PROGRAM GUIDE

& REGISTRATION
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe
erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | new orLeAnS, LouiSiAnA
thurSdAy, FebruAry 14 – SundAy, FebruAry 17, 2019

PRE-CONFERENCE
INFORMATION INSIDE
Join 1,900+ of your peers in New Orleans!
there MuSt be A reASon
䡲 Why this conference is widely regarded as the most advanced curriculum
in the profession.
䡲 Why it attracts the best and the brightest speakers and attendees.
䡲 Why it has the highest “repeat attendance” of any podiatric conference.
䡲 Why it is consistently ranked as the #1 conference in independent surveys.
䡲 Why you are considering whether to attend.

where eLSe CAn you Find?

䡲 34 Ce Contact Hours (including pre-conference workshops)
䡲 Cutting edge clinical topics
䡲 The HUB—Exhibit hall theater with practical topics for foot and ankle physicians
䡲 The most trusted and respected speakers
䡲 Hands-on cadaver workshops
䡲 Award winning research presented in manuscripts and over 300 scientific posters
䡲 PICA session—attend and be eligible for 15% premium discount
䡲 More than 140 exhibitor companies
䡲 150,000 square feet of exhibits . . .and more.

Ce ContACt hourS
26 up to 34 (including pre-conference
workshops)
Contents
Pre-Conference Workshops......................................(see insert)

Why Attend.......................................................Inside front Cover

Hotel/Travel Information.................................................................2 don’t forget to register for

special Events.....................................................................................3 PRE-CONFERENCE
schedule-at-a-Glance ......................................................................4
WORKSHOPS held on
Exposition 2019 ..................................................................................6
wednesday, February 13, 2019!
the HUB schedule .............................................................................6

Course Information—Thursday.....................................................8

Course Information—friday .........................................................12

Course Information—saturday....................................................16

Course Information—sunday .....................................................20

learning objectives ........................................................................21

How to register ...............................................................................22

registration form—Part I.............................................................23

registration form—Part II ...........................................................25

The fine Print....................................................................................27

ATTENTION
The 2018–19 Board of directors.................................................28
ALL RESIDENTS!
The 2019 Conference Program Committee ..........................29
tooLS For trAnSition FroM
reSidenCy to prACtiCe
2019

RESIDENTS’ pre-conference
DAY PROGRAM
FebruAry 13, 2019 | new orLeAnS

acfas.org/residentsday
PHoTos CoUrTEsy of NEW orlEANs CoNvENTIoN ANd vIsITors BUrEAU
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ACFAS 2019 Annual Scientific Conference in

historic new orleans—it calls curious minds to
sweet sounds of jazz and the enchanting aroma of
savory spices and so much more!
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019

register today and join us at the #1 rated foot and hotel information
ankle surgical conference at the Ernest N. Morial
It’s easy to make your hotel room
Convention Center! The ACfAs annual conference
reservations, choose from 10 varied
offers a wide range of topics so there is something
hotels. The link to onpeak, our official
for everyone, highly respected faculty, and the
housing partner, is available on the
opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills.
ACfAs web site at acfas.org/neworleans;
you don’t want to miss this once a year learning
book your room online or you may phone
experience.
(800) 950-5542 to make your reservation
New orleans is the birthplace of jazz. ACfAs or send an e-mail to acfas@onpeak.co.
attendees can enjoy music, fine cuisine, history,
7 hotels will provide shuttle bus service
architecture, and performances of all types on the
to/from our convention center space, the
street, in parks and neighborhood clubs. New
opening reception and wrap party.
orleans is an historic city that will surprise you with
all it has to offer.
what to wear
Business casual attire is ideal for ACfAs
events. Average february highs are 65
Getting there/Airport Shuttle degrees and average lows are 46
New orleans is a popular destination that is easy to degrees, so bring a light jacket for your
get to and from by air with numerous daily flights. evenings out.
The louis Armstrong New orleans International
Airport is a 20 minute ride to the Central Business
district or the french Quarter and our official hotels.
Uber and lyft are $15-20 or taxi fare is
approximately $36. shuttle service is also available
and the fare is $24 per person/one way.

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Special Events
thursday, February 14
6:15 – 7:30 pm
the premier Connection
opening event at Mardi Gras world
relax and reconnect with your colleagues before heading out to dinner. Mardi
Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive
city. It is a world of wonders…peek behind the Mardi Gras parade curtain at this
free flow networking event, to meet and greet classmates, colleagues, and new
friends, while enjoying an assortment of great food, beverages, and local music.

thursday, February 14
5:15 – 6:15 pm
resident and Student networking (by invitation)
Mardi Gras world

ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
Just for invited residents and students. you’ll meet with ACfAs and ABfAs Board
members and also meet your new professional peers. don’t miss the great food,
beverages, and prize drawings.

Friday, February 15
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
ACFAS honors and Awards Ceremony
Congratulate your colleagues who win Manuscript, Poster, Honor and Merit
Awards. The year’s best research which offers award-winning solutions will be
recognized. In addition, new fellows will be presented their College keys and the
2019-2020 Board of directors will be introduced.

Saturday, February 16
6:00 pm
wrap party at the national world war ii Museum ($65)
Join us and explore the American experience in the war that changed the world.
Enjoy your choice of beverages and a tasty buffet dinner (glazed beef tenderloin,
braised short ribs, mac and cheese, salad stations and a variety of sides and
desserts.) from d-day galleries to the 4d cinematic experience, this world-
renowned history museum is designed to inspire visitors of all ages. docents will
be at the ready to share stories. family friendly event, children welcome. shuttle
service from all official shuttle hotels to/from WW II Museum at 6:00 pm; last
shuttle departs Museum at 9:15 pm.

Close to the city’s french Quarter and other core entertainment areas, your
evening may continue or you may go back to your hotel.

thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15

Meet Scientific poster Authors
don’t miss the profession’s largest scientific poster display with 300 award-
winning research studies from around the world. Authors are encouraged to be
at their display to answer questions on Thursday and friday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

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 Schedule -AT-A-GLANCE
time thursday, February 14 Friday, February 15

6:30 am – 5:00 pm registration registration

7:30 – 9:30 am 7:30 – 8:30 am 7:30 – 8:30 am
Instructional Courses 1. trauma debate—Around the horn 18. pesky Soft tissue dilemmas—
2. 2nd Mtp Controversy and debate enhancing procedure Success rates
8:30 – 9:30 am
8:45 – 10:00 am
3. opening General Session (yMr) 19. Forefoot dilemmas
Speaker: John Foley, Former Blue 7:30 – 9:30 am
Angels Lead Solo Pilot 20. original investigations—Forefoot
and Midfoot reconstruction (yMr)
21. Ankle instability—A Look Around
the talus
9:30 – 10:00 am 10:00 – 10:30 am
Break break in exhibit hall/Scan for CMe break in exhibit hall/Scan for CMe
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019

10:00 am – 12:00 pm 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 10:00 – 11:00 am

Instructional Courses 4. original investigations—variables 22. Managing Complications
influencing decision Making (yMr) of Lesser ray Surgery
5. when a Simple bunion Goes South 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

6. Achilles—do the right thing and 23. Mangled extremity

what is that?
7. pain Management—Social Crisis
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
24. how to Survive every physician’s
nightmare—Getting Sued (yMr)
25. Ankle Arthritis—Should i Fuse it or
replace it?

