BEOFAA Online Foot Ankle Fellowship – 7th Series
April 20, 2027
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (LIVE ONLINE | 7:00 PM UK TIME | 8:00 PM CET*)
WELCOME
26/01/27 – Welcome to the BEOFAA Online Fellowship – Maneesh Bhatia & Manuel Monteagudo
Introduction from the BEOFAA directors; welcome to fellows and faculty.
FOREFOOT
28/01/27 – Visual gait analysis & pathophysiology of forefoot disorders – Manuel Monteagudo
A masterclass on clinical assessment and biomechanics of the foot.
02/02/27 – Great toe issues (Bunion & Arthritis) – How to fix? – Maneesh Bhatia
Treatment options for hallux disorders tailored to the individual patient.
04/02/27 – Morton’s neuroma and lesser toe issues – Manuel Monteagudo
Complexity of lesser-toe disorders, including the controversial Morton’s neuroma.
09/02/27 – Case/s of the week plus Tips and Tricks – Maneesh Bhatia
Practical case-based approach to interesting forefoot problems.
11/02/27 – Minimum Invasive Surgery – Tips, Tricks & Pitfalls – Markus Walther (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Expert case-based discussion and practical solutions for difficult clinical and operating-room challenges.
MIDFOOT / HINDFOOT
16/02/27 – Pes plano valgus deformity – Manuel Monteagudo
Current controversies in tibialis posterior dysfunction, spring ligament and progressive collapsing flat foot.
18/02/27 – Arthrodesis: midfoot and hindfoot – Manuel Monteagudo
Indications, techniques, implant selection and outcomes.
23/02/27 – Cavovarus deformity – Karan Malhotra (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Management strategy using Interesting cases
ANKLE
25/02/27 – Ankle fusion surgery – Maneesh Bhatia
Functional effects of ankle arthrodesis; arthroscopic versus open techniques.
02/03/27 – Ankle arthroplasty – Yasser Aljabi (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Indications, contraindications, surgeon learning curve and patient selection.
04/03/27 – Interactive Case discussion – Tim Clough (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Interesting case based learning
09/03/27 – Complications of total ankle replacements – Jesús Vilá y Rico (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Avoidance and management of complications, including approach-related considerations.
11/03/27 – Joint preservation in ankle arthritis – Norman Espinosa (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Deformity limits, surgical planning and joint-preserving alternatives to fusion and replacement.
DIABETES / TRAUMA / SPORTS
16/03/27 – Primary ankle fracture fixation – Nikos Gougoulias (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Decision-making, operative indications and considerations in the elderly population.
18/03/27 – Revision ankle fracture fixation – Stefan Rammelt (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Managing malunion & nonunion in ankle fractures.
23/03/27 – Modern management of calcaneal fractures – Lucky Jeyaseelan (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Case-based planning, reduction and fixation.
25/03/27 – Lisfranc injuries – Robert Clayton (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Approach to subtle and not-so-subtle Lisfranc injuries
26/03/27 – 29/03/27 – EASTER BREAK (Good Friday to Easter Monday – no live sessions.)
30/03/27 – Charcot Arthropathy – Martinus Richter (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Expert guidance for deformity arising from the diabetic neuropathic foot.
01/04/27 – Case/s of the week plus Tips & Tricks – Trauma & Sports – Manuel Monteagudo
Practical case-based approach to demanding sports trauma scenarios.
06/04/27 – 3D Technology and Patient-Specific Surgery in Foot and Ankle Practice – Bedri Karaismailoglu (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Virtual surgical planning in management of complex pathology.
08/04/27 – Achilles tendinopathy and rupture – Manuel Monteagudo
Indications, timing, technique, complication avoidance, weight-bearing and rehabilitation.
13/04/27 – Ankle cartilage defects – Nick Cullen (Chair: Maneesh Bhatia)
Case based discussion
15/04/27 – Healing with large talar defect after trauma – Hindfoot reconstruction – Mark Davies (Chair: Manuel Monteagudo)
Autograft, allograft, 3D reconstruction, nail versus plate.
FINALE
20/04/27 – Fellows’ Day: Case presentations, Best Fellow Award & Farewell – Maneesh Bhatia & Manuel Monteagudo
Selected fellow cases, Best Fellow Awards and farewell.
REGISTRATION & CONTACT
Please register using the QR code provided.
Fellows are encouraged to submit cases to Maneesh & Manuel throughout the programme via info@beofaa.co.uk.