Virtual Symposium: Emerging Technologies in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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The field of foot and ankle surgery is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advances that are reshaping the way surgeons diagnose, plan, and treat complex pathology. This virtual symposium will bring together leading experts to explore cutting-edge innovations across minimally invasive surgery (MIS), sports medicine, 3D printing, and limb salvage. Participants will gain practical insights into how emerging technologies are improving precision, expanding treatment options, and enhancing outcomes for patients with conditions ranging from athletic injuries and deformity to Charcot neuroarthropathy and chronic wounds.
Through a series of focused presentations and case-based discussions, attendees will learn how to integrate these advances into everyday practice. Topics will include contemporary MIS techniques, biologic and arthroscopic approaches in sports medicine, patient-specific implants and additive manufacturing, and novel limb salvage strategies such as transverse tibial transport (TTT). Whether you are an early adopter of new technology or seeking evidence-based guidance on when innovation truly adds value, this symposium will provide a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques shaping the future of foot and ankle surgery.
Saturday, January 16
7:55 - 8:00 am
Welcome Remarks/Faculty Introductions
8:00 - 8:50 am
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS): Forefoot and Beyond
8:50 - 9:05 am
Q&A/Break
9:05 - 9:50 am
Sports Medicine and Orthobiologics
9:50 - 10:05 am
Q&A/Break
10:05 - 10:50 am
Limb Salvage and Charcot Reconstruction
10:50 - 11:05 am
Q&A/Break
11:05 - 11:50 am
Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Foot & Ankle Surgery
11:50 - 12:05 pm
Final Discussion
Karl Dunn, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
Andrew Belis, DPM, FACFAS
Steven Cooperman, DPM, FACFAS
Lee Hlad, DPM, FACFAS
Brian Loder, DPM, FACFAS
Jason Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Jason Piraino, DPM, FACFAS
Jacob Wynes, DPM, FACFAS
- Describe recent technological advances impacting foot and ankle surgery, including MIS techniques, biologics, additive manufacturing, and limb salvage strategies.
- Apply contemporary treatment algorithms that incorporate advanced technologies for sports injuries, deformity correction, and Charcot reconstruction
- Assess the available evidence supporting new technologies and determine when these innovations provide meaningful clinical benefit.
- Recognize implementation challenges, costs, and learning curves associated with adopting new surgical technologies.
$225 ACFAS Member
$280 Non-Member
$150 ACFAS Resident Member
$0 ACFAS Student Club Member
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. ACFAS has approved this activity for a maximum of 4 continuing education contact hours.