12:00 – 1:00 pm AbFAS Membership Meeting ACFAS honors and Awards Ceremony
12:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch in exhibit hall Lunch in exhibit hall
2:00 – 3:30 pm 8. original investigations—Soft tissue 26. Arthroscopic techniques (videos)
Educational Programs and osseous (yMr) 27. dissecting Lapidus Complications
9. Geriatric patients Are not old Adults (yMr)
10. i’d Scope that 28. Convincing the Skeptic—
11. Flatfoot in the French Quarter diabetic Foot
12. Military Medicine—trending topics 29. Flatfoot roundtable
in Foot and Ankle
3:30 – 4:00 pm break in exhibit hall/Scan for CMe break in exhibit hall/Scan for CMe
4:00 – 6:00 pm 13. the impact of technology on your 30. King of the Cage—1st MpJ
Educational Programs practice (piCA) (15% Premium discount) Arthroplasty
14. debating the bunion—Surgical 31. Managing the injured Athlete
decision Making in the “Grey” Areas 32. Ankle Fractures—new horizons
15. Charcot— early recognition to
Limb Salvage

2:00 – 6:00 pm 16. Ankle Fractures workshop 33. MSK ultrasound workshop ($200)
Workshops (Cadaveric) ($250) 34. new Surgical Solutions in Charcot
17. tendon transfer workshop Arthropathy workshop (sawbones)
(Cadaveric) ($250) ($250)
5:15 – 6:15 pm
resident and Student networking
YMr—Young Members (by invitation)
recommended
6:15 pm

4 the premier Connection—opening event

wednesday, February 13
pre-Conference workshops
See enclosed brochure for details and registration information.
Conference registration: 1:00 – 6:00 pm

Saturday, February 16 Sunday, February 17

registration
7:30 – 8:00 am
35. Midfoot Controversies & breakfast
Conundrums 8:00 – 10:00 am
36. when it’s not Just heel pain 52. evolution of the Surgical Mind—
37. Managing Complications of tAr how i’ve Changed over the years

38. unlocking the Joint—hallux Limitus

10:00 – 10:15 am
break in exhibit hall/Scan for CMe break/Scan for CMe
10:00 – 11:00 am 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
39. optimizing Arthrodesis 53. the weird, the wild, the unique
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
40. biologics—why, when and where
10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACCreditAtion:
41. reconstruction Madness (yMr) the American College of Foot
42. imaging evaluation of the and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) is
Lower extremity approved by the Council on Podiatric
Medical education as a provider
of continuing education in podiatric
medicine. the ACFAS has approved
this activity for a maximum of
Lunch in exhibit hall
26 continuing education
43. what’s the deal with the peroneal? contact hours.
44. oCd about oLts
45. express talks CALiForniA
rAdioLoGy Credit:
every hour of lecture in scientific
sessions can confer up to 0.6 hour
of radiology credit.
break/Scan for CMe
AttendAnCe And
46. Cavus from A-Z (yMr)
CMe CreditS SCAnninG:
47. Chronic Midsubstance Achilles
Attendance at this conference and
48. traumatic injuries of the Foot from CMe credits will be recorded
toes to talus electronically by scanning the Qr
code on the front of your badge.
Five (5) scanning stations will be
located in the exhibit Hall during
49. plastics and Flaps workshop
(Pig’s feet) ($200) morning and afternoon breaks
thursday, Friday and Saturday.
50. MSK ultrasound workshop
Saturday afternoon and Sunday
(repeat) ($200)
morning badge scanners will be in
6:30 pm the lobby break area.
51. wrap party ($65)

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 Continue your
Learning in
EXPOSITION the hub is a small theater, accommodating 50 people, designed to
provide practical learning for practically everyone. It contains topics to
Come join us in be discussed in small groups, appealing to select groups of the Annual
the exhibit hall! scientific Conference audience.
thursday, February 14, 2019
All are invited and encouraged to actively participate in the dialogue—
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
exclusivity comes with our space limitation—join while you can.
Friday, February 15, 2019
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
the hub Schedule
Saturday, February 16, 2019
9:30 am – 2:00 pm thursday 2/14/19 Friday 2/15/19 Saturday 2/16/19

refreshment breaks and Lunch 10:00 am 1. ACFAS Fellowship 7. Financial Strategies 11. thriving as a
are Complimentary each day initiative: A director’s Community provider
update
prize drawings each day
SCAn bAdGeS (morning and afternoon 11:00 am 2. interpreting 8. preparing for 12. being part of a team
Literature—Cliffs notes Success—AbFAS board
breaks) to record attendance at educational
Certification process
sessions and for CME credit
12:00 3. opioid Crisis — 13. research 101: Ask
noon updates and Mandates your Questions

visit the 1:00 pm 4. Streamling your day: 9. rvus and you

ACFAS Job Fair
Sponsored by
podiatryCareers.org
PodiatryCareers.org, the ACfAs
online career center and a College
Benefits Partner, is hosting the
6th Annual ACfAs Job fair
at the Annual Conference.
Employers can take advantage of
the PodiatryCareers.org online
career center and also post their
positions on paper on a bulletin
board at the Job fair. Those
seeking positions will have an
opportunity to post their resumes
online and at the Job fair as well.
The PodiatryCareers.org online
scheduling tool will also allow job
seekers and employers to list
their availability for a potential
interview onsite at the conference.
visit podiatryCareers.org and their
Job Fair. booth no. 232.
headshot booth
Available in the exhibit hall friday
and saturday . . . includes a brief
meet and greet with a make-up
artist and a photo shoot. you will
receive a hard copy of the photo
and an electronic version. Booth
No. 751.
Strategies for efficiency
2:00 pm 5. how to build your Cv:
what employers are
Looking For
3:00 pm 6. residency director
panel—Candid Advice for
prospective residents
thurSdAy, FebruAry 14
10:00 am
1. ACFAS Fellowship initiative:
A director’s update
fellowships have expanded by leaps and
bounds since the ACfAs recognized
fellowship Initiative was launched in 2010,
from 10 initial programs with ACfAs status
to 44 today. listen as three program
directors explore the roots of the initiative,
its current state, and plans for the future.
Moderator: Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS
Panelists: J. Michael Miller, DPM, FACFAS;
Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS; Lawrence A.
DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 am
2. interpreting Literature—Cliffs
notes
A speed dating tutorial on interpreting the
critical elements of scientific literature. learn
how to quickly assess individual studies and
determine the merits that each study adds
to the currently available body of scientific
knowledge.
Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS
10. boosting your
practice revenue
12:00 noon
3. opioid Crisis—updates and
Mandates
opioids are a diverse class of moderately
strong painkillers, including oxycodone,
hydrocodone, and a very strong painkiller,
fentanyl, which is synthesized to resemble
other opiates such as opium-derived
morphine and heroin. Effects of the opioid
epidemic are multifactorial. The high death
rate by overdose, the spread of
communicable diseases, and the economic
burden are major issues—it affects you.
Come and hear the latest updates and
mandates.
Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS
Allen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
1:00 pm
4. Streamlining your day:
Strategies for efficiency
see 40-50 patients and leave the clinic at
a reasonable hour. learn how to set up your
schedule, when to see follow ups, how
many direct assistants you need,
documentation ideas, how to integrate
blocks into your schedule for office-based
procedures…get your life back.
Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS
Matthew D. Sorensen, DPM, FACFAS

