We are fortunate to have so many gifted educators and researchers in our midst! In presentations and publications they passionately deliver insightful offerings that are such a critical component of

our professional growth. We all deeply appreciate the efforts these academic contributions require and the time invested in preparing a lecture or symposium. Courses, presentations, webinars, and the pages of our journal trigger thought and discussion, which lead to the enrichment of our profession through further research that ultimately influences clinical and surgical care. This culture of scholarship and innovation is the sign of a healthy profession. It is no wonder that our field has become popular among residents and even medical students!

Moving forwardA current challenge for the AOFAS and other professional medical societies is to preserve, organize, and distribute didactic efforts so they remain a resource for

members, colleagues, patients, students, residents, fellows, researchers, and other health professionals. Consumer expectations suggest that an affordable, accessible, dynamic online platform with searchable content is necessary to sustain our Society as the pre-eminent source of foot and ankle knowledge. With this in mind, the AOFAS Board has agreed to move rapidly to expand our online education delivery platform and further cultivate the content and

infrastructure to be more competitive in our offerings. This is an exciting two-pronged, forward-thinking initiative.

1) To establish a Physician Resource Center on www.AOFAS.org for comprehensive academic content with new online features and functionality.

2) To further public education on www.FootCareMD.org with new

condition and procedural information that will be a resource for patients, the public, and the media.

Under the direction of the recently appointed Online Resources Task Force, new materials will be written by the Public Education Committee and its FootCareMD Subcommittee, the Young Physicians Committee, the new Physician Resource Committee, fellowship directors, fellows, and other interested members. The new content will be reviewed by committee leaders and staff. We will support this development while simultaneously improving our web technology and infrastructure. Over time our high quality meetings and courses will be captured and made available to our members and participants. Webinars and other programs will be augmented with blogs and private social media components. Developing AOFAS online resources is critical in this era of increasing competition. Alternative autonomous sources have successfully launched an impressive collection of videos, lectures, and other content. These domains, which started as online repositories for scholastic material, have the ability to combine academically vetted material beside industry-sponsored features. For example, a surgeon or patient can

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PRESIDENTS PERSPECTIVE

Lew C. Schon, MD

Youre invited to the premier educational experience, July 17-20 in sunny oceanfront Hollywood, Florida. President Lew Schon, MD, the AOFAS Board of Directors, Program Chairs John Anderson, MD, and Donald Bohay, MD, and Local Host Jorge Acevedo, MD, are pleased to welcome you to experience this picturesque oceanfront venue, to hear top-tier educational presentations, and network with colleagues.

In this issue Presidents Perspective ........................ 1-2Annual Meeting 2013 Update ............ 1,4-7FAI Online Access .................................... 2Boston Members Respond...................... 3Sports Injuries Course ............................. 8Specialty Day 2013 .................................. 9Abstract Deadline .................................. 10Calendar ................................................. 10COI Record Update ................................11Research Grants Announced ................. 12Resident Review Course ....................... 12Traveling Fellows Announced ................ 13Resident Scholars Announced ............... 13Coding Corner ........................................ 14Fellowship Match Results ...................... 14IFFAS / AOFAS Annual Meeting 2014 .... 15Membership Matters .........................15-16In Memoriam ......................................... 16

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6300 North River Road, Suite 510 Rosemont, IL 60018phone 800-235-4855 and 847-698-4654fax 847-692-3315email aofasinfo@aofas.orgwww.aofas.org www.footcaremd.org

Mark E. Easley, MD, Medical Editor

AOFAS 2012-2013 Board of Directors

Lew C. Schon, MD, President

Steven L. Haddad, MD, President-Elect

Bruce J. Sangeorzan, MD, Vice President

Mark E. Easley, MD, Secretary

Jeffrey E. Johnson, MD, Treasurer

Judith F. Baumhauer, MD, MPH, Immediate Past President

Keith L. Wapner, MD, Past President

Eric M. Bluman, MD, PhD, Member-at-Large

Bruce E. Cohen, MD, Member-at-Large

Jonathan T. Deland, MD, Member-at-Large

Sheldon S. Lin, MD, Member-at-Large

AOFAS StaffLousanne (Zan) Lofgren, CAE, Executive Director zlofgren@aofas.orgJudith Northrup, Director of Education jnorthrup@aofas.orgLois Bierman, Director of Membership & Marketing lbierman@aofas.orgRose Olea, Director of Information Technology rolea@aofas.orgJennifer Hicks, Special Programs Manager jhicks@aofas.orgElaine Leighton, FAI Managing Editor, Public Education Manager, eleighton@aofas.orgShera Palmer Cook, Programs Coordinator spalmer@aofas.orgDianne Gilsenan, Finance Administrator dgilsenan@aofas.org

learn about a diagnosis and see the technique performed using specific industry equipment. Since these portals are a powerful vehicle for teaching and learning, their traffic has grown and industry has logically flocked to provide them with funding. As this phenomenon takes shape, a major concern has arisen. These portals are now offering orthopaedic surgeons and related professionals virtual encounters, CME webinars and even in-person meetings accredited by independent for-profit CME organizations. These sources now have the potential to supplant the critical role of our professional medical organizations by providing CME for certification and re-certification, privileges, and licensing. If this function is lost, support of the educational and professional offerings that medical societies provide could drop. It is conceivable that a decline in numbers at Society meetings could reduce the desire for membership and adversely impact a corporations interest in exhibiting their technologies at our events. Recently some companies that backed AOFAS programs through educational grants have shifted some of their resources to events provided by for-profit companies. We assume there are compelling reasons for orthopaedic businesses to make these changes, including the possibility of lower costs and/or superior anticipated reach. For medical associations, particularly for subspecialty societies such as the AOFAS, the effect of losing the CME market would be significant. Besides

a decline in attendance, membership, and support, the AOFAS would suffer a setback in our critical initiatives outreach to the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons, humanitarian projects, research grants, advocacy, patient education, media relations, and our peer-reviewed journal. Ultimately, what becomes of our Societys mission and our unique collegial culture? Although online educational offerings are becoming a mainstay for professionals, they will not replace the experience, information sharing, and social elements of in-person meetings. If we love what we have now, we must work together to maintain it for the future. Our talented members are investing renewed energy and creativity to expand and enhance our Societys outreach through patient and physician education. The task ahead is substantial, but the benefit will be great. Now is our time to push forward with renewed commitment and action. We must commit to continuing to provide CME from within our Society. I am honored to serve as president of the AOFAS this year and thank you for the privilege this has given me. LewSchon,MD

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As a reminder to all AOFAS members, Foot&AnkleInternationalis now available online with full archived content back to Volume 1.

To access FAI online:1. Login towww.aofas.org at the top

of the screen (Welcome, Sign In). The screen should redirect to the Members Only page.

