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This lecture provides a focused overview of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), emphasizing their underlying pathophysiology and the critical risk factors that predispose patients to their development. Participants will review the core standards of care, including evidence-based approaches to assessment, offloading, infection control, and wound management. The session will also explore a range of advanced therapeutic options, highlighting their appropriate use as adjuncts to optimize healing outcomes. Designed for clinicians involved in wound care, this lecture aims to enhance practical decision-making and improve patient outcomes in DFU management.

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This session, by Alan Bass, DPM, FACPM, CPC, explores how effective use of data and analytics can directly improve patient outcomes within your practice. Participants will learn to identify the most important performance metrics, gain practical skills in interpreting insurance and patient accounts receivable data, and develop a consistent data review routine. By understanding and applying these insights, practices can make more informed decisions, optimize operations, and ultimately enhance the quality of care delivered to patients.

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This lecture will review key risk factors associated with major and minor lower extremity amputations. Participants will learn to apply clinical findings and classification systems to stratify patient risk and guide management decisions. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how these factors influence outcomes and optimizing strategies to reduce amputation rates.

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This session will review the spectrum of podiatric surgical care, from routine forefoot procedures to complex Charcot reconstruction. Participants will evaluate the role of instrumented surgical techniques and discuss when their use is most appropriate. The lecture will also compare podiatric and orthopedic training pathways and outline key components of an effective residency curriculum.

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This session will introduce current applications of artificial intelligence in podiatric practice. Attendees will evaluate the benefits, limitations, and potential risks of integrating AI into clinical and surgical workflows. Practical strategies for incorporating AI tools into daily practice while maintaining appropriate clinical oversight will be discussed.

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This session will introduce essential non-invasive vascular studies used in lower extremity assessment. Participants will learn how to perform and interpret these studies and develop skills in generating clear, defensible clinical reports. Emphasis will be placed on practical application in daily practice.

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This lecture will explore the evolution of podiatric surgery, from foundational forefoot procedures to advanced deformity correction and limb salvage using an orthoplastic approach. Participants will examine the impact of professional organizations, including the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, on surgical practice and training. The session will also address the role of industry in shaping surgical education.

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A surgeon-led perspective on MIS bunion surgery highlighting the power of the Single Screw™ solution to support better outcomes, faster workflow, and practice growth. Learn how Voom’s proprietary technique and MIBS system support efficient cases and reproducible correction for bunions of all sizes.

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This lecture by Nicholas Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS, will provide a focused, practical overview of commonly used surgical interventions that enhance offloading, correct underlying deformities, and create more favorable biomechanical conditions for wound healing in patients with neuropathic ulceration. This session will review the structural and biomechanical factors that drive ulcer formation, demonstrate how targeted procedures can effectively reduce plantar pressures, and highlight the role of simple surgical strategies in both accelerating healing and preventing ulcer recurrence. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based decision-making, patient selection, and integrating surgical offloading into comprehensive diabetic foot care.

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This session will provide an overview of neuropathic ankle fractures, including their underlying pathophysiology and clinical presentation. Attendees will learn to interpret key imaging findings and evaluate both conservative and surgical management strategies. The lecture will also highlight common complications and methods to optimize outcomes and reduce risk.

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This session will critically review the current literature regarding custom foot orthoses in the management of pediatric flatfoot. Attendees will analyze commonly cited studies, with a focus on methodology, statistical interpretation, and clinical relevance. The lecture will address gaps in long-term data, discuss implications for patient management, and introduce emerging evidence to inform clinical decision-making.

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This lecture, by Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS on plantar plate repair provides an overview of the pathogenesis and identification of plantar plate tears, highlighting key clinical features and diagnostic approaches. It reviews both conservative and surgical treatment options, emphasizing indications and decision-making strategies. Case examples are included to demonstrate when intervention is appropriate and how to effectively manage these injuries in clinical practice.

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This lecture by Daniel Yaeger, DPM, provides a focused overview of Keller arthroplasty in the management of hallux interphalangeal joint (HIPJ) ulcerations, emphasizing both its historical foundation and modern clinical relevance. Attendees will review the evolution of the procedure, including its original surgical rationale and current indications in contemporary forefoot surgery. Key anatomic considerations of proximal phalanx resection will be discussed, with particular attention to tendon insertion preservation and the biomechanical consequences of excessive bone removal. The session will also differentiate the roles of Keller arthroplasty and isolated HIPJ arthroplasty in treating recalcitrant hallux ulcerations in diabetic patients, equipping clinicians with practical decision-making strategies to optimize outcomes and minimize complications.