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(continued)
2:00 pm
5. how to build your Cv: what
employers are Looking For
The audience will learn what type of Cv is
effective for what type of practice/
situation. Come and learn how to build a
Cv that stands out over others.
Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Cristian Neagu, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 pm
6. residency director panel – Candid
Advice for prospective residents
Attention students: do you have questions
about what residency programs are
looking for in a potential resident? Want to
hear first-hand experiences from a current
resident traversing her way into a top-
notch program? This panel discussion will
include plenty of time for open Q&A to
answer all pressing questions including:
䡲 Tips to maximize your externship
experience
䡲 How to stand out during interviews
䡲 What impresses residency directors —
and what doesn’t
䡲 Ways to make the CAsPr/CrIPs process
work in your favor
䡲 once you’re matched, how to maximize
your residency experience
Moderator: Kelsey Millonig, DPM, MPH
Panelists:
Bryan Sagray, DPM, FACFAS
Tim Uglem, DPM, FACFAS
Erin Robles-Sherman, DPM, AACFAS
FridAy, FebruAry 15
10:00 am
7. Financial Strategies
Topics to be covered are:
䡲 Investment strategies
䡲 long term financial strategies
䡲 When to buy into a practice
䡲 retirement planning
11:00 am
8. preparing for Success-AbFAS
board Certification process
Board certification is essential in opening
doors, from hospital privileges to being a
speaker at the AsC! The leadership of
ABfAs will help guide you on how to
successfully prepare for Board
Certification.
Speakers: Danny J. Choung, DPM,
FACFAS; Matthew E. Williams, DPM,
FACFAS
1:00 pm
9. rvus and you
rvU based compensation is becoming
more mainstream every year. This session
will discuss the rvU system, how it differs
from traditional collections-based
compensation, and important things to
know when negotiating rvU based
contracts.
Jason V. Naldo, DPM, FACFAS
Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
2:00 pm
10. boosting your practice revenue
Increase your bottom line with services
your patients need and want. don’t let
your money walk out the door—find out
ways to keep services in-house that you’d
normally refer out.
Speakers: Bella A. Pandit, DPM, FACFAS
Gregory Still, DPM, FACFAS
Frank Luckino, III, DPM, FACFAS
SAturdAy, FebruAry 16
10:00 am
11. thriving as a Community provider
While most residency programs exist in
academic institutions and in large
metropolitan areas, this session will discuss
how to have a successful practice
in rural areas or hospitals with fewer
resources.
Sebastien G. Demoiny, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 am
12. being part of a team
No matter the type of practice you are in,
collaboration with other providers and
specialties is a key part of a successful
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
practice. This session will discuss how to
successfully establish relationships with
referring providers and colleagues to
improve patient care and expand your
practice.
John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
12:00 noon
13. research 101: Ask your Questions
The AsC is filled with presentations on the
latest evidence and research for the
profession. New evidence and research
often lead to more questions and the
desire to better understand how to use this
evidence in our own practices. The ACFAS
Research Committee will be available to
answer questions that may have been
generated from presentations at the
conference and to help you decide what
next steps you can take in your practice
as a result of the work highlighted during
the conference.
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 Thursday, FEBRUARY 14
7:30 – 8:30 am
1 trauma debate:
Around the Horn
Moderator: Jordan P. Grossman,
DPM, FACFAS
In this fast-paced session the
moderator will share rare trauma
cases and ask the panel of experts
to provide their unscripted
analysis. There are always
interesting take-aways from these
candid off the cuff debates
Panelists:
Justin J. Fleming, DPM, FACFAS
Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS
Shannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS
Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS
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7:30 – 8:30 am 10:00 – 10:30 am
2 2nd MtP Break in exhibit Hall/
Controversy Scan for CMe
and debate
Moderator: Eric A. Barp, DPM, Join us for the grand opening of the
Exhibit Hall immediately following
FACFAS
the Keynote session. It is a great
time to explore the more than 140
7:30 – 7:40 am companies that will be exhibiting,
imaging & Workup scan your badge and have a bite to
Katherine E. Dux, DPM, FACFAS eat before returning to the high-
powered mix of educational sessions.
7:40 – 7:50 am
Metatarsal osteotomies
Matthew D. Sorensen, DPM,
FACFAS
7:50 – 8:00 am
direct Plate repair
Lawrence A. Ford, DPM, FACFAS

8:00 – 8:10 am
tendon transfer
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM,
FACFAS

8:10 – 8:30 am
Panel debate

8:45 – 10:00 am 3 Opening GENERAL SESSION

John foley, former lead solo pilot with the Blue Angels, and
his fellow pilots regularly flew at speeds of more than 500
mph and in formations as close as 18 inches apart. Achieving
such precision as a team in a high-stakes environment
required commitment, discipline and trust. Hear foley explain
how these same principles can help you reach and sustain
excellence in your practice.

Unrestricted education
JoHn FoLeY. grant provided by
ForMer BLUe AngeLS
LeAd SoLo PiLot

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10:30 am – 12:00 pm
4 original investigations—
variables influencing
Surgical decision
Making (YMr)
Moderator: Andrew J. Meyr, DPM,
FACFAS
Get first exposure to unpublished
science and breaking new research.
We encourage you to attend this
session to learn about research and
new discoveries relating to the
practice of foot and ankle surgery.
Authors will have seven (7) minutes
to present their papers; the
moderator will then present a brief
review and commentary regarding
the paper.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
5 When a Simple
Bunion goes South
Moderator: Lawrence A. Ford, DPM,
FACFAS
10:30 - 10:42 am
Why Won’t My toe Move?
Kris A. DiNucci, DPM, FACFAS
10:42 – 10:54 am
voodoo varus—What
Happened and What now?
J. Randolph Clements, DPM,
FACFAS
10:54 – 11:06 am
My Bunion’s Fixed but My
2nd Metatarsal Hurts:
Managing non-alignment
D. Martin Chaney, DPM, FACFAS
11:06 – 11:18 am
Back from the dead: Avn of
the 1st Metatarsal
D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS
11:18 – 11:30 am
Pain and Swelling at Six
Months: dealing with
nonunion
John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 – 11:42 am
the “too Straight” Post-
operative First Metatarsal
Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
11:42 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A
Cou r Se inF or MAtio n
thurSdAy
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
6 Achilles—do the right
thing and What is
that? 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Moderator: Michael S. Lee, DPM, ABFAS Membership
FACFAS
Meeting
The ABfAs Annual Membership
Moderator lead cases followed by
Meeting provides the opportunity
discussion/debate.
for diplomates to learn about
Panelists: changes in the examination and
certification process, hear how
Benjamin L. Clair, DPM, FACFAS
candidates scored on examinations,
Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
and become knowledgeable about
Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS the impact board certification has
Jason V. Naldo, DPM, FACFAS on the practice of podiatric surgery.
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
7 Pain Management— Lunch in exhibit Hall
Social Crisis
Moderator: Troy J. Boffeli, DPM,
FACFAS
2:00 – 3:30 pm
10:30 – 10:45 am
8 original investigations—
opioid Management: rules Soft tissue and osseous
and regulations in today’s
(YMr)
opioid epidemic Moderator: J. Randolph Clements,
Anesthesiologist DPM, FACFAS
10:45 – 11:00 am Get first exposure to unpublished
Alternatives to opioid Pain science and breaking new research.
Management We encourage you to attend this
Anesthesiologist session to learn about research and
new discoveries relating to the
11:00 - 11:15 am practice of foot and ankle surgery.
Pharmaco genetics Authors will have seven (7) minutes
Pain Management Physiatrist to present their papers; the
moderator will then present a brief
11:15 – 11:30 am review and commentary regarding
opioids and the High-risk the paper.
Population
Allen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
11:30 – 11:45 am
Anti-inflammatory Pain
Management and Bone
Healing: is it Worth it?
Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A
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2:00 – 3:30 pm
9 geriatric Patients Are
not old Adults
Moderator: Thanh L. Dinh, DPM,
FACFAS
2:00 – 2:15 pm
effects of Amputation in
geriatric Patients
Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pm
geriatric Ankle Fractures—
What i do differently
Kyle C. Fiala, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Mental Status and
Socioeconomic State of
geriatric Patients
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D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Safe and effective rehab
Protocol, Ambulatory
Assistance devices in
geriatric Patients
John T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 – 3:15 pm
Post-operative Medication
Management in the geriatric
Patient
Allen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pm
Q&A
2:00 – 3:30 pm
0 i’d Scope that
Moderator: Laurence G. Rubin,
DPM, FACFAS
This session is designed to provide
attendees a unique approach to
common pathologies encountered
which typically are treated in an
open fashion. This is not a session for
typical tibiotalar joint pathology, but
instead expands the indications
outside the ankle joint for
arthroscopy/endoscopy.
2:00 – 2:12 pm
Peroneal tendoscopy
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD,
FACFAS
2:12 – 2:24 pm
Subtalar Arthroscopy
Graham A. Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS
2:24 – 2:36 pm
impingement after tAr
Jonathan J. Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS
10
i’d Scope that 2:00 - 3:30 pm
(continued) = Military Medicine:
trending topics in
2:36 – 2:48 pm
Foot and Ankle
Posterior Ankle Arthroscopy
Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, Treatment of a military population
entails unique challenges in
FACFAS
maintaining a healthy fighting force.
2:48 – 3:00 pm In this session, military physicians
Plantar Fascia endoscopy present case reports that will
James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS increase your diagnostic skills and
enhance your knowledge of
3:00 – 3:12 pm medicine. Bring your questions and
endoscopic gastroc comments. Civilians welcome!
release?
Philip Basile, DPM, FACFAS
3:12 – 3:30 pm 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Q&A Break in exhibit Hall/
Scan for CMe
2:00 – 3:30 pm
- Flatfoot in the French 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Quarter q the impact of
technology on Your
Moderator: Samuel S. Mendicino,
DPM, FACFAS
Practice (PiCA)
15% Premium discount
This session discusses flatfoot Speaker: Aimee Lipkis, Esq.
pathology and posterior tibial tendon
dysfunction. decision making This program will include a discussion
on how your website, social media,
thought processes and procedure
EMr and cell phone usage impact
selection will be discussed in cases
where the decision is subjective your podiatric practice and fuel
based on the patient presentation. medical malpractice lawsuits.
2:00 – 2:15 pm
When to Pull the Surgical
trigger on Pttd
Robert W. Mendicino, DPM,
FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pm
Best Bang for the Buck: Soft 4:00 – 6:00 pm
tissue repair w debating the Bunion:
Lawrence A. Ford, DPM, FACFAS Surgical decision
Making in the “grey”
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Areas
naviculo-Cuneiform Fault: Moderator: Michael D. Dujela,
Apex for Correction or DPM, FACFAS.
incidental Finding
Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS 4:00 – 4:25 pm
MiS Bunionectomy vs. open
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Metatarsal osteotomy for
Stage ii Procedure Selection: “Mild HAv”
What Comes First? Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
vs. Mark H. Hofbauer, DPM,
3:00 – 3:15 pm FACFAS
When it’s no Longer 4:25 – 4:50 pm
Flexible, What do i Fuse? Metatarsal osteotomy vs.
Matthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS
tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
3:15 – 3:30 pm for the “Moderate HAv”
Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
Q&A
vs. Paul D. Dayton, DPM, MS,
FACFAS

