About The Event

Since 1985, the No-Nonsense seminar has provided a world-class program with scientific presentations and workshops presented by leading clinicians and experts in podiatric medicine and related disciplines.This event will discuss different surgical techniques of the foot and ankle, explain the biomechanics of the lower extremity, delve into limb salvage and endocrinology care as well as identify would care options of the lower extremity.

Accreditation

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 Cine-Med and lerEXPO. Cine-Med is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Cine-Med has approved this activity for a maximum of 25 continuing education contact hours.

Donation

Since 1986, The North Central Academy of Podiatric Medicine has proudly presented the No-Nonsense Seminar, an event that not only enriches the field of podiatry but also empowers the next generation of podiatric physicians. The proceeds from this seminar have funded scholarships for Podiatric Medical students across the country, making a meaningful impact on countless careers and advancing the profession.

Your contribution can make a difference. By donating, you’ll help offset educational expenses for these dedicated students, allowing them to focus on achieving excellence in their field. Together, we can continue to nurture talent and ensure the growth and innovation of podiatric medicine.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, The North Central Academy ensures that all donations are tax-deductible. Corporations are welcome to consider contributions as unrestricted grants, further enhancing the reach of this initiative.

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Agenda

Friday, March 6, 2026

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Session 1: Forefoot MIS & Bunion Surgery

  • MIS Bunionectomy: Techniques & Case Pearls

  Scarf vs Chevron: Choosing the Right Bunion Procedure

  Lesser Metatarsal Surgery –Indications for open vs MIS

Roundtable: MIS in Forefoot Surgery – Where It Fits & Where It Fails

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BREAK

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Session 2: Digital, Neuroma, and Soft Tissue Forefoot Pathologies

    Digital Fusion vs Arthroplasty – What the Literature Says 

    Plantar Plate Pathology: Open vs MIS approaches

    Surgical Management of Neuromas: When Conservative Treatment Fails

Roundtable: Predicting Success in Common Forefoot Procedures

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LUNCH & LEARN

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Session 3: Documentation, Coding, & Risk Management

    Coding for First Ray Repair - Jeff Lehrman 

    Pre-op Documentation that Defends You in Audit - Krupa Patel

    Managing Surgical Complications Legally & Logistically - David Schweibish 

Roundtable: Risk Management in the Surgical Practice


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BREAK

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Session 4: Biomechanics and Rearfoot Reconstruction

    Equinus Management: Open Gastrocnemius Recession vs MIS Approaches

    Flatfoot Reconstruction: The When & Where of Employing Periarticular Osteotomies vs Arthrodesis

    Surgical Biomechanics: Pre-op Gait Analysis & Planning to Post-op Results

Roundtable: How Biomechanics Guides Better Surgical Outcomes

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Dinner and Learn

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Session 5: Advanced Bunion & Complication Management

    Modified Lapidus Procedure: Fixation Constructs & Long-Term Outcomes

    Complications Management in Forefoot Surgery

    Revision Bunion Surgery: Strategies & Review of Case Examples 

Roundtable: Surgical Pearls & Pitfalls We All Can Learn From

Saturday, March 7, 2026

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Session 6: Rearfoot Trauma & Arthrodesis

    Calcaneal Fractures: Open, mini-open, vs Percutaneous 

    Hindfoot Arthrodesis: Fixation Preference - IM Nail, Plates, Screws, or Staples

    Achilles Tendon Rupture: Open, MIS, or Non-Op Management?

Roundtable: Rearfoot Trauma – What’s Standard of Care Today?

