The AOFAS Orthopod-Cast

The AOFAS Orthopod-cast is where leaders in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery discuss the issues that affect you and your practice. Directed and hosted by the AOFAS podcast committee, listeners can expect to hear 1-1 interviews with thought leaders, panel discussions on key subjects, hot topic debates from the masters, and timely reviews of clinical papers. Education is an important mission of the AOFAS and we are pleased to add the AOFAS Orthopod-cast channel to our robust offering of learning opportunities.

Meet the 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS- Dr. Roger A. Mann

Drs. Nick Strasser and Pam Luk chat with 2025 AOFAS Legacy Pillar Dr. Roger A Mann. Drs. Keith Wapner and Michael Coughlin join the discussion.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

11-12
35:46

Meet the 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS - Dr. Kenneth A. Johnson & Dr. Pierce E. Scranton

Drs. Joe Park and Ben Jackson chat with Gunnar Johnson and Laura Giaquinto, children of 2025 Legacy Pillar, Kenneth A. Johnson, MD, and the 2025 Pillar of the AOFAS, Pierce E. Scranton, MD, along with his colleague and friend, Bryan Den Hartog, MD. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

10-15
15:40

Bone Infection Management Tools You Should Know. Sponsored by BONESUPPORT™

This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/  Kent Ellington, MD, from OrthoCarolina, moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in foot and ankle procedures with Chris Kreulen, MD, from University of California – Davis Health, and Victor Anciano, MD, University of Louisville Health.   The conversation highlights the usage of CERAMENT G and the 2-CAN delivery device for hindfoot and TTC nailing, where CERAMENT G is delivered alongside intramedullary fixation to provide both bone remodeling and targeted local antibiotic delivery. The panel reviews and discusses several publications on single-stage procedures achieving infection eradication and intramedullary nailing with CERAMENT G as a reproducible technique.   Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonesupport-ab/  References discussed in this episode:  ·  McNally, M. A., et al. "Mid- to long-term results of single-stage surgery for patients with chronic osteomyelitis using a bioabsorbable gentamicin-loaded ceramic carrier." Bone Joint J. 2022; 104-B(9): 1095-1100.  ·  Pomeroy et al. Intramedullary Nailing with an Absorbable Antibiotic Carrier (Inaac): A Simple Technique Using Standard Implants. Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

10-08
49:21

Meet the 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS – Dr. Ronald W. Smith & Dr. E. Greer Richardson

Drs. Joe Park and Ben Jackson chat with 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS: Drs. Ronald W. Smith and E. Greer Richardson. Dr. Tom Harris, former fellow of Dr. Smith, and David Richardson, Dr. Richardson's son, join the discussion. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

10-01
13:10

Total Ankle Revision MasterClass Part 2

Co-hosts Drs. Nick Strasser and Pam Luk conclude the total ankle revision MasterClass with Drs. Karl Schweitzer and Greg Alvine and discuss perspectives on revision vs. fusion, approaches to primaries, and dental prophylaxis. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

09-17
25:09

AOFAS Pre-Meeting Course Preview

Dr. Nick Strasser chats with Drs. Jonathan Kaplan and Tyler Gonzalez as they preview the 2025 AOFAS Pre-meeting course: Small Incisions, Big Results: MIS to the MAX For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

08-20
15:34

Total Ankle Revision MasterClass Part 1

Listen in as co-hosts Nick Strasser and Pam Luk have an engaging conversation with Karl Schweitzer and Greg Alvine in part 1 of the total ankle revision MasterClass.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

08-06
30:35

Cases and Controversies in Cavus Reconstruction: Fusion vs. Joint Preservation

Join Drs. Nick Strasser, Anish Kadakia, and Edward Haupt as they discuss treatment challenges with the cavus foot.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

07-23
42:59

How to Say No

Listen in as Drs. Tara Moncman, Lorraine Boakye, Matt Conti, and Lara Atwater, self ascribed "Chaos Junkies" share thoughts about setting boundaries and managing senior partner, junior partner, and mentor demands, and provide tips for organizing the chaos in the midst of busy practices. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

