@AOFAS

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society is a medical society of orthopaedic surgeons who treat injuries, diseases, and other conditions of the foot and ankle

 Schaumburg, IL
aofas.org/
Joined November 2009
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Applications are open for the 2027 AOFAS Research Grants Program! These grants provide orthopaedic foot & ankle researchers with vital resources to discover new treatments and advance patient care. Submit your proposal by November 22: aofas.org/researchgrants
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Join us tonight for part 1 of the Resident Review Webinar! Prepare for exams with this comprehensive overview of key foot & ankle topics. Free for residents and AOFAS members! Learn more: aofas.org/focus
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Resident Review Webinar Starts Tomorrow! Do you know an orthopaedic resident preparing for upcoming exams? Encourage them to register for our free webinar! Learn more: aofas.org/focus
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Following below knee amputation, results presented at #AOFAS2026 showed that patient mortality risks increased from 3.3% at 30 days to 17.1% at 2 years. @AOFAS 🔗 vist.ly/5mtrz

Below knee amputation may increase short-, long-term mortality risks

Below knee amputation is associated with substantial postoperative complications, including short- and long-term mortality risks, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...

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Attention Orthopaedic Residents in PGY 1-3! Register for a free Resident Skills Course on October 23-24, 2026. Learn more: aofas.org/residentskillscour…
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Learn more about Achilles tears at #FootCareMD: footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankl…

Achilles Tendon Tear | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options

An Achilles rupture causes sudden pain and weakness near the heel. Learn how foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons diagnose and treat high Achilles tears.

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Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper suffered a likely Achilles tendon tear on Sunday and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. We don't yet know whether he'll undergo surgery. Learn about treatment of Achilles tears at #OrthoInfo: bit.ly/3XT9S2u @AOFAS #Orthotwitter
Side-by-side illustrations showing the different areas where an Achilles tendon tear can occur, at its attachment point on the calcaneus, and in the middle of the tendon.

ALT Side-by-side illustrations showing the different areas where an Achilles tendon tear can occur, at its attachment point on the calcaneus, and in the middle of the tendon.

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🗨️ “This study has its limitations, but it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive counseling and coordinated care for [patients undergoing below knee amputation].” – @sam_florentino @AOFAS vist.ly/5m96z

Below knee amputation may increase short-, long-term mortality risks

Below knee amputation is associated with substantial postoperative complications, including short- and long-term mortality risks, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...

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Do you know an orthopaedic resident preparing for upcoming exams? Encourage them to register for our free Resident Review Webinars! Learn more and register: aofas.org/focus
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We're still reflecting on our time at the European Foot & Ankle Society's Congress in Augsburg, Germany last weekend! #EFASCongress2026
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🦵 Results presented at #AOFAS2026 showed below knee amputation was associated with substantial postoperative complications, including short- and long-term mortality risks for patients. @AOFAS Read more here: vist.ly/5kp4c

Below knee amputation may increase short-, long-term mortality risks

Below knee amputation is associated with substantial postoperative complications, including short- and long-term mortality risks, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...

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Registration now open for the Advanced Foot & Ankle Virtual Course, November 12-14, 2026! Learn more and register today at aofas.org/advancedfoot
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AOFAS is at #EFAS2026! A few photos of AOFAS representatives at the European Foot & Ankle Society's Congress in Augsburg, Germany. #EFASCongress2026
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CME credits earned from @AAOS1, @aossm1972, @AOFAS, @aanaorg, @otatrauma, ASSH, and 70 other organizations come directly to the ABOS through @AccreditedCME. There’s no need to remember to upload a certificate.
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We are proud to announce the installation of 2026-2027 AOFAS President, Scott J. Ellis, MD! Read the press release: ow.ly/jGUM50ZSLre
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Abstract Deadline Extended! There's still time to share your research with the orthopaedic community at AOFAS Winter Meeting 2027, February 11-13, 2027, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Submit your abstracts by 10/5: aofas.org/wintermeeting
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We’re proud to share that HSS foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Scott J. Ellis, MD has been named President of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (@AOFAS). Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and leadership role. aofas.org/news/press-release…
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🚬 Patients who used nicotine within 1 year before open reduction and internal fixation for ankle fracture had an increased risk for postoperative complications, according to results from #AOFAS2026. @AOFAS Read more: vist.ly/5jp3a

Nicotine use increased complication risk after ankle fracture fixation

Patients who used nicotine within 1 year before open reduction and internal fixation for ankle fracture had an increased risk for postoperative complications, according to results.Results also showed...

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Thank you @AOFAS American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting and Seattle, Washington for a successful week! The excitement around the full commercial release of VersaCoat™ Flowable Hydrogel was undeniable. Engineered to prevent post-operative soft tissue tethering and to provide a gliding surface that stays in place throughout healing, VersaCoat Flowable Hydrogel and VersaWrap Hydrogel Sheet protect your tendons, nerves, ligaments, and skeletal muscles, allowing your patients to get back to life faster! Learn more at alafairbiosciences.com #AOFAS #FootandAnkleSurgery #SoftTissueProtection #VersaCoatFlowableHydrogel#VersaWrapHydrogelSheet
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🗨️ “We did not see … that GLP-1-related weight loss is associated with more fragility fractures. In fact, we found the opposite association.” – Christopher E. Gross, MD, FAAOS, FAOA @AOFAS vist.ly/5jyaf

GLP-1s may reduce fracture risk in patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes

Results presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting showed GLP-1 receptor agonists were not associated with increased fracture risk in patients with obesity or type 2...

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⛹️‍♂️ NBA players with prior calf strains had significantly increased odds of experiencing an Achilles tendon rupture, according to results from #AOFAS2026. @AOFAS Read more: vist.ly/5jvin

NBA players with prior calf strain had increased risk for Achilles tendon rupture

Results presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting showed National Basketball Association players with prior calf strains had significantly increased odds of experien...

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