debating the Bunion:
Surgical decision Making
in the “grey” Areas
(continued)
4:50 – 5:15 pm
tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis vs.
Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis
for the “Severe HAv”
William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS vs.
J. Randolph Clements, DPM, FACFAS
5:15 – 5:40 pm
Management of HAv recurrence—
1st MtP Salvage vs. Fusion
Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS vs.
Kris A. DiNucci, DPM, FACFAS
5:40 – 6:00 pm
Panel discussion and Q&A
4:00 – 6:00 pm
e Charcot—early
recognition to Limb
Salvage
Moderator: John S. Steinberg, DPM,
FACFAS
4:00 – 4:20 pm
does the Laboratory Correlate with
Clinical diagnosis?
Javier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS
4:20 – 4:40 pm
diagnostic Algorithm for Charcot
neuroarthropathy
Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS
4:40 – 5:00 pm
Look Before You Leap: Surgical
decision Making in Charcot
neuroarthropathy
Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS
5:00 – 5:20 pm
internal or external or Both: What
to do When?
John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
5:20 – 5:40 pm
Face down on Bourbon Street:
everything Went Bad, now What?
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
5:40 – 6:00 pm
Q&A
Cou r Se inF or MAtio n
thurSdAy
2:00 – 6:00 pm
r Ankle Fractures Workshop
(Cadaveric) ($250)
Moderator: Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS
refine your ankle trauma skills during this session by practicing the
use of traditional and non-traditional forms of fixation.
Faculty:
Brian B. Carpenter, DPM, FACFAS
Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS
James L. Thomas, DPM, FACFAS
䡲 Weber B and C fractures 䡲 deltoid ligament
䡲 Posterior Malleolar fractures ruptures
(volkman) 䡲 Non-traditional
forms of fixation
䡲 syndesmosis ruptures
Unrestricted education
grant provided by
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
2:00 – 6:00 pm
t tendon transfer Workshop
(Cadaveric) ($250)
Moderator: Scott C. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS
This workshop will help the practitioner become proficient in tendon
transfer procedures and to understand the indications for each procedure.
It will be a hands-on workshop where the attendee will be able to perform
tendon transfers to address pathology in the foot and ankle.
Panelists:
Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
D. Martin Chaney, DPM, FACFAS
Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS
Michael D. VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS
䡲 flexor digitorum longus for 䡲 Posterior Tibial Tendon
Hammertoe deformity Transfer through the
䡲 Jones Tenosuspension for Interosseous Membrane for
Hallux Malleus deformity drop foot deformity
䡲 split Tibialis Anterior Tendon 䡲 flexor Hallucis longus Transfer
Transfer for Correction of for Achilles Tendinopathy
spastic varus deformity
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Supported by
resident and Student
networking (by
invitation)
Mardi gras World
6:15 pm
Supported
the Premier by
Connection
(opening reception)
Mardi gras World
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7:30 – 8:30 am
y Pesky Soft tissue
dilemmas—enhancing
Procedure Success
rates
Moderator: Jonathan J. Sharpe,
DPM, FACFAS
An in-depth look at techniques
proven to reduce the recurrence rates
of common and not so common soft
tissue lesions of the foot. Including,
but not limited to, excisional margins,
adjunctive chemical or ablative
procedures, biologic adjuncts, etc.
7:30 – 7:40 am
Preventing Stump neuromas
Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
7:40 – 7:50 am
Minimizing recurrence with
ganglion Cyst excisions
Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS
7:50 – 8:00 am
Local Flaps with Plantar Lesions
Philip Basile, DPM, FACFAS
8:00 – 8:10 am
Plantar Fibroma excision—
How Much Should i take?
Emily A. Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
8:10 – 8:20 am
Scar Management
Sebastien G. Demoiny, DPM, FACFAS
8:20 – 8:30 am
Q&A
8:30 – 9:30 am
u Forefoot dilemmas
Moderator: Daniel J. Hatch, DPM,
FACFAS
8:30 – 8:40 am
oCd Metatarsal Head—What
Are My options?
William R. Adams, II, DPM, FACFAS
8:40 – 8:50 am
Brachymetatarsal
Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS
8:50 – 9:00 am
Metatarsal Stress Fractures—
is there a Place for Surgery?
Matthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS
9:00 – 9:15 am
Chronic Sesamoid Fractures
Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS
9:15 – 9:30 am
12 Q&A
7:30 – 9:30 am 9:30 – 10:00 am
i original Break in exhibit Hall/
investigations— Scan for CMe
Forefoot and Midfoot
reconstruction (YMr)
Moderator: Barry I. Rosenblum, 10:00 – 11:00 am
DPM, FACFAS
p Managing
Get first exposure to unpublished Complications of
science and breaking new research.
We encourage you to attend this
Lesser ray Surgery
Moderator: Michael A. Gentile,
session to learn about research and
DPM, FACFAS
new discoveries relating to the
practice of foot and ankle surgery. Each speaker will review etiology,
Authors will have seven (7) minutes to tips for prevention, and surgical
present their papers; the moderator management of their topic.
will then present a brief review and
commentary regarding the paper. 10:00 – 10:12 am
recurrent Hammertoes: i
thought You Were going to
Make it Straight?
7:30 – 9:30 am Thomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS
o Ankle instability—A
Look Around the talus 10:12 – 10:24 am
Moderator: Ryan B. Rigby, DPM, Flail toe: Salvaging the
FACFAS non-functioning toe
Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM,
faculty will present challenging
FACFAS
scenarios frequently encountered by
surgeons performing lateral and 10:24 – 10:36 am
medial ankle stabilization. revision Post-op elevated toe: i Just
options will be presented.
Want My toe to touch the
7:30 – 7:45 am ground!
do i need to repair the CFL? Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM,
James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS FACFAS
7:45 – 8:00 am 10:36 – 10:48 am
isolated Subtalar instability transfer Metatarsalgia: now
Gregory C. Berlet, MD it Hurts Here
Sebastien G. Demoiny, DPM,
8:00 – 8:15 am
FACFAS
Subtle Medial instability
diagnosis & treatment 10:48 – 11:00 am
Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS Management of
Mal/nonunion of Lesser
8:15 – 8:30 am
Metatarsal osteotomies
Why did this Fail?
Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
revision options
Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
8:30 – 8:45 am
do i really need to Address
the Cavus as Well?
Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
8:45 – 9:00 am
varus Ankle—Both
Congruent and incongruent
treatment
Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
9:00 – 9:30 am
Panel discussion
Q&A

