February 15, 2013
Advanced Surgical Techniques and Innovation Highlight Foot and Ankle Conference
2013-02-15
CHICAGO—February 15, 2013— A record number of foot and ankle surgeons from around the globe gathered this week to further advance their surgical techniques and to take advantage of the latest in surgical innovatio
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February 13, 2013
Parents keep a close eye on their growing children, watching for proper development and alert for any sign of a problem because small problems can have big implications. Surgeons at the Annual Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) this week are conferring with one another on Pediatric Flatfoot, a childhood condition that, if left untreated, can result in permanent deformity in adulthood. Flatfoot deformity makes mobility and exercise painful, increasing the risk of reduced cardiovascular health and obesity.
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February 12, 2013
Dr. Richard Derner Installed as Secretary and Treasurer of National Surgical Society
2013-02-12
Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS, is the new Secretary and Treasurer of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national association of over 6,800 foot and ankle surgeons. Dr. Derner was install
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February 12, 2013
Elite athletes like NFL quarterback Matt Schaub and wide receiver Santonio Holmes had productive seasons ended by the little-known and often overlooked Lisfranc injury, a serious foot injury that few have heard of and no one wants. But foot and ankle surgeons at the Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) this week are evaluating how to effectively diagnose and treat this injury, which can result in severe long-term complications like chronic pain, osteoarthritis and even foot deformities.
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February 12, 2013
ACFAS Members Elect New Board of Directors
2013-02-12
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national surgical association of over 6,800 foot and ankle surgeons announces its 2013-2014 Board of Directors:
President
Jordan P. Grossman, DPM, FACFAS, Akron, Ohio
President
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February 12, 2013
Dr. Thomas Roukis to Serve as President-Elect of National Surgical Society
2013-02-12
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS, was recently named president-elect of the 6,800-member American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Dr. Roukis was installed to his position at the ACFAS 71 st Annual Scient
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February 12, 2013
Dr. Jordan Grossman Installed as President of National Surgical Society
2013-02-12
Jordan P. Grossman, DPM, FACFAS, is now the 62 nd president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national association of over 6,800 foot and ankle surgeons. Dr. Grossman was installed as presiden
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February 11, 2013
Imagine being on crutches for weeks following foot or ankle surgery. Imagine the inconvenience and potential loss of income. Then, imagine learning that the bone is not mending. In a study comparing the bone healing rates of smokers and non-smokers, the findings revealed that smokers took nearly 50 percent longer to heal after surgery than non-smokers and the bones of some failed to heal. Surgeons at the Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) this week are assessing ways to decrease the dangers posed to smokers during and after surgery and improve their bone health.
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