Speaking at the Arthrex Foot & Ankle Summit – Osteochondral Defects and Hindfoot Deformity

Many thanks to Arthrex, the faculty and the delegates who attended this year’s Arthrex Foot & Ankle Summit.I was honoured to deliver a keynote talk focusing on osteochondral defects of the ankle, an important cause of chronic ankle pain that can affect both athletes and active individuals. These cartilage and bone injuries within the ankle joint can lead to persistent pain, swelling and reduced mobility, and modern keyhole surgical techniques continue to improve outcomes for patients.
One of the highlights of the meeting for me was participating in the hindfoot deformity correction panel discussion. The session included excellent contributions from international faculty including Kaitlin Neary and Mark Maritz, and led to a thoughtful discussion about treatment strategies such as:

• Ankle replacement surgery
• Ankle fusion
• Hindfoot reconstruction techniques
• Decision making in complex foot and ankle deformity

Meetings like this are a fantastic opportunity for surgeons to exchange ideas and discuss the latest developments in foot and ankle surgery, helping to refine techniques and improve care for patients with complex ankle conditions.
It was a very productive two days of talks, debate and collaboration, and I’m grateful to Arthrex for organising such an engaging and educational summit.

Arthrex UK post.