2. Click on FAI Online on the right side of the screen.

3. Contact aofasinfo@aofas.org if you do not remember your login credentials.4. Once at the FAI Online site, you

can sign up for email alerts for OnlineFirst content and advance Table of Contents for FAI delivered to your inbox.

If you have any other questions regarding FAI, feel free to contact Elaine Leighton, Managing Editor, at eleighton@aofas.org or 847-384-4383.

FAI online access

Members of the Online Resources Task Force are: John Anderson, MD; Eric Bluman, MD, PhD; Donald Bohay, MD; Chris Coetzee, MD; Jonathan Deland, MD; Scott Ellis, MD; Robert Gorman, MD; Steven Haddad, MD; Johnny Lau, MD; and Lew Schon, MD.

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The tragic events at the Boston Marathon in April put AOFAS members front and center in treating many of the injured, because the blast injuries involved so many lower extremity cases. With approximately 180 people injured, patients were distributed throughout the medical institutions in Boston.

According to Eric Bluman, MD, PhD, The Brigham foot and ankle team, comprised of attendings, our post-residency fellow, PAs and NPs, was integral to the triage and treatment of those injured from the bombing. We were present in the emergency room soon after the first casualties arrived. Our subspecialty team integrated well within the entire mass casualty response team at Brigham and Womens Hospital.

Other institutions involved throughout Boston included The Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General), Tufts Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, and Boston Childrens Hospital.

The groups at Brigham and at Mass General noted how effectively the patients were distributed throughout the various centers. No center was overwhelmed with patients, and each facility had a team in place to triage and treat patients. At Mass General, John Kwon, MD, was in the emergency room when the first patients arrived. As part of the orthopaedic trauma team, Dr. Kwon assisted with several cases.

The volume of patients requiring care, appropriate triage, and coordination amongst multiple surgical subspecialties with a large number of injured patients made this a unique situation, says Dr. Kwon.

Dr. Bluman adds that the initial stabilization and early surgical procedures required cycles of treatment over days for the patients at his institution. The surgeons had to cancel clinic the first week to manage the cases from the bombing. Christopher Chiodo, MD, was out of town when the bombing took place. Unable to return to Boston until the next day, he has nothing but praise for his colleagues.

Eric Bluman, Tom Douglas, and Jeremy Smith have worked tirelessly helping these patients. I am extremely proud of my team, says Dr. Chiodo.

According to the surgeons, the injuries involved all tissue layers of the extremity, with fractures, soft tissue loss, burns, retained fragmentation, lower extremity amputations, and mangled extremities.

A. Holly Johnson, MD, notes, I suspect we will see more of the aftermath of the trauma including infections, stump revisions, and general foot and ankle care needed as a result of the trauma over the next few months.

Treatment will require multiple phases, from initial stabilization, to multiple surgical procedures to debride the wounds, prepare wound beds for eventual definitive fixation, and provide soft tissue coverage.

Unfortunately, reconstruction is still just the start of the long road to recovery for these patients. For those who have surgeries without complications, they will still need to heal their wounds and start the lengthy rehabilitative process with physical and occupational therapy. Many will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder even after their wounds have healed and their physical function improves, adds Dr. Bluman, who was deployed as an orthopaedic surgeon in Iraq.

Two of the foot and ankle surgeons have military experience in the treatment of blast injuries. Dr. Bluman and Tom Douglas, MD, a foot and ankle fellow at Brigham, both served as orthopaedic surgeons in the military and have extensive experience in the treatment of blast injuries caused by improvised explosive devices.

The patients, while seriously injured, are coping well.

According to Dr. Chiodo, When I returned to town, I visited with some of the injured. Despite everything they have been through, with very serious injuries and guarded prognoses, the patients remain upbeat and positive. They are truly inspirational.

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Making a world of difference An outstanding interactive scientific program designed to highlight new technology, current clinical dilemmas, and hot topics facing the orthopaedic foot and ankle community has been assembled by the Program Committee. The annual scientific meeting has always created an unmatched environment for learning the latest information and this years meeting will be no different. A record number of truly outstanding original papers, both basic science and clinical, were submitted and reviewed by the Program Committee, says Dr. Bohay.

Unfortunately we are time-limited in the number of papers that can be presented at the podium, but are pleased to again offer e-Poster presentation to many authors. We thank Bret Smith, DO, for his efforts in organizing this part of the program, says Dr. Anderson.

Program Highlights include: Over 100 original research podium

presentations Ten focused topic-driven symposia

Symposia Topics include: Treatment of Achilles Tendon

Disorders Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle Treatment of Peroneal Tendon

Problems DVT Update Trauma Ankle Replacement Gastroc Update Lessons from the War on Terrorism End Stage Hallux Rigidus The New Generation: Lessons

Learned and To Be Learned

Special award winning presentations and expanded discussion

Interactive e-Poster stations featuring over 240 original presentations

Extensive use of Twitter and texting technology to communicate

with faculty Special guest speakers addressing

clinical, research, and motivational topics

CPT coding course Young Physicians Forum Research Forum Industry satellite symposia on Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Exhibit Hall featuring the latest

technologies and service innovations Expanded mobile app for meeting

details and attendee contact

Third Annual Research Forum* Wednesday, July 17, 4:00-5:30 pm ORTHOPAEDIC OUTCOMES RESEARCH:ANEWPARADIGM Timothy Daniels, MD, Chair, Research

Grants Committee Kenneth Hunt, MD, Forum Moderator

and Chair, OFAR Managerial Board Topics include: Challenges of establishing an RCT ABOS and CMS: Collecting patient

outcomes The OFAR Network The British outcomes experience The Swedish Foot Registry and the

SEFAS/AOFAS Score

*Noregistrationfee,however,advanceregistrationisrequestedduetolimitedseating.

Pre-meeting Course to Focus on Complex ReconstructionsThis years Pre-meeting Course: Complex Reconstructions: New Advances and Old Favorites will take place on Wednesday, July 17. Course Chair Christopher Chiodo, MD, and his faculty of experts will provide a full day of evidence-based presentations and reviews of both time-honored and cutting-edge foot and ankle surgical reconstruction options, including high and low arches, hallux rigidus and hallux valgus, and arthrodesis. Controversial issues will be discussed and innovation and change in the specialty will receive priority attention, making this a valuable educational experience for all those wishing to expand their skills in treating arthritis and deformity, says Dr. Chiodo. Complementing the days program will be industry satellite symposia where attendees may rotate through sessions on topics covered during the course.

