Where we bring the foot and ankle community together—whether you're reading our blog or listening to our podcast.
Surgeons, patients, and employees share real perspectives, practical insights, and meaningful stories- highlighting the innovation, education and partnerships behind the moments that redefine every step.
The Step™ Podcast with host Dr. Ariel Palanca - Listen Now
Breaking down the trends, technology and tools shaping the future of foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Canon Cornelius
After performing a DynaNail–based minimally invasive procedure in a high-risk elderly patient, foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Canon Cornelius gave a detailed interview to discuss patient selection, MIS joint preparation, and early mobilization.
Dr. Canon Cornelius
Foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Canon Cornelius discusses his experience using DynaNail with minimally invasive techniques—and what other surgeons should know before trying it themselves.
Dr. Jason Nowak
Dr. Nowak shares what he’s most looking forward to with our new sterile instrument kits, including the Joint Prep Kit and Bone Harvesting Kit—designed to deliver precision and performance when it matters most. With “Sharp Every Time” reliability, these kits are built to support consistency in every procedure.
Amiethab Aiyer, MD
In the world of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), innovation doesn’t always mean adding complexity. Sometimes, it’s about taking it away.
Read about how NiTiNOL evolved from military-grade alloy to a catalyst for change in orthopedics through the DynaNail® System, offering new hope for high-risk fusion patients.
Unscripted moments from the people shaping foot and ankle care. Real takes, real trends, and real conversations.
Vytautas Ringus, MD
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix advanced fusion technology, a bit of surgeon humor, and a Terminator reference, this is a video you won’t want to miss.
We’re talking real experiences that move us forward together as an industry — conversations where surgeons, athletes, a patients share their stories to improve both the patient and the surgeon experience.
Dr. Corine L. Creech
When injuries sidelined her collegiate soccer career, foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Corine L. Creech changed her game plan, shifting a high-performance mindset from the pitch to the OR—guiding patients through recovery while empowering their decision making.
Thomas McDonald, MD
What happens when a former college football player brings the team mindset into the OR? To find out, Dr. Ariel Palanca sits down with Dr. Thomas A. McDonald—an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon at Hartford Hospital’s Bone & Joint Institute—to explore why he treats every patient like an athlete and how surgeons can set them up for a “W.”
Christopher Gross, MD
Dr. Ariel Palanca and Dr. Christopher E. Gross talk candidly about how new and established surgeons can navigate innovation in the field—even if they’re already deep into their career—when to be an early adopter, and how to turn pain points into entry points.
