AOFAS@AOFAS

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society is a medical society of orthopaedic surgeons who treat injuries, diseases, and other conditions of the foot and ankle

 Schaumburg, IL
aofas.org/
Joined November 2009
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Thank you to the faculty and attendees for making last weekend's AOFAS Medical Student BioSkills Workshop at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago a success! A special thank you to Stryker for supporting the event. #Orthopaedics #SurgicalSkills #MedicalEducation #SawBones
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AOFAS delegates at the EGFAS- AIN Shams International Foot and Ankle Congress in Cairo, Egypt.
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.@AOFAS has a new president. Scott J. Ellis, M.D., takes the helm of the 2,600-member organization with a focus on global collaboration and growing the foot and ankle specialty: hubs.li/Q04DhMXx0 #Orthopedics #FootAndAnkle #Medtech #AOFAS
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Join our all-star faculty at the Advanced Foot & Ankle Virtual Course for informative sessions such as “Revision TAR,” with Edward T. Haupt, MD; David I. Pedowitz, MD, MS; Scott J. Ellis, MD; and Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD. View the program: aofas.org/advancedfoot
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We're proud to announce the AOFAS and the Arthritis Foundation awarded $1 million in funding for the AF/AOFAS Ankle Arthritis Think Tank Research Grants Program. Read the announcement: ow.ly/fXgU5103QE6. @ArthritisFdn
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Join us tonight for a webinar presented in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the International Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine Consensus! Learn more & register: ow.ly/QKMW51035MX
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Have you registered for the Advanced Foot & Ankle Virtual Course? Join our faculty for sessions such as “Ankle Instability,” with Kamran S. Hamid, MD, MPH; Peter G. Mangone, MD; Arianna Gianakos, DO; and C. Thomas Haytmanek Jr., MD. Register today: aofas.org/advancedfoot
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Check out the October issue of Foot & Ankle International! Dive into groundbreaking research and read the featured commentary: “After Nearly 15 Years, Is It Time We Pay Attention to the Outcomes of the Zimmer TM Total Ankle?" Read the edition: journals.sagepub.com/toc/FAI…
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Thank you to the faculty and attendees for making last weekend’s AOFAS Resident Skills Course at Enovis in Lewisville, Texas a success! A special thank you to @enovismedtech for making this course possible. #Orthopaedics #SurgicalSkills #MedicalEducation #MedicalResidents
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Tap into the expertise of Drs. Judith F. Baumhauer and Amanda M. Holleran at the next Ask the Expert event. Our experts will respond to your tough cases & questions live. Register now and submit your case: aofas.org/ask-the-expert
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For World Arthritis Day, we’re celebrating Columbia Orthopedics PGY-3 resident @vibavmoulimd, selected for the @aofas and Arthritis Foundation’s Foot and Ankle Arthritis Development Program for advanced training and mentorship. Proud of our residents!
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Applications are open for the 2027 AOFAS Research Grants Program! These grants provide orthopaedic foot & ankle researchers with vital resources to discover new treatments and advance patient care. Submit your proposal by November 22: aofas.org/researchgrants
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Join us tonight for part 1 of the Resident Review Webinar! Prepare for exams with this comprehensive overview of key foot & ankle topics. Free for residents and AOFAS members! Learn more: aofas.org/focus
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Resident Review Webinar Starts Tomorrow! Do you know an orthopaedic resident preparing for upcoming exams? Encourage them to register for our free webinar! Learn more: aofas.org/focus
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Following below knee amputation, results presented at #AOFAS2026 showed that patient mortality risks increased from 3.3% at 30 days to 17.1% at 2 years. @AOFAS 🔗 vist.ly/5mtrz

Below knee amputation may increase short-, long-term mortality risks

Below knee amputation is associated with substantial postoperative complications, including short- and long-term mortality risks, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...

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Attention Orthopaedic Residents in PGY 1-3! Register for a free Resident Skills Course on October 23-24, 2026. Learn more: aofas.org/residentskillscour…
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Learn more about Achilles tears at #FootCareMD: footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankl…

Achilles Tendon Tear | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options

An Achilles rupture causes sudden pain and weakness near the heel. Learn how foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons diagnose and treat high Achilles tears.

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Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper suffered a likely Achilles tendon tear on Sunday and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. We don't yet know whether he'll undergo surgery. Learn about treatment of Achilles tears at #OrthoInfo: bit.ly/3XT9S2u @AOFAS #Orthotwitter
Side-by-side illustrations showing the different areas where an Achilles tendon tear can occur, at its attachment point on the calcaneus, and in the middle of the tendon.

ALT Side-by-side illustrations showing the different areas where an Achilles tendon tear can occur, at its attachment point on the calcaneus, and in the middle of the tendon.
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🗨️ “This study has its limitations, but it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive counseling and coordinated care for [patients undergoing below knee amputation].” – @sam_florentino @AOFAS vist.ly/5m96z

Below knee amputation may increase short-, long-term mortality risks

Below knee amputation is associated with substantial postoperative complications, including short- and long-term mortality risks, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...

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Do you know an orthopaedic resident preparing for upcoming exams? Encourage them to register for our free Resident Review Webinars! Learn more and register: aofas.org/focus
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We're still reflecting on our time at the European Foot & Ankle Society's Congress in Augsburg, Germany last weekend! #EFASCongress2026
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