Teaching Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery at the OTIF Foot & Ankle Meeting in Munich

This summer I had the pleasure of joining the faculty at the Orthopaedic Technology & Innovation Forum (OTIF) in Munich, a two-day international meeting focused on the latest advances in foot and ankle surgery.
During the course I taught minimally invasive bunion surgery, demonstrating techniques that allow correction of hallux valgus (bunion deformity) through smaller incisions with the aim of reducing soft tissue disruption and improving recovery times for patients.
I also chaired a session on Achilles tendon rupture surgery, which generated excellent discussion around the evolving management of this common sports injury. Topics included operative versus non-operative treatment, modern minimally invasive repair techniques, and strategies to optimise rehabilitation and return to activity.
Another highlight was participating in a panel discussion on ankle arthroscopy and nanoscopy, exploring how modern minimally invasive techniques can help diagnose and treat causes of persistent ankle pain. These approaches allow surgeons to address problems such as cartilage injury, impingement and osteochondral defects with smaller instruments and less invasive procedures.
Meetings like OTIF provide an excellent opportunity for surgeons from across Europe and beyond to share ideas and discuss the latest innovations in foot and ankle surgery. It was a privilege to contribute to such a stimulating programme and to exchange experiences with colleagues working at the forefront of the specialty.
In my clinical practice across Chichester, Worthing and Haywards Heath, I regularly treat patients with conditions such as bunions, Achilles tendon injuries and chronic ankle pain, and discussions at meetings like OTIF play an important role in continuing to refine surgical techniques and improve patient care.