Virtual Symposium: A Lifetime of Deformity – Pediatrics Through Adulthood

Virtual Symposium: A Lifetime of Deformity – Pediatrics Through Adulthood
October 3, 2026

Join ACFAS on Saturday, October 3 for the Virtual Symposium: A Lifetime of Deformity – Pediatrics Through Adulthood. Explore pediatric foot and ankle deformities and their adult sequelae through expert-led lectures, case discussions, and live Q&A.

Led by Symposium Chair Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS, along with an experienced faculty, sessions will cover topics including congenital talipes equinovarus, toe walking, equinus, tarsal coalitions, metatarsus adductus, and surgical considerations for the pediatric patient. Participants will gain practical insight into pathology progression, surgical techniques, and lifelong deformity management while earning up to 4 CECH.

Saturday, October 3

7:55 - 8:00 am 
Welcome Remarks/Faculty Introductions

8:00 - 8:30 am 
The Pediatric Surgical Patient:

  • Evaluation
  • Work-up and procedure selection considerations


8:30 - 8:40 am 
Q&A

8:40 - 9:10 am 
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus

9:10 - 9:15 am 
Q&A

9:15 - 9:30 am 
Break

9:30 - 10:00 am  
Adult Sequalae of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus

10:00 - 10:05 am 
Q&A

10:05 - 10:35 am 

  • Pediatric Toe Walking
  • Equinus
  • Lesser digital deformities
  • Adult sequalae


10:35 - 10:45 am 
Q&A

10:45 - 11:00 am  
Break

11:00 - 11:30 am 
Pediatric and Adult Tarsal Coalitions

11:30 - 11:40 am 
Q&A

11:40 am - 12:10 pm 
Pediatric and Adult Metatarsus Adductus

12:10 - 12:30 pm  
Final Q&A/Discussion

Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
Brian Derner, DPM, FACFAS
Matthew Dobbs, MD, FACS
Zachary Flynn, DPM, FACFAS
Joshua Sebag, DPM, FACFAS
Mark Solomon, DPM, FACFAS
Mitzi Williams, DPM, FACFAS

At the conclusion of this symposium, participants will be able to:

  1. To gain a better understanding of the surgical pediatric patient
  2. To present pediatric pathology and their corresponding adult sequelae
  3. To enhance knowledge on surgical techniques

$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.