5th British European Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Welcome

01/09/25 (Monday): Welcome to the BEOFAA Online Fellowship — Maneesh Bhatia & Manuel Monteagudo
Introduction from the BEOFAA directors to welcome all the fellows and introduction to the faculty.

Forefoot

02/09/25 (Tuesday): Great toe issues (Bunion & Arthritis) – How to fix? — Maneesh Bhatia
All the issues related to hallux including a range of treatment options tailored to the individual patient.

04/09/25 (Thursday): Visual gait analysis & pathophysiology of forefoot disorders — Manuel Monteagudo
A masterclass on clinical assessment & biomechanics of the foot.

09/09/25 (Tuesday): Lesser toe issues — Manuel Monteagudo
Lesser toes but not lesser problems! Improves understanding of the complexity of forefoot disorders.

11/09/25 (Thursday): Case/s of the week plus Tips and Tricks — Manuel Monteagudo
Practical case-based approach to interesting forefoot problems.

16/09/25 (Tuesday): Great toe issues: A different perspective — Tim Clough (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Pearls of wisdom from an expert that you will not find in your books.

18/09/25 (Thursday): Why does forefoot surgery fail? — Nikos Gougoulias (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
An in-depth analysis of failures & tips for revision.

23/09/25 (Tuesday): Minimum Invasive Surgery – Tips, Tricks & Pitfalls — Robbie Ray (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)

Midfoot / Hindfoot

25/09/25 (Thursday): Pes plano valgus deformity — Maneesh Bhatia
Tibialis posterior dysfunction / spring ligament / progressive collapsing flat foot — current controversies and simplification of complex dynamics.

30/09/25 (Tuesday): Cavovarus deformity — Karan Malhotra (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Everything you need to know from pathogenesis to surgical strategies.

02/10/25 (Thursday): Arthrodesis midfoot and hindfoot — Manuel Monteagudo
Indications / techniques / implant selection / outcome following fusion of midfoot/hindfoot.

Ankle

14/10/25 (Tuesday): Ankle fusion surgery — Maneesh Bhatia
How does ankle arthrodesis affect gait & function? Arthroscopic versus open techniques.

16/10/25 (Thursday): Ankle arthroplasty — Yasser Aljabi (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Indications / contraindications / learning curve of the surgeon and patient selection.

21/10/25 (Tuesday): Case/s of the week plus Tips and Tricks — Maneesh Bhatia
Interesting cases and shared experience for complex ankle problems.

23/10/25 (Thursday): Joint preservation in ankle arthritis — Norman Espinosa (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Limits of deformity, surgical planning and techniques — alternatives to fusion and replacement.

Diabetes / Trauma / Sports

28/10/25 (Tuesday): Talus/Calcaneal fractures — Stefan Rammelt (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Complex trauma made simple: pearls of wisdom.

30/10/25 (Thursday): Charcot Arthropathy — Martinus Richter (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
How to deal with deformity arising due to diabetic (neuropathic) foot — expert guidance for complex scenarios.

04/11/25 (Tuesday): Ankle instability and Peroneal tendon disorders — Jesús Vilá y Rico (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
How and when to operate the peroneal tendon and ankle instability? Arthroscopic vs open? How to avoid complications?

06/11/25 (Thursday): Case of the week plus Tips & Tricks – Trauma & Sports — Maneesh Bhatia
Practical case-based approach to demanding sports scenarios.

11/11/25 (Tuesday): Malunion in ankle fracture – How to avoid and how to manage? — Lucky Jeyaseelan (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Practical case-based approach to ankle fracture complications.

13/11/25 (Thursday): Achilles tendinopathy and rupture — Manuel Monteagudo
How and when to operate? Timing of surgery, approach and technique, complications, weight-bearing and rehabilitation.

18/11/25 (Tuesday): Ankle cartilage defects — Nick Cullen (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Role of bone marrow stimulation and chondrogenesis techniques; arthroscopic versus open approach.

20/11/25 (Thursday): Dealing with large talar defect – Hindfoot reconstruction techniques — Mark Davies (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Autograft / allograft / 3D reconstruction / nail versus plate.

Fellows’ Day & Farewell

24/11/25: Fellow’s Day — Case presentations by fellows; Best Fellow Award and Farewell — Maneesh Bhatia & Manuel Monteagudo
Fellows present selected cases. Two Best Fellow awards and farewell — goodbye but stay in touch!