Invited facultyMichael Aronow, MDGregory Berlet, MDEric Bluman, MD, PhDDonald Bohay, MDJames Brodsky, MDChris Coetzee, MDTimothy Daniels, MDHodges Davis, MDBryan Den Hartog, MDMark Easley, MDSandro Giannini, MDMark Glazebrook, MD, PhDGregory Guyton, MDSteven Haddad, MDBeat Hintermann, MDKenneth Hunt, MDJeffrey Johnson, MDCarroll Jones, III, MDMarkus Knupp, MDJohn Kwon, MDThomas Lee, MDSheldon Lin, MDArthur Manoli, II, MDAndrew Molloy, MBChBJeremy McCormick, MDWilliam McGarvey, MDMark Myerson, MDMartin OMalley, MDSelene Parekh, MD, MBAStephen Pinney, MDSteven Raikin, MDPalanisamy Ramesh, MS, MChDavid Richardson, MDThomas San Giovanni, MDJeremy Smith, MDBrian Toolan, MDVictor Valderrabano, MD, PhDRobert Vander Griend, MDKeith Wapner, MDTroy Watson, MD

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Exhibit Hall: Discover whats newWelcoming nine new exhibiting companies and six returning 2012 first-time exhibitors, this years Exhibit Hall will showcase more than 60 companies presenting a broad range of unique products and services from soft goods to devices, pharmaceuticals, and surgical instruments.

The annual Welcome Reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, July 19 from 6:00 8:00 pm following the Pre-meeting Course. While enjoying appetizers and beverages with colleagues and industry representatives, you will be able to take your first walk through the aisles to become familiar with the innovations that will be on display throughout the meeting. Dedicated time in the Hall has been expanded to provide increased opportunity to meet with company representatives.

One of two new activities in the Exhibit Hall this year is the Friday Raffle. Pick up your free raffle ticket when you enter the Hall Friday morning between 6:15 am and 6:45 am (one ticket per person), then listen for the winning numbers at 7:05 am. Winners must be present.

Also new this year will be the Steppin Up for the Cause Silent Auction to benefit the OEF. Look for display tables located inside the Hall. Stop by to see what catches your eye and prepare to submit your bid. There will be daily winners.

To make the most of your time, plan your visits to the Exhibit Hall by viewing the floor plan on the AOFAS AM 2013 mobile application, in the Meeting at a Glance booklet, and on display signage outside the Hall. The AOFAS is grateful for the continued support and generosity of its dedicated corporate partners please show your appreciation by thanking them with your visits to their booths.

Name badges must be worn at all times. For safety concerns, no one under the age of 16 is permitted in the Exhibit Hall.

Technology reigns supremeDont leave home without your smartphone, tablet, and/or laptop as you will want to stay connected throughout the entire week.

For the second year in a row, AOFAS materials will be available via an Annual Meeting mobile application (app). You can access the meeting app prior to the meeting and onsite on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet. More information will be made available on the Annual Meeting website.

New features this year include Twitter integration, online evaluations, and sending messages to attendees. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for AOFAS to download the application.

Follow the AOFAS on Twitter for announcements and add hashtags #poster2013 and #foot2013on all tweets during the meeting. AOFAS members should join the MembersOnly Facebook group for member-specific information including committee meetings, elections, and more.

Special events enhance the weekNo AOFAS Annual Meeting experience is complete without social activities designed for everyone to enjoy together.

AOFAS Welcome ReceptionWednesday, July 17, 6:00 8:00 pmExhibit HallMeeting attendees and their registered spouses and guests are invited into the Exhibit Hall to take a first look at the latest innovations in foot and ankle care products and services. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages as you walk the aisles and start conversations with company representatives eager to help with your practice needs.

For safety concerns, no one under age 16 will be admitted into the Hall. The cost of this event is included in attendee registration. Spouses and guests (over age 16) must purchase a spouse/guest pass to attend this reception.

AOFAS Meet, Greet & Eat Social OutingThursday, July 18, 6:30 10:30 pmThe Village at Gulfstream Park, HallandaleHop on the bus with colleagues, friends, and family to enjoy South Floridas newest outdoor entertainment destination featuring a sizzling collection of signature restaurants, upscale pubs, accessory shops, nightclubs, and even a casino. Visit www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com to take a sneak peek at whats available. Plan in advance to meet colleagues, fellowship alums, and friends in this wonderful setting!

Complimentary coach bus transportation will depart The Westin Diplomat (lower level, south tower) every 10 minutes starting at 6:30 pm and will loop every 10 minutes. The last bus will leave Gulfstream Park to go back to The Westin Diplomat at 10:45 pm. Later transportation is on your own with cabs available at the north entrance to Gulfstream Park.

Bus transportation is provided at no cost to attendees and their guests. Attendees are responsible for all other costs. Registration for the bus is required in advance; tickets will be needed to board the bus in both directions.

AOFAS Beachfront GalaFriday, July 19, 6:00 9:30 pmSouth Palm Court, The Westin DiplomatDinner, entertainment, sun, and fun will greet you at the door. Enjoy a beautiful night outdoors on the hotel patio, just steps from the ocean and beach. This is a perfect setting for a great night of conversation, music, philanthropy, and

activities for the kids. Guests may even head to the beach for volleyball, bocce ball, and life-size checkers. Indoor seating will be open during dinner for those seeking to enjoy their meal in air conditioning.

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This is a family affair. A special night is in store with supervised play and activities inside and out of the Westin Kids Club (ages 4 to 12). The Club, located just off of the South Palm Court, offers air hockey, ping-pong, crafts, and more. The evening will start with cookie decorating as an ice-breaker activity to be savored later in the evening. Based on age and interest, the supervised fun will spread beyond the Club for a resort behind-the-scenes tour and a kid fit class in the hotels fitness room. Children can enjoy dinner with the family or dine as a special guest with Kids Club staff at one of the hotels restaurants.

This is a ticketed event with special pricing for children (age five and under are free). Advance registration is requested; on-site registration is subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges.

Steppin Up for the Cause: OEF Auction BenefitHeld during the Beachfront Gala Friday, 7:00 8:00 pmFollowing last years live auction success,

this years event will include both live and silent auction bidding. There will be something for everyone adults, families, those living in the US, and those from outside the country. When the fun ends, the funds raised will help to support the educational, research, and humanitarian programs that the AOFAS provides.

The silent auction tables will be set up on the patio. Take a look before dinner then up your bid after dinner to be sure you take home everything you want. The live auction will feature 10-15 exciting items that may include vacation properties, sport-themed getaway weekends, and more. There is nothing for you to do but review the items up for bid, then sit back, enjoy the professional auctioneers call, and raise your paddle to bid on something great.

This event is open to everyone with a ticket to the Beachfront Gala.

Sunrise Fun Run / WalkSaturday, July 20, 6:00 7:15 amSouth Ocean Drive, HollywoodWhether you are a routine marathoner or just enjoy outdoor walking at your own pace, this event is just what you need to start the final day of the Annual Meeting. Join AOFAS Guest Speaker Scott Jurek, best-selling author of Eat&Run, physical therapist, and ultramarathon runner and record holder as he leads this 5K event that begins just steps from The Westin Diplomat. The route will follow along South Ocean Drive.

