Foot & Ankle International

SAGE Publications

Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Patient-Specific Instrumentation

Calcaneal Fractures

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Morcellized Femoral Head Impaction Bone Grafting

Naviculocuneiform Joint Arthrodesis

Supramalleolar Osteotomy

MTP Joint Replacement

Foot & Ankle International

C-Pasta Technique

Subtalar Arthrodesis

Weight-Bearing CT

Hallux Rigidus

Total Ankle Replacement

Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Rehabilitation Protocol

Foot & Ankle International (FAI), in publication since 1980, is the official journal of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). This monthly medical journal emphasizes surgical and medical management as it relates to the foot and ankle with a specific focus on reconstructive, trauma, and sports-related conditions utilizing the latest technological advances.

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	133	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineEducationHealth & Fitness

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FAI October 2026 Podcast: Preoperative Anxiety and/or Depression as a Predictor of Patient‑Reported Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Psychological distress has been associated with inferior outcomes after major joint arthroplasty, but its impact on outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) remains unclear. The main aim of this study was to investigate whether patients reportin... more

30 Sep 2026 • 33 min • Most popular

FAI September 2026 Podcast: No difference in short-term postoperative complication rates between non-chilled and chilled saline irrigation in percutaneous foot and ankle surgery

17 Sep 2026 • 36 min

FAI August 2026 Podcast: Long-term Outcomes After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: With Focus on Degenerative Changes on Adjacent Joints

First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is a reliable treatment for painful end-stage degenerative, inflammatory, and post-traumatic conditions and severe deformities of the first ray. Although long-term functional outcomes are well documented, t... more

12 Aug 2026 • 36 min

FAI July 2026 Podcast: Accuracy of Patient-Specific Instruments for Supramalleolar Osteotomies

Supramalleolar osteotomy (SMO) enables deformity correction of the distal tibia, but the procedure remains technically demanding. Patient-specific instruments (PSIs) have the potential to mitigate the technical drawbacks associated with SMO that are ... more

24 Jul 2026 • 39 min

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Recent Guests

Ed Torre Volcano

Senior author and chief of Orthopaedics and Director of Foot & Ankle at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami

Episode: FAI September 2026 Podcast: No difference in short-term postoperative complication rates between non-chilled and chilled saline irrigation in percutaneous foot and ankle surgery

Simon Rechheis

Fifth-year orthopedic surgery and traumatology resident

Odin's Klinikum Linz, Austria

Episode: FAI August 2026 Podcast: Long-term Outcomes After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: With Focus on Degenerative Changes on Adjacent Joints

Thomas Stumpner

Senior physician, foot and ankle specialist

Odin's Klinikum Linz, Austria

Episode: FAI August 2026 Podcast: Long-term Outcomes After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: With Focus on Degenerative Changes on Adjacent Joints

Cedric Bont

First author, orthopedic resident focusing on foot and ankle deformity correction biomechanics

Ghent University Hospital, Belgium

Episode: FAI July 2026 Podcast: Accuracy of Patient-Specific Instruments for Supramalleolar Osteotomies

Arne Bersens

Foot and ankle surgeon; associate professor

Ghent University Hospital, Belgium

Episode: FAI July 2026 Podcast: Accuracy of Patient-Specific Instruments for Supramalleolar Osteotomies

Dr. Joseph McCann

Lead author of the study, chief resident involved in research

Jefferson Health, New Jersey; Rothman Orthopaedics

Episode: FAI June 2026 Podcast: Surgical Helmet Systems Were Not Associated With Lower Operative Infection Rates After Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Sam Ford

Senior Author of April's Lead Paper in Foot & Ankle International

Ortho Carolina, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Episode: Long-Term Survivorship of INBONE II Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Chris Katsia

Senior author of the lead paper; former president of AOFAS; team physician for Minnesota Vikings

Twin Cities Orthopaedics; University of Minnesota-affiliated practice

Episode: FAI April 2026 Podcast: 1,121 Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasties by a Single Surgeon: Mid-Term Survivorship, Complications, and Patient-Reported Outcomes

