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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Drs. Martin O'Malley and Bob Anderson conclude the Achilles tendon rupture repair conversation with co-hosts Drs. Joe Park and Bret Smith.

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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.

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Listen in as host Dr. Ben Jackson talks with study collaborators Drs. Jonathan Kaplan and Tyler Gonzales about MIS Zadek osteotomies vs. Open Haglund's deformity surgery. They share their experiences in patient selection and management.

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Host and Fellow Matt Conti, MD shares highlights from the 2025 EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program with co-Fellows Bonnie Chien, MD and Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD as they visited Marseille, France, Oxford, England, and Vienna, Austria. The EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program is a partnership with AOFAS and the European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS) where three EFAS members will attend the AOFAS Annual Meeting and travel to prominent orthopaedic foot and ankle institutions in the US and Canada. In exchange, three AOFAS members will attend the EFAS Congress and visit foot and ankle sites in Europe.

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