With safety and enjoyment top priorities, pace trackers and safety officers will line the route to offer cool water and friendly encouragement. This activity is open to all. Participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability on-site prior to the start of the event and are responsible for any associated risk.

There is no cost to participate but registration is required; limited to the first 100 registrants. Let AOFAS Registration staff know your interest when you pick up your meeting materials during the week.

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Housing, travel, attire things to knowThe AOFAS Annual Meeting 2013 website at www.aofas.org/annualmeeting makes the hotel and airline reservation process simple.

Hotel reservations: For The Westin Diplomat, click on the direct AOFAS room block link to secure the negotiated rate for attendees. The special rate of $205 plus tax (single/double occupancy) is available until June 10 or until the group block fills, whichever comes first. For those who want an extended stay in Florida, this rate is available three days before and after the meeting, based on availability. You may also phone in

your reservation to 888-627-9057 (toll free US and Canada) or 954-602-8700 (Westin Diplomat Group Reservation Department). Reference Group Code GC2AOF to secure the AOFAS room block rate.

Among the many amenities at The Westin Diplomat, take note of the workout fitness studio featuring LifeFitness equipment and a New Balance lending program for those who forget to pack shoes, socks, or workout gear. A newly designed 14,000 square foot spa opening spring 2013 will offer a full range of services and peaceful views of the Atlantic Ocean from some of the treatment rooms.

Airline reservations: Note that the AOFAS has an agreement with American Airlines as its preferred carrier. AOFAS meeting attendees should enter or reference Promotional Code 5873DJ to receive a 5% discount off any fare to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA), or Palm Beach (PBI) for this meeting. See www.aofas.org/annualmeeting for the various methods for making your air

travel plans. For assistance with your air travel needs, contact Ms. Tomi Gaudio, travel account manager for the AOFAS, at tomi@progressivetravel.net or call her at 877-366-0366 (toll free) or 847-348-3600 extension 6.

What to wear: The manner of dress during AOFAS sessions is always business casual. Pack light clothing but also bring a jacket or sweater for inside air conditioned meeting rooms. Also, with the average outdoor temperature in Florida in July being 90 F (32 C), sunglasses and sunscreen are a must every time you step outside, especially if you will be on or near water and very important for young children. AOFAS

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Chaired by Thomas Clanton, MD, the AOFAS Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle Course, will be held in Houston, Texas, October 17-19, 2013. The multidisciplinary faculty of this dynamic and interactive course will discuss common as well as complex problems in the management of sports injuries of the foot and ankle. Appealing to the general orthopaedist as well as the foot and ankle and sports medicine specialists, course topics to be covered include ankle and subtalar instability, syndesmosis injuries, treatment of common sports fractures (both traumatic and stress), anterior and posterior arthroscopy of the ankle and subtalar joint, Achilles tendon tears and secondary reconstruction, turf toe problems, DVT issues, plus much more.

This course will draw on the experience of all involved in the diagnosis, treatment and physical and mental rehabilitation of sports injuries, from athletic trainers, therapists, team physicians, orthopaedic specialists, reconstructive plastic surgeons, agents as well as professional athletes who will collectively discuss their expectations from the foot and ankle consultation, rehabilitation techniques, and even what goes through the mind of a professional athlete who has suffered from a season-ending, or even career ending foot and ankle injury, says Dr. Clanton. Faculty experiences with the newest advances and emerging technologies in the surgical and non-surgical approaches to the treatment of foot and ankle injuries of both the recreational and career athletes will be candidly discussed.

Invited faculty include:Mark Adickes, MDNed Amendola, MDRobert Anderson, MDRoald Bahr, MDDonald Baxter, MDChris Coetzee, MDRichard Ferkel, MDEric Giza, MDMark Glazebrook, MD, PhDSteven Haddad, MDBeat Hintermann, MDKenneth Hunt, MDWalt Lowe, MDJames Muntz, MDPeter Mangone, MDWilliam McGarvey, MDEmmanuel Melissinos, MDJames Nunley, MDDavid Porter, MDMatt Schaub, Houston Texans QuarterbackLew Schon, MDKevin Varner, MD

Visit www.aofas.org/sportsinjuries for more information.

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Chicago with its vast variety of entertainment activities, fascinating neighborhoods, diverse cultures, fine dining, and numerous attractions was host to the annual Specialty Day program on March 23, 2013. Attended by over 700 foot and ankle specialists and orthopaedic generalists, the program provided a unique opportunity to explore the latest in foot and ankle education, research, and innovation. Professionally challenging, rewarding, and presented with much excitement, the Specialty Day program highlights included state-of-the-art symposia addressing diverse areas of interest such as office

technology (including office hardware, living on the cloud, electronic medical records, and the use of social media as a communication tool); bunion surgery (enthusiastically presented in typical Chicago face-off style by a panel of local members); valgus ankle with flatfoot; and flatfoot buffet (including a panel of dressed-for-the part celebrity chefs). Also included were three sessions of original research presentations, a journal club, and a Masters Series featuring several AOFAS leaders recognized for their pioneering efforts in foot and ankle innovations.

Joint AOFAS/OTA Session examined alternatives for trauma surgeryThe program concluded with a lively, candid, and occasionally controversial two-hour joint session with the Orthopaedic Trauma Society (OTA) members.

The purpose of the Specialty Day program is not only to present new research material to our members, but to also provide an important educational outreach initiative to our non-foot and ankle colleagues who face some of the same clinical problems and challenges we see in our practices, says Donald Bohay, MD, program co-chair.

Our goal was to engage with our trauma colleagues in an exchange of ideas and discuss timely topics in an open forum, says John Anderson, MD, program co-chair.

The annual Member Reception, hosted by AOFAS President Lew Schon, MD, and the Board of Directors was the perfect way to end a great day.

Specialty Day 2013 combines history, collaboration, and entertainment

Masters in Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium: Mark Easley, MD; Roger Mann, MD; Mark Myerson, MD; Michael Coughlin, MD; John Gould, MD; Arthur Manoli, MD; and Ted Hansen, MD

Chicago-style Bunion Surgery Symposium: Richard Marks, MD; Armen Kelikian, MD; Anish Kadakia, MD; Brian Toolan, MD; and George Holmes, MD

John Anderson, MD; Lew Schon, MD; Donald Bohay, MD; David Thordarson, MD; Robert Probe, MD; and Clifford Jones, MD

Certificates not claimed on-site at the end of the AAOS and Specialty Day meetings may be obtained by going to www.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmeet.asp. Login is required for you to view and print the CME certificate for the 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting and AOFAS Specialty Day (as appropriate).

AAOS Annual Meeting and AOFAS Specialty Day credits will be posted to attendees AAOS CME transcripts no later than May 16, 2013.

The AOFAS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for

physicians. The AOFAS designates the 2013 live Specialty Day meeting for a maximum of 9AMAPRACategory1Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation at the meeting.

