Virtual Symposium: Controversies and Counterpoints

Virtual Symposium: Controversies and Counterpoints
October 24, 2026


Join us Saturday, October 24 for the ACFAS Virtual Symposium: Controversies and Counterpoints. 

This interactive virtual program brings together expert faculty to examine differing approaches to common foot and ankle pathologies, exploring both minimally invasive and open treatment strategies through presentations, case discussions, and live Q&A. Earn 5 CECH while gaining practical insight into treatment decision-making for bunions, Charcot deformity, Haglund's deformity, fibular fractures, and lateral ankle stabilization. 



Saturday, October 24

8:00 am 
Welcome/Introductions

Bunions

8:05 - 8:25 am    
Open Treatment for Bunions – Paul Dayton, DPM, FACFAS

8:25 - 8:45 am    
MIS Treatment for Bunions – Brian Loder, DPM, FACFAS

8:45 - 8:55 am    
Q&A with Case Presentations

Charcot

8:55 - 9:15 am    
Charcot Deformity Options – Flipper Foot – Jeffrey Loveland, DPM, FACFAS

9:15 - 9:35 am    
Charcot Treatment – Midfoot Reconstructions

9:35 - 9:45 am    
Q&A with Case Presentations

9:45 - 10:00 am    
Break

Haglund’s Deformity

10:05 - 10:20 am   
MIS Treatment for Haglund’s Deformity - Spencer Monaco, DPM, FACFAS

10:20 - 10:40 am    
Open Treatment for Haglund’s Deformity – Brandi Johnson, DPM, FACFAS

10:40 - 10:50 am    
Q&A with Case Presentations

Fibular Fractures

10:50 - 11:10 am    
Fibular Nailing – Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS

11:10 - 11:30 am    
Open Treatment of Fibular Fractures – John Clements, DPM, FACFAS 

11:30 - 11:45 am    
Q&A with Case Presentations

11:45 am - 12:00 pm    
Break

Lateral Ankle

12:00 - 12:20 pm    
Arthroscopic Assisted Lateral Ankle Stabilization – Vincent Vacketta, DPM, FACFAS 

12:20 - 12:40 pm    
Open Lateral Ankle Stabilization Procedure – Christopher Betrus, DPM, FACFAS

12:40 - 1:00 pm    
Q&A with Case Presentations

1:00 pm   
Symposium Adjournment

Jeffrey Loveland, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
Brandi Johnson, DPM, FACFAS
Brian Loder, DPM, FACFAS 
Paul Dayton, DPM, FACFAS 
Christopher Betrus, DPM, FACFAS 
Vincent Vacketta, DPM, FACFAS 
John Clements, DPM, FACFAS 
Douglas Pacaccio, DPM, FACFAS
Spencer Monaco, DPM, FACFAS

By attending this symposium, attendees will be able to:
 

  1. Differentiate treatment options for various foot and ankle conditions. 
  2. Determine when minimally invasive surgical techniques can be used in the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies. 
  3. Discuss the use of different open techniques for treatment of foot and ankle deformities. 

$225         ACFAS Member
$280         Non-Member
$150         ACFAS Resident Member
$0              ACFAS Student Club Member 

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. ACFAS has approved this activity for a maximum of 4.5 continuing education contact hours. 

This course has been supported by DePuy Synthes.