Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle
May 1-2, 2026
OLC Education & Conference Center 
Chicago, IL

New for 2026: Arthroscopy courses will run Friday afternoon through Saturday. These interactive two-day, hands-on courses are each led by a faculty of skilled arthroscopy surgeons and gives you the opportunity to learn and practice established and cutting-edge techniques in surgery for the foot and ankle.

The course features 9+ hours of hands-on laboratory time with the latest equipment and techniques on fresh cadaver specimens. Lecture presentations will be enhanced with videos of actual arthroscopic cases. There will be ample opportunity for interaction with faculty. One cadaver per two registrants.

This course is intended for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine in training. Some practicing surgeons may also find this course beneficial.

Friday

12:30 - 1:00 pm   
Check-in

1:00 - 1:10 pm
Welcome, Introduction and “The Rules”                    

1:10 - 1:30 pm
Arthroscopic Anatomy   

1:30 - 1:50 pm       
Soft Tissue Pathology

1:50 - 2:30 pm        
Practical Aspects of Arthroscopy – Faculty Roundtable Discussion        

2:30 - 2:50 pm        
Establishing Portals

2:50 - 3:00 pm
Summary/Q&A                              

3:00 - 3:15 pm     
Break                      

3:15 - 3:35 pm  
Arthroscopic Management of Anterior Ankle Impingement: Soft tissue and Bone

3:35 - 4:05 pm  
Arthroscopy of OCD                                                

4:05 - 4:35 pm    
Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis  

4:35 - 5:00 pm    
Arthroscopic Assisted Trauma Surgery                       

5:00 - 5:20 pm
Miscellaneous Procedures (Tendoscopy, small joint arthroscopy, etc.)

5:20 - 6:30 pm        
Panel Discussion - Review of Techniques/Procedures – Fireside Chat


Saturday

7:30 - 8:00 am        
Check-in/Breakfast 

8:00 - 8:15 am        
Welcome to Day 2/Review of Day 1/Q&A                

8:15 - 8:30 am        
Overview of Tower equipment, table instrumentation – Live Demo                            

8:30 - 8:50 am        
Dry Lab  (See Laminated Sheets in the lab)                             

8:50 - 9:00 am        
Establishing portals:  Live Demo                  

9:00 - 10:00 am        
Basic Ankle Lab (See Laminated Sheets in the lab)

10:00 - 10:15 am    
Break  

10:15 - 11:15 am    
Anterior Ankle Impingement and OCD Microfracture Lab 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm    
Ankle Arthrodesis & Miscellaneous Procedures            

12:30 - 1:15 pm    
Lunch

1:15 - 1:30 pm
Complications of Arthroscopy                     

1:30 - 1:45 pm    
Subtalar Arthroscopy 

1:45 pm - 1:55 pm    
Subtalar Arthroscopy (Anterior Approach) – Live Demo

2:40 - 2:55 pm    
Break       

2:55 - 3:10 pm    
Posterior Ankle and Subtalar Joint Pathology       

3:10 - 3:20 pm    
Posterior Ankle and Subtalar Arthroscopy – Live Demo     

3:20 - 4:00 pm    
Posterior Ankle and Subtalar Arthroscopy – Lab     

4:00 - 4:05 pm    
Subtalar Arthroscopic Arthrodesis – Lecture and Live Demo

4:05 - 4:30 pm    
Subtalar Arthroscopic Arthrodesis – Lab

4:30 - 5:00 pm    
Ankle and Subtalar Joint “Take Down”/Dissection”                                                                                                         
[Remove skin/SQ anterior ankle & Check portals + intra-articular anatomy]       

           

TBD

  • Identify and understand indications for arthroscopic foot and ankle surgery.
  • Effectively perform soft tissue techniques including synovectomy, fibrous band resection, and gutter debridement.
  • Perform resection of osseous impingement of the tibia and talus and retrieval of loose bodies
  • Approach, resect, and saucerize medial and lateral talar dome lesions.
  • Effectively perform arthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the ankle and subtalar joints
  • Gain confidence with posterior ankle and subtalar joint arthroscopy including os trigonum excision
  • Appreciate, avoid, and manage the risks and complications of foot and ankle arthroscopy.
  • Engage in case-based discussions including the work up and management of commonly encountered pathology

$2,125     ACFAS Members/Resident Members
$2,600     Non-Members/Non-Member Residents

ACFAS must receive notice of cancellation to info@acfas.org no later than six weeks prior to the start of the course to receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee.

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has approved this activity for a maximum of 12.5 continuing education contact hours.

California Radiology Credit: Every hour of lecture in scientific sessions can confer up to 0.5 hour of radiology credit.

Hampton Inn & Suites
9480 W. Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL

Hotel Room Rate 
$159+tax/night
Book online by April 1

Make the Most of Your Stay
While you're in town sharpening your surgical skills, enjoy everything Rosemont has to offer. Explore The Park at Rosemont, filled with lively restaurants and entertainment just steps away! Whether it's a post-lab dinner or a relaxing stroll, it’s the perfect way to unwind.

Feeling lucky? Head to Rivers Casino Des Plaines, just minutes away. It’s a great way to add some excitement to your stay!