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The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a medical specialty society whose members are orthopaedic surgeons specializing in surgical and medical treatment of injuries, diseases, and other conditions of the foot and ankle.
Not everyone in the field of foot care health has met the same standards or possesses the same qualifications. Members of the AOFAS:
- Have completed medical school
- Have completed five or more years of orthopaedic residency training, including training in surgical and medical treatment of diseases of the foot and ankle.
- Are board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and hold membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
AOFAS 40th Anniversary
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AOFAS Web site - did you find what you need? Contact us at aofasinfo@aofas.org for further assistance or to share comments.
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Call for Annual Summer Meeting Abstracts: Submit your abstract for the 25th Annual Summer Meeting, July 15-18, 2009 in Vancouver, BC, Canada online here. Deadline for abstract submission is January 7, 2009.
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AOFAS Members can now pay their annual dues online! Click here to start
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AOFAS CME Courses – Upcoming meeting: Specialty Day, February 28, 2009, Las Vegas. Registration and information available at www.aaos.org. Click here for program information.
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September 26, 2008 -- AOFAS Celebrates Its 7th Successful Surgical Outreach to Vietnam...click here
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June 20, 2008 -- New study on effective treatment for neuropathic plantar forefoot ulcers. More info on the care and treatment of the diabetic foot.
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AOFAS Members in the News
Synthetic ‘dust’ may replace bone grafts
Washington Times - Washington, DC,USA – December 10, 2008
As people live longer and stay more active, medical professionals like Steven N. Neufeld, MD, are seeing a greater increase in foot and ankle injuries - hence ... read article
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Bryant’s switch to low-top shoes raises eyebrows
Los Angeles Daily News - Los Angeles, CA- December 17, 2008
Brian G. Donley, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle injuries at the Cleveland Clinic and works closely with the NFL's Browns and ...read article
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Foot & Ankle Fellowship Match Program: September 10, 2008 Update on 2009 Match for 2010-2011 fellowships; available fellowships for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010
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Exhibit & Commercial Support: Watch for the 2009 Planner to be posted in early January. Upcoming exhibit opportunities include educational courses in May and November and the Annual Summer Meeting in July 2009.
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Patient-Education Brochures: Available to Active Members, Associate Members - Osteopathic, and Candidate Members to enhance patient communication.
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