
The AOFAS Orthopod-Cast
The AOFAS Orthopod-Cast features interviews with leaders in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery, panel discussions on key subjects, and debates from masters in the field. It also includes timely reviews of clinical papers. Directed and hosted by the AOFAS podcast committee, this podcast is part of the AOFAS's educational mission, offering learning opportunities for practitioners.
Episodes

A Modern Approach to Bone Infection. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™
This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, maker of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit BONESUPPORT.com. Chris Kreulen, MD, from University of California – Davis Health is joined by Chris Murawski, MD and Paul Ryan, MD, FAAOS to discuss their ever-evolving approach to bone infection. Over the course o

Case Discussion: Arthritis in the Young Patient: Fusion vs. Replacement
In the conclusion of the discussion on arthritis in the young patient - fusion vs. replacement, Drs. Pam Luk and Nick Strasser review cases with Drs. Jesse Doty and Constantine Demetracopoulos. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Arthritis in the Young Patient: Fusion vs. Replacement
Join co-hosts Drs. Nick Strasser, and Pam Luk as they discuss patient factors and treatment considerations for ankle replacement and fusion with Drs. Constantine Demetracopoulos and Jesse Doty. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

MIS Foot and Ankle Surgery: Avoiding and Managing Complications
Host Dr. Matt Conti chats with Drs. Holly Johnson and Rebecca Cerrato about the evolution of MIS in their practices, where to start, patient indications, what to avoid, and how to treat complications with MIS techniques. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

AOFAS Annual Meeting & IFFAS 9th Biennial Meeting 2026— Welcome to Seattle
Dr. Nick Strasser interviews annual meeting local Seattle resident Dr. Dave Dalstrom and talks about some can't miss experiences, restaurants, and other activities outside of the Scientific Program. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

AOFAS Annual Meeting & IFFAS 9th Biennial Meeting 2026— The Biggest Program Ever
Please join Annual Meeting program co-chairs Joseph S. Park, MD, and M. Truitt Cooper, MD, along with AOFAS President Sheldon S. Lin, MD, and IFFAS President Mark E. Easley, MD, as they discuss the exciting program planned for the 2026 AOFAS Annual Meeting and IFFAS 9th Biennial Meeting on September 16-19, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, USA. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Open vs. Percutaneous Achilles Repair Part 2
Drs. Martin O'Malley and Bob Anderson conclude the Achilles tendon rupture repair conversation with co-hosts Drs. Joe Park and Bret Smith. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Open vs. Percutaneous Achilles Repair Part 1
Drs. Martin O'Malley and Bob Anderson have an engaging conversation about Achilles tendon rupture repair techniques with co-hosts Drs. Joe Park and Bret Smith in part 1 of this 2-part series. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

MIS Zadek vs Open Haglund's Procedures
Listen in as host Dr. Ben Jackson talks with study collaborators Drs. Jonathan Kaplan and Tyler Gonzales about MIS Zadek osteotomies vs. Open Haglund's deformity surgery. They share their experiences in patient selection and management. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

2025 EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program Highlights
Host and Fellow Matt Conti, MD shares highlights from the 2025 EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program with co-Fellows Bonnie Chien, MD and Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD as they visited Marseille, France, Oxford, England, and Vienna, Austria. The EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program is a partnership with AOFAS and the European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS) where three EFAS members will attend the AOFAS Annual Meeting an

Managing Challenges as a Physician - Patient Interactions
In this AOFAS Orthopod-cast committee hosted episode, Drs. Ben Jackson, Nick Strasser, Joe Park, Anish Kadakia, and Pam Luk discuss challenging patient management situations, including those involving collegiate NIL athletes, high school athletes, and patients with different socioeconomic statuses. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

The Role of AI in the Orthopedic Surgery Practice
Listen in as the AOFAS Orthopod-cast committee Drs. Nick Strasser, Bret Smith, Pam Luk, Anish Kadakia, Ben Jackson, and Joe Park talk about current and future uses, benefits, and pitfalls of AI technology in the Foot and Ankle Surgeon's practice. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Salvage Navicular MasterClass
Dr. Martin O'Malley talks with co-hosts Drs. Joseph Park and Matt Conti in this MasterClass episode on navicular salvage procedures and the challenges faced when treating injuries to the navicular bone. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

