Physicians Program

MIS Bunion Surgery Revisited
Faculty: Eric Baskin, DPM; Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM; Bradley Lamm, DPM

Objective: The session will review updates for minimally invasive surgical procedures. Attendees will review current updates for bunion cases and Lapidus. Presentations will review how to assess complications and where MIS procedures are today.

Diabetes: When to Salvage or When and Where to Amputate
Faculty: David Caldarella, DPM; Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM; Jeffrey Loveland, DPM

Objective: Attendees will learn how to diagnose and treat diabetic limb salvage of the lower extremity. The session will discuss how to treat diabetic limb salvage non-operatively and operatively. Attendees will review how to perform surgical management of lower extremity diabetic limb salvage.

PICA Risk Management Lecture: Legal Perspectives on Augmented Intelligence Non-CECH, Ohio Category I
Faculty:  Al Anthony Mercado, Esq

Fractures, Soft Tissue Injuries and Revisions: Case Presentations
Faculty:  David Caldarella, DPM; Byron Hutchinson, DPM; Bradley Lamm, DPM; Jeffrey Loveland, DPM; Robert Mendicino, DPM; Glenn Weinraub, DPM

Objective: Attendees will review the differential diagnosis, review the pre-op work-up and testing, and surgical techniques for each topic. The session will review and discuss real life experiences with soft tissue and revision cases on the lower extremity.

Diabetic and Charcot Patient Management - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3
Faculty: Patrick Bull, DO; Patrick Burns, DPM; Nicholas Butler, DPM; David DeLuccia, LPO; Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM; Richard Park, DPM; Deepak Sudheendra, MD

Objective: The  session will cover important procedures and conditions for the diabetic patient. Presentations will review several Charcot cases focusing on limb salvage, wound management and orthotic and prosthetic options to consider. Attendees will review diagnostic and treatment challenges, and integrated care between podiatrists and vascular specialists. The session will include presentations on salvage including regional soft tissue flaps and distal free flaps. 

Innovative Techniques and Reconstruction Options - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3
Faculty:  Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM; Stephen Frania, DPM; Deana Lewis, DPM; Daniel Logan, DPM; Lahari Madulapally, DPM

Objective: The session will present techniques for the mini-rail for forefoot salvages and the modified Boyd fusion. Attendees will review the TEV correction and the one screw technique for MIS bunionectomies. Discussion will review the bone block Achilles allograft for failed Achilles tendons.

Breakout Workshop: New Evidenced-Based Wound Care Treatment Options to Add to Your Arsenal - Regent Ballroom 1 - Non-CECH, Ohio Category I                                               

Objective: This session will review the growing body of RCT and Real-World Evidence supporting multi-modality Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) adjunctive therapy in durably healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs), resulting in a reduction in hospitalizations and amputations over 12 months. The unique NEXA NPWT system will also be showcased. A hands-on workshop will follow demonstrating how TWO2 therapy and NEXA NPWT are easily used at home, thereby improving both access to care and advancing health equity.

Scientific Paper and Poster Competitions: Presentations from Podiatric Physician Residents - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3 
Chair: Robert Brarens, DPM

2025 Ohio Resident Competition Poster Submissions

Objective: Compare the presentations of five surgical or diagnostic cases by podiatric physician residents. Finalists will present their papers. Following the paper presentations, the five finalists from the poster competition will present their research.

Breakout Workshop: Master Class -  Nail Unit and Skin Biopsy Techniques - Regent Ballroom 1 - Non-CECH, Ohio Category I 
Faculty: Bryan Markinson, DPM

Objective: The workshop will elucidate considerations in choosing biopsy techniques. Attendees will learn the best practice for biopsy of longitudinal melanonychia, and how to delineate breathing techniques for dermatitis.

Anything but Diabetes and Infections  - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3
Faculty: Robert Brandao, DPM; Patrick Burns, DPM; Cameron Meyer, DPM; William Scherer, DPM

Objective: The session will discuss tips for MIS procedures, and on how to deal with the crossover second toe. Attendees will review what to consider for ankle fusion verses ankle replacement, and techniques to consider for staples for first MTP fusions. The session will enhance physician diagnostic skills utilizing cytology to sample mass and fluid and will review needle aspirational biopsy and fixative selection, and how to understand the differences between gout and pseudogout. Attendees will review new knowledge about the application of artificial intelligence in podiatry and how to properly use and limitations of artificial technology in clinical practice.

What's New and Different? - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3 
Faculty: Aaron Chokan, DPM; Elizabeth Hewitt, DPM; Kristina Minniti, DPM; Gina Palazzii, DPM; Randall Thomas, DPM

Objective: The session will review arthroscopy beyond the ankle and discuss patient specific instrumentation for bunions. Attendees will discuss MIS beyond the bunion, and if MIS is overused. Discussion will include myofibroblast tumor and treatment.

Foot and Ankle Medical Management - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3 
Faculty: Sarah Kittle MA, RD, LD, CLT; Suhail Masadeh, DPM; Nathaniel Preston, DPM; Jeffrey Strakowski, MD; Randall Thomas, DPM

Objective: The session will review the value of MSK ultrasound as both a diagnostic and treatment modality. Attendees will review the role that nutrition plays for patient healing and recovery, and the importance of nutrition for athletes. Discussion will include navigating the hospital system as a podiatrist. Attendees will review operative and non-operative treatment options to consider for osteomyelitis, and treatment options to consider for difficult cases. 

The Limited English Proficiency Rule - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3 
Faculty: Michael Brody, DPM

Objective: This rule relates to the ability to communicate with patients and engage patients in their treatment plan. There is a direct correlation between doctor patient communication and positive outcomes. This also has a direct impact on Risk Management.   For example, if a patient has limited English proficiency and the appropriate controls have not been put into place how can you document truly informed consent? This topic is an area of compliance with rules that truly crosses over into quality of care and improved patient outcomes.

Evolution of Practice: Nothing Stays the Same - Regent Ballroom 2 & 3 
Faculty: Elizabeth Hewitt, DPM; Zachary Hill, DPM; Mark Hofbauer, DPM; Christopher Hyer, DPM; Andrew Kapsalis, DPM; Mary Kavanaugh, DPM; Randall Thomas, DPM

Objective: The session will highlight how the practice of podiatric medicine has evolved over time. Presentations will include discussion on TAR, deep peroneal neurectomy, and treating PTTD differently than in the past. Discussion will include the evolution of pain management. Attendees will review the morphology of the fifth metatarsal and discuss if the first MTP joint replacement is making a comeback. The session will include information on the difference of the Strayer versus the Baumann for gastrocnemius recession. Attendees will review the Lisfranc injury and discuss whether to fix or fuse injuries.