Claiming CME Credit for Specialty Day 2013

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January 15, 2013 Recording availableBEST OF AOFAS 2012Moderator:J.ChrisCoetzee,MD

February 19, 2013 Recording availableOSTEOCHONDRAL LESIONS OF THE TALUS STATE-OF-THE-ARTModerator:RichardFerkel,MD April 16, 2013 Recording availableSPORTS INJURIES OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE: CONTROVERSIES IN TREATMENT AND REHAB Moderator:BrianDonley,MD

June 4, 2013TRAUMAModerator:DavidThordarson,MD

August 20, 2013CAVUS vsTENDON TRANSFERSModerator:BruceSangeorzan,MD September 17, 2013THE ARTHRITIC ANKLE: GOLD STANDARD GOLD SCHMANDARDModerator:StevenHaddad,MD October 8, 2013OITE REVIEW: FOOT AND ANKLEModerator: Scott Ellis, MD November 12, 2013FOREFOOT: BUNIONSModerator:J.ChrisCoetzee,MD December 10, 2013TENDON: PERONEALSModerator:EricBluman,MD,PhD

AOFAS WEBINAR SERIES 2013 (8:00 9:30 pm CT)www.aofas.org/webinars

Registration is ongoing for any or all sessions. The Live Series is FREE for AOFAS Members and all orthopaedic residents / fellows (training program verification required) and is available for a fee to non-members. Registration closes on the Sunday prior to each live broadcast. Subscriptions to access recordings from past and upcoming sessions are available for purchase and may be viewed for one year after purchase. Live webinars provide 1.5 CME.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Currentasof4-30-13Visit www.aofas.org(Education/ViewCalendar)fordetailsandupdates.

AOFAS Members: Login to www.aofas.org for online registration at member rates.

July 17-20, 2013 (Advance Registration ends June 24)

AOFAS ANNUAL MEETING 2013 AOFASPresident:LewSchon,MDProgramChairs:JohnAnderson,MD;DonaldBohay,MDPre-meeting Course (July 17): Complex Reconstructions:NewAdvancesandOldFavoritesCourseChair:ChristopherChiodo,MDThe Westin Diplomat Hollywood, Floridawww.aofas.org/annualmeeting

September 28, 2013

AOFAS RESIDENT REVIEW COURSE CourseChair:MatthewRoberts,MDHospital for Special Surgery New York, New York www.aofas.org/residentreview

September 28-29, 2013

AANA/AOFAS MASTERS EXPERIENCE: FOOT & ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY Orthopaedic Learning Center Rosemont, Illinoiswww.aana.org

October 17-19, 2013

AOFAS SPORTS INJURIES OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE COURSE CourseChair:ThomasClanton,MDHilton Americas Houston, Texaswww.aofas.org/sportsinjuries

Abstract Deadline Specialty Day 2014: June 24, 2013Abstract submission will remain open until June 24, 2013, 11:59 pm Pacific Time for the AOFAS Specialty Day meeting, March 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Visit www.aofas.org/specialtyday for submission information. Abstracts will only be accepted via the online submission system and are encouraged in the following categories:

Ankle Ankle Arthritis Midfoot / Forefoot Hindfoot Trauma Diabetes Basic Science / Biologics Sports Other

During the online submission process authors will be asked to enter the presenting author, the presenting authors contact information, and the names and e-mail addresses of all co-authors. The presenting authors e-mail address is the sole method of communication so make sure it is accurate. In addition to pertinent contact information, authors must report any relevant conflict of interest they may have with the content of their proposed presentation. There is a limit of 500 words for each abstract and a single image or table may be uploaded for each submission. Abstracts will be reviewed in a blind fashion by the AOFAS Program Committee and notifications of presentation confirmation will be distributed by late July. To submit an abstract, visit www.aofas.org/specialtyday for more information and submission instructions.

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http://tinyurl.com/AOFAS-CFS2013 2013, Arthrex Inc. All rights reserved.

Comprehensive Foot System (CFS)A comprehensive plating system for all types of fusions, fractures and osteotomies of the foot

Time to update COI records The AOFAS has had a long-standing requirement that individuals who are in a position to control the content of an educational activity be they a society officer, director, committee chair/member, senior administrative staff member, member of the journal editorial committees, activity participant, and /or planner disclose his or her own personal situation relating to conflicting or potentially conflicting interests.

Through a collaborative partnership with the AAOS, the AOFAS uses the Academys Orthopaedic Disclosure Program to assist in conflict of interest (COI) record keeping, all designed to increase transparency, to simplify the disclosure process, to reduce the requests made of you, and to save time. The AOFAS asks its members to review and update their individual disclosure records at least semiannually (April and October) by logging in with your

AAOS username and password atwww.aaos.org/disclosure. It is recommended that participants note any changes in the Disclosure Program as soon as possible after they occur. Participants are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their information.

Upon accessing the AAOS Orthopaedic Disclosure Program, click on the Disclose Now! link which will take you to your disclosure welcome page. Scroll to the bottom of the page and follow these steps to review and update your information:

1. Click on the Continue button. 2. Your current disclosure information will

appear and you will have two options, Confirm and Save or Revise Disclosure. Click on the appropriate button.

3. If you click on the Confirm and Save button, your process will be complete,

the program will date-stamp your information and a confirmation will be sent to your e-mail address on file.

4. If you click on Revise Disclosure button, you will have the option to make changes to your disclosure. Once changes are complete, click on the Continue button and you will be taken to the final review screen. After the final review is complete, click on the Save button to complete the process. The program will date-stamp your information and a confirmation will be sent to your e-mail address on file.

Please keep in mind that if you plan to participate in any part of the AOFAS education programs in 2013 and beyond, you will need to disclose or update your disclosure as soon as possible. Take a few moments to review and update today. If you have any questions, please write to disclosure@aaos.org.

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AdipogenesisofadipoosetissuederivedmesenchymalstemcellsinfootfatpadZijun Zhang, PhD, MD, and Lew Schon, MDThe foot fat pad (FFP) is a unique tissue structure that bears body weight and absorbs shock. Like any other tissue in the body, FFP degerenates with aging and is affected by metabolic disorders, such as diabetes. As the aging population grows and the prevalence of diabetes increases, FFP atrophy and ulcers are increasingly challenging the foot and ankle surgeon. This study aims to investigate the potential of local application of fat tissue derived stem cells for the treatment of clinical conditions associated with FFP degeration.

AbiomechanicalcomparisonofanovelspringligamentreconstructiontechniquewithpreviouslyreportedtechniquesJosh Baxter, PhD, and Jonathan Deland, MDFlatfoot deformity can often manifest as severe foot pain and accelerate the onset of osteoarthritis in the foot and ankle. This is often the result of

a weakened spring ligament, which supports the arch of the foot, causing the mid portion of the foot to sag and the forefoot to point outward. Many surgeons choose to fuse several joints in the foot, further reducing the function and mobility of the foot. The investigators have developed new approaches to reconstruct the spring ligament in hopes of restoring much of the function to the foot prior to the flatfoot deformity.

