Virtual Symposium: Sports Trauma

Virtual Symposium: Sports Trauma
June 7, 2025


Ready to level up your expertise? The ACFAS Virtual Symposium: Sports Trauma is your opportunity to learn from top minds in the field with an elite faculty who are shaping the future of sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery.

This high-energy, interactive program delivers offers 4 CECH and is packed with the latest in surgical innovation, rehabilitation strategies, and clinical insights—all designed to help you improve outcomes for athletes of every level, from elite professionals to weekend warriors.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with leaders, ask questions, and refine your skills in one of the most dynamic, fast-evolving areas of foot and ankle surgery.

Saturday, June 7

7:55 - 8:00 am 
Welcome remarks and faculty introductions 

8:00 - 8:55 am 
Fractures and Instability in the Athlete 

  • Peroneal Instability 
  • Arthroscopic Assisted Fractures Fixation 
  • Do’s, don’ts and considerations for 5th metatarsal fractures 


8:55 - 9:00 am 
Q&A 

9:00 - 9:50 am 
Pediatric and Overuse Injuries 

  • Pediatric Sports Injuries 
  • Midfoot Stress Fractures and Overuse Injuries 
  • Syndesmotic Instability; Acute and Chronic 


9:50 - 10:00 am 
Q&A 

10:00 - 10:50 am 
Injury Assessment and Initial Management of the Athlete 

  • Achilles Sports Injuries 
  • Lisfranc Injuries; Acute Subacute and More… 
  • Arthroscopy for the Athlete 


10:50 - 11:00 am 
Q&A 

11:00 - 11:50 am 
Advanced Surgical Techniques and Special Considerations 

  • Viscosupplementation in Foot and Ankle 
  •  Osteochondral Defects 
  • Lateral Ankle Reconstruction


11:50 am - 12:00 pm 
Q&A 

12:00 pm 
Adjournment   

Nicole M. Brouyette, DPM, FACFAS, Chair
Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS 
Melissa M. Galli, DPM, FACFAS 
Lindsey R. Hjelm, DPM, FACFAS 
Martina R. Randall, DPM, FACFAS 

At the conclusion of this symposium, participants will be able to: 

  • Enhance surgical decision-making in the management of foot and ankle sports trauma, including fixation strategies and soft tissue considerations. 
  • Incorporate the latest techniques in the treatment of sports-related injuries, such as Achilles tendon ruptures, syndesmotic injuries, and midfoot trauma. 
  • Improve post-operative rehabilitation strategies to maximize recovery and functional outcomes for athletes and active patients.

$225         ACFAS Member
$280         Non-Member
$0              ACFAS Student Club Member 

This course is ideal for residents, new attendings, or anyone seeking a refresher on sports-related trauma commonly encountered in the clinic or emergency room. 

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 4 continuing education contact hours. 

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