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
[ Mangled extremity
Moderator: Justin J. Fleming, DPM,
FACFAS
11:00 – 11:12 am
Crush injuries
Kyle C. Fiala, DPM, FACFAS
11:12 – 11:24 am
Compartment Syndrome
Keith L. Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
11:24 – 11:36 am
gunshot Wounds
James L. Thomas, DPM, FACFAS
11:36 – 11:48 am
Blade vs. Foot
William R. Adams II, DPM, FACFAS
11:48 am – 12:00 pm
Salvage vs. Amputation
Benjamin D. Overley, Jr., DPM,
FACFAS
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
] How to Survive every
Physician’s nightmare
—getting Sued (YMr)
Moderator: Laurence G. Rubin,
DPM, FACFAS
10:00 – 10:15 am
top 5 errors Made With eMr
Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS
10:15 – 10:35 am
i’ve Been Subpoenaed to do
a deposition, now What?
Bruce A. Montoya, Esq.
Mark B. Collier, Esq.
10:35 – 11:15 am
Mock deposition
Bruce A. Montoya, Esq.
Mark B. Collier, Esq.
Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
11:15 – 11:45 am
You’re going to trial,
now What?
Bruce A. Montoya, Esq.
Mark B. Collier, Esq.
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A
Cou r Se inF or MAtio n
FridAy
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 – 3:30 pm
\ Ankle Arthritis— a Arthroscopic
Should i Fuse it techniques
or replace it? (videos)
Moderator: Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, Moderator: Glenn M. Weinraub,
MS, FACFAS DPM, FACFAS
Moderator will present case, 2:00 – 2:10 pm
audience will vote, panel discussion, Arthroscopic exam,
data presentation and audience
evaluation, techniques and
votes again.
Maneuvers
Panelists: Michael D. VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS
Gregory C. Berlet, MD
2:10 – 2:20 pm
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS,
FACFAS Posterior Ankle Pathologies
George Tye Liu, DPM, FACFAS Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS,
FACFAS
Shannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS
Moderator will present cases on these 2:20 – 2:30 pm
topics for panel discussion: techniques and Pearls of
䡲 failed older Generation Implant Arthroscopic Fracture
䡲 Arthritis with severe deformity Assisted repair
䡲 AvN Talus
Michael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFAS
䡲 young but Inactive Patient
䡲 straight Ankle in obese Patient 2:30 – 2:40 pm
䡲 Arthodesis to Arthroplasty oCd—First Line treatment
Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
2:40 – 2:50 pm
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm When Microfracture Fails
Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
ACFAS Honors and
Awards Ceremony 2:50 – 3:00 pm
Congratulate your colleagues who Arthroscopic Ankle
win Manuscript, Poster, Honor and Stabilization
Merit Awards. The year’s best Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS
research which offers award-winning
solutions will be recognized. In 3:00 – 3:10 pm
addition, new fellows will be Arthroscopic Ankle
presented their College keys and the Arthrodesis
2019-20 Board of directors will be Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM,
introduced.
FACFAS
Poster Awards Supported by 3:10 – 3:30 pm
Q&A
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Lunch in exhibit Hall
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FridAy
2:00 – 3:30 pm
s dissecting Lapidus
Complications
(YMr)
Moderator: Kris A. DiNucci, DPM,
FACFAS
Common complications associated
with the lapidus arthrodesis are
discussed. deep dive into the
management of these specific
complications.
2:00 – 2:15 pm
Management of Sagittal
Plane Failure after Lapidus
William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pm
Where’d My Metatarsal go?
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
dealing with the Shortened
First ray
Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Frontal Plane Correction:
Must do or Much Ado About
nothing
Jordan P. Grossman, DPM, FACFAS
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Looked great on the table—
dealing with the
Undercorrected iM
Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS
3:00 – 3:15 pm
nonunion—now What?
Matthew D. Sorensen, DPM,
FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pm
Q&A
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2:00 – 3:30 pm
d Convincing the
Skeptic—diabetic
Foot
Moderator: Paul J. Kim, DPM, FACFAS
The moderator serves as the
“skeptic” and the speakers attempt
to convince him on the given topic.
g King of the Cage—1st
MPJ Arthroplasty
2:00 – 2:15 pm
diabetic Limb Salvage:
is it Worth it?
Javier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pm
Watch What You eat:
nutrition Plays an important
role in Wound Healing
Jeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH,
FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pm
tMA is overutilized
Barry I. Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Soft tissue Balancing Should
be done with Partial Foot
Amputation
Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM,
FACFAS
3:00 – 3:15 pm
tissue transfer is not
indicated for the diabetic
Foot
Jason V. Naldo, DPM, FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pm
Q&A
2:00 – 3:30 pm
f Flatfoot roundtable
Moderator: Graham A. Hamilton,
DPM, FACFAS
Panelists:
Donald E. Buddecke, Jr., DPM,
FACFAS
Thomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS
Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
Sandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS
Gregory C. Pomeroy, MD
Cases on these topics will be
presented pre-operatively:
䡲 flexible flatfoot
䡲 Adolescent Coalition in fixed
valgus
䡲 Adult late stage II
䡲 stage II with 45 BMI Ipsilateral
Total Knee
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Break in exhibit Hall/
Scan for CMe
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Moderator: Samuel S. Mendicino,
DPM, FACFAS
first Metatarsal Phalangeal Implant
Arthoplasty has been a controversial
surgical procedure that has evolved
with the advent of technology and
design. Evaluation of each implant
will be offered and will help the
attendee understand what is
available and the indications and
contraindications of each implant.
4:00 – 4:15 pm
Hemi-Arthroplasty—Proximal
Phalanx
Daniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS
4:15 – 4:30 pm
Hemi-Arthroplasty—1st MPJ
Brian B. Carpenter, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pm
2 Piece implants—Bi-polar
Arthroplasty
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
4:45 – 5:00 pm
Synthetic Biomaterial—1st
MPJ
Thomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS
5:00 – 5:15 pm
Silastic 1st MPJ Arthroplasty
Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS
5:15 – 5:45 pm
What to do When
Arthroplasty Fails
Panel Discussion
5:45 – 6:00 pm
Q&A
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FridAy
4:00 – 6:00 pm Ankle Fractures—new 2:00 – 6:00 pm
h Managing the Horizons (continued) l new Surgical
injured Athlete 4:30 – 4:45 pm Solutions in Charcot
Moderator: Eric A. Barp, DPM, intramedullary Fibula nailing Arthropathy
FACFAS Justin J. Fleming, DPM, FACFAS Workshop
4:00 – 4:15 pm (Sawbones) ($250)
4:45 – 5:00 pm
Midfoot Sprains/Lis Franc Moderator: Michael H.
Acute deltoid repair Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS
injuries Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
Robert B. Anderson, MD 2:00 – 2:10 pm
5:00 – 5:15 pm
4:15 – 4:30 pm Understanding the goals,
Failed Ankle Fractures expectations and Potential
do We need to treat Robert W. Mendicino, DPM,
Athletes’ Lateral Ankle injury outcomes of Charcot
FACFAS
differently? Surgery
Mathew D. Sorensen, DPM, FACFAS 5:15 – 5:30 pm D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE,
High risk Patients FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pm Graham A. Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS
2:10 – 2:20 pm
When and How to operate
on Peroneal tendons and 5:30 – 6:00 pm Utilizing external Fixation
Managing Subluxation Panel discussion/Q&A in Charcot Surgery
Philip Basile, DPM, FACFAS
Gregory C. Berlet, MD
2:20 – 2:30 pm
4:45 – 5:00 pm
2:00 – 6:00 pm Utilization of intramedullary
insufficiency Fractures in
Athletes
k MSK Ultrasound Screw/nail in Charcot
Robert B. Anderson, MD
Workshop ($200) Surgery
Moderator: Katherine E. Dux, Jonathan J. Sharpe, DPM,
5:00 – 5:15 pm DPM, FACFAS FACFAS
Sesamoiditis Faculty: 2:30 – 2:40 pm
Ryan T. Rigby, DPM, FACFAS Albert Song, MD
Soft tissue Consideration
5:15 – 5:30 pm Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS
Kyle C. Fiala, DPM, FACFAS
Syndesmosis injury in Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS
2:40 – 2:50 pm
Athletes A systematic approach to
Marque A. Allen, DPM, FACFAS sonographic evaluation of the Utilization of Locking
foot and ankle will be provided to Plates in Charcot Surgery
5:30 – 6:00 pm confirm clinical diagnosis of foot Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Panel discussion/Q&A and ankle pathology. Identification
2:50 – 6:00 pm
of soft tissue pathology, to include
ligaments, tendons, nerves, and Lab
capsular tissues, will be reviewed.
4:00 – 6:00 pm
The anterior ankle, medial ankle,
j Ankle Fractures—new lateral ankle and posterior ankle
Horizons will be included, in addition to the
Moderator: George Tye Liu, DPM, rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot.
FACFAS
Imaging techniques will be
4:00 – 4:15 pm demonstrated, pearls on how to
Subtle injuries—role of evaluate difficult structural
anatomy will be discussed and
Stress imaging
recommended injection, aspiration
J. Randolph Clements, DPM,
and biopsy techniques under
FACFAS sonographic evaluation will be
4:15 – 4:30 pm presented.
Posterior Malleolus Fractures
Benjamin L. Clair, DPM, FACFAS Unrestricted education
grant provided by

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7:30 – 9:30 am 7:30 – 9:30 am 7:30 – 9:30 am
; Midfoot Controversies z Managing x Unlocking the Joint—
& Conundrums Complications of tAr Hallux Limitus
Moderator: Emily A. Cook, DPM, Moderator: Benjamin D. Overley, Jr., Moderator: Luke D. Cicchinelli,
MPH, FACFAS DPM, FACFAS DPM, FACFAS

Panelists:
William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS
Christopher D. Lotoufo, DPM,
FACFAS
Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM,
FACFAS
Moderator lead case presentations
on these topics:
䡲 4/5 TMT severe arthrosis
䡲 Chronic neglected lisfranc with
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
learn how to deal with and prevent Understand the limitations of joint
complications after total ankle preserving osteotomies, the pearls
replacement. of successful surgical treatment and
who is actually a good candidate
7:30 – 7:45 am for joint preserving procedures.
Medial Malleolar Fracture recognize the role of adjacent joint
James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS arthritis and the long-term issues
associated with joint replacement
7:45 – 8:00 am vs. the functional improvements
Arthrofibrosis with fusion.
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS,
7:30 – 7:45 am
FACFAS
non-operative Management
8:00 – 8:15 am of Hallux Limitus—What
infection of different

deformity Actually Works?

