Learning Objectives of this Pathway:
- Understand optimization for healing in patients prior to surgery
- Recognize and understand the different options for bone grafting
- Understand the Biology, Injury and Treatment options for Cartilage of the foot and ankle
Days 1-2:
Clinical Sessions:
Podcasts:
Nutritional Optimization for the Surgical Patient
E-Book Chapters:
Orthobiologics For Foot and Ankle
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 9: Recombinant Gene Therapy
- Chapter 12-1: Effects of Mechanical Environments on Bone Healing: Section I. Distraction Osteogenesis
- Chapter 12-2: Effects of Mechanical Environments on Bone Healing: Section II. Biologic Effects of Fixation
JFAS Articles:
- Comparison and Use of Allograft Bone Morphogenetic Protein Versus Other Materials in Ankle and Hindfoot Fusions
- Assessment of Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Bone Marrow Aspirate From Human Calcaneus
- Ankle Arthrodesis Fusion Rates for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Bone Allograft Versus Proximal Tibia Autograft
- Is It Worth Discriminating Against Patients Who Smoke? A Systematic Literature Review on the Effects of Tobacco Use in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Days 3-4:
Clinical Sessions:
Podcasts:
New Research Joint Preservation/Cartilage Restoration
E-Book Chapters:
Orthobiologics for Foot and Ankle
- Chapter 2: Autogenous Bone Grafting
- Chapter 3: Bone Marrow Aspirate
- Chapter 10: Mesenchymal Stem Cell Grafts
- Chapter 11: Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Talus with Cartilage Grafts
JFAS Articles:
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Talar Osteochondral Lesions: Comparison Between 5-Year Follow-Up Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings and 7-Year Follow-Up Clinical Results
- Treatment of a Focal Articular Cartilage Defect of the Talus with Polymer-Based Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation: A 12-Year Follow-Up Period
- Functional Medium-Term Results After Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A 5-Year Prospective Cohort Study
Days 5-6:
Podcasts:
Effect of Early Rehabilitation and Weight Bearing on Tendon and Bone Healing
E-Book Chapters:
Orthobiologics For Foot and Ankle:
- Chapter 4: Allograft Options
- Chapter 5: Xenograft
- Chapter 6: Demineralized Bone Matrix
- Chapter 7-1: Synthetic Graft Extenders: Section I. Nonstructural Calcium Grafts and Bioactive Glass
- Chapter 7-2: Synthetic Graft Extenders: Section II. Structural Cements and Ceramic Grafts
JFAS Articles:
- Allografts versus Equine Xenografts in Calcaneal Fracture Repair
- A Comparative Study of Incorporation Rates between Non-xenograft and Bovine-based Structural Bone Graft in Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Incorporation of Bovine-based Structural Bone Grafts Used in Reconstructive Foot Surgery
- Biological principles of bone graft healing