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BREAK

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Session 7: Charcot, Midfoot & Infections

    Charcot Reconstruction: Realignment as Salvage- Doug Pacaccio

    Midfoot Collapse: Joint-Sparing vs Arthrodesis

    Managing Infection in Post-Op Cases

Roundtable: Fixation Choices in Limb Salvage

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Lunch and Learn

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Session 8: Diabetic Limb Salvage & Flaps

    Diabetic Osteomyelitis: Resection & Debridement vs Amputation

    Flap Coverage: Plastic Surgery Collaboration in the OR

    Transverse Tibial Transport Michael Theodoulou 

Roundtable: Reconstruction Strategies in the High-Risk Limb

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BREAK

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Session 9: Nerve Pain, Entrapments, and Neuropathy Management

    Surgical and nonsurgical approaches to tarsal tunnel, Baxter’s, and peroneal nerve entrapment- Peter Bregman, DPM

    Neuromodulation, regenerative techniques, and diagnostic blocks

    Hydrodissection for improved patient outcomes – Gabriella Yukanin

Roundtable: Cracking the Code on Nerve Pain- the Path to Relief


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Dinner and Learn

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Session 10: Rearfoot Procedures & Hardware

    Trauma Case Review: Pilon, Ankle & Lisfranc Injuries

    Fracture Fixation Tips: Staying Out of Trouble

    Calcaneal Osteotomy: Realignment Tools & Tricks

Roundtable: Rearfoot Hardware – What’s Worth the Cost?

Sunday, March 8, 2026

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Session 11: Nonunions, Hardware & Malalignment

    Nonunion Management: Surgical & Biologic Solutions

    Hardware Removal: When, Why & How

    Malalignment Post-Fusion: Prevention & Correction

Roundtable: Dealing with the Surgical Do-Over

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BREAK

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Session 12: Dermatology Deep Dive: From Nails to Neoplasms

    Diagnosis and management of chronic dermatologic conditions of the lower extremity

    Advances in onychomycosis, verrucae, and skin barrier health

    Biopsies, dermoscopy, and when to refer

Roundtable: Diagnosing and Managing Lower Extremity Dermatology


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Lunch and Learn

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Session 13: Seeing Differently: How MRI, CT, and Ultrasound Are Rewriting Foot & Ankle Care

    MRI: Catching Charcot Before It Catches You

    Soft Tissue CT: Reading the Unreadable

    Ultrasound-Guided Procedures: Precision You Can Feel

Roundtable: Technology in the OR – Hype or Help?

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BREAK

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Session 14: Thriving in the Modern Practice: Growth, AI, and the Human Side of Medicine

    AI as Your Smartest Colleague: From Overwhelm to Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch Andrew Lundquist

    Burnout Isn’t a Time Management Issue — It’s a Meaning Management Problem- Ashley Dikis

    Stop Posting. Start Connecting: Turning Social Media Into a Relationship Engine- Sarah Haller

Roundtable: The Business of Being Human in a Digital Practice


Speakers

Brad Abicht

DPM, FACFAS

Jeff Dikis

DPM

Scott Carrington

DPM

Corine Creech

DPM

Kelsey J. Millonig

DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Doug Pacaccio

DPM, FACFAS

Michael Theodoulo

DPM, FACFAS

Raquel Sugino

DPM, MS, FACFAS

Narenda Patel

DPM

Krupa Patel

DPM, FACFAS

David Schweibish

DPM

Jeffrey D. Lehrman

DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA

Zeeshan Husain

DPM

Tom Chang

DPM

Peter Bregman

DPM

Julio Ortiz

DPM, FACFAS

Patrick DeHeer

DPM

Gabriela M. Yurkanin

DPM, PC

David Sipala

DPM

Adrienne M. Estes

DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc

Ashley Dikis

DPM

Andrew Lundquist

DPM

Haywan Chiu

DPM, FACFAS

Alireza Khosroabadi

DPM

Lowell Weil, Jr.

DPM

Alton Johnson

DPM

Warren S. Joseph

DPM, FIDSA

Tim Miller

Podiatric Physician

William Scherer

DPM, MS, DABFAS

Sarah Haller

DPM

Leland Jaffe

DPM, FACFAS, CWSP

Trent Brookshier

DPM