Industry Events

Industry Events
Please note: These sessions are non-CME eligible.

Thursday, February 9

  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm
    Arthrex
    Arthrex Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions
    301AB
    Michael Downey, DPM; Joseph Park, DPM; Noman Siddiqui, DPM; James McWilliams, DPM
    Arthrex invites you to a discussion on our innovative, safe, and reproducible techniques in the MIS space. This session will focus on minimally invasive procedures that shorten recovery time, reduce scarring, and enhance patient outcomes.
  • 7:00 pm
    Paragon28
    The Experience: Total Ankle & Total Talus Replacement
    306AB
    Lab Proctors: Douglas Blacklidge DPM; Tom Chang DPM; Jeff Christensen, DPM; Jack Schuberth, DPM
    Enjoy a hands-on-experience gaining surgical insight into Paragon 28’s Hindfoot Arthroplasty products: APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System & Patient Specific Talus Spacer*. The APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System is designed to address end-stage ankle arthritis and current challenges within the total ankle market including implant loosening, pathological wear, instability, and persistent pain. The Patient Specific Talus Spacer is the first and only Patient Specific Total Talus Implant approved by the FDA for the treatment of AVN of the Talus. Attendees will learn how to implant both products individually from industry experts from across the United States.
  • 7:30 pm
    Treace Medical Concepts
    Lapiplasty® Cadaveric Workshop
    304ABC
    Marque Allen, DPM; Mindi Dayton, DPM; Paul Dayton, DPM; Daniel Hatch, DPM; Kurt Kinghorn, DPM; Jody McAleer, DPM; Jeffrey McAlister, DPM; Jason Miller, DPM; Robert Santrock, MD; Michael Theodoulou, DPM
    Experienced faculty will lead cadaveric training on the latest innovations in the Lapiplasty® System, an instrumented, reproducible approach for 3-plane hallux valgus correction.

Friday, February 10

  • 6:30 – 7:30 am
    Stryker
    Digital Innovations in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Prophecy 3D Viewer, Prophecy Footprint, CurveBeam
    303AB
    Hodges Davis, MD; Murray Penner, MD; Ryan Scott, DPM
    This session will outline the latest digital advancements for Prophecy Surgical Planning, including Prophecy 3D Viewer and Prophecy Footprint. Learn how these digital tools can be utilized to help plan and review your total ankle cases in the future, as well as providing insight into ancillary procedures of the foot.
  • 6:30 – 7:30 am
    DePuy Synthes
    MIS Distal Bunion Lab featuring the miniBunion™ Implant
    308AB
    Bradley Lamm, DPM; Jason Hiatt, DPM
    This didactic lab will feature the miniBunion™ MIS Distal Bunion system. Participants will be able have the ability to perform the procedure on a synthetic cadaver specimen.
  • 6:30 – 7:30 am
    Enovis
    Continued Disruption through New Product Innovation
    309
    Daniel Perez, DPM; Christopher Juels, DPM
    Join Enovis Foot & Ankle to focus specifically on the our latest products DynaNail Helix, DynaClip Delta and DynaClip Quattro, Enofix and STAR PSI. During this session, our panel of surgeons will demonstrate the use of these new offerings from knotless suture anchors to our latest nitinol technologies and of course our patient specific instrumentation that is now available for STAR®.
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm
    Arthrex
    Arthrex Extremities & Trauma Innovations
    301AB
    Michael Downey, DPM; Justin J. Fleming, DPM
    Arthrex invites you to explore our most recent innovations in extremity and trauma. Best-in-class surgeons will cover newly launched, premier products and procedures to help you treat your patients better.
  • 6:15 – 8:15 pm
    Exactech
    Past, Present & Future: Vantage Total Ankle System
    309
    Constantine Demetracopoulos, MD; Todd Derksen, DPM; Jack Schuberth, DPM
    Journey with us through the past, present and into the future of the Vantage Total Ankle System. We will explore:

