Join the Inaugural Meeting
Our two international sibling societies, International Ilizarov Foot Ankle Society & Transverse Tibial Transport Surgery and International Society of Transverse Tibial Transport will be hosting their Inaugural Meeting at the Rushmore Foot Forum.
For more information, to join a meeting or to become a member, contact us below
Featured Topics
Tibia Transverse Transport (TTT) Technique in Limb Salvage
Advanced surgical technique for ischemic diabetic foot disease, featuring international experts from China, Singapore and the U.S. covering the history, current state of the art and practical implementation of TTT in clinical practice.
Charcot Foot Reconstruction: Surgical Approaches & Controversies
Comprehensive exploration of Charcot reconstruction including surgical classification, timing considerations (early vs. late intervention), technique debates (MIS vs. open, internal vs. external fixation) and evidence-based guidelines from IWGDF perspectives.
Illizarov & External Fixation in Diabetic Foot Surgery
Specialized techniques in external fixation for complex diabetic foot reconstruction, featuring provider experts from Italy, Germany and Russia covering surgical anatomy, safe corridors and practical applications of the Illizarov method.
Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Diabetic Foot Limb Preservation
Modern MDT models featuring diabetology, vascular surgery, orthopedic/podiatric surgery, plastic surgery, infectious disease management and advanced wound care strategies. Includes discussions of functional limb salvage outcomes, evidence-based protocols and standard of care guideline updates.
Innovation & Technology in Diabetic Foot Care
Cutting-edge advances including AI-powered amputation prediction modeling, minimally invasive surgical techniques, orthotics and prosthetics evidence-based practice, and emerging technologies transforming diabetic foot treatment paradigms.
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Coming in 2026:
2026 Forum Information
This year our forum will be introducing a hybrid model, allowing attendees to learn from our international panelists online or in person.
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Location: Sanford Research Center Sioux Falls, SD
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Sanford Research Center: 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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Livestream available for online attendees
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Two-and-a-half day event
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3 cadaver labs
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Exhibit booths
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International panel of experts and thought leaders
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Post-event social and catering at Suncatcher Acres
Meeting Agenda
Session 1: Thursday Morning
International & Domestic MDT Model of Diabetic Foot Disease Care: History and Current Status
Multidisciplinary Care Models, Physician Leadership, and Evidence-Based Strategies in Modern Diabetic Foot Disease Management
Session 3: Friday Morning
Diabetic Foot Charcot Reconstruction Surgical Technique & Innovation
Evolving Surgical Approaches, External Fixation, and MIS Techniques in Diabetic Charcot Reconstruction
Session 2: Thursday Afternoon
Multidisciplinary Perspective in Diabetic Foot Disease & Reconstruction
Collaborative Clinical Strategies, Imaging, and Emerging Technologies in Limb Salvage and Diabetic Foot Care
Session 4: Friday Afternoon
Wound Care, T.T.T. Surgery in Ischemic Diabetic Foot Disease
Transverse Tibial Transport, Clinical Evidence, and Surgical Integration in Ischemic Limb Salvage
Speakers
Education and Planning
Committee Members
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Alan Yan, MD
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Adam Nichols, DPM
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Shahad Murad, NP
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Amber Koldenhoven, RN
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Lawrence Lavery, DPM
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Vinod Panchbhavi, MD