AANA25 Foot & Ankle Access Pass *Non-CME*-CONCURRENT SESSION 3D: Foot & Ankle for the Weekend Warrior

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The given transcript includes presentations and discussions from a video on various topics related to orthopedic treatments for foot and ankle conditions. Here's a summary of the main points covered in the transcript:<br /><br />1. <strong>Rick Frokel's Presentation</strong>: Rick discusses stress fractures in professional athletes, focusing on their diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the importance of metabolic workups (vitamin D, parathyroid hormone) and the potential benefit of medications like Forteo to improve bone healing.<br /><br />2. <strong>Guillermo Cardon's Presentation</strong>: He introduces a new MRI-based classification system for predicting syndesmotic instability, which aims to improve diagnosis and reduce the need for diagnostic arthroscopy.<br /><br />3. <strong>Austin Wetzler's Presentation</strong>: Austin talks about using a reinforced bioinductive implant for augmenting Achilles tendon repairs, highlighting its benefits in enhancing healing and facilitating early return to activity.<br /><br />4. <strong>Brian Law's Presentation</strong>: Brian explains operative management for Haglund's deformity, comparing endoscopic and open approaches, and stresses the importance of extensive non-operative treatment before considering surgery.<br /><br />5. <strong>Kevin Martin's Presentation</strong>: Kevin discusses modern techniques in Brostrom procedures, emphasizing augmentation methods and the advantages of using knotless systems for ligament repairs, especially in high-demand athletes.<br /><br />The transcript also includes a brief session of questions and discussions, touching on topics such as complications, revisions, and rehabilitation protocols, before moving on to other presentations and topics within the larger conference setting. The overall focus is on refining surgical techniques, improving recovery times, and enhancing outcomes for patients with foot and ankle injuries.

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orthopedic treatments

foot and ankle conditions

stress fractures

syndesmotic instability

Achilles tendon repairs

Haglund's deformity

Brostrom procedures

ligament repairs

surgical techniques

recovery protocols