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A clinician-to-clinician session with David Larson, DPM (AZ Ortho) focused on the surgical “why,” the rehab implications, and what therapists should watch for across common foot & ankle procedures.

Date: March 10
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Spooner Sunnyslope
Speaker: Dr. David Larson, AZ Ortho
Audience: Spooner Therapists (Internal)

Foot and ankle cases can move fast—from conservative care to imaging to surgical decision-making—and therapists are often the steady throughline. This session connects the dots between what happens in the OR and what it means in rehab so you can set expectations, progress with confidence, and spot red flags earlier.

Join Dr. Larson for a practical, therapist-friendly overview of common foot & ankle surgeries and how they shape outcomes in the clinic.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the most common foot & ankle procedures and the problems they’re intended to solve
• Translate surgical decisions into real rehab priorities (protection, loading, mobility, strength, return-to-run/sport)
• Recognize typical post-op timelines and “don’t-miss” considerations
• Improve communication with surgeons through clearer questions, terminology, and shared expectations
• Identify common complications and red flags that warrant escalation or modification

Who Should Attend

This is built for Spooner clinicians who want a clearer surgical lens for:

• Foot/ankle-heavy caseloads
• Running and court sport athletes
• Chronic pain/instability cases
• Post-op progression questions (boot transitions, loading, symptoms that linger)

New grads and seasoned clinicians welcome. If you treat lower extremity athletes, you’ll leave with takeaways.

Why This Matters (Clinician Value)

When we understand the procedure and intent, we can:

• Improve patient confidence and adherence
• Make sharper progressions (and avoid preventable setbacks)
• Reduce “protocol guessing” and improve surgeon collaboration
• Support better outcomes and faster return to function