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Denver, Colorado

MIS Matters: A Millimeters Matters Course

May 15-17, 2026

About This Course

Join us for the Millimeters Matter course, where we will place a strong emphasis on Minimally Invasive Surgery, guided by renowned experts with decades of experience and patient follow-up.

This program explores cutting-edge technologies and both open and MIS techniques. It includes the “Wires First” MIS bunion technique, the Precision® MIS Bunion System, and lesser toe osteotomies using the FJ2000™ Power Console. We will also cover the Phantom® Lapidus Nail with MIS Burr Guide, the Gorilla® Lapidus Plate, and the Bun-Yo-Matic™ Lapidus Clamp featuring SMART Bun-Yo-Matic℠. Additionally, the course reviews primary and revision techniques using the Gorilla® MTP Plating System and the PRESERVE™ pre-shaped bone wedge system.

When and Where

Dates:

  • Friday, May 15
  • Saturday, May 16
  • Sunday, May 17

Location:

  • Paragon 28 Headquarters
  • 14445 Grasslands Dr. Englewood, CO 80112

Agenda Highlights

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Panel Discussions
  • Hands-On Lab Rotations
  • Expert-Led Lectures
  • Networking Receptions
  • Product Demonstrations

Anticipated Faculty

Raquel Sugino, DPM (Chair)

Fellowship-trained and board certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery

The Foot Doctors of KC, Lees Summit, MO

Jason Burkle, DPM

Fellowship-trained and board certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery

Kansas City Institute of Podiatry, Overland Park, KS

Patrick DeHeer, DPM

Fellowship-trained and board certified in foot and ankle reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery

Hoosier Foot & Ankle, Indianapolis, IN

Lisbeth Marie Keplinger, DPM

Orthopaedic fellowship-trained and board certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery

St. Jude Heritage Medical Group, Fullerton, CA

Recap Video

The agenda includes networking receptions and focused debrief sessions designed to foster collaboration and deeper learning. Along with hands-on training, the course provides a comprehensive overview of our advanced bunion solutions and forefoot technologies to help you better support your patients.

Get a glimpse of the experience—watch last year’s recap video to see what makes this course so valuable!

 

Register Below

Register below for the Millimeters Matter course, where we will place a strong emphasis on Minimally Invasive Surgery, guided by renowned experts with decades of experience and patient follow-up.

This program will explore cutting-edge technologies and both open and MIS techniques, including the Precision® MIS Bunion System (featuring the FJ2000™ Power Console), specifically designed for minimally invasive bunion surgery. Additionally, we’ll cover the Phantom Lapidus Nail with MIS Burr Guide and the Bun-yo-matic™ Lapidus Clamp (featuring SMART Bun-Yo-Matic℠).