Syndesmoticdistruption:ChangesintibiofibularmotionandanklecontactstressesMark Drakos, MD, Jeremy LaMothe, MD, and Josh Baxter, PhDThe ankle syndesmosis is a complex joint restrained by ligaments and bones. Syndesmotic injury can cause ankle instability, leading to pain and arthritis. Injuries can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Stress-radiographs are used to diagnose this injury, but there is limited knowlege of the 3D motion changes that occur with syndesmotic disruption. Additionally, there is limited knowledge of what happens to ankle joint contact stresses with pure syndesmotic disruptions. The primary goals of this

research are to determine tibiofubular motion changes that occur with syndesmotic rupture and stress testing, and change in ankle joint contact stresses with syndesmotic disruption.

The AOFAS Research Grants Program has been providing vital start-up funding for promising foot and ankle research projects since 1997. Grants of up to $20,000 are awarded. Research projects are ranked by the Research Committee using a blinded NIH-style review of applications and recommendations are sent to the Board for funding.

Since its inception, 74 research grants totaling $823,552 have been awarded. Grant recipients have made 158 presentations on their research, authored 89 journal articles, and received $4.17 million in subsequent funding from outside sources.

The Research Grants Program is funded by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Outreach & Education Fund (OEF) with donations from individuals and industry. The 2013 Research Grants Program is supported in part by a generous grant from Wright Medical Technology.

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Congratulations to the 2013 Research Grant Recipients

Calling all residents: If you are looking for ways to prepare for OITE or Board exams, consider attending this years AOFAS Resident Review Course. Matthew Roberts, MD, will facilitate the program at New Yorks Hospital for Special Surgery on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

This comprehensive, one-day course is open to residents enrolled in ACGME-approved orthopaedic residency programs, and is designed to expand knowledge of foot and ankle surgery and help residents get ready for the OITE in particular.

The AOFAS resident review course promises to be a high-yield learning experience for residents preparing for exams, says Dr. Roberts. The program will feature succinct lectures, previous test review questions, and a faculty meet-and-greet.

Residents are encouraged to register early, as space fills quickly for this sought-after course. The fee includes program materials, lunch, and a closing reception. The Resident Review Course is funded in part by the OEF. Visit www.aofas.org/residentreviewfor more information and registration details.

Resident Review Course to focus on OITE prep

Are YOU an OEF Donor? The OEF mission is to support the AOFAS in advancing education, research and humanitarian service. Generous donations to the OEF from individuals and industry help support these AOFAS programs and more. Visit www.aofas.org/oef to learn more and show your support today!

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The AOFAS Awards and Scholarships Committee selected six young members (under the age of 45) to participate in the 10th annual Traveling Fellowship Program. The goal of the program is to expose early career foot and ankle surgeons to those established in the field in order to promote professional relationships, exchange ideas, and encourage new thinking on research and clinical care topics.

The following members will host the fellows at their institutions immediately following the Annual Meeting: Lew Schon, MD, and Mark Myerson, MD, in Baltimore, Maryland; Keith Wapner, MD, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Scott Ellis, MD, Cary Chapman, MD, and Kenneth Mroczek, MD, in New York, New York.

The 2013 Traveling Fellows were announced during Specialty Day on March 23, 2013 in Chicago.

Congratulations to: Samuel Adams, MD, USA Peter Bock, MD, Austria Jose Cohen, MD, Brazil Kenneth Hunt, MD, USA Bom Soo Kim, MD, South Korea Kevin Kirk, DO, USA

The AOFAS Traveling Fellowship Program is funded by the OEF with an exclusive educational grant from DJO Inc.

Congratulations 2013 Traveling Fellows

Samuel Adams, MD Peter Bock, MD Jose Cohen, MD Bom Soo Kim, MDKenneth Hunt, MD Kevin Kirk, DO

This years Resident Scholarship Program broke another record with more than 50 applications from PGY2 and PGY3 orthopaedic residents in the US and Canada. Members of the AOFAS Awards and Scholarships Committee spent many hours reviewing and discussing the merits of each applicant and ultimately selected 43 for the program. The Resident Scholarship Program allows honorees to attend the AOFAS Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida, July 17-20, 2013. The scholarship covers registration fees for the Pre-meeting Course, Annual Meeting, and Young Physicians Forum as well as lodging for four nights and a travel stipend. The Awards and Scholarships Committee is pleased to announce the 2013 Resident Scholars:

Michael Aynardi, MDJon Backus, MDKatherine Bedigrew, MD

Erwin Bennett, MDClayton Bettin, MDYelena Bogdan, MDTony Bryant, MDKatherine Cabrejo-Jones, MDTom Chao, MDJustin Clayton, MDJames Costanzo, MDJeffrey Covell, MDRobert Eberly, MDAndrew Ertl, MDChad Ferguson, MDWesley Flint, MDClary Foote, MDKamran Hamid, MDM. Daniel Hatch, MDJ. Marshal Haynie, MDBryant Ho, MDKurt Hofmann, MDLyle Jackson, MDJustin Kane, MDDerek Klaus, MDAsher Kupperman, MDJohn Lewis, MD

Katharine Mangan, MDPaul Matuszewski, MDMatthew McKean, MDChristopher Miller, MDSara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MDHarvey Montijo, MDDaniel Moon, MDJared Niska, MDGeorge Ochenjele, MDCameron Patthanacharoenphon, MDStephen Reichard, MDMatthew Ross, MDDavid Ruta, MDMichael Sandlin, MDPaul Switaj, MDDmitry Tsvetkov, MD

The AOFAS Resident Scholarship Program is funded by the AOFAS Outreach & Education Fund (OEF) with donations from individuals and educational grants from Stryker Orthopaedics and Wright Medical Technology. AOFAS

Congratulations 2013 Resident Scholars

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CODING CORNER

Update on wound care codesbyPaulSpiegl,MD,fortheAOFASCPT/RUCCommittee

The CPT codes for providing wound care not associated with open fractures or dislocations have been revised to reflect the total area of wound care. Codes 11042, 11043, and 11044 now refer to wound care provided to up to 20 square centimeter (sq cm) with new add-on codes 11045, 11046, and 11047 respectively used to report each additional 20 sq cm or part thereof. Documentation is required for the anatomic location, the surface area in sq cm, and the depth of debridement (subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia or bone) of each wound. The area for each coded depth of debridement is the sum of the areas of all the wounds debrided to this depth.

Codes 11040 and 11041 have been deleted and codes 97597 and 97598 have been revised to report debridement (e.g., fibrin, devitalized epidermis and/or dermis, exudate, debris, or biofilm) of up to 20 sq cm of open wound that has partial or full thickness depth. Techniques include selective sharp debridement with scissors and/or scalpel or using high pressure water jet. Code 97597 refers to wound care provided to an area of up to 20 sq cm and add-on code 97598 is used to report for each additional 20 sq cm or part thereof.

