The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discusses new directions with insertional tendinopathy – Is it a fad or is it here to stay? They discuss the following paper: Hall S, Schipper ON, Kaplan JRM, et al. Outcomes After Percutaneous Zadek Osteotomy for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discuss how to avoid and manage complications of Total Ankle Arthroplasty. References cited in this discussion include:

Anastasio AT, Kim BI, Wixted CM, et al. Younger Patients Undergoing Total Ankle Arthroplasty Experience Higher Complication Rates and Worse Functional Outcomes. JBJS Am. 2024.

Henry JK, Teehan E, Deland J, et al. Lessons From Revision Total Ankle Replacement: Tibias Fail Earlier, and Taluses Fail Later (and Fail Again). Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

Palma J, Shaffrey I, Kim J, et al. Postoperative Medial Malleolar Fractures in Total Ankle Replacement Are Associated With Decreased Medial Malleolar Width and Varus Malalignment. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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Drs. Anish Kadakia and Kaitlin Neary discuss the surgical management of ankle fractures and provide a US perspective to the treatment pathways.

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Drs. Anish Kadakia and Andrew Molloy discuss the surgical management of ankle fractures and the UK approach to patient care. 

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Drs. Nick Strasser, Ben Jackson, & Oliver Schipper discuss the diagnosis, non-operative management, and surgical treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinosis. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Host Dr. Natalie Danna chats with Drs. Casey Humbyrd, Cesar de Cesar Netto, and Kelly Hynes. They provide pearls on managing career changes in this episode from the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee.

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Co-hosts Drs. Nick Strasser and Joe Park talk with the 2024 Award Winners at the Annual Meeting: IFFAS Award author Dr. David Gordon, Roger A. Mann Award author Dr. Elizabeth Cody, and J. Leonard Goldner Award author Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto.

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The AOFAS Orthopod-cast Committee discussion hosted by Dr. Joseph Park with committee members Drs. Anish Kadakia, Matt Conti, Bret Smith, Nick Strasser, and Pam Luk talk about the importance of taking care of yourself and strategies for managing these stressors.

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The AOFAS Orthopod-cast Committee hosted by Dr. Anish Kadakia with committee members Drs. Matt Conti, Bret Smith, Joe Park, Nick Strasser, and Pam Luk talk about their experiences and reducing stress with use of social media. 

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Join hosts Ben Jackson and Nick Strasser as they interview incoming AOFAS President Dr. David Thordarson. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Join hosts Ben Jackson and Nick Strasser as they interview outgoing AOFAS President Dr. Michael Aronow. 

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Tune in to advance your understanding in best practices for addressing primary and revision TT and TTC arthrodesis. Surgeon designers and users will detail their experience with these challenging cases and explain why they have adopted the recently launched Silverback™ Ankle Fusion Plating System in their practice. The surgeons will present the latest research in anterior, lateral, and posterior plating for TT and TTC arthrodesis and detail their algorithms for addressing these challenging pathologies. The surgeons will also present cases detailing their experience with the Silverback™ Plating System. With its slim plate designs, crossing screw capabilities for added stability and/or compression, bone specific engineered screws and robust offering of joint preparation instrumentation, Silverback™ provides a complete ankle arthrodesis solution, all in one case and tray. For more information please visit Paragon28.com

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discusses how to get to the root of the problem of Hallux Rigidus and reviews the following paper: Michelson JD, Charlson MD, Bernknopf JW, et al. The Role of the Flexor Hallucis Longus in the Treatment of the Painful Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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In the conclusion of this 2 part series on Metatarsus Adductus with host Bret Smith, MD resumes the in-depth discussion on metatarsus adductus treatment options with Foot and Ankle Surgeons Holly Johnson, MD, Oliver Schipper, MD, Mark Easley, MD, and Robert Santrock, MD.

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Host Bret Smith, MD has an in-depth discussion on metatarsus adductus treatment options with Foot and Ankle Surgeons Holly Johnson, MD, Oliver Schipper, MD, Mark Easley, MD, and Robert Santrock, MD. 

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Listen to hosts Drs. Christopher Gross and Paul Talusan as they speak with Dr. Kent Ellington about foot and ankle innovation and incorporating technology into your practice.  This episode is brought to you by the AOFAS Young Physician Committee.

