Foot Innovate Podcast Channel

Following the Complex Foot & Ankle Reconstruction session at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference, moderator Daniel Latt, MD, joins faculty Greg Berlet, MD; Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD; and Todd Irwin, MD, for an in-depth roundtable discussion on surgical strategies for challenging foot and ankle reconstruction cases.

The faculty explore approaches to managing large osseous defects, the role of biologic solutions in achieving successful fusion, and considerations for treating complex deformities. The discussion also addresses total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in patients with valgus ankle alignment and severe flatfoot deformity, including the challenges associated with deformity correction and reconstruction.

Additional topics include the role of tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) fusion, considerations for choosing fusion versus ankle replacement, and the surgical decision-making involved in managing complex foot and ankle pathology.

Moderator: Daniel Latt, MD

Featuring: Greg Berlet, MD; Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD; Todd Irwin, MD; Daniel Latt, MD

Recorded live at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado.

Access the complete conference lecture library and additional procedural-based foot and ankle education at FootInnovate.com.

The views expressed by the speakers are based on their individual knowledge and experience and do not necessarily reflect the views of Foot Innovate. This podcast is intended for educational purposes and is not intended to endorse specific products or provide medical advice.

Following the Forefoot Challenges & Hallux Valgus Reinvented session at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference, moderator Mark Prissel, DPM, FACFAS, joins faculty Brad Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Matthew Conti, MD; William DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS; Marissa Jamieson, MD; and Bret Smith, DO, for a roundtable discussion on evolving approaches to hallux valgus correction and complex forefoot reconstruction.

The faculty explore surgical decision-making surrounding minimally invasive (MIS) versus open techniques, including when traditional approaches may be preferred and how to select the appropriate procedure for individual patients. The conversation also examines strategies for preventing bunion recurrence, the role of intercuneiform fixation, and considerations for revision surgery following failed hallux valgus correction.

Additional topics include using MIS techniques to salvage previous open procedures, revision Lapidus arthrodesis, and managing metatarsus adductus through both minimally invasive and open approaches.

Moderator: Mark Prissel, DPM, FACFAS

Featuring: Brad Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Matthew Conti, MD; William DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS; Marissa Jamieson, MD; Bret Smith, DO

Recorded live at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado.

Access the complete conference lecture library and additional procedural-based foot and ankle education at FootInnovate.com.

The views expressed by the speakers are based on their individual knowledge and experience and do not necessarily reflect the views of Foot Innovate. This podcast is intended for educational purposes and is not intended to endorse specific products or provide medical advice.

Following the Mastering Ankle Instability & Sports Reconstruction session at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference, moderator Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD, sits down with faculty Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS; James Cottom, DPM, FACFAS; Christopher D. Murawski, MD; and Justin Rennard, MD for a practical discussion on the evolving treatment of ankle instability and sports-related foot and ankle injuries.

The faculty share their approaches to osteochondral lesions of the talus, including lesion size, debridement, bone grafting, cartilage restoration, and biologic augmentation, while discussing how treatment decisions change with larger or more complex defects.

The conversation also explores open versus minimally invasive and arthroscopic ankle stabilization, surgical technique and the learning curve associated with MIS approaches, as well as the importance of identifying associated impingement and syndesmotic pathology.

The panel then turns to Achilles pathology and rupture repair, comparing open and minimally invasive techniques, intraoperative tensioning, postoperative rehabilitation, and considerations for restoring tendon length and function. Finally, the group discusses syndesmotic and deltoid injuries, fixation strategies, assessment of instability, and considerations for higher-demand and athletic patients.

Moderator: Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD Featuring: Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS; James Cottom, DPM, FACFAS; Christopher D. Murawski, MD; Justin Rennard, MD

Recorded live at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado.

Access the complete conference lecture library and additional procedural-based foot and ankle education at FootInnovate.com.

The views expressed by the speakers are based on their individual knowledge and experience and do not necessarily reflect the views of Foot Innovate. This podcast is intended for educational purposes and is not intended to endorse specific products or provide medical advice.