Special considerations: The area debrided determines coding,

not the total area of the wound. Depth of debridement refers to tissue debrided. No modifier is required and should not

be used for the add-on codes. The global period is 0 days for all of

these codes.

Example #1An elderly male patient presents with a left medial ankle wound 8x3 cm (24 sq cm) which has 3x2 cm (6 sq cm) of exposed devitalized medial malleolus. Initially, the entire wound is debrided including the bone. At a second look five days later, it is only necessary to debride the medial malleolus as the remainder of the wound is granulating.

The initial procedure is reported as: 11044 for debridement of bone,

muscle/tendon, subcutaneous tissue and skin for up 20 sq cm.

11047-59 for debridement of an additional 20 sq cm or part thereof

(10 sq cm). The second procedure is reported as: 11044 for debridement of bone of

up to 20 sq cm (6 sq cm). Since the global period is now 0 days this can be reported and no modifier is necessary.

Alternatively, if on the second look only subcutaneous tissue was debrided in an area of 14 sq cm, it would be reported as: 11042 for debridement of

subcutaneous tissue to an area of up to 20 sq cm. Even though bone was exposed in the wound, subcutaneous tissue not bone was debrided so the appropriate CPT code is 11042.

Example #2A middle-aged diabetic woman has a left bunion with an overlying 3x2 cm ulcer exposing capsule, a right heel 4x4 cm ulcer down to subcutaneous tissue and a left leg 8x4 cm ulcer down to subcutaneous tissue. She also has a superficial partial thickness 5x5 cm ulcer on the dorsum of her foot. The bunion area is debrided of skin, subcutaneous tissue, and capsule. The subcutaneous tissue of the entire 48 sq cm area (4x4=16 + 8x4=32) of the heel and leg wounds is debrided. On the dorsum of the foot, an area 3x4 cm is debrided of partial thickness skin.

This debridement would be reported as: 11043 for debridement of the skin,

subcutaneous tissue, and capsule of the bunion area.

11042-59 for the debridement of subcutaneous tissue of the first 20 sq cm of the combined 48 sq cm of the heel and leg ulcers.

11045 for the debridement of the second 20 sq cm of the combined heel and leg ulcers.

11045 for the remaining 8 sq cm of the 48 sq cm.

97597-59 for the partial thickness debridement of 12 sq cm on the dorsal foot. The area debrided not the total area of the wound is reported.

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Foot & Ankle MatchresultsOn April 2, the results of the 2013 AOFAS-sponsored Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship Match for 2014-2015 positions were released by the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match). The application process is administered by AOFAS staff and the matching process is handled by the SF Match. This is the seventh match for the AOFAS-sponsored program since it was reinstituted in 2006 and the fifth administered by the SF Match.

A total of 74 applications were received this year, compared to 80 applications for 2012, 76 for 2011, and 53 for 2010. This years applicants included 18 residents who attended the AOFAS Annual Meeting as Resident Scholars in 2011 or 2012. A total of 42 orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship programs initially signed up for the 2013 match, with one program withdrawing for internal reasons. Thirty (73%) out of 41 programs

submitting rank lists filled all of their spots Four programs (10%) filled one out of

two or three listed positions Seven programs (17%) did not fill any position Fifty-three (79%) of the 67 positions

offered were filled on match day Four out of the 57 applicants who

submitted rank lists did not match on match day

An additional eight applicants who participated in the match but did not submit rank lists due to not receiving any interviews also participated in the post-match scramble.

One partially-filled program opted to withdraw their one post-match vacancy which decreased the total available foot and ankle fellowship positions for 2014-15 to 66. As of April 30, there are currently13 vacancies at www.aofas.org and www.sfmatch.org. Interested candidates can contact the programs directly to apply.

In the 2012 match, 58 fellowship positions were offered on match day and 53 (91%) were filled on match day. Of the 37 programs that submitted rank lists for last years match, 32 (86%) filled all of their spots.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

The members-only advantage:Enter your AOFAS name and password at the top of the home page at Welcome, Sign In. Once logged in, you should immediately be redirected to the Members Only page, if not, click on the Membership tab and then Members Only. From the Members Only page, you have easy access to the following and more: FAI Online Current issue plus

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Renew Membership when prompted to pay your annual dues

www.aofas.orgThe public view includes: About AOFAS Discover more about

the leaders of the Society and the Bylaws that govern policy

Membership Review your benefits and encourage colleagues to apply to join today

Education View upcoming AOFAS foot and ankle programs

Medical Community Discover how the Career Center helps bring job seekers and employers / recruiters together; learn more about award programs including research grants and scholarships

Publications View current and past issues ofIn~Stride and stay on top of Society happenings

News Center Read AOFAS press releases and scroll through to see which AOFAS members are making the news

About OEF Your generous donations help the AOFAS provide essential research, education, and humanitarian programs. Learn more about these programs and view your name, make a new or additional contribution, and see the programs your dollars support.

www.footcaremd.orgGuide your patients to the Societys public information site that highlights why AOFAS members are uniquely qualified, provides an overview of foot and ankle, hosts an interactive footcare finder that lets patients identify where it hurts so they can learn more about conditions and treatments, presents current press releases, and brings the AOFAS Find a Member directory to their fingertips so they can find members in their area. The content on this site is always a work in progress and is updated routinely.

Make the most of AOFAS online resourceswww.aofas.org

The 5th Triennial Scientific Meeting of the International Federation of Foot & Ankle Societies (IFFAS) will be held September 19-21, 2014 in Chicago. Offered every three years, the 2014 IFFAS meeting will be hosted by the AOFAS and bring together orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists from around the world. The AOFAS Annual Meeting, traditionally held during the summer, will be held September 21-23 to coincide with and follow the IFFAS meeting. It is anticipated that most surgeons will attend both meetings. The two meetings will include a half day of combined programming and offer attendees the best in papers, symposia, hands-on-workshops, and collegial

exchange along with an opportunity to visit exhibits with the latest equipment available for patient care. The IFFAS meeting will present a true international flavor, while the AOFAS meeting is expected to be a more North American-centric meeting, although where there are opportunities to enhance thematic programming that will be a priority. IFFAS and AOFAS organizers will work closely together to develop the most optimal program for both organizations. The venue for the meetings will be the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Ideally located in downtown Chicago, the hotel is convenient to cultural activities, restaurants, shopping, and all that this world-class city has to offer.

Mitsuo Kinoshita, MD, IFFAS president, and Charles Saltzman, MD, IFFAS vice president/program chair, will be working with IFFAS committees that will select the scientific papers and symposia. Steven Haddad, MD, will be the 2013-14 AOFAS president. J. Chris Coetzee, MD, will chair the AOFAS Program Committee that will organize the program for the AOFAS meeting.

