The Athlete's Ankle
Join moderator Shana Miskovsky, MD of the AOSSM Enduring Education Committee for this free on-demand webinar which is designed to be a “go to” reference for team physicians on the sidelines. Speakers provide helpful hints and pearls in diagnosing and managing ankle injuries during and after the season, as time is of the essence. Newer reconstructive options for anterolateral, syndesmotic and medial ankle instability are presented, as ankle sprains are the most common sports-related injuries and can lead to significant dysfunction. Troublesome conditions with limited healing potential such as osteochondral defects and tendon injuries are also be tackled, highlighting cartilage resurfacing options and tendon repair advances. Finally, there are surgical methods to address those pesky bony and soft tissue impingement syndromes that can hamper an athlete’s performance. With our expert panel, come along and enjoy the in-depth case discussions and learn the minimally invasive techniques to get your athletes back into the game safely and ahead of schedule! This on-demand webinar will be made available by October 1 and can then be viewed online, on-demand at your convenience.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize procedural indications, portal placement options, and structures at risk when performing ankle arthroscopy, hindfoot endoscopy and peroneal tendoscopy
- Develop surgical management strategies (including minimally invasive approaches) to address patients with ankle instability, ankle impingement, osteochondral defects, achilles ruptures, and peroneal tears
- Summarize effective rehabilitation techniques to restore function (in-season or post-operative), and prevent re-injury in setting of ankle ligament, cartilage, or tendon injury
Agenda
Shana Miskovsky, MD of the AOSSM Enduring Education Committee moderates
Dr. Shana Miskovsky is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute and Cleveland Medical Center. She completed her fellowship training at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA for Sports Medicine and at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL for Foot and Ankle Surgery. She currently serves as the Head Team Physician for the Case Western Reserve “Spartans” and Lake Erie College “Storm.” Additionally, Dr. Miskovsky is a member of the Sports Medicine and Science Committee for US Figure Skating and currently serves as a Medical Practitioner and Consultant for Team USA. Finally, through her involvement with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and USA Curling, she was selected as a Team USA medical team member for the 2010-2022 Paralympic Games.
Brian Lau, MD presents on ankle instability
Brian Lau, MD
Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke Athletics and Elon Athletics Team Physician
Director FIFA Medical Center
Associate Program Director Orthopaedic Duke Sports Medicine
Co-Director Duke Sports Medicine Research
Brian Lau is dual-fellowship trained in sports medicine and foot/ankle surgery. He specializes in the treatment and return-to-play testing following sports injuries. He serves as a team physician for Duke University and Elon University. He also serves as the medical director for one of three U.S. based FIFA Medical Center focused on soccer athletes.
Rachel Shakked, MD presents on ankle impingement and tendon disorders
Rachel Shakked, MD
Rothman Orthopaedics
Dr. Shakked is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Dr. Shakked has particular interests in ankle instability, athletic injuries of the foot and ankle, and treatment of cartilage injuries. She uses minimally invasive techniques including ankle arthroscopy and also performs total ankle replacement surgery. She is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. In addition, she is a consulting physician for St. Joseph's University Division 1 athletes.
James R Toussaint, MD presents on in-season management of ankle injuries
James R Toussaint, MD
Division Chief, Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Service / Clinical Associate Professor
R. James Toussaint, MD, FAAOS is a multi-faceted surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. He has particular interest in degenerative, traumatic, and sports-related orthopedic disorders. His notable career in the medical field includes treating victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and providing care to the victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. Dr. Toussaint earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Chicago and his medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine. He graduated among the top of his class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following NYU, Dr. Toussaint completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard University. He subsequently gained further specialty expertise in foot & ankle surgery from the world-renowned OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute.
Norman Waldrop, MD presents on OCD of the ankle
Norman E. Waldrop, III, MD
Partner, Andrews Sports Medicine
Foot and Ankle Fellowship Director, American Sports Medicine Institute
Team Physician University of Alabama
Team Physician New Orleans Saints
Dr. Norman Waldrop is a partner at Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He specializes in Foot and Ankle and with a focus on the sports medicine care of the foot and ankle. He currently is the foot and ankle consultant for the New Orleans Saints, University of Alabama, Auburn University, Troy University, and Samford University.
Shana Miskovsky, MD leads panel discussion
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.