CMT MasterClass Part 2
In the conclusion of this MasterClass on CMT, Dr. Glenn Pfeffer, the world's foremost CMT Foot expert, continues the in-depth review of deformity treatment options with hosts Drs. Pamela Luk and Joe Park. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

CMT MasterClass Part 1
Join host Drs. Pamela Luk and Joe Park as they host Dr. Glenn Pfeffer, the world's foremost expert on CMT corrections in part 1 of this 2-part discussion. They talk about controversies as well as pearls for treating these challenging patients. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Achilles Injuries- What Is the Ideal Treatment?
Listen in as Dr. Martin O'Malley shares Achilles injuries and treatment perspectives with co-hosts Drs. Joseph Park and Matt Conti. They consider: open vs. MIS, non-operative vs. operative treatment, and elite athletes and the average patient in their practices. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Meet the 2025 IFFAS Award Winner: Predictive Model for AOS Response in Total Ankle Replacement
Host Dr. Pam Luk speaks with 2025 IFFAS Award winner paper authors Drs. Carlos Albarrán Rodriguez and Marianne Koolen. They discuss their paper: Predictive Model for AOS Response in Total Ankle Replacement: Doctor, Will My Symptoms Get Better After the Ankle Replacement? For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Meet the 2025 Roger Mann Award Winner: Enhancing the Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classification System
Host Dr. Ben Jackson speaks with 2025 Roger A. Mann award paper authors Drs. Rebekah Belayneh and Scott Ellis. They discuss their paper: Enhancing the Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD) Classification System Through the Establishment of Defined Radiographic Cut-Off Threshold Values for the Different Deformity Classes. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Meet the 2025 Leonard Goldner Award Winner: Metabolic Activity at the Bone-Implant Interface Following Total Ankle Replacement: A Two-Year Cross-Sectional Study of Asymptomatic Patients Evaluated With 18F-NaF Positron Emission Tomography
Host Dr. Ben Jackson speaks with 2025 Leonard Goldner award paper authors Drs. Elizabeth Cody and Constantine Demetracopoulos. They discuss their work on metabolic activity after total ankle replacement. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Meet the 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS- Dr. Roger A. Mann
Drs. Nick Strasser and Pam Luk chat with 2025 AOFAS Legacy Pillar Dr. Roger A Mann. Drs. Keith Wapner and Michael Coughlin join the discussion. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Meet the 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS - Dr. Kenneth A. Johnson & Dr. Pierce E. Scranton
Drs. Joe Park and Ben Jackson chat with Gunnar Johnson and Laura Giaquinto, children of 2025 Legacy Pillar, Kenneth A. Johnson, MD, and the 2025 Pillar of the AOFAS, Pierce E. Scranton, MD, along with his colleague and friend, Bryan Den Hartog, MD. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Bone Infection Management Tools You Should Know. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™
This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/ Kent Ellington, MD, from OrthoCarolina, moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in foot and ankle procedures with Chris Kreulen, MD, from University

Meet the 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS – Dr. Ronald W. Smith & Dr. E. Greer Richardson
Drs. Joe Park and Ben Jackson chat with 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS: Drs. Ronald W. Smith and E. Greer Richardson. Dr. Tom Harris, former fellow of Dr. Smith, and David Richardson, Dr. Richardson's son, join the discussion. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Total Ankle Revision MasterClass Part 2
Co-hosts Drs. Nick Strasser and Pam Luk conclude the total ankle revision MasterClass with Drs. Karl Schweitzer and Greg Alvine and discuss perspectives on revision vs. fusion, approaches to primaries, and dental prophylaxis. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

