Virtual Symposium: Innovative Approaches to Neuropathic Trauma Reconstruction

Virtual Symposium: Innovative Approaches to Neuropathic Trauma Reconstruction
October 4, 2025


The ACFAS Virtual Symposium: Innovative Approaches to Neuropathic Trauma Reconstruction dives into strategies for perioperative optimization in patients with neuropathic foot and ankle pathology. 

This expert-led, interactive program offers 4 CECH and covers the latest in improving surgical outcomes, fixation techniques, and soft tissue management. Learn how to navigate internal vs. external fixation, explore minimally invasive options, and apply best practices in tendon balancing, wound care, and complication prevention.

Don’t miss your chance to sharpen your skills and connect with faculty! 

Saturday, October 4

7:55 - 8:00 am 
Welcome remarks and faculty introductions 

8:00 - 8:55 am 
Peri-operative Optimization 

  • Surgical optimization and long-term considerations in neurogenic reconstruction Patient 
  • Bridging the Midfoot Gap: Advanced Strategies for Fracture Management in Diabetic Neuropathy 
  • Neuropathic Reconstruction Setting 

Acute Injury

  • Bridging the Midfoot Gap: Advanced Strategies for Fracture Management in Diabetic Neuropathy 
  • Neuropathic Reconstruction Setting 


8:55 - 9:00 am 
Q&A 

9:00 - 9:50 am 
Chronic Injury

  • Fusing ankle after lateral column amputation 
  • Minimally invasive osteotomy and joint 
  • Midfoot Charcot – Does it Need to be Addressed? 
  • Distal tibial lengthening 


9:50 - 10:00 am 
Q&A 

10:00 - 10:50 am 
Soft Tissue Management

  • Staging Success: In-House Wound & Infection Considerations for the Charcot Patient 
  • Tendon balancing in the “flipper foot” 
  • Complications with Charcot Reconstruction 


10:50 - 11:00 am 
Q&A 

11:00 - 11:50 am 
Panel Case Discussions

11:50 am - 12:00 pm 
Q&A 

12:00 pm 
Adjournment   

Hummira Abawi, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
Jossie S. Abraham, DPM, FACFAS
Johanna F. Godoy, DPM, FACFAS
Kelsey J. Millonig, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
Jessica Knight, DPM, FACFAS
Amber Morra, DPM, FACFAS
Cassandra B. Tomczak, DPM, FACFAS
Lisa Marie Grant-McDonald, DPM, FACFAS

By attending this symposium, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify key strategies for perioperative optimization in patients with neuropathic foot and ankle pathology, including acute and chronic injuries, to improve surgical outcomes and long-term function.
  • Compare and contrast fixation techniques and reconstructive approaches, including internal vs. external fixation, minimally invasive methods, and bone lengthening in managing Charcot neuroarthropathy and complex midfoot/ankle pathology.
  • Evaluate soft tissue management principles such as tendon balancing, staged wound care, and complication prevention to optimize outcomes in high-risk Charcot reconstruction patients.

$225         ACFAS Member
$280         Non-Member
$150         Residents
$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 continuing education contact hours. 

No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.