07-09
29:45

How I Treat This: Charcot Neuropathy Part 2

In the conclusion of this series on Charcot, guest host Eitan Ingall discusses treatment strategies with Drs. Carroll Jones, Kaitlin Neary, and Matt Conti. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

06-18
25:11

How I Treat This: Charcot Neuropathy Part 1

Join guest host Eitan Ingall as he discusses the challenges and strategies of treating Charcot with Drs. Carroll Jones, Kaitlin Neary, and Matt Conti in part 1 of this 2 part series. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

06-04
33:46

The Power of Leadership and Mentorship Part 2

Listen in as Alan Friedman, Founder and CEO of J3P Health, continues a discussion with Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker, and Casey J. Humbyrd, MD, MBE, about the importance of mentorship and leadership.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

05-21
21:50

The Power of Leadership and Mentorship Part 1

Listen in as Alan Friedman, Founder and CEO of J3P Health, leads a discussion with Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker, and Casey J. Humbyrd, MD, MBE, about the importance of mentorship and leadership. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

05-07
28:55

NeoSpan® CIS - Compression of a Staple, Designed as a Plate. Sponsored by CONMED.

Selene Parekh, MD, leads a discussion with Taggart Gauvain, MD, Bradley Sabatini, MD, and Justin Weatherall, MD, on the new NeoSpan® Compression Implant System (CIS) from CONMED. These Foot & Ankle experts explore topics including: the history of staple use in the foot and ankle, common indications, key features of the NeoSpan® CIS, and their clinical experiences and outcomes with this technology.   Thank you to CONMED for sponsoring this episode. For more information, please visit this link For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

04-23
30:41

How I Treat This: Hallux Valgus - Lapidus vs MIS

Dr. Ben Jackson moderates a lively discussion on the surgical management of Hallux Valgus with Drs. Ed Pino and Nathan Gause as they compare and contrast the Lapidus procedure and minimally invasive approaches to treating bunions. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

04-16
43:08

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series – Zadek Osteotomy

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discusses new directions with insertional tendinopathy – Is it a fad or is it here to stay? They discuss the following paper: Hall S, Schipper ON, Kaplan JRM, et al. Outcomes After Percutaneous Zadek Osteotomy for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

04-02
14:25

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series – Total Ankle Arthroplasty

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discuss how to avoid and manage complications of Total Ankle Arthroplasty. References cited in this discussion include: Anastasio AT, Kim BI, Wixted CM, et al. Younger Patients Undergoing Total Ankle Arthroplasty Experience Higher Complication Rates and Worse Functional Outcomes. JBJS Am. 2024. Henry JK, Teehan E, Deland J, et al. Lessons From Revision Total Ankle Replacement: Tibias Fail Earlier, and Taluses Fail Later (and Fail Again). Foot Ankle Int. 2024. Palma J, Shaffrey I, Kim J, et al. Postoperative Medial Malleolar Fractures in Total Ankle Replacement Are Associated With Decreased Medial Malleolar Width and Varus Malalignment. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

03-25
25:29

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series – Hallux Rigidus

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discusses how to get to the root of the problem of Hallux Rigidus and reviews the following paper: Michelson JD, Charlson MD, Bernknopf JW, et al. The Role of the Flexor Hallucis Longus in the Treatment of the Painful Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org.

03-19
12:46

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series - Lisfranc Injuries

The AOFAS OrthoPod-Cast committee debates approaches to Lisfranc injuries. Should we still be fixing instead of fusion? The group reviews the following papers: Ponkilainen V, Mäenpää H, Laine HJ, et al. Open Reduction Internal Fixation vs Primary Arthrodesis for Displaced Lisfranc Injuries: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. Dombrowsky AR, Strickland CD, Walsh DF, et al. Nitinol Staple Use in Primary Arthrodesis of Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocations. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

03-12
10:00

Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series - Chemoprophylaxis

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discuss the standard of care for Chemoprophylaxis and review the following paper: Malhotra K, Houchen-Wolloff L, Mason L, et al. Characteristics of Patients Not Receiving Chemical Thromboprophylaxis Following Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

03-05
17:02

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