Case Discussion: Arthritis in the Young Patient: Fusion vs. Replacement

In conclusion to this special episode hosted by the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee and EFAS Youth Committee, AOFAS surgeons Matt Conti, MD, and Sara Galli, MD, join EFAS surgeons Amit Patel, MBBS, BSc, MSc FRCS, and Tom Lewis, MBChB, BSc, MFSTEd, FRCS, PhD, to discuss Hallux Rigidus treatment options.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

In this special episode hosted by the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee and EFAS Youth Committee, AOFAS surgeons Matt Conti, MD, and Sara Galli, MD, join EFAS surgeons Amit Patel, MBBS, BSc, MSc FRCS, and Tom Lewis, MBChB, BSc, MFSTEd, FRCS, PhD, to discuss Hallux Rigidus treatment options. Stay tuned for the conclusion of this 2-part series.   For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, maker of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit BONESUPPORT.com.   Chris Kreulen, MD, from University of California – Davis Health is joined by Chris Murawski, MD and Paul Ryan, MD, FAAOS to discuss their ever-evolving approach to bone infection. Over the course of thirty minutes, they discuss their move towards single-stage surgeries, advancements in total ankle revisions, and their increased ability to preserve limbs. They also include their tips, tricks, and pearls for getting the most out of new technologies like CERAMENT G. Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn.    References discussed in this episode: Winkler, E et al. Foot Osteomyelitis Location and Rates of Primary or Secondary Major Amputations in Patients With Diabetes. Foot & Ankle International, 107110072210885. Hennessy C et al. MORTALITY, RE-AMPUTATION, AND POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION RATES FOLLOWING 28,000 BELOW-KNEE AMPUTATIONS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS IN ENGLAND: A NATIONAL POPULATION STUDY, 2002–2022. Orthop Procs. 2025 Feb 10;107-B(SUPP_1):18-18.  Certain L. Embracing Change: Oral Antibiotics for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis. Foot & Ankle International. 2025;46(10):1090-1091.  Khakzad T et al. Cementless one-stage hip revision arthroplasty with an injectable antibiotic bone graft substitute : a pilot study. Bone Jt Open. 2025 Sep 25;6(9):1146-1155 For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

In the conclusion of the discussion on arthritis in the young patient - fusion vs. replacement, Drs. Pam Luk and Nick Strasser review cases with Drs. Jesse Doty and Constantine Demetracopoulos. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Join co-hosts Drs. Nick Strasser, and Pam Luk as they discuss patient factors and treatment considerations for ankle replacement and fusion with Drs. Constantine Demetracopoulos and Jesse Doty. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Host Dr. Matt Conti chats with Drs. Holly Johnson and Rebecca Cerrato about the evolution of MIS in their practices, where to start, patient indications, what to avoid, and how to treat complications with MIS techniques. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Dr. Nick Strasser interviews annual meeting local Seattle resident Dr. Dave Dalstrom and talks about some can't miss experiences, restaurants, and other activities outside of the Scientific Program.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Please join Annual Meeting program co-chairs Joseph S. Park, MD, and M. Truitt Cooper, MD, along with AOFAS President Sheldon S. Lin, MD, and IFFAS President Mark E. Easley, MD, as they discuss the exciting program planned for the 2026 AOFAS Annual Meeting and IFFAS 9th Biennial Meeting on September 16-19, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, USA. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Drs. Martin O'Malley and Bob Anderson conclude the Achilles tendon rupture repair conversation with co-hosts Drs. Joe Park and Bret Smith. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Drs. Martin O'Malley and Bob Anderson have an engaging conversation about Achilles tendon rupture repair techniques with co-hosts Drs. Joe Park and Bret Smith in part 1 of this 2-part series. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org