AOFAS Pre-Meeting Course Preview
Dr. Nick Strasser chats with Drs. Jonathan Kaplan and Tyler Gonzalez as they preview the 2025 AOFAS Pre-meeting course: Small Incisions, Big Results: MIS to the MAX For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Total Ankle Revision MasterClass Part 1
Listen in as co-hosts Nick Strasser and Pam Luk have an engaging conversation with Karl Schweitzer and Greg Alvine in part 1 of the total ankle revision MasterClass. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Cases and Controversies in Cavus Reconstruction: Fusion vs. Joint Preservation
Join Drs. Nick Strasser, Anish Kadakia, and Edward Haupt as they discuss treatment challenges with the cavus foot. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How to Say No
Listen in as Drs. Tara Moncman, Lorraine Boakye, Matt Conti, and Lara Atwater, self ascribed "Chaos Junkies" share thoughts about setting boundaries and managing senior partner, junior partner, and mentor demands, and provide tips for organizing the chaos in the midst of busy practices. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Charcot Neuropathy Part 2
In the conclusion of this series on Charcot, guest host Eitan Ingall discusses treatment strategies with Drs. Carroll Jones, Kaitlin Neary, and Matt Conti. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Charcot Neuropathy Part 1
Join guest host Eitan Ingall as he discusses the challenges and strategies of treating Charcot with Drs. Carroll Jones, Kaitlin Neary, and Matt Conti in part 1 of this 2 part series. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

The Power of Leadership and Mentorship Part 2
Listen in as Alan Friedman, Founder and CEO of J3P Health, continues a discussion with Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker, and Casey J. Humbyrd, MD, MBE, about the importance of mentorship and leadership. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

The Power of Leadership and Mentorship Part 1
Listen in as Alan Friedman, Founder and CEO of J3P Health, leads a discussion with Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker, and Casey J. Humbyrd, MD, MBE, about the importance of mentorship and leadership. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

NeoSpan® CIS - Compression of a Staple, Designed as a Plate. Sponsored by CONMED.
Selene Parekh, MD, leads a discussion with Taggart Gauvain, MD, Bradley Sabatini, MD, and Justin Weatherall, MD, on the new NeoSpan® Compression Implant System (CIS) from CONMED. These Foot & Ankle experts explore topics including: the history of staple use in the foot and ankle, common indications, key features of the NeoSpan® CIS, and their clinical experiences and outcomes with this technology.

How I Treat This: Hallux Valgus - Lapidus vs MIS
Dr. Ben Jackson moderates a lively discussion on the surgical management of Hallux Valgus with Drs. Ed Pino and Nathan Gause as they compare and contrast the Lapidus procedure and minimally invasive approaches to treating bunions. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series – Zadek Osteotomy
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.

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series – Total Ankle Arthroplasty
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

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series – Hallux Rigidus
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org.

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series - Lisfranc Injuries
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

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series - Chemoprophylaxis
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Lisfranc - Fusion vs ORIF Part 2
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Lisfranc - Fusion vs ORIF Part 1
Drs. Pam Luk and Anish Kadakia co-host a lively discussion on managing Lisfranc injuries with Drs. Chris Coetzee and John Munz. Dr. Coetzee brings the perspective of the Foot & Ankle specialist and Dr. Munz presents the perspective of an orthopedic traumatologist. Stay tuned for part two. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

The Best of the AOFAS Masterclass Series: Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
In this re-released episode, "Best of the AOFAS Masterclass series: Insertional Achilles Tendonitis," 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 c

Incorporating Teaching Strategies Into Your Practice
Listen in as co-hosts Drs. Lauren Geaney and Matt Conti chat with Drs. Jim Holmes, and Becky Cerrato about education of residents and fellows and provide pearls for those teaching trainees. Brought to you by the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org.

How I Treat This: Approaches and Solutions for the 2nd Toe
Your AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee tackle the challenges associated with lesser toe surgery and some potential new solutions. Thanks to Drs. Ben Jackson, Pam Luk, Bret Smith, Matt Conti, Joe Park, and Nick Strasser for their insights. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Ankle Fractures - Part 2 - Not Just a Fracture
Drs. Anish Kadakia and Kaitlin Neary discuss the surgical management of ankle fractures and provide a US perspective to the treatment pathways. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Ankle Fractures - Part 1 - The UK Experience
Drs. Anish Kadakia and Andrew Molloy discuss the surgical management of ankle fractures and the UK approach to patient care. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Insertional Achilles Tendinosis
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

Changing Jobs
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

2024 IFFAS, Roger Mann, and Leonard Goldner Award Winning Research
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Overcoming Unexpected Mental and Health Stressors
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Safe and Appropriate Use of Social Media
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

'Challenging the Status Quo in Research.' AOFAS Presidential Podcast with Dr. David Thordarson
Join hosts Ben Jackson and Nick Strasser as they interview incoming AOFAS President Dr. David Thordarson. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