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Join Drs. Joe Park, Bob Anderson, and Pete Mangone as they discuss their approaches on managing lateral ankle instability.

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In the conclusion of this engaging discussion on blood flow restriction treatment during rehab, hosts Nick Strasser, MD and Joe Park, MD conclude the in-depth discussion with Johnny Owens, MPT and CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science. 

Click here for the achilles article referenced in the discussion  (Hansen OB, Papson A, Eble SK, Drakos MC. Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Achilles Rupture and Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Jan 20;7(1):2473011421S00032. doi: 10.1177/2473011421S00032. PMCID: PMC8792708).

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Hosts Nick Strasser, MD and Joe Park, MD have an in-depth discussion with Johnny Owens, MPT and CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science in part 1 of this in-depth conversation on blood flow restriction treatment during rehab.

Here's the achilles article referened in the discussion: Hansen OB, Papson A, Eble SK, Drakos MC. Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Achilles Rupture and Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Jan 20;7(1):2473011421S00032. doi: 10.1177/2473011421S00032. PMCID: PMC8792708.

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Listen to the conclusion of this episode as host Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto and Drs. Lew Schon and Adam Bitterman share their experiences and perspectives.

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Join host Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto as he chats with Drs. Lew Schon and Adam Bitterman about their experiences and provide thoughts and pearls around this interesting topic. 

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At AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, host Nicholas Strasser, MD, discusses with Gi-Won Choi, MD, the IFFAS Award Winner paper “Percutaneous versus Open Distal Chevron Osteotomy for the Treatment of Hallux Valgus: A Prospective Randomized Study.”

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At AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, host Nicholas Strasser, MD, discusses with Jitendra Mangwani, MBBS, MS(Orth), FRCS(Tr&Orth), the IFFAS Award Finalist paper “UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE) – A multicentre prospective study of Venous Thromboembolism in Foot and Ankle Surgery.”

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The AOFAS OrthoPod-Cast committee debates approaches to Lisfranc injuries. Should we still be fixing instead of fusion? The group reviews the following papers:

Ponkilainen V, Mäenpää H, Laine HJ, et al. Open Reduction Internal Fixation vs Primary Arthrodesis for Displaced Lisfranc Injuries: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

Dombrowsky AR, Strickland CD, Walsh DF, et al. Nitinol Staple Use in Primary Arthrodesis of Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocations. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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At AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, host Nicholas Strasser, MD, discusses with Lyndon William Mason, MRCS, the IFFAS Award Finalist paper “Tibialis Posterior Tendon Entrapment in Posterior Malleolar and Pilon injuries of the ankle: A retrospective analysis.”

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Listen in as host Dr. Nicholas Strasser chats with paper author Dr. Madeleine Willegger. This paper was presented live at the 2023 AOFAS Annual Meeting.

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At AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, co-hosts Nicholas Strasser, MD, and J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA, discuss with Jaeyoung Kim, MD, the Roger A. Mann Finalist paper “Cervical Ligament Insufficiency in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: It May Be More Important Than We Know.”

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Listen in as host Dr. Nicholas Strasser chats with paper author Dr. Yoon-Chung Kim. This paper was presented live at the 2023 AOFAS Annual Meeting.

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At AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, host Nicholas Strasser, MD, discusses with Jaeyoung Kim, MD, the Roger A. Mann Finalst paper “Lower Limb Alignment in Patients with Primary Valgus Ankle Arthritis: A Comparative Analysis with Patients with Varus Ankle Arthritis and Controls.”

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Listen in as co-hosts Drs. Nicholas Strasser and Ben Jackson speak with paper author Dr. Joaquin Palma. This paper was presented live at the 2023 AOFAS Annual Meeting.

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At the 2023 AOFAS annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, host Nicholas Strasser, MD discusses with Albert T. Anastasio, MD the Roger A. Mann Award Winning paper “Younger patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty experience higher complication rates and worse functional outcomes scores.”

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Listen in as host Dr. Nicholas Strasser speaks with paper author research fellow Dr. Nour Nassour.  This paper was presented live at the 2023 AOFAS Annual Meeting.  

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Rebecca Cerrato, MD, leads a conversation with Samuel Ford, MD, and Stuart Michnick, MD, on contemporary concerns in flexible fixation for ankle syndesmosis repair. These Foot and Ankle experts explore topics like: identification of ankle syndesmosis disruption, use of imaging in syndesmotic diagnosis, trends in dynamic vs static fixation, and techniques for successful repair of the ankle syndesmosis utilizing flexible fixation.