Following the Advancements in Ankle Arthroplasty session at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference, moderator Greg Berlet, MD, sits down with faculty Constantine Demetracopoulos, MD; Mark Easley, MD; Kenneth Hunt, MD; Karl M. Schweitzer Jr., MD; Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS, for an in-depth roundtable discussion on the evolving landscape of total ankle arthroplasty.

The faculty explore challenging questions surrounding osteolysis and cyst formation, polyethylene wear, metal allergy, implant fixation and longevity, patient activity after ankle replacement, and expectations for long-term outcomes. They also discuss emerging areas of research, including bone quality, patient-specific implants, advanced imaging, AI, and strategies that may shape the future of total ankle arthroplasty.

Recorded live at the 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado.

Moderator: Greg Berlet, MD

Faculty: Constantine Demetracopoulos, MD; Mark Easley, MD; Kenneth Hunt, MD; Karl M. Schweitzer Jr., MD; Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS

Access the complete 2026 Foot Innovate Leadership Conference lecture library and more than 800 procedural-based educational resources at FootInnovate.com.

The views expressed by the speakers are based on their individual knowledge and experience and do not necessarily reflect the views of Foot Innovate. This podcast is intended for educational purposes and is not intended to endorse specific products or provide medical advice.

In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Berlet and Gary Justak examine current market dynamics and the forces shaping the future of foot and ankle care. Topics include recent market softness, elective vs. non-elective procedure trends, and why trauma and reconstruction have seen slower innovation compared to other segments. They close the series with a forward-looking discussion on education, access, and the ongoing opportunities to improve care through smarter technology, better data, and continued collaboration between surgeons and industry.

MIS, Technology Adoption, & the Next Wave of Bunion Treatment

In Part 2, the conversation turns to minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and its expanding role in foot and ankle care. Dr. Berlet and Gary Justak discuss the realities of MIS adoption—from learning curves and instrumentation challenges to patient demand and outcomes. They also explore how MIS fits into the broader evolution of bunion treatment, why the approach continues to gain momentum, and what must change to make these techniques more accessible, repeatable, and scalable for surgeons in everyday practice.

In Part 1 of Foot & Ankle Industry Perspectives, Dr. Greg Berlet and Gary Justak set the stage with a wide-ranging conversation on where the foot and ankle industry is headed. They explore how innovation, shifting sites of care, and evolving surgeon and patient expectations are reshaping the market. This episode focuses on big-picture themes—including the ASC migration, enabling technology, and how industry leaders think about solving real clinical problems—laying the foundation for the deeper discussions to come in Parts 2 and 3.

Join Foot Innovate leadership team members Drs. Mark Prissel and Scott Ellis as they share unique clinical insights about Tibialis Anterior Tendon Ruptures in their practices.

Mark Prissel, DPM, Tom Rocchio, DPM, & Jacob Wynes, DPM discuss management of hindfoot/ankle Charcot. Click here to go to the FOOTinnovate video library.

Mark Prissel, DPM, Tom Rocchio, DPM, & Jacob Wynes, DPM discuss management of the midfoot Charcot. To see videos of the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, please visit FootInnovate.

Mark Prissel, DPM, Tom Rocchio, DPM, & Jacob Wynes, DPM discuss management of the Charcot Patient.

To see videos of the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, Matt Conti, MD and Scott Ellis, MD co-moderate a wrap-up discussion with the presenters from the PCFD session: Pete Mangone, MD, Mark Prissel, DPM, and John Early, MD. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, John Early, MD discusses successful hindfoot fusion. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, Mark Prissel, DPM discusses medial column stabilization. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, Scott Ellis, MD discusses PCFD classification and patient treatment strategies. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, Matt Conti, MD discusses PCFD classification and how WBCT aids deformity treatment. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, James Nunley, MD moderates a wrap-up discussion with the presenters from the Ankle Fracture Session: John Early, MD, Vinod Panchbhavi, MD, Daniel Guss, MD, and Jacob Zide, MD. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, Jacob Zide, MD calcaneus fracture management updates. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, Vinod Panchbhavi, MD discusses deltoid and syndesmosis reconstruction. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.

In this episode from the 2024 FootInnovate Leadership Conference, John Early, MD discusses when to fix isolated malleolus fractures. To see videos from the conference, please visit FootInnovate.