As an extension of the 27th Annual Oscar Miller Day Symposium, “Advances in Operative and Non-Operative Treatments of Foot and Ankle Disorders,” 35 distinguished Foot and Ankle orthopedic surgeons from throughout the United States, representatives from industry, and representatives from the OrthoCarolina Research Institute, were invited to participate in an additional two day scientific conference, October 18-19, 2008. The purpose and format of this conference was based on a need for a forum where more complex and difficult issues could be raised and vigorously discussed. 

The bi-annual educational conference, sponsored in part by the OrthoCarolina Research Institute, was organized to advance foot and ankle healthcare and promote cost-effective treatments. It was the consensus of the conference participants that the progress of orthopedic healthcare depends upon partnerships and interactions between research organizations, physicians, and industry. It is anticipated that new treatment strategies will result from conference discussions and may be presented an upcoming scientific meeting or result in a scientific article. 

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