ACFAS Virtual Symposium: Innovative Approaches to Neuropathic Trauma Reconstruction
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) will host a virtual symposium on October 4, 2025, featuring expert-led sessions on perioperative optimization, surgical techniques, and wound care specific to neuropathic foot and ankle conditions—including Charcot neuroarthropathy.
Key Highlights:
- Multi-tactic Surgical Strategies: Topics include internal vs. external fixation, minimally invasive osteotomy and joint procedures, ankle fusion after lateral column amputation, and distal tibial lengthening—tailored for Charcot and neuropathic injuries.
- Soft Tissue & Wound Management: Sessions cover tendon balancing in the “flipper foot,” staged wound care, infection prevention, and in-house strategies for Charcot patients.
- Interactive Education: The virtual format offers 4 continuing education contact hours (CECH), with panel case discussions and regular Q&A to promote real-world application :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Expert Faculty: The event will feature recognized podiatric surgeons—including Hummira Abawi, Jossie Abraham, Johanna Godoy, Kelsey Millonig, Jessica Knight, Amber Morra, Cassandra Tomczak, and Lisa Grant-McDonald :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Registration Details: The online symposium runs from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Fees range from $225 for ACFAS members to $280 for non-members; residents ($150) and student club members attend free :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
This event offers foot and ankle clinicians a focused update on surgical reconstruction and wound care protocols for neuropathic conditions—including emerging approaches for Charcot foot management.
Source: ACFAS Virtual Symposium announcement (posted June 2025; event on October 4, 2025).
Keywords: neuropathic foot, Charcot, fixation techniques, soft tissue management, ACFAS symposium