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
Joined November 2009
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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…
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
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!
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
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
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.
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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…
Learn more about Achilles tears at #FootCareMD: footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankl…
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
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
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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
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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🦵 Results presented at #AOFAS2026 showed below knee amputation was associated with substantial postoperative complications, including short- and long-term mortality risks for patients.
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Registration now open for the Advanced Foot & Ankle Virtual Course, November 12-14, 2026!
Learn more and register today at aofas.org/advancedfoot
AOFAS is at #EFAS2026! A few photos of AOFAS representatives at the European Foot & Ankle Society's Congress in Augsburg, Germany. #EFASCongress2026
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CME credits earned from @AAOS1, @aossm1972, @AOFAS, @aanaorg, @otatrauma, ASSH, and 70 other organizations come directly to the ABOS through @AccreditedCME. There’s no need to remember to upload a certificate.
We are proud to announce the installation of 2026-2027 AOFAS President, Scott J. Ellis, MD!
Read the press release: ow.ly/jGUM50ZSLre
Abstract Deadline Extended! There's still time to share your research with the orthopaedic community at AOFAS Winter Meeting 2027, February 11-13, 2027, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Submit your abstracts by 10/5: aofas.org/wintermeeting
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We’re proud to share that HSS foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Scott J. Ellis, MD has been named President of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (@AOFAS). Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and leadership role.
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