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This lecture provides a practical introduction to peptides and their emerging role in podiatric medicine. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what peptides are and how they function, followed by a focused discussion on the potential benefits they may offer for patient care, including tissue repair, inflammation modulation, and wound support. The session will also outline how clinicians can appropriately source and order peptides, with attention to quality and reliability. Finally, key legal, regulatory, and safety considerations will be reviewed to help practitioners incorporate peptides into their practice responsibly and compliantly.

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Fat Pad Restoration in an Office Setting presented by Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus Gold will provide an overview of fat pad atrophy, including its causes, clinical presentation, and impact on patient comfort and function. This lecture will introduce the principles and concepts of Fat Pad Restoration (FPR), with a focus on patient evaluation, treatment planning, and expected outcomes. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the various treatment options available for addressing fat pad atrophy in an office-based setting, emphasizing practical techniques, minimally invasive approaches, and considerations for optimizing patient care and satisfaction.

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This lecture explores the latest updates in rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and lower-extremity neuropathy geared toward the foot and ankle surgeon. It focuses on recognizing when pathology is not purely mechanical, highlighting advances in diagnosis, disease mechanisms, and evolving treatment strategies. The goal is for the audience to leave with practical insights to improve early identification, referral, and decision-making.

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This lecture provides an overview of ankle osteoarthritis, including cartilage anatomy, common etiologies, clinical presentation, and diagnostic workup. Dr Angelo Paul Savelloni will discuss the role of ankle fusion in managing end-stage ankle arthritis, with a focus on minimally invasive arthroscopic ankle fusion techniques. Through case review and surgical insights, attendees will gain a practical understanding of patient selection, operative considerations, and outcomes associated with arthroscopic ankle fusion.

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This lecture reviews the fundamental priniciples behind tendon transfers, discussing the biomechanics, anatomy, and surgical understanding behind the choice of tendons and the techniques utilized.

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This lecture will review the expanding role of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) arthrodesis techniques in the treatment of foot and ankle pathology, including deformity correction, arthritis, and instability. Dr. Brian Loder will compare percutaneous fusion approaches with traditional open procedures, highlighting key advantages, limitations, patient selection considerations, and potential complications. Emphasis will also be placed on essential surgical principles, fixation strategies, and postoperative protocols that help optimize outcomes, improve recovery, and minimize complications in percutaneous foot fusion surgery.

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This lecture will provide an overview of the principles and evolving applications of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in foot and ankle care. Dr. Joseph Park will review a variety of MIS procedures performed around the foot and ankle, emphasizing appropriate indications, surgical planning, and patient selection. Participants will also gain practical insight into procedural techniques, specialized instrumentation, and technical considerations that support safe and effective execution of select minimally invasive procedures.

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This lecture explores the evolution of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in forefoot reconstruction, highlighting both the advantages and challenges that have shaped its adoption in clinical practice. Dr. Angelo Paul Savelloni will review the history of MIS, current technologies and instrumentation, and their application in the treatment of bunions, tailor’s bunions, and other forefoot deformities. Through discussion of surgical techniques and outcomes, attendees will gain a balanced perspective on the role of MIS in modern forefoot surgery.

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In this lecture, Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc, will explore the role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in diabetic limb preservation and wound healing. She will review the pathophysiology behind MIS techniques and discuss how preserving soft tissue integrity and vascular biology can enhance healing outcomes in patients with diabetic foot pathology. Dr Estes will also examine why amputation should not be considered a first-line treatment option, highlighting traditional ulcer healing strategies such as total contact casting as the foundation for effective limb salvage. She will also discuss how MIS techniques can be used to realign deformities, offload pressure, reduce ulcer recurrence, and improve long-term function while advancing the goal of preventing amputations and preserving limbs.

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This lecture will examine the principles, indications, and evolving role of minimally invasive distal metatarsal osteotomy techniques in bunion correction. Dr Nicholas Bevilacqua will compare MIS bunion procedures with traditional open approaches, highlighting differences in surgical planning, fixation, recovery, and patient outcomes. Through clinical pearls and case-based discussion, attendees will gain practical strategies to improve surgical efficiency, optimize deformity correction, and minimize complications while incorporating minimally invasive bunion techniques into clinical practice.

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This lecture will explore the evolving role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in bunion correction, with a focused counterpoint discussion on why the Lapidus procedure remains a powerful and versatile option for first ray deformities. Attendees will gain an understanding of the pathomechanics and pathoanatomy underlying first ray instability and hallux valgus progression, review the spectrum of first metatarsal osteotomies utilized in bunion surgery, and examine the core principles and indications of first metatarsal–cuneiform arthrodesis. Through comparative analysis and clinical insight, Dr. Marie Williams will highlight decision-making strategies that optimize deformity correction, stability, and long-term patient outcomes.

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This lecture will examine the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in podiatric medicine and its potential to transform clinical practice. Participants will explore current and emerging applications of AI in areas such as diagnostics, imaging, documentation, workflow efficiency, and clinical decision-making. The session will also address practical strategies for integrating AI into everyday practice while critically evaluating its limitations, potential risks, and important ethical considerations related to patient care, data security, and clinical responsibility.

