Virtual Symposium: Emerging Technologies

Intended Audience:
Students, Residents and Practicing Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

Fees:
Member - $225
Non-member - $280
Resident - $150

All ACFAS On-Demand purchases are final.  Refunds and transfers are prohibited.

The field of foot and ankle surgery is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advances that are reshaping the way surgeons diagnose, plan, and treat complex pathology. This virtual symposium will bring together leading experts to explore cutting-edge innovations across minimally invasive surgery (MIS), sports medicine, 3D printing, and limb salvage. Participants will gain practical insights into how emerging technologies are improving precision, expanding treatment options, and enhancing outcomes for patients with conditions ranging from athletic injuries and deformity to Charcot neuroarthropathy and chronic wounds.

Through a series of focused presentations and case-based discussions, attendees will learn how to integrate these advances into everyday practice. Topics will include contemporary MIS techniques, biologic and arthroscopic approaches in sports medicine, patient-specific implants and additive manufacturing, and novel limb salvage strategies such as transverse tibial transport (TTT). Whether you are an early adopter of new technology or seeking evidence-based guidance on when innovation truly adds value, this symposium will provide a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques shaping the future of foot and ankle surgery.

What you gain – 

• Practical, evidence-based strategies for incorporating emerging technologies into foot and ankle practice.
• Technical pearls and case-based insights from nationally recognized experts.
• Updated treatment algorithms for minimally invasive surgery, sports medicine, Charcot reconstruction, and limb salvage.
• A forward-looking perspective on how artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing are shaping the future of the specialty.

At the conclusion of this symposium, participants will be able to:

• Describe recent technological advances impacting foot and ankle surgery, including MIS techniques, biologics, additive manufacturing, and limb salvage strategies.
• Apply contemporary treatment algorithms that incorporate advanced technologies for sports injuries, deformity correction, and Charcot reconstruction.
• Assess the available evidence supporting new technologies and determine when these innovations provide meaningful clinical benefit.
• Recognize implementation challenges, costs, and learning curves associated with adopting new surgical technologies.

CPME CE credit available: ACFAS is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. ACFAS has approved this activity for a maximum of 4.0 continuing education contact hours.

Financial Disclosures - Can be viewed in the 'speaker disclosures' tab.

ACFAS has designated an unrestricted educational grant from Stryker to support this activity.

Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 4hr 0m

Format: Online zoom meeting with polling

Method of Participation:
1. Enter zoom meeting
2. Complete polling within live course
3. Complete Evaluation

Karl Dunn, DPM, FACFAS 

Andrew Belis, DPM, FACFAS
Consultant: Bioventus, Arthrex, Paragon.
Stock Shareholder (Self Managed): GLW
Honorarium: FPMA

Brian Loder, DPM, FACFAS

Jason Miller, DPM, FACFAS

Lee Hlad, DPM, FACFAS

Jacob Wynes, DPM, FACFAS

Steven Cooperman, DPM, FACFAS

Jason Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS