Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery

The Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery is an international organization of surgeons dedicated to the correction of foot and ankle pathology using minimally invasive procedures with multiple disciplines. These procedures are designed to get patients back to their normal activities as quickly as possible. The Academy provides educational courses to spread these techniques to practitioners worldwide. Academy members are involved in increasing the knowledge in the field of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery  through research projects and by writing of scientific papers and textbooks. The Academy's seminars, program guidelines and standards of care are recognized by orthopaedic and podiatric organizations as well as governments worldwide, including the United States government and the American Council of Podiatric Medical Education. Their main aim is to protect and improve the podiatric health and welfare of the public.