Tips and Tricks in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle (Videos Only)

Practical Surgical Pearls, Techniques & Revision Strategies for Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Tips and Tricks in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle is a comprehensive surgical education resource edited by Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS, Lowell Weil Jr., Jarrett D. Cain, Jeffrey R. Baker, and John S. Anderson. Inspired by the legacy of the Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, this program brings together the experience of internationally recognized foot and ankle surgeons to provide practical guidance for both routine and complex surgical procedures.

Through concise chapters, detailed illustrations, and operative video demonstrations, the course focuses on surgical decision-making, technical execution, complication avoidance, and revision surgery strategies. Emphasis is placed on practical “tips and tricks” that can improve outcomes and help surgeons navigate challenging clinical situations.

Course Features

• Surgical Video Demonstrations
• Step-by-Step Procedural Guidance
• Expert Foot & Ankle Surgery Instruction
• Revision Surgery Techniques
• Evidence-Based Surgical Approaches
• Color Clinical Illustrations
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Concepts
• Practical Operative Pearls

Program Overview

Foot and ankle surgery requires a combination of technical precision, sound clinical judgment, and experience managing complications. This educational resource provides practical advice from fellowship-trained podiatric and orthopedic surgeons who share their preferred techniques, operative strategies, and lessons learned from clinical practice.

The content spans traditional open procedures, minimally invasive techniques, and percutaneous approaches while addressing both primary and revision surgical cases.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply evidence-based surgical techniques for foot and ankle disorders.
• Improve operative efficiency through practical surgical pearls.
• Recognize common pitfalls and complications in foot and ankle surgery.
• Develop strategies for managing revision procedures.
• Select appropriate surgical approaches for various foot and ankle pathologies.
• Incorporate minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques when appropriate.
• Enhance postoperative outcomes through improved surgical planning.

Core Topics Covered

Forefoot Surgery

• Hallux Valgus Correction
• Hallux Rigidus Management
• Metatarsal Osteotomies
• Lesser Toe Deformities
• Forefoot Reconstruction

Midfoot Surgery

• Midfoot Arthritis
• Flatfoot Reconstruction
• Tendon Procedures
• Joint Preservation Techniques
• Complex Midfoot Disorders

Hindfoot Surgery

• Hindfoot Realignment
• Calcaneal Osteotomies
• Arthrodesis Procedures
• Revision Hindfoot Surgery

Ankle Surgery

• Ankle Instability
• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Ankle Reconstruction
• Degenerative Ankle Disease
• Complex Ankle Procedures

Tendon & Soft Tissue Surgery

• Achilles Tendon Disorders
• Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
• Tendon Transfers
• Soft Tissue Reconstruction
• Wound Management

Minimally Invasive Surgery

• Percutaneous Procedures
• Small Incision Techniques
• Minimally Invasive Osteotomies
• Surgical Instrumentation

Revision Surgery

• Failed Foot Surgery
• Failed Ankle Procedures
• Nonunion Management
• Hardware Complications
• Salvage Procedures

Surgical Pearls & Pitfalls

• Operative Planning
• Technical Tips
• Avoiding Complications
• Intraoperative Decision-Making
• Postoperative Management

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Podiatric Surgeons
• Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Specialists
• Podiatry Residents
• Foot and Ankle Fellows
• Surgical Trainees

Educational Highlights

✔ 54 Practical Surgical Chapters

✔ Expert Foot & Ankle Faculty

✔ Operative Video Demonstrations

✔ Revision Surgery Strategies

✔ Minimally Invasive Techniques

✔ Complication Prevention Guidance

✔ Evidence-Based Surgical Approaches

✔ Real-World Surgical Pearls

✔ Suitable for Experienced Surgeons and Trainees

Clinical & Educational Value

Tips and Tricks in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle delivers practical surgical knowledge from leading experts in podiatric and orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. By focusing on technical details, complication avoidance, and revision strategies, the course helps surgeons refine their operative skills and improve patient outcomes.