog—Charcot
▫ #26 Forefoot Controversies (yMr)
▫ #27 TAr—Is It a Sure Bet?
4:00 – 6:00 pm▫ #28 dissecting and debating the Lapidus
▫ #29 Emerging Techniques forosteochondral Lesions (oLTs)
▫ #30 when Common Injuries HaveUncommon results (yMr)
2:00 – 6:00 pm▫ #31 Lateral Ankle Instability/Cavus
workshop (Cadaveric) ($145)
▫ #32 Flatfoot workshop (Cadaveric) ($145)
wednesday, march 1, 20177:30 – 9:30 am▫ #33 game Changer: Lessons from
Harrowing Experiences (yMr)
▫ #34 Current Strategies in Nerve Surgery
▫ #35 wounds—Covering your Losses
10:00 am – 12:00 noon▫ #36 Hallux rigidus debate
▫ #37 Perioperative Pain Management—A different Kind of dealer (yMr)
▫ #38 Chronic Ankle Instability
▫ #39 TAr and Beyond
2:00 – 3:30 pm▫ #40 A Critical Look at Achilles
▫ #41 Intrinsic Factors: How to InfluenceSurgical outcomes (yMr)
▫ #42 Keeping Up with 1st rayComplications
▫ #43 doctors’ Lounge
4:00 – 6:00 pm▫ #44 getting out of a Mess—
Intraoperative Complications (yMr)
▫ #45 Early weightbearing: Is It worth the gamble?
▫ #46 Are we Up to Code? discussingProduct reliability and reproducibility
2:00 – 6:00 pm▫ #47 Flaps workshop (Pigs’ Feet) ($145)
6:30 pm▫ #48 wrap Party (Tickets $40 each)
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thursday, march 2, 20178:00 – 10:00 am▫ #49 Tip Jar—Tricks of the Trade from
Seasoned Faculty (yMr)
10:15 am – 12:15 pm▫ #50 Complications—Imperfect Science?
(yMr)
reGistration form (PaGe 2 of 2)
In order to verify your attendance at this conference and for CME credit you must select one session number in a timeblock by checking the appropriate box. do not check multiple session numbers for a time block or check overlappingsessions.
register online at acfas.org/lasvegas or you may fax or mail both pagesof this form to:Attn: Education departmentAmerican College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons8725 west Higgins road, #555Chicago, IL 60631-2724Telephone: 800.421.2237 Fax: 800.382.8270
Print Name Here:
Your registration cannot be processed if this pageis not completed and submitted with Page 1.
note: Program content and faculty are subjectto change.
audio and video recording or photographingof sessions is prohibited.
75th Anniversary Scientific Conference Registration Formfebruary 27–march 2, 2017 | the mirage hotel | Las Vegas, nevada
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ACFAS
the fine Print
disclaimer—The ACFAS 75th Anniversary Scientific Conference is made available as an educationalservice to its members and other members of the medical profession. The ACFAS has not independentlyevaluated the content or techniques discussed or demonstrated by any faculty member. The ACFASdoes not warrant or endorse any content or technique discussed or demonstrated by any facultymember. Statements about commercial products are solely the opinion(s) of the presenter(s) and donot represent a College endorsement or evaluation of these products. Additionally, any instrumentationshown/demonstrated during this program may or may not have received FdA approval.
Photographs/Videos—audio/video taping or recording or photographing of sessions is prohibited.ACFAS routinely takes photos or video of participants in meetings and other conference venues fornews and other purposes. By registering for the conference, you grant ACFAS permission to utilizephotos of you taken at the conference for ACFAS purposes.
tax deduction for education Purposes—In the United States, an income tax deduction may be allowedfor education expenses undertaken to maintain or improve professional skills. This includes registration,travel, meals and lodging, subject to applicable limitations (see Treas. reg. 1.162-5: Coughlin vCommissioner, 203 F.2d 307 (2d Cir.1953)).
conditions of registration and attendance—To protect the rights of our exhibitors and the value of our exhibit space, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual ScientificConference and the meeting space in which ACFAS events are conducted are not to be used as a venuefor marketing products, services, meetings, publications, sponsorships, or memberships except forauthorized organizations that purchase exhibit space. Any non-exhibitor found to be in violation of thispolicy shall be invoiced the fee for one exhibit booth and shall not be admitted to the exhibit hall untilsuch fee is paid in full regardless of membership status.
ACFAS reserves the right to regulate the use of all hotel space in which ACFAS events are conducted,including but not limited to the distribution of promotional materials to guest or meeting rooms.Meeting rooms and hospitality suites may be available for rental by exhibitors and/or organizationsauthorized by ACFAS. Speakers are requested not to promote non-ACFAS programs since the Collegecannot attest to the content or quality of such events and such promotion could be interpreted as anendorsement of said event(s).
acfas is unable to assume risk or responsibility for the registrant’s time or expenses should an act of god, government action, aviation disruption, disaster, weather, or other force beyond the control of ACFAS make it inadvisable or impossible to conduct this event. The registrant may wish to considerpurchasing personal travel insurance to insure his/her expenses.
Please note: Program content and faculty are subject to change.
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2016–2017board ofdirectors
Front row (L–r): John S. Steinberg, dPM, FACFAS, Secretary-Treasurer; Laurence g. rubin, dPM,FACFAS, President-Elect; ACFAS President Sean T. grambart, dPM, FACFAS; richard derner, dPM,FACFAS, Immediate Past President
Second row (L–r): Aksone Nouvong, dPM, FACFAS; Eric g. walter, dPM, FACFAS; randal L.wraalstad, dPM, FACFAS; Byron L. Hutchinson, dPM, FACFAS; Scott C. Nelson, dPM, FACFAS;Christopher L. reeves, dPM, FACFAS; Thanh L. dinh, dPM, FACFAS; and J. Chris Mahaffey,Executive director
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Mark a. hardy, DPM, facfas,conference chair
randal Wraalstad, DPM, facfas, board Liaison
J. randolph clementsDPM, facfas
Michael s. Downey,DPM, facfas
brandi M. Johnson,DPM, facfas
Michael s. Lee, DPM,facfas
alan ng, DPM, facfas
Jason a. Piraino, DPM, Ms, facfas
brett D. sachs, DPM,facfas
naohiro shibuya, DPM, Ms, facfas
Matthew D. sorensen,DPM, facfas
2017 conference ProGram committee
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