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Please join John Kwon, MD (Mass General) and Christopher Gross, MD (MUSC) as they discuss total talus replacement and incorporating 3D printing into their practice to treat complex reconstructions, implant revisions, and limb salvage procedures. Thank you to Paragon28 for sponsoring this episode.  

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The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discuss the standard of care for Chemoprophylaxis and review the following paper: Malhotra K, Houchen-Wolloff L, Mason L, et al. Characteristics of Patients Not Receiving Chemical Thromboprophylaxis Following Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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Co-hosts Nicholas Strasser, MD, and Joesph Park, MD, discuss peroneal tendon tears with renowned surgeon David A. Porter, MD, PhD. This podcast offers a unique opportunity to listen in as the discussants explore Dr. David Porter’s experience and expertise in the management of peroneal tendon tears. From work up to imaging to surgery, they cover and ask all the questions you might find yourself asking when managing these complex injuries.

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Dr. Anish Kadakia leads a conversation with the podcast committee including Drs. Ben Jackson, Matt Conti, Joe Park, Nick Strasser, and Bret Smith. They chat about getting out of the office and having some fun during vacation.

In this CME podcast, co-hosts Pamela Luk, MD, and W. Bret Smith, DO, discuss the deltoid ligament with renowned surgeons Robert Anderson, MD, and W. Hodges Davis, MD. The doctors share their experiences in exploring and repairing the deltoid ligament, underlining its repairability and the positive outcomes of early intervention. They also touch on the broader implications of deltoid ligament injuries, urging surgeons to adopt a comprehensive approach for optimal patient outcomes.

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Drs. David Pedowitz and Robert Gorman co-host part 2 of this conversation with Dr. David Thordarson, President-elect of the AOFAS.

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Listen in as host Nicholas Strasser, MD, has a lively discussion with our Leonard Goldner award winners, Gregory P. Guyton, MD, and Mitchell C. Tarka, MD, as they discuss use of the Monte-Carlo method to evaluate data censoring on the largest operative vs. nonoperative Achilles tendon trial. This discussion covers a historical discussion of previously performed trials along with clinical applications on how to use modern Achilles tendon literature when discussing management with patients.  

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Dr. Ben Jackson hosts a conversation with Drs. Joe Park, Matt Conti, and Nick Strasser on the process and important considerations for promotion in the academic environment.

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In this podcast, Drs. Benjamin Jackson and Anish Kadakia speak with Drs. Lauren Geaney and Jason O’Dell to discuss the entire spectrum of patients with insertional Achilles tendonitis including the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of operative and non-operative treatments in addition to how to manage operative complications.

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The AOFAS Ortho-podcast committee, Drs. Bret Smith, Anish Kadakia, Ben Jackson, Pam Luk, Joe Park, Matt Conti, and Nick Strasser, teams up for this important discussion on Work Life Balance.

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In this episode sponsored by the Young Physicians Committee, Dr. Matt Conti hosts a discussion with Drs. Bruce Cohen and Buck Smith focused on tips and pearls to succeed in private practice.

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Join host Dr. Nick Strasser as he talks to Dr. Lauren Porras about operative treatment options when non-operative modalities do not effectively treat plantar fasciitis.

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In the conclusion of this 2 part series, Drs. Pam Luk and Anish Kadakia continue the discussion on managing Lisfranc injuries with Dr. Chris Coetzee, a foot & ankle specialist, and Dr. John Munz, an orthopedic traumatologist.

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Drs. Jie Chen and Justin Tsai of the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee talk about AOFAS resources available to oral board candidates, the collection period and optimizing the case list, and then  details to prep for the actual examination.   

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The Business of DEI: Part 1: Making the Case for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion.

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In this CME podcast, Drs. Nicholas Strasser and Anish Kadakia speak with Drs. Eric Ferkel and Peter Mangone to talk through the approach to managing ankle instability in the athlete. They discuss the workup, surgical approaches, and rehab protocols.

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Co-hosts Drs. Nick Strasser and Ben Jackson talk with Pre-Meeting Chair Dr. Rebecca Cerrato and Meeting Chair Dr. Kenneth Hunt about highlights of the upcoming 2023 Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY, September 20-23, 2023. 

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