    • Past patient outcomes
    • Present surgical technique with a hands-on lab
    • Future Vantage Ankle innovations designed to enhance your practice
    • Register now at https://cvent.me/l80WKB
  • 6:30 pm
    Paragon28
    The Experience: Total Ankle & Total Talus Replacement
    306AB
    Tom Chang DPM; Jeff Christensen DPM; Jack Schuberth, DPM
    Enjoy a hands-on-experience gaining surgical insight into Paragon 28’s Hindfoot Arthroplasty products: APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System & Patient Specific Talus Spacer*. The APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System is designed to address end-stage ankle arthritis and current challenges within the total ankle market including implant loosening, pathological wear, instability, and persistent pain. The Patient Specific Talus Spacer is the first and only Patient Specific Total Talus Implant approved by the FDA for the treatment of AVN of the Talus. Attendees will learn how to implant both products individually from industry experts from across the United States.
  • 6:30 pm
    Treace Medical Concepts
    Adductoplasty® Cadaveric Workshop
    304ABC
    Marque Allen, DPM; Mindi Dayton, DPM; Paul Dayton, DPM; Daniel Hatch, DPM; Kurt Kinghorn, DPM; Jody McAleer, DPM; Jason Miller, DPM; Robert Santrock, MD; Michael Theodoulou, DPM
    Experienced faculty will lead cadaveric training on the Adductoplasty® Midfoot Correction System, an instrumented approach for corrective 2nd and 3rd TMT joint arthrodesis.

 

Saturday, February 11

  • 6:30 – 7:30 am
    Stryker
    The Future of Biomaterials: Citregen
    303AB
    Kimberlee Hobizal, DPM
    This interactive session includes a presentation about the unique and innovative technology that makes Citregen a next-generation material. A review of clinical application of Stryker’s new Citrelock and Citrefix devices will be followed by a hands-on sawbones demo with Q&A.
  • 6:30 – 7:30 am
    DePuy Synthes
    Instrumented Lapidus Procedure featuring dynaBunion™ 4D System
    308AB
    Thomas Chang, DPM; Jason Hiatt, DPM
    This didactic lab will feature the dynaBunion™ 4D Lapidus system. Participants will be able have the ability to perform the procedure on a synthetic cadaver specimen.

 


Industry Innovations Theatre Sessions
(all these sessions take place in the exhibit hall)

These engaging presentations, delivered by industry faculty, take place in the exhibit hall. Grab your lunch and learn more about cutting-edge products!

Thursday, February 9

  • 12:15 – 12:45 pm
    DePuy Synthes
    A Retrospective Look at 300 miniBunion™ Cases
    Bradley Lamm, DPM
    This presentation is a retrospective look at the first 300 miniBunion™ procedures. The miniBunion™ implant is an intramedullary MIS implant for distal bunion procedures.
  • 1:15 – 1:45 pm
    Kerecis
    Kerecis, Fish Skin Graft, for Prophylactic Treatment During Primary Closure and Soft Tissue in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
    Kimberlee Hobizal, DPM
    Dr. Hobizal will be presenting the use of Kerecis, fish skin graft, during flap closure to lower dehiscence and as a definitive regenerative agent following complicated surgical procedures where tissue necrosis exists. Further she will briefly discuss the novelty of the Kerecis and some of the companies’ published data.

Friday, February 10

  • 12:15 – 1:15 pm
    Zimmer Biomet
    Foot & Ankle Innovations in Intraosseous Fixation, Plating and Biologics
    Brett Sachs, DPM; Tyson Green, DPM
    Surgeon faculty address the innovative possibilities and results they’ve experienced with intraosseous fixation, plating and biologics. They will share those observations and invite audience participation in this session.

Saturday, February 11

  • 12:15 – 12:45 pm
    Smith + Nephew
    STRAVIX Tissue Products in Tendon Repair & Charcot Revision: A Case Study Review
    Charles Brian Parks, DPM, FACFAS
    Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about Advanced Placental Tissue Therapy in foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction. Learn about optimal patient management strategies and advanced techniques through case studies, interactive discussion and Q&A.