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This lecture will review the evolution of cellular tissue product (CTP) utilization and associated policy changes. Attendees will gain an understanding of current state and national reimbursement guidelines, including Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Practical strategies for compliant documentation and defensible clinical note writing will be discussed.

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Please join Ammar Al-Rubaiay, DPM, FACFAS, as he discusses the biological properties, mechanisms of action and four hallmarks of tissue engineering and how intact fish skin supports wound healing across a range of clinical indications, including reconstruction. Also, there will be a review of case applications of fish skin for acute and chronic wounds across the continuum of care, as well as discussion on graft management strategies and clinical pearls.

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This lecture will review key biomechanical principles and pathomechanics associated with the diabetic foot. Participants will examine findings from computer-assisted gait analysis and evaluate clinical data from selected patient cases. Emphasis will be placed on applying biomechanical insights to improve risk assessment, prevention, and management strategies in diabetic foot care.

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Kevin Riemer, DPM provides a focused exploration of the origins, evolution, and current best practices of the procedure at the institution where it was pioneered. Drawing on the landmark contributions of McKittrick and colleagues at Deaconess Hospital, this session reviews the historical foundations that established the transmetatarsal amputation as a limb-salvage cornerstone in diabetic foot management. Participants will learn to recognize key indications, refine patient selection, and perform thorough preoperative evaluations informed by decades of institutional expertise. The lecture further emphasizes evidence-based surgical technique and postoperative management protocols designed to maximize functional outcomes, minimize complications, and reduce re-amputation rates in contemporary clinical practice.

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Daniel Yaeger, DPM will explore the complex decision-making involved in correcting bunion deformities in patients with neuropathy, emphasizing indications such as ulcer prevention, biomechanical instability, and progressive deformity. The lecture will critically review current evidence on surgical outcomes, complication risks, and long-term functional results in this high-risk population. Through representative clinical cases, attendees will gain insight into key operative considerations, intraoperative challenges, and tailored postoperative management strategies essential for optimizing outcomes in neuropathic patients.

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This lecture will focus on early recognition and timely management of Charcot neuroarthropathy. Participants will review evidence-based treatment strategies across disease stages and examine potential complications of reconstruction. A stepwise approach to surgical management of complex Charcot deformities will be presented.

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This lecture by Kevin Riemer, DPM, provides an exploration of evidence-based strategies for evaluating and managing complex diabetic foot infections. This session reviews the clinical presentation, risk stratification, and essential preoperative workup—including vascular assessment and evaluation of bone and soft-tissue involvement—to guide decision-making between limb salvage and amputation. Participants will examine the principles of surgical debridement and operative planning, with emphasis on effective incision and drainage techniques, anatomic tissue-plane navigation, recognition of tendon sheath spread, and the use of intraoperative cultures to direct targeted antimicrobial therapy. The lecture concludes with an integrated approach to perioperative management, highlighting multidisciplinary coordination and optimal timing of definitive reconstruction or amputation to achieve durable infection control and improved patient outcomes.

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This lecture will review the role of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques in the management of potentially limb-threatening foot lesions. Participants will learn principles of proper incision placement for MIS osteotomies and appropriate procedure selection, particularly in neuropathic patients. Emphasis will be placed on postoperative management strategies to optimize healing and reduce complications.

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This session, by Nicholas Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS, provides a focused, practical approach to determining the optimal level of foot-sparing amputation by integrating vascular assessment, the extent of infection, and key biomechanical factors that drive long-term success. Participants will review surgical techniques and intraoperative principles that prioritize soft tissue balance and maximize postoperative function. The lecture also examines adjunctive procedures and reconstructive strategies designed to enhance limb salvage, improve durability of the residual foot, and reduce the risk of reulceration and the need for future reoperation.

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This educational session by Vineela Ayyagari, DPM, provides a focused review of surgical strategies for the management of complex foot and ankle deformities, emphasizing both percutaneous tenotomy techniques and tendon transfer procedures. Designed for practicing physicians, the session highlights decision-making frameworks, surgical indications, and functional outcomes associated with commonly utilized tendon transfers. Through case-based discussion and technical insights, participants will enhance their ability to select appropriate interventions for restoring balance, improving gait, and optimizing patient outcomes in conditions such as Achilles tendon rupture, equinovarus deformity, and foot drop.

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This lecture will review current evidence-based guidelines for the assessment and management of diabetic foot ulcers, with a focus on offloading strategies. Participants will compare conservative and surgical treatment options and gain practical insight into selecting appropriate interventions. Emphasis will be placed on surgical techniques that promote limb salvage and durable ulcer resolution.

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