TAR Summit

TAR Summit
October 25-26, 2025
Rosemont, IL


Join us for the TAR Summit, a two-day, in-depth educational program designed for foot and ankle surgeons, early practitioners, and residents looking to expand their expertise in total ankle replacement (TAR). The TAR Summit will address key challenges in TAR, including implant alignment, evolving technology, and gaps in residency training.

Saturday, October 25

6:30 - 8:00 am 
Breakfast and Registration 

8:00 - 8:15 am
Welcome
Introduction of Faculty and Overview of Course 

8:15 - 11:40 am 
Preoperative Considerations and Work-up 

8:15 - 8:35 am 
Indications, Contraindications and Patient Selection for Primary TAR 

8:35 - 9:05 am 
Medical Co-morbidities and Management 

9:05 - 9:35 am 
Advanced Imaging for TAR: What to Order and Why 

9:35 - 10:10 am 
Primary Implant Selection  

10:10 - 10:55 am 
Break 

10:55 - 11:40 am 
Advantages and Disadvantages of Systems  

11:40 am - 2:10 pm 
Implant Technology 

11:40 - 11:55 am 
Evolution and History of Implant Technology 

11:55 am - 12:20 pm 
Overview of Implant Systems and Indications for Use  

12:20 - 1:20 pm 
Lunch 

1:20 - 2:00 pm 
PSI Nuances 

  • Current and Future 
  • Long Term Durability and Functional Results 
  • Implant Survivorship 

2:00 - 2:10 pm 
Future Technology 

2:10 - 5:00 pm 
Surgical Technique

2:10 - 2:45 pm 
Intraoperative Considerations 

  • Positioning (10 minutes) 
  • Anesthesia (10 minutes) 
  • Equipment set up (20 minutes)

2:45 - 3:05 pm 
Surgical Prep 

  • Hemostasis 
  • “Space suit”

3:05 - 3:35 pm 
Beverage Break 

3:35 - 4:05 pm 
Prevention of Common Intraoperative Complications (panel discussion) 

4:05 - 4:15 pm 
Coding – Primary, Revisions, Common Adjunct Procedures

4:15 - 5:00 pm 
Round Table Discussion with Cases and Q&A 

5:00 - 6:00 pm 
Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors 

 

Sunday, October 26

7:00 – 8:00 am 
Breakfast and Registration Check In 

8:00 - 8:05 am 
Welcome 

8:05 - 10:00 am 
Post Op Management (Clinical Decision-making Using Polling) 

8:05 - 8:20 am 
Post-op and Rehab Protocols 

8:20 - 8:35 am 
Outcomes 

8:35 - 8:50 am 
Post Op Pain Management 

8:50 - 9:05 am 
Post Operative 

9:05 - 9:25 am 
Infected TAR – Diagnosis and Treatment

9:25 - 10:00 am 
Common Complications Case Discussion 

  • Minor Complications 
  • Wound Management and Infection  

10:00 - 10:30 am 
Break 

10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
Advanced TAR (Lectures followed by Case Discussion) 

10:30 - 10:45 am 
Failed Ankle 

10:45 - 11:00 am 
Revisions and How to Prevent Them 

11:00 - 11:15 am 
Strategies for Revision 

11:15 - 11:30 am 
Advanced Applications of TAR 

11:30 - 11:45 am 
Angular Deformities 

11:45 am -12:00 pm 
The Painful Total Ankle – How to Diagnose and Treat It 

12:00 - 12:30 pm 
Case Discussion Panel       

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to: 

  • Compare and contrast common PSI systems available. 
  • Identify appropriate candidates for TAR procedures. 
  • Discuss common complications and how to prevent them during and after TAR surgery. 

$900         ACFAS Member
$1,350     Non-Member
$595         ACFAS Resident Member
$890         Non-Member Resident
$595         ACFAS Student Club Member

This course is designed for practitioners interested in incorporating TAR into their practice, early practitioners, and residents. 

ACFAS must receive notice of cancellation to info@acfas.org no later than six weeks prior to the start of the course to receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee.

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 10 continuing education contact hours. 

Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare
6350 North River Road
Rosemont, IL

Hotel Room Rate 
$169+tax/night
Book online by October 3

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