Meet the 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS – Dr. Ronald W. Smith & Dr. E. Greer Richardson

This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin – the one and only FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/  Kent Ellington, MD, from OrthoCarolina, moderates a conversation about the uses of CERAMENT G in foot and ankle procedures with Chris Kreulen, MD, from University of California – Davis Health, and Victor Anciano, MD, University of Louisville Health.   The conversation highlights the usage of CERAMENT G and the 2-CAN delivery device for hindfoot and TTC nailing, where CERAMENT G is delivered alongside intramedullary fixation to provide both bone remodeling and targeted local antibiotic delivery. The panel reviews and discusses several publications on single-stage procedures achieving infection eradication and intramedullary nailing with CERAMENT G as a reproducible technique.   Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonesupport-ab/  References discussed in this episode:  ·  McNally, M. A., et al. “Mid- to long-term results of single-stage surgery for patients with chronic osteomyelitis using a bioabsorbable gentamicin-loaded ceramic carrier.” Bone Joint J. 2022; 104-B(9): 1095-1100.  ·  Pomeroy et al. Intramedullary Nailing with an Absorbable Antibiotic Carrier (Inaac): A Simple Technique Using Standard Implants. Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Drs. Joe Park and Ben Jackson chat with 2025 Pillars of the AOFAS: Drs. Ronald W. Smith and E. Greer Richardson. Dr. Tom Harris, former fellow of Dr. Smith, and David Richardson, Dr. Richardson’s son, join the discussion. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Co-hosts Drs. Nick Strasser and Pam Luk conclude the total ankle revision MasterClass with Drs. Karl Schweitzer and Greg Alvine and discuss perspectives on revision vs. fusion, approaches to primaries, and dental prophylaxis. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Dr. Nick Strasser chats with Drs. Jonathan Kaplan and Tyler Gonzalez as they preview the 2025 AOFAS Pre-meeting course: Small Incisions, Big Results: MIS to the MAX For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Listen in as co-hosts Nick Strasser and Pam Luk have an engaging conversation with Karl Schweitzer and Greg Alvine in part 1 of the total ankle revision MasterClass.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Join Drs. Nick Strasser, Anish Kadakia, and Edward Haupt as they discuss treatment challenges with the cavus foot.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Listen in as Drs. Tara Moncman, Lorraine Boakye, Matt Conti, and Lara Atwater, self ascribed "Chaos Junkies" share thoughts about setting boundaries and managing senior partner, junior partner, and mentor demands, and provide tips for organizing the chaos in the midst of busy practices. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

In the conclusion of this series on Charcot, guest host Eitan Ingall discusses treatment strategies with Drs. Carroll Jones, Kaitlin Neary, and Matt Conti. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Join guest host Eitan Ingall as he discusses the challenges and strategies of treating Charcot with Drs. Carroll Jones, Kaitlin Neary, and Matt Conti in part 1 of this 2 part series. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Listen in as Alan Friedman, Founder and CEO of J3P Health, continues a discussion with Kevin Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker, and Casey J. Humbyrd, MD, MBE, about the importance of mentorship and leadership.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org