Virtual Journal Club

The Virtual Journal Club reviews noteworthy articles on pertinent topics of research. 

Open to all ACFAS members, each 60-minute session is hosted and presented by research experts from fellowship programs with ACFAS status. Register for an upcoming session or access archived sessions at your convenience. The Virtual Journal Club is brought to you by the ACFAS Research Committee.  

Upcoming Virtual Journal Club Sessions


Is There a Role for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the Treatment of Ankle Arthritis? 
Thursday, November 21 | 7:00 pm CT | Register
Host: The Foot & Ankle Salvage, Trauma, and Reconstruction (FASTR) Fellowship of Atlanta (Georgia)
Fellowship Director: Allen Raphael, DPM, FACFAS
Fellowship Assistant Director: Samantha Miner, DPM, FACFAS
Presenters:  Nathan Tirabassi, DPM, AACFAS
Moderator: Daniel D. Lowe, DPM 
The following articles will be presented: 

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for the Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis

Efficacy and Safety of a Single Intra-articular Injection of Platelet-rich Plasma on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Ankle Osteoarthritis—A Prospective Study


Thursday, December 19 | 7:00 pm CT | Register
Host: Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgical Fellowship – NOMS Ankle & Foot Care Centers (Ohio)
Fellowship Director: Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Presenters:  TBD
Moderator: Samantha A. Miner, DPM, AACFAS 
The following articles will be presented:  TBD



The ACFAS Virtual Journal Club is generously supported by PICA.