Save the Date: IFFAS and AOFAS 2014

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Active MembersBrian Abell, DOSonya Ahmed, MDPamela Allen, MDNicole Arcand, MDJerome Benavides, MDJames Boyle, MDMichael Brown, MDM. Truitt Cooper, MDNicola Corbett, MDJeffrey Dombroski, MDNaven Duggal, MDDarcy Foral, MDNicholas Goucher, MDAdam Groth, MDJeffrey Henning, MDKenneth Hunt, MDA. Holly Johnson, MDCatherine Johnson, MDJohn Maskill, MDJohn McAndrew, III, MDJeremy McCormick, MDErik Novak, MDBrent Ogawa, MDPatrick ONeill, MDPatrick Osborn, MDDiane Palkert, MDAlexander Pappas, MDKenneth Park, MDAmar Patel, MDRyan Putnam, MDVeerabhadra Reddy, MDRamon Rodriguez, MDJonathan Saluta, MDJonathan Smerek, MDVivek Sood, MDStephen Tocci, MDRyan Will, MDGregory Witkowski, MD

Associate Member OsteopathicR. Joseph Grierson, DO

Candidate MembersJoseph Bellamy, MDBrad Blankenhorn, MDHayde Brown, MDPatrick Bull, DOLaura Dawson, DOJoel Davis, MDJohn Duerden, MDTobin Eckel, MDScott Ekroth, MDDavid Epstein, MDMatthew Harrison, MDW. Chad Hembree, MDChristopher Hodgkins, MDJeffrey Jockel, MDJulie Johnson, MDDavid Joos, MDChristopher Kestner, MDJohn Khoury, MDChristopher Kreulen, MDEvgeny Krynetskiy, MDJoshua Lamb, MDZachary Leonard, MD

John Louis-Ugbo, II, MDAdam Mandel, DO Matthew Marquart, DOSean Matuszak, MDKelly McCormick, MD Joshua Metzl, MDShawn Morrow, DOGregory Neely, MDChirag Patel, MDMark Reed, MDGuy Reyes, MDOmar Saleem, MDJeremy Smith, MDArjun Srinath, MDFaustin Stevens, MDNicholas Strasser, MDMatthew Swick, MDEdward Tang, MDRachel Triche, MDNorman Waldrop, III, MDJustin Weatherall, MD Matthew Wolenski, MD

International MembersAli Abbasian, MBBSPrashanth Anand, MDMagalie Angers, MDHeather Barske, MDSergey Berezhnoy, MDCarla Chertman, MDGraham Chuter, MBChBAlberto Cuellar Avaroma, MD Jun-ichi Fukushi, MDKaan Irgit, MD Hyuk Jegal, MDMoiss King Hayata, MDAna Cristina King Martinez, MDMelissa Laflamme, MDGuido Laps, MDYoung Koo Lee, MDTze-Choong Low, MBBSMaria Cristina Martinez de Anda, MDD. Joshua Mayich, MDJoao Manuel Meruje Dias, MDVitor A. R. de Miranda, MDChul-Hyun Park, MDBalvinder Rana, MS(Ortho)Daniel Sadigursky, MDMarcos Sakaki, MDSyndie Singer, MD, FRCSCWeidong Song, MDGowreeson Thevendran, FRCS(Tr&Ortho) Ute Waldecker, MDHyunkook Youn, MDYuan Zhu, MD

Fellow MembersJason Bariteau, MDSudhir Belagaje, MDJohn Bleazard, DOMaryse Bouchard, MDDeborah Castaeda, MDHolman Chan, MD

John Chao, MDNicholas Cheney, DO Marcus Coe, MDWilliam Corn, MDShyler DeMill, DOThomas Douglas, MD Emily Exten, MDTodd Fellars, MDMason Florence, MDBeatriz Garca, MDGeorge Gendy, MDMary Gilmer, MDJames Halloran, MDCalvin Hu, MD Kavita Iyengar, MDSteve Kang, MDR. Bradley Kellum, MDStacee Kessinger, MDNathan Kiewiet, MDGregory Kirwan, DOLee Kolla, MDKristen Kuratnick, DODavid Lee, MDEric Lloyd, MD Katherine Ma, MDPaul Maloof, MDShelton McKenzie, MDMark Mikhael, MDStuart Myers, MDAnthony Ndu, MDDavid Oji, MDJong Won Park, MD Chamnanni Rungprai, MDCuchulain Rust, MDJeffrey Seybold, MDDarin Talley, MDJoshua Tennant, MDPablo Wagner, MDClive Woods, MDKevin Zartman, MDJacob Zide, MD

Resident MembersEva Asomugha, MDCameron Barr, MDMatthew Beuchel, MD Michael Greaser, MDJustin Kane, MDAbraham Kim, MDCraig Lareau, MDJohn Lewis, Jr., MDDavid Macias, MDKevin McCarthy, MDTimothy Miller, MDFelipe Pereira, MDAndrew Rosenbaum, MDCorey Rosenbaum, DOEric Tan, MDEttore Vulcano, MDGeoffrey Watson, MD Brian Weatherford, MDScott Whitlow, MDJoan Williams, MDJerry Xing, MD AOFAS

Congratulations to new and elevating membersEffective March 23, 2013 Current membership: 1,985

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NORTH FLORIDA OPPORTUNITY

Excellent opportunity for a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon (or a fellowship training orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle) to join a thriving 24 physician orthopedic practice.

The practice has been in business for over 40 years and has subspecialties in foot & ankle, spine, hand, adult reconstruction, and sports medicine. We serve North Florida and South Georgia with 6 satellite offices and a main campus housing on site X-Ray, MRI and Orthotics and Prosthetics, PT, and ASC. The group is on the cutting edge of technology with fully implemented digital imaging and electronic medical record systems.

TOC fields the primary orthopedic team physicians for Florida State University (FSU), Florida A&M University (FAMU), and Tallahassee Community College, as well as numerous area high schools.

Income guarantee the first 2 years with bonus potential and incentive for fellowship training. Partnership potential after 2 years. Benefits include moving allowance, health, dental, life and disability insurance and retirement contribution.

For more information about this opportunity please visit our website at www.tlhoc.com and email CV to Bonnie Solomon at bonnie.solomon@tlhoc.com.

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Emeritus Member Arthur Kassel, MD, 87, of Novato, California passed away in March of 2013.

Dr. Kassel studied for his medical degree at the Chicago Medical School. He completed orthopaedic surgical residencies at both Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Brooklyn.

Dr. Kassel was a founding physician of Fremont Orthopaedic Medical Group in Fremont, California. He retired from the practice in 1998 at age 73. Dr. Kassel described his 40 years in practice at Fremont Orthopaedic Medical Group as his most rewarding and memorable time as a physician.

InMemoriam