䡲 Chronic Navicular stress fracture degrees Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS
or AvN Navicular Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD,
䡲 severely comminuted Navicular FACFAS 7:45 – 8:00 am
fracture, what about the talus and good Cheilectomy/Bad
cuneiforms? 8:15 – 8:30 am Cheilectomy—What’s the
䡲 surgical options for chronic Anterior Wound dehiscence difference?
marrow lesions of the midfoot Stephen A. Brigido, DPM, FACFAS Daniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS
8:30 – 8:45 am 8:00 – 8:15 am
Management of gutter Hallux rigidus, the iPJ is
7:30 – 9:30 am impingement gone too—What to do?
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM,
' When it’s not FACFAS
Paul D. Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Just Heel Pain 8:15 – 8:30 am
Moderator: Donald E. Buddecke, Jr., 8:45 – 9:00 am
Joint Preserving
DPM, FACFAS talar Subsidence osteotomies—Workhorse or
one of the most common etiologies Shannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS
Work Waste?
we see as practitioners is Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS
9:00 – 9:30 am
plantar fasciitis. What happens
when the cause of heel pain is not Panel discussion/Q&A 8:30 – 8:45 am
plantar fasciitis? We will discuss the 1st MtP implant vs. Fusion
other causes of “heel pain” and Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS
treatment options to address the
pathology. 8:45 – 9:30 am
Q&A
7:30 – 7:50 am
neurogenic Heel Pain
Katherine E. Dux, DPM, FACFAS
9:30 – 10:00 am
7:50 – 8:15 am
Plantar Fasciitis
Break in exhibit Hall/
Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
Scan for CMe
8:15 – 8:35 am
Bony Factors Contributing to
Heel Pain
Kyle C. Fiala, DPM, FACFAS

8:35 – 8:55 am
Heel Pain resulting from
other Soft tissue Pathology
Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS

8:55 – 9:30 am
Panel discussion/Q&A

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10:00 – 11:00 am
c optimizing
Arthrodesis
Moderator: Stephen A. Brigido,
DPM, FACFAS
10:00 – 10:10 am
indication for Arthrodesis
Jason V. Naldo, DPM, FACFAS
10:10 – 10:20 am
What’s Considered non-
union?
Jeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
10:20 – 10:30 am
rigid vs. relative Stability:
Compression necessary?
Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS
10:30 – 10:40 am
Metabolic optimization
J. Randolph Clements, DPM, FACFAS
10:40 – 10:50 am
My Successful and non-
Successful Arthrodesis
Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
10:50 – 11:00 am
Q&A
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
v Biologics—Why,
When and Where
Moderator: Paul D. Dayton, DPM,
MS, FACFAS
This session is designed to provide a
clear answer to attendees on when,
where and why biologics are
supported in certain applications.
literature data will be presented and
expert opinions offered.
11:00 – 11:20 am
PrP, BMAC, Amniotic
tissue—What does the
Literature Support?
Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
11:20 – 11:35 am
Has Anything dethroned
Bone graft?
Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS
11:35 am – 11:50 pm
orthobiologics: What else is
out there?
Glenn M. Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A
Cou r Se inF or MAtio n
SAturdAy
10:00 am – 12:00 pm imaging evaluation of
b reconstruction the Lower extremity
Madness! (YMr) (continued)
Moderator: Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
11:00 – 11:15 am
This will be a single elimination
tournament where the audience will
Ct imaging
Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS
vote on who gave the best plan for the
pathology presented. Both panelists 11:15 – 11:35 am
will have a chance to evaluate the case
new technology in
then offer their surgical decision
making. only one panelist will move on Advanced imaging
TBD
to the next round. (Gumann Trophy)
Announcer/MC: TBd 11:35 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A
Panelists:
Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS
Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS
Jordan P. Grossman, DPM, FACFAS
Mark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
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Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS Lunch in the
Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS exhibit Hall
Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS
George Tye Liu, DPM, FACFAS
Samuel S. Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS
Christopher L. Reeves, DPM, MS, m What’s the deal With
FACFAS the Peroneal?
Laurence G. Rubin, DPM, FACFAS Moderator: Ryan T. Rigby, DPM,
Shannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS FACFAS
Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 2:20 pm
Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS
Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Peroneal Subluxation repair
Robert B. Anderson, MD
2:20 – 2:40 pm
techniques in Peroneal
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
tendon repair and
n imaging evaluation of Anastomosis
the Lower extremity
Marque A. Allen, DPM, FACFAS
Moderator: Jason George DeVries,
DPM, FACFAS 2:40 – 2:55 pm
10:00 – 10:15 am
etiology of Peroneal repair
How to enhance imaging: Failure
Jason George DeVries, DPM,
Communicate with Your
FACFAS
radiologist to get the Study
You need 2:55 – 3:15 pm
Albert Song, MD distal Peroneal Pathology—
tips, Quips and Pearls
10:15 – 10:30 am
Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS
Contrast: When is it
indicated? 3:15 – 3:30 PM
Roya Mirimiran, DPM, FACFAS Q&A
10:30 – 10:45 am
MSK Ultrasound imaging
Albert Song, MD
10:45 – 11:00 am
Mri imaging
Benjamin L. Clair, DPM, FACFAS
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SAturdAy

2:00 – 3:30 pm 2:00 – 3:30 pm 4:00 – 6:00 pm

, oCd about oLts
Moderator: Jonathan J. Sharpe,
DPM, FACFAS
2:00 – 2:15 pm
diagnosis of osteochondral
Lesions
Graham A. Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS
2:15 – 2:30 pm
Paradigm Shift in
osteochondral Lesion
treatment
Sandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS
2:30 – 2:45 pm
grafting option in
osteochondral Lesions?
Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS
ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
. express talks
Moderator: Shane M. Hollawell,
DPM, FACFAS
do you have an interesting or
challenging case that you would like
to share with your colleagues?
submit your case by downloading/
completing the Express Talks form
(available at acfas.org/neworleans)
and emailing it to ACfAs. After your
submission has been reviewed, you
will be notified regarding whether
your case has been selected for
presentation. submit your case by
december 12, 2018.
Panelists:
D. Martin Chaney, DPM, FACFAS
John T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS
! Chronic Midsubstance
Achilles
Moderator: Jason R. Miller, DPM,
FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pm
evaluation and decision-
Making of the Chronic
Achilles tendon
Katherine E. Dux, DPM, FACFAS
4:15 – 4:30 pm
role of orthobiologics
Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pm
identifying and treating
equinus
Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS

Robert W. Mendicino, DPM,

2:45 – 3:00 pm FACFAS 4:45 – 5:00 pm
What’s Wrong with the Functional rehab for the
Bone? Chronic Achilles
Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS

3:00 – 3:15 pm 3:30 – 4:00 pm 5:00 – 5:15 pm

When nothing Works – now Break/Scan for CMe intratendinous Surgical
What? debridement—tips and
Gregory C. Pomeroy, MD Pearls
4:00 – 6:00 pm Lawrence A. Ford, DPM, FACFAS
3:15 – 3:30 pm
Q&A / Cavus from A to Z 5:15 – 5:30 pm
(YMr) FHL transfer
Moderator: Richard Derner, DPM, Keith L. Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
FACFAS
5:30 – 5:45 pm
4:00 – 4:15 pm Achilles Allograft—When All
etiology and Physical exam else Fails
of Cavus Foot Michael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFAS
Allen M. Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS
5:45 – 6:00 pm
4:15 – 4:25 pm Q&A
tendon transfers for Cavus
Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS

4:25 – 4:40 pm
Midfoot Cavus—Surgical
Approach
Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS

4:40 – 4:50 pm
rearfoot osteotomies
Jason George DeVries, DPM,
FACFAS

4:50 – 5:00 pm
Arthrodesis for Cavus
Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS

5:00 – 6:00 pm
Case Presentations/Q&A

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 Cou r Se inF or MAtio n

4:00 – 6:00 pm
@ traumatic injuries of
the Foot from toes to
talus
Moderator: Sean T. Grambart, DPM,
FACFAS
4:00 – 4:15 pm
“toes”—When to Fix and
How to Fix
Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
4:15 – 4:30 pm
Lesser Metatarsal Fractures
Surgical decision Making—
Keeping up with the Joneses
Sandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS
4:30 – 4:45 pm
Lis Franc injuries Fix or Fuse
SAturdAy
2:00 – 6:00 pm
$ MSK Ultrasound (repeat) ($200)
Moderator: Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS
Faculty:
Sebastien G. Demoiny, DPM, FACFAS
Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM, FACFAS
Albert Song, MD
A systematic approach to sonographic evaluation of the foot and ankle
will be provided to confirm clinical diagnosis of foot and ankle
pathology. Identification of soft tissue pathology, to include ligaments,
tendons, nerves, and capsular tissues, will be reviewed.
The anterior ankle, medial ankle, lateral ankle and posterior ankle will be
included, in addition to the rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot.
Imaging techniques will be demonstrated, pearls on how to evaluate
difficult structural anatomy will be discussed and recommended

ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
injection, aspiration and biopsy techniques under sonographic
Donald E. Buddecke, Jr., DPM, evaluation will be presented.
FACFAS

4:45 – 5:00 pm
navicular open and Closed
treatment
Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS

5:00 – 5:15 pm 6:30 pm

talar Fractures Controversies % Wrap Party! ($65)
Michael D. VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS the national world war ii Museum

5:15 – 5:35 pm
Calcaneal Fractures—
MiS vs. open
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD,
FACFAS

5:35 – 6:00 pm
Panel discussion Q&A

Join us and explore the American experience in the war that

changed the world. Enjoy your choice of beverages and a tasty
buffet dinner (glazed beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, mac
2:00 – 6:00 pm and cheese, salad stations and a variety of sides and desserts).
# Plastics/Flaps from d-day galleries to the 4d cinematic experience, this
Workshop world-renowned history museum is designed to inspire visitors
(Pigs Feet) ($200) of all ages. docents will be at the ready to share stories. family
friendly event, children welcome. shuttle service from all
Moderator: Paul J. Kim, DPM,
official shuttle hotels to/from WW II Museum at 6:00 pm, last
FACFAS
shuttle departs Museum at 9:15 pm.
Attendees will learn state of
Close to the city’s french Quarter and
the art techniques in wound
other core entertainment areas, your evening
closure utilizing local and
may continue or you may go back to your hotel.
free flaps.

Faculty:
Jeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH,
FACFAS
Javier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS
Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS
Jason V. Naldo, DPM, FACFAS

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 Sunday, FEBRUARY 17

8:00 – 10:00 am 10:00 – 10:15 am

^ evolution of the
Surgical Mind—How
i’ve Changed over the
Years
Moderator: Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS
8:00 – 8:15 am
Achilles tendon ruptures
Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS
8:15 – 8:30 am
Hallux Limitus
Daniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS
8:30 – 8:45 am
Hammertoes: How i Fix them
Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
8:45 – 9:00 am
Ankle Fracture
Keith L. Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS
9:00 – 9:15 am
Ankle Syndesmosis
Mark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS
Break/Scan for CMe
10:15 am – 12:15 pm
& the Weird, the Wild,
the Unique
Moderator: Glenn M. Weinraub,
DPM, FACFAS
Panelists will share ultra-rare cases
seen once in a career, i.e. abnormal
pathology, hardware allergies, genetic
abnormalities, rare trauma.
Panelists:
Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS
Emily A. Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
Laurence G. Rubin, DPM, FACFAS
Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS

9:15 – 9:30 am
Lateral Ankle instability
Laurence G. Rubin, DPM, FACFAS

9:30 – 10:00 am
Q&A

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Attendees of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Annual Scientific Conference will be able to:
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recognize the medical conditions leading to Clinical diagnosis,
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operative complications. latest implant,
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technique and rehabilitation practices to manage
these injuries.