'Learning How to Think.' AOFAS Presidential Podcast with Dr. Michael Aronow
Join hosts Ben Jackson and Nick Strasser as they interview outgoing AOFAS President Dr. Michael Aronow. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Advanced Treatment Algorithms for TT and TTC Arthrodesis – An Introduction to the P28 Silverback Plating System hosted by Mark Myerson, MD, John Kwon, MD, and Clayton Bettin, MD. Sponsored by Paragon28
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 p

How I Treat This: Metatarsus Adductus Part 2
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Metatarsus Adductus Part 1
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How to Incorporate New Technology in Your Practice
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. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

How I Treat This: Lateral Ankle Instability
Join Drs. Joe Park, Bob Anderson, and Pete Mangone as they discuss their approaches on managing lateral ankle instability. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

What the Surgeon Needs to Know: Using Blood Flow Restriction During Rehab, Part 2
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 Restri

What the Surgeon Needs to Know: Using Blood Flow Restriction During Rehab Part 1
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

Interaction with Industry and Managing Conflicts of Interest: Part 2
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. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org

Interaction with Industry and Managing Conflicts of Interest: Part 1
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. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org

IFFAS Award Winner: Percutaneous versus Open Distal Chevron Osteotomy for the Treatment of Hallux Valgus: A Prospective Randomized Study
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." To claim CME credit, click here . CME credit is free to AOFAS members and $25 for non-members. For additional educational resources, vi

IFFAS Award Finalist: UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE) – A Multicentre Prospective Study of Venous Thromboembolism in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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." To claim CME credit, click here . CME credit is free to AOFAS members and $25 fo

IFFAS Award Finalist: Tibialis Posterior Tendon Entrapment in Posterior Malleolar and Pilon Injuries of the Ankle: A Retrospective Analysis
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." To claim CME credit, click here. CME credit is free to AOFAS members and $25 for non-members. For additional educational

IFFAS Award Finalist: Effects of Ankle Arthrodesis Versus Total Ankle Arthroplasty on Patient"s Shoe-Wear – What Fits Better?
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. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org

Roger A. Mann Award Finalist: Cervical Ligament Insufficiency in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: It May Be More Important Than We Know
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." To claim CME credit, click on this AOFAS link . CME credit is free to AOFAS members and $25 for non-me

J. Leonard Goldner and IFFAS Award Finalist: AI-based Foot X-ray Reading in Real-world: Evaluating the Accuracy of Assistive Decisions for Diagnosing Foot & Ankle Disorders
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. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org

Roger A. Mann Award Finalist: Lower Limb Alignment in Patients with Primary Valgus Ankle Arthritis: A Comparative Analysis with Patients with Varus Ankle Arthritis and Controls
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." To claim CME credit, click here CME credit is free to AOFAS members and $25 for non-members.

J. Leonard Goldner Award Finalist: Postoperative Medial Malleolar Fractures in Total Ankle Replacement are Associated with Medial Malleolar Width and Coronal Alignment
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. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org

Roger A. Mann Award Winner: Younger patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty experience higher complication rates and worse functional outcomes scores
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." To claim CME credit, click here CME credit is free to AOFAS members and $25 for non-members.

J. Leonard Goldner Award Finalist: Automated AI Detection Tool for Ankle Fractures Using X-Rays using Smart Devices
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. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org

Considerations for Flexible Fixation in Ankle Syndesmosis Repair. Sponsored by Acumed.
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 syndesmo

3D Printing for Complex Foot & Ankle Pathologies. Sponsored by Paragon28.
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. For more info about this technology from Paragon28 click here

AOFAS Podcast MasterClass: Peroneal Tendon Injuries – An Expert's Perspective
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 ask

Best Vacation- Have Some Fun!
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.

AOFAS Podcast MasterClass: Deltoid Ligament
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 injur

The Business of DEI: Making the Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Healthcare Workspace
Drs. David Pedowitz and Robert Gorman co-host part 2 of this conversation with Dr. David Thordarson, President-elect of the AOFAS. Support for this podcast is provided by an educational grant from Stryker. For additional educational resources visit https://www.aofas.org

J. Leonard Goldner Award Winner: Data Censoring Likely Biased the Largest Randomized Trial of Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment Against Surgery: A Monte Carlo Analysis
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 applicati

Promotion in the Academic Setting
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. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org
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