Brian Weatherford

Senior author of the March LEED paper in Foot & Ankle International

University of Illinois, Chicago; Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

Episode: FAI March 2026 Podcast: Effect of Earlier Weightbearing on Ankle Range of Motion and Complications After Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty

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Mark Easley

Host of the Foot & Ankle International podcast; frequently engages researchers and clinicians to discuss orthopedic studies and practical implications.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings

Great way to digest articles quickly
5 stars here when Dr Easley is moderating. He is an incredibly skilled interviewer, asking the best questions of the presenting authors. Please never let him give up this role
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heueif
United States9 months ago
Best 15 minutes of education available
I’m a PGY-2 resident and have been listening this podcast for two years now (dating back to MS4 days). With that said, I believe there is invaluable education here with these monthly podcasts, and this led me to think about of the concepts presented in ways myself that I otherwise would not have.
The Q&A format opens up to a deep dive into concepts that simply reading the articles myself would not have obtained.
Will be a longtime listener. Thanks!!
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Dod_Father
United States7 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#86	South Korea/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#233	Belgium/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#249	China/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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FAI October 2026 Podcast: Preoperative Anxiety and/or Depression as a Predictor of Patient‑Reported Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Q: What are the main limitations of the study that clinicians should consider when interpreting the findings?

The key limitations include the use of a single EQ5D item as a screening measure rather than a diagnostic instrument, missing data that required imputation, and the lack of a control group which prevents causal conclusions about whether mental health directly improves with surgery.

FAI October 2026 Podcast: Preoperative Anxiety and/or Depression as a Predictor of Patient‑Reported Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Q: How did you adjust for baseline severity and other covariates in your analysis?

We used each patient's preoperative Manchester Oxford score as a baseline covariate and included age and sex and diagnosis in the regression model; this adjustment reduced the observed gap in outcomes from about 10 points to around 4 points, with the adjusted difference not statistically significant.

FAI October 2026 Podcast: Preoperative Anxiety and/or Depression as a Predictor of Patient‑Reported Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Q: Would you please give the listeners a brief summary of your paper and its major findings?

The study analyzed 300 patients from an Oslo registry, finding that about 30% had preoperative anxiety or depression, which correlated with worse baseline function. After 12 months, those with anxiety/depression showed similar improvement to those without, though absolute scores remained worse unless adjusted for baseline severity.

FAI September 2026 Podcast: No difference in short-term postoperative complication rates between non-chilled and chilled saline irrigation in percutaneous foot and ankle surgery

Q: As senior author, could you summarize your major findings and their implications for clinical practice?

We found no significant difference in short-term wound or bone complications between chilled and room-temperature saline irrigation in percutaneous bunion correction, suggesting that routine use of chilled saline for cooling may not provide a measurable benefit over standard room-temperature irrigation in this specific MIS context; emphasis should remain on surgical technique, judicious irrigation, and avoiding prolonged burr activation.

FAI June 2026 Podcast: Surgical Helmet Systems Were Not Associated With Lower Operative Infection Rates After Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Q: Could you provide the listener a brief summary of your paper and its major findings?

The study evaluated whether surgical helmet systems were associated with lower infection rates after primary total ankle arthroplasty. It reviewed 938 ankles over 10 years and found no reduction in superficial or deep infections with helmet use; overall infection was about 5% in both groups and deep infection around 2.6–2.7%, with no differences in survivorship or functional outcomes.

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A medical-focused show centered on foot and ankle surgery, research findings, and clinical practice. Recent episodes feature in-depth discussions of long-term outcomes after MTP joint procedures, accuracy of patient-specific instruments, and how weight-bearing protocols, infection prevention practices, and implant survivorship influence patient results. The format typically pairs a host with one or two surgeon-researchers to dissect study design, methodology, and real-world implications, often weaving in practical tips for operating room technique, preoperative planning, and patient education. Noteworthy are the recurring emphasis on bridging radiographic findings with patient-reported outcomes, exploring evolving implants and techniques, a... more

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5. Arne Bersens
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