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In this lecture, Jaminelli Banks, DPM will discuss the crucial role of forefoot surgery in managing foot ulcers, particularly those related to diabetes. Surgical interventions are used for infection control, offloading pressure, correcting deformities, and preventing recurrence. A multidisciplinary approach, combining surgical and medical management, yields the best outcomes.

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Lymphedema, Venous Insufficiency and Ulcers presented by Dr. Thomas Rambacher will provide an overview of the various types of lower leg edema, including their underlying causes, clinical characteristics, and associated complications. This lecture will help attendees differentiate between lymphedema, venous insufficiency, and other common edema presentations while developing an understanding of appropriate evaluation and diagnosis. Participants will also explore current treatment principles and management strategies aimed at reducing edema, improving wound healing, preventing ulcer recurrence, and optimizing overall lower extremity health and patient outcomes.

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This lecture will explore the evaluation and management of nonhealing lower extremity wounds, with an emphasis on identifying underlying etiologies that may impede healing. Participants will review the differential diagnosis of chronic wounds, including vascular, infectious, inflammatory, neuropathic, and malignant causes, while learning practical clinical and diagnostic strategies to aid in accurate identification. Evidence-based treatment guidelines and structured management protocols designed to improve healing outcomes and reduce complications will also be discussed.

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This lecture will review the current evidence surrounding imaging modalities used in the evaluation of foot and ankle infections. Participants will examine the strengths, limitations, and clinical applications of commonly utilized studies, including radiographs, MRI, CT, nuclear imaging, and ultrasound. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate imaging selection, interpretation in various clinical scenarios, and analysis of the literature regarding diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and evidence-based decision-making in the management of infection.

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In “The Changing Landscape for Skin Substitutes: What Now?”, Eric Lullove will examine the evolving wound care landscape following the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) reforms impacting skin substitutes and their implications for clinical practice. This lecture will review evidence-based combination therapy strategies—including debridement with NPWT, ESWT, and whole blood products—as alternatives or adjuncts to grafting, while also outlining current indications, techniques, and outcomes for reconstructive skin grafting and local/regional flaps in the post-substitute era. Attendees will also explore emerging next-generation technologies such as autologous cell therapies, bioelectric wound dressings, and predictive analytics platforms, culminating in the development of a patient-centered, compliance-aware wound care algorithm designed for CY 2026 and beyond.

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Newest Techniques to Manage Wounds with Exposed Deep Structures presented by Dr. Haywan Chiu will explore advanced approaches to the management of complex wounds involving exposed tendon, bone, and other deep structures. This lecture will examine the limitations of skin substitutes and scaffolds, helping attendees understand when these modalities may or may not be effective. Participants will also identify which tissue types are capable of generating granulation tissue and review several surgical techniques designed to promote granulation, support wound coverage, and improve healing outcomes in challenging lower extremity wounds.

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In Clinical Conundrums: What Do We Do With This Patient?, Robert Frykberg DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM (Glasg) guides clinicians through the complex decision-making required in managing diabetic foot wounds, using real-world cases to illuminate best practices and common pitfalls. This session reviews the rationale behind contemporary approaches to diabetic foot wound care, highlights how to recognize the clinical features of limb-threatening ulcers, and explores modern, evidence-based strategies for achieving successful limb salvage in patients with infected diabetic foot wounds. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to translate these principles into practical, patient-centered management plans.

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Dermal lymphatic dysfunction is present in near all lower extremity wounds and complicates wound healing, and is associated with increased recidivism rates. In this lecture, Mark Melin, MD, FACS, RPVI, FACCWS, will review lymphatic function, lymphedema, recognition and diagnosis, management options, wound biofilm/wound drainage management, and nutritional techniques to enhance accelerated healing. These components apply not only to venous leg ulcers, but also diabetic patients with foot ulcers and critical leg ischemia. Lipedema will also be described and discussed.

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This lecture will explore the emerging role of deep venous arterialization (DVA) in the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia and non-healing foot wounds, particularly in “no-option” patients who are not candidates for conventional revascularization. Participants will review appropriate patient selection criteria and preoperative planning strategies, as well as the key technical components of endovascular and hybrid DVA approaches, including intraoperative considerations. The session will also examine clinical outcomes, wound healing trajectories, and post-procedural management, with emphasis on complications, follow-up care, and strategies to optimize limb salvage.

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Describe the historical evolution, underlying pathogenesis, and current evidence-based literature supporting Transverse Tibial Bone Transport (TTBT). Identify appropriate patient selection criteria and clinical indications for TTBT in the management of chronic limb ischemia and complex wounds. Explain key steps of the surgical technique, perioperative management, and postoperative care protocols for optimizing outcomes and minimizing complications. Discuss emerging innovations, biologic pathway future research, and potential future applications of TTBT in limb preservation surgery.

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