Graham International Implant Institute
Coronavirus Statement Update
Due to COVID-19 and after careful consideration, the Graham International Implant Institute has decided to postpone its 13th Annual until 2021 for everyone’s health and safety.
We will share updates and more information as they become available
Bones, Nerves & Bourbon
Lectures, Cadaver Labs, Case Presentations, Q&A Sessions & Moreon the Latest Advancements in Foot & Ankle Surgery
10.20-24.2020 LEXINGTON GRIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

GRAHAM INTERNATIONAL IMPLANT INSTITUTE’S
13th Annual Symposium
10.20-24.2020 LEXINGTON GRIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
The GIII 13th Annual Symposium provides orthopedic & podiatric surgeons with education on new techniques, products and practices related to foot and ankle surgery.
Gain added knowledge about integrative surgical treatment options and enjoy the southern charm of
Lexington, Kentucky! This year’s three-day course offers shorter lecture days, which cover cadaver labs, case studies, debates, practice management strategies, post-op protocols & much more!
Additionally, the symposium takes place at the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, which is located close to downtown Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Track and the Bourbon Trail.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION | $475
Through February 2, 2020
February 2-March 1, 2020 | Registration $595
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2020
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Breakfast & lunch on lecture days
- CME accreditation
- Welcome reception
- Closing ceremony dinner
- Full admission to all lectures & cadaver labs
SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES
- Examine surgical and conservative care options in the treatment of forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot deformities/disorders
- Compare, contrast and discuss the various surgical options presented with an emphasis on challenges & avoiding complications
- Analyze the methods and surgical approaches available to complications and revisional surgery
BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY
Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike | Lexington, Kentucky 40511
P: 859-231-5100
CONTACT GIII
Training & Events Manager: Susie Ivezaj
E: [email protected]
P: 586-677-9600 ext. 241
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between the William L. Goldfarb Foundation and GIII. The William L. Goldfarb Foundation is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
The Graham International Implant Institute is unable to assume risk or responsibility for the exhibitors’ and/or registrants’ time or expenses should an act of God, government action, aviation disruption, disaster, weather, or other force beyond the control of the Graham International Implant Institute make it inadvisable or impossible to conduct this event. The registrant may wish to consider purchasing personal travel insurance to insure his/her expenses. Should you chose to cancel, your registration fee will be refunded if cancellation request is submitted no later than 30 days prior to event (this does not include payment processing fees associated with registering through www.eventbrite.com). There will be a $30 charge for all returned checks.
Wednesday
3.25.2020
Welcome Reception & Early Registration
THURSDAY
3.26.2020
Health & Economic Impact of Over-pronation
Daniel Hake, DPM, FACFAS
Hyperpronation—Preventive Measures or Wait for Painful Symptoms.
Michael E Graham, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, FAAFAS, FACFAP
Tarsal Coalition—Now What?
Mario Juanto, MD
Stand-Alone Treatment Options for Flexible Flatfeet
Joel Foster, DPM
When are Multiple Procedures Needed for the Treatment of Flatfeet
Elie Daniel, DPM
Post-operative Course for Sinus Tarsi Implants
Jonathon Haselhurst/Ruth Avelino
How to Prevent or Handle Post-operative Issues with Sinus Tarsi Implants
Alex Tievsky, DPM
What is Stem Cell Therapy?—A Retrospective View of Regenerative Medicine in the Foot and Ankle.
Pedro Abrantes, DPM
Is There a Role for the Use of Foot Orthosis After Sinus Tarsi Implants
Roberta Nole, MA, PT, C. Ped
Etiologic Factors Leading to Metatarsalgia?
Patrick DeHeer, DPM
Equinus—Primary or Secondary Deformity
Patrick DeHeer, DPM
Total Ankle Replacement—Does Subtalar Joint Instability Matter?
Elie Daniel, DPM
FRIDAY
3.27.2020
Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot—Does it Normalize? Review of the Evidence. Philip Bresnahan, DPM
Pediatric Flatfoot—Conservative Non-Surgical or Surgical Care? Mario Juanto, DPM
Algorithm for the Surgical Treatment of Flexible Flatfoot in Pediatric Patients
Philip Bresnahan, DPM
Conservative Surgical Options for Patients with Erhlers Danlos Syndrome.
Patrick Agnew, DPM
Plantar Heel Pain—Role of Over-pronation
Scott Fishman, DPM
Posterior Tendon Pathology—Why do Good Tendons go Bad?
Scott Fishman, DPM
How to Identify & Reduce Pathologic Forces Acting on the First Ray & First Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
Alex Tievsky, DPM
Conservative Surgical Options for Athletes
Joel Foster, DPM
Atraumatic Knee Disorders—Cause & Treatment
Michael E. Graham, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, FAAFAS, FACFAP
Can Hindfoot Misalignment have a Negative Effect to the Hip, Pelvis & Spine?
Michael E. Graham, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, FAAFAS, FACFAP
Conservative Surgery in the Diabetic Foot.
Christos Kyrou, DPM
SATURDAY
3.28.2020
Nerve Day
Peripheral Nerve Physiology
Tracy Ferragamo, DPM
Review of Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Anatomy
Tracy Ferragamo, DPM
Pathomechanics and Diagnosis of Plantar Neuropathy
Christos Kyrou, DPM
Symptoms and Grading of Peripheral Nerve Damage
Greg Still, DPM
Treatment Algorithm of Peripheral Neuropathy
Tracy Ferragamo, DPM
Diabetic Ulcerations & Infection Management
Elie Daniel, DPM
Charcot’s Foot—Watch & Wait, or be Proactive?
Michael E. Graham, DPM
Sinus Tarsi Implants vs Gastroc Recession
Scott Fishman, DPM
Promoting Nerve Health After Decompression
Gregory Still, DPM
Morton’s Neuroma or Chronic Intermetatarsal Nerve Compression
Alex Tievsky, DPM
First Ray Pathomechanics & stabilization options
Elie Daniel, DPM
CADAVER WORKSHOPS
+ Extra-Osseous Talotarsal Stabilization
+ Decompression of Posterior Tibial Nerve & Intermetatarsal Nerve
+ First Ray Stabilization Procedures
+ Tarsal Coalition Resection
Speakers
Meet Our Speakers

Michael E Graham
DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, FAAFAS, FACFAP

Philip Bresnahan
DPM, FACFAS
Assistant Professor: Temple University.
Diplomate: American Board of Pod. Surgery.
Fellow: ACFAS.

Scott Fishman
DPM, FACFAS
Diplomate: American Board of Pod. Surgery.
Fellow: ACFAS.
Member: APMA.

Patrick Agnew

Ruth Avelino

Elie Daniel

Patrick DeHeer

Tracey Ferragamo

Joel Foster

Daniel Hake

Johnathan Haslehurst

Mario Juanto

Lukasz Kolodziej

Christos Kyrou

Roberta Nole

Greg Still

Alex Tievsky
Where It’s At
Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike | Lexington, Kentucky 40511
P: 859-231-5100
1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky 40511
CONTACT GIII
Training & Events Manager: Susie Ivezaj
E: [email protected]
P: 586-677-9600 ext. 241