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register online for the Annual Scientific
Conference and/or for the pre-conference
seminars at acfas.org/neworleans
or
Complete the 2-page registration form in this brochure. Print
clearly, be certain to include all required information and
submit both pages of the registration form; registrations will
not be processed until both completed pages are received.
non-ACFAS Member residents and Students must submit
appropriate documentation as noted below when registering.
If you are registering online, e-mail document to
hjelm@acfas.org or fax to 800.382.8270 or mail it. Processing
of your registration will not be completed until the required
documentation is received by the ACfAs Education
department staff.
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(on letterhead) from their residency director verifying
their resident status.
䡲 Students must submit a photocopy of their student Id card.
u.S. Military members receive a discounted registration rate
and, therefore, cannot register online. A photocopy of their
military Id card must be submitted with their registration form.
E-mail to hjelm@acfas.org or fax (800.382.8270) or mail the
registration. Processing of your registration will not be
completed until the required photocopy of the registrant’s
military Id card is received by ACfAs Education
department staff.
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the Commercial representative category include: Equipment
distributor/Manufacturer (letter of invitation from exhibiting
company is required), financial analyst, health care consultant,
investment broker/banker, potential exhibitor (one-time
registration only). A maximum of two representatives from
a non-exhibiting commercial company may register to
attend the meeting under the “Commercial representative”
category. Approval is not guaranteed and is at the discretion
of the ACfAs. for further details regarding this registration
category, contact Maggie Hjelm at hjelm@acfas.org.
payment—full payment, via check or credit card (American
Express, MasterCard or visa) must accompany your
registration form. forms received with no fee or incorrect fees
will not be processed. Make checks payable to the American
College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (in U.s. funds only).
early bird Fees—register before december 12, 2018, to take
advantage of the early bird registration fee. After this date,
regular registration fees apply. After January 28, 2019 on-site
registration fees apply. on-site registration will be open
Wednesday, february 13 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm; and open
Thursday, february 14 through saturday, february 16 from
6:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center,
New orleans, lA.
workshops—space is limited in the hands-on workshops and
will be assigned on a first-come, first-seated basis. workshop
fees are non-refundable. students may not register for
workshops.
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for guests 14 years of age or older. note: no one under 14
years of age will be admitted to the exhibit hall. Guest
badges will admit an individual to the exhibit hall Thursday,
february 14 through saturday, february 16. Payment for guest
badges may be made when you register for the Conference
(see registration form), or you may register guests at the
ACfAs on-site registration desk.
“Guest” refers to a family member (including children 14 years
of age or older) and office staff members of a physician
registered for the Conference. Guest badges are not available
for purchase by or for physicians who are not registered for
the conference or by or for any individual who represents a
company that is not a registered exhibitor at this Conference.
Cancellation—All cancellations for the annual conference must
be received in writing, via e-mail, fax or mail. ACfAs incurs
significant expenses prior to the event, and so in order to
minimize losses it is necessary that we maintain the following
refund and cancellation policy:
requests received by January 21, 2019: a full refund will be
provided for all cancellations, less a $75 administrative fee.
After January 21, 2019: no refunds will be provided. Exceptions
will be considered for extenuating circumstances only, such as
medical issues or a death in the family.
An alternate attendee from the same organization may be
substituted at any time prior to the conference start with no
penalty. However, if the original attendee is an active member
and alternate is not, the difference in member/non-member
rate must be paid at the time of substitution.
once a registration is made, it is considered final. refunds
will not be granted for no-shows or for Annual Conference
workshop fees.
Attendees with Special needs/Kosher Meal requests—If you
have special needs addressed by the Americans with disabilities
Act, or special dietary needs, notify the ACfAs at the time
you register. Phone: 800.421.2237; e-mail: hjelm@acfas.org.
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registration form.
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or
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note: your registration confirmation will
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In order to verify your attendance at this conference and for CME credit you must select one session number in a time
block by checking the appropriate box. do not check multiple session numbers for a time block or check overlapping
sessions.
thursday, February 14, 2019
7:30 – 8:30 am
▫ #1 Trauma debate—Around the Horn
▫ #2 2nd MTP Controversy and debate
8:45 – 10:00 am
▫ #3 opening General session (yMr)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
▫ #4 original Investigations—variables
Influencing decision-Making (yMr)
▫ #5 When a simple Bunion Goes south
▫ #6 Achilles—do the right Thing and
What is That?
▫ #7 Pain Management—social Crisis
2:00 – 3:30 pm
▫ #8 original Investigations—soft
Tissue and osseous (yMr)
▫ #9 Geriatric Patients Are Not old Adults
▫ #10 I’d scope That
▫ #11 flatfoot in the french Quarter
▫ #12 Military Medicine: Trending Topics in
foot and Ankle
4:00 – 6:00 pm
▫ #13 The Impact of Technology on your
Practice (PICA)
▫ #14 debating the Bunion—surgical
decision Making in the “Grey” Areas
▫ #15 Charcot—Early recognition to limb
salvage
2:00 – 6:00 pm
▫ #16 Ankle fractures Workshop
(Cadaveric) ($250)
▫ #17 Tendon Transfer Workshop
(Cadaveric) ($250)
register online at
acfas.org/neworleans
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Attn: Education department
8725 West Higgins road, #555
Chicago, Il 60631-2724
Telephone: 800.421.2237
fax: 800.382.8270
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Friday, February 15, 2019
7:30 – 8:30 am
▫ #18 Pesky soft Tissue dilemmas—
Enhancing Procedure success rates
8:30 – 9:30 am
▫ #19 forefoot dilemmas
7:30 – 9:30 am
▫ #20 original Investigations—forefoot
and Midfoot reconstruction (yMr)
▫ #21 Ankle Instability—A look
Around the Talus
10:00 – 11:00 am
▫ #22 Managing Complications of lesser
ray surgery
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
▫ #23 Mangled Extremity
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
▫ #24 How to survive Every Physician’s
Nightmare—Getting sued (yMr)
▫ #25 Ankle Arthritis—should I fuse It or
replace It?
2:00 – 3:30 pm
▫ #26 Arthroscopic Techniques (videos)
▫ #27 dissecting lapidus Complications
(yMr)
▫ #28 Convincing the skeptic—diabetic
foot
▫ #29 flatfoot roundtable
4:00 – 6:00 pm
▫ #30 King of the Cage—1st MPJ
Arthroplasty
▫ #31 Managing the Injured Athlete
▫ #32 Ankle fractures—New Horizons
2:00 – 6:00 pm
▫ #33 MsK Ultrasound Workshop ($200)
▫ #34 New surgical solutions in Charcot
Arthropathy Workshop (sawbones)
($250)
note: program content and faculty are subject to change.
Audio and video recording or photographing of sessions is prohibited.
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Saturday, February 16, 2019
7:30 – 9:30 am
▫ #35 Midfoot Controversies &
Conundrums
▫ #36 When It’s Not Just Heel Pain
▫ #37 Managing Complications of TAr
▫ #38 Unlocking the Joint—Hallux limitus
10:00 – 11:00 am
▫ #39 optimizing Arthrodesis
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
▫ #40 Biologics—Why, When and Where
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
▫ #41 reconstruction Madness (yMr)
▫ #42 Imaging Evaluation of the lower
Extremity
2:00 – 3:30 pm
▫ #43 What’s the deal with the Peroneal?
▫ #44 oCd about olTs
▫ #45 Express Talks
4:00 – 6:00 pm
▫ #46 Cavus from A-Z (yMr)
▫ #47 Chronic Midsubstance Achilles
▫ #48 Traumatic Injuries of the foot from
Toes to Talus
2:00 – 6:00 pm
▫ #49 Plastics/flaps Workshop (Pigs’ feet)
($200)
▫ #50 MsK Ultrasound Workshop (repeat)
($200)
6:30 pm
▫ #51 Wrap Party (Tickets $65 each)
No. of tickets ____
Sunday, February 17, 2019
8:00 – 10:00 am
▫ #52 Evolution of the surgical Mind—How
I’ve Changed over the years
10:15 am – 12:15 pm
▫ #53 The Weird, The Wild, The Unique
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disclaimer—The ACfAs Annual scientific Conference is made available as an educational service to its
members and other members of the medical profession. The ACfAs has not independently evaluated
the content or techniques discussed or demonstrated by any faculty member. The ACfAs does not
warrant or endorse any content or technique discussed or demonstrated by any faculty member.
statements about commercial products are solely the opinion(s) of the presenter(s) and do not
represent a College endorsement or evaluation of these products. Additionally, any instrumentation
shown/demonstrated during this program may or may not have received fdA approval.

ACFAS 2019 SCientiFiC ConFerenCe | neW orLeAnS | erneSt n. MoriAL Convention Center | FeBrUArY 14–17, 2019
photographs/videos—Audio/video taping or recording or photographing of sessions is prohibited.
ACfAs routinely takes photos or video of participants in meetings and other conference venues for
news and other purposes. By registering for the conference, you grant ACfAs permission to utilize
photos of you taken at the conference for ACfAs purposes.

tax deduction for education purposes—In the United states, an income tax deduction may be allowed
for education expenses undertaken to maintain or improve professional skills. This includes registration,
travel, meals and lodging, subject to applicable limitations (see Treas. reg. 1.162-5: Coughlin v
Commissioner, 203 f.2d 307 (2d Cir.1953)).

Conditions of registration and Attendance—To protect the rights of our exhibitors and the value
of our exhibit space, the American College of foot and Ankle surgeons (ACfAs) Annual scientific
Conference and the meeting space in which ACfAs events are conducted are not to be used as a venue
for marketing products, services, meetings, publications, sponsorships, or memberships except for
authorized organizations that purchase exhibit space. Any non-exhibitor found to be in violation of this
policy shall be invoiced the fee for one exhibit booth and shall not be admitted to the exhibit hall until
such fee is paid in full regardless of membership status.

ACfAs reserves the right to regulate the use of all hotel space in which ACfAs events are conducted,
including but not limited to the distribution of promotional materials to guest or meeting rooms.
Meeting rooms and hospitality suites may be available for rental by exhibitors and/or organizations
authorized by ACfAs.  speakers are requested not to promote non-ACfAs programs since the College
cannot attest to the content or quality of such events and such promotion could be interpreted as an
endorsement of said event(s).

ACFAS reserves exclusive right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel programs for any reason,
including but not limited to emergency, inclement weather, or other ‘acts of God’. Every attempt will be
made to re-schedule and registration fees will be applied to the rescheduled event date.  Any travel,
lodging, or incidental expenses incurred cannot be refunded by ACfAs under any circumstance. you
may wish to consider personal travel insurance for such expenses. If a cancelled event cannot be
rescheduled, ACfAs will determine an equitable basis for the refund of a portion, or all, of the
registration fee.

please note: program content and faculty are subject to change.

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direCtorS
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front row (l–r): scott C. Nelson, dPM, fACfAs, secretary/Treasurer; John s. steinberg, dPM,
fACfAs, President; Christopher l. reeves, dPM, Ms, fACfAs, President-Elect; laurence G. rubin,
dPM, fACfAs, Immediate Past President

second row (l–r): Thanh l. dinh, dPM, fACfAs; Meagan M. Jennings, dPM, fACfAs; Michael J.
Cornelison, dPM, fACfAs; Eric A. Barp, dPM, fACfAs; randal l. Wraalstad, dPM, fACfAs; George
Tye liu, dPM, fACfAs; Harry P. schneider, dPM, fACfAs; J.C. (Chris) Mahaffey, Ms, CAE, fAsAE,
Executive director

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Alan ng, dPM, eric A. Barp, dPM, Michael d. dujela, dPM, Katherine e. dux,
FACFAS FACFAS FACFAS dPM, FACFAS
Conference Chair Board Liaison

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Michael S. Lee, Andrew J. Meyr, Jason v. naldo, dPM, Aksone nouvong, dPM,
dPM, FACFAS dPM, FACFAS FACFAS FACFAS

ryan B. rigby, dPM, Jonathan J. Sharpe, naohiro Shibuya, Matthew d. Sorensen,

FACFAS dPM, FACFAS dPM, MS, FACFAS dPM, FACFAS

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