—— AOFAS 2026 • EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY LAB SESSION
MODERN CONCEPTS IN ACHILLES SURGERY
MODERN CONCEPTS IN ACHILLES SURGERY
Introducing the NexeryX™ Achilles Procedure Platform, powered by NexLock™ — the next generation of knotless anchor fixation.
PRESENTED BY
Dr. Cristian Ortiz
INDUSTRY SPONSOR
GMReis USA
FORMAT
Talks + Hands-On Dry Lab
PRESENT BY
Dr. Cristian Ortiz
INDUSTRY SPONSOR
GMReis USA
FORMAT
Talks + Hands-On Dry Lab
LIMITED SEATS
Reserve your spot at the lab session
Talks + a 30-minute hands-on dry lab. Register now to guarantee your place.
—— PROGRAM
—— PROGRAM
NexLock™ — The Next Generation of Knotless Anchors
Advancing Knotless Fixation Technology — Rationale
NexLock™ — The Next Generation of Knotless Anchors
Advancing Knotless Fixation Technology — Rationale
The NexeryX™ Achilles Procedure Platform
One Platform. Six Procedure-Specific Convenience Single-Use Solutions — Kits Presentation
The NexeryX™ Achilles Procedure Platform
One Platform. Six Procedure-Specific Convenience Single-Use Solutions — Kits Presentation
Achilles Rupture: Small Incisions, Big Decisions Platform
Achilles Rupture: Small Incisions, Big Decisions
— Open vs. MIS vs. Percutaneous: Who really wins?
— Modern fixation concepts
— Preventing elongation
— Early weight-bearing: Myth or evidence?
— Technical pearls to avoid complications
Achilles Rupture: Small Incisions, Big Decisions Platform
Achilles Rupture: Small Incisions, Big Decisions
— Open vs. MIS vs. Percutaneous: Who really wins?
— Modern fixation concepts
— Preventing elongation
— Early weight-bearing: Myth or evidence?
— Technical pearls to avoid complications
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy (Haglund)
Achilles Tendinopathy: The Operation That Really Works
— Achilles reattachment open (FastBridge) versus MIS
— When is FHL transfer really indicated?
— Biological augmentation: Evidence or hype?
— Zadek osteotomy: When and how?
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy (Haglund)
Achilles Tendinopathy: The Operation That Really Works
— Achilles reattachment open (FastBridge) versus MIS
— When is FHL transfer really indicated?
— Biological augmentation: Evidence or hype?
— Zadek osteotomy: When and how?
Revision Achilles Reconstruction
The Failed Achilles: Revision Strategies for the Most Challenging Cases
— Revision algorithm for Achilles reconstruction
— Infection management
— Re-rupture
— Chronic defects
— Tendon transfers: Endoscopic FHL transfer — when is it indicated?
— Autograft versus allograft: is it ever indicated nowadays?
— Avoiding a second failure
Revision Achilles Reconstruction
The Failed Achilles: Revision Strategies for the Most Challenging Cases
— Revision algorithm for Achilles reconstruction
— Infection management
— Re-rupture
— Chronic defects
— Tendon transfers: Endoscopic FHL transfer — when is it indicated?
— Autograft versus allograft: is it ever indicated nowadays?
— Avoiding a second failure
Q&A Panel Time
Q&A Panel Time
Hands-On Dry Lab
Procedures footage · Dry Lab practice
Hands-On Dry Lab
Procedures footage · Dry Lab practice
30 minutes, hands-on
—— FACULTY
—— FACULTY
Dr. Cristian Ortiz
Dr. Cristian Ortiz
Past President of the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies (IFFAS) and recipient of the Kenneth Johnson Award — presented by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society to the specialist whose work best represents innovation in scientific knowledge and development.
Past President of the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies (IFFAS) and recipient of the Kenneth Johnson Award — presented by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society to the specialist whose work best represents innovation in scientific knowledge and development.
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