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Denver, Colorado

Millimeters Matter: MIS Deep Dive

Friday, July 31, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026

About This Course

This comprehensive one-day course provides an in-depth exploration of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques utilizing Paragon 28 technologies.

Participants will learn the “Wires First” MIS bunion technique featuring Paragon 28’s new Precision Pusher®, as well as the Precision® MIS Bunion System and lesser toe osteotomy procedures performed with the FJ2000™ Power Console.

The course will also cover advanced joint preparation and osteotomy techniques for the Lapidus and calcaneal procedures, including the Zadek osteotomy.

Anticipated Faculty:

  • Dr. Raquel Sugino, DPM
  • Dr. Jason Burkle, DPM
  • Dr. Elizabeth Martin, MD

Important: Participants should already possess foundational MIS knowledge prior to attending this course, as the curriculum is designed to build upon existing experience and focus on advanced techniques and hands-on application.


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026

Time Topic Faculty
6:00 PM Welcome Reception at Marriott DTC
6:30 PM Faculty Introduction Raquel Sugino, DPM
6:45 PM New Trends in MIS Jason Burkle, DPM
7:15 PM Faculty Case Presentation: Bailouts for Severe Complications in MIS All Faculty
9:00 PM Course Adjourns

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026

Time Topic Faculty
7:10 AM Bus Departs Hotel for Paragon 28 Headquarters
7:30 AM Check-in & Breakfast at Paragon 28 Headquarters
7:50 AM Welcome and Course Introduction Perfay Cody, MD
8:00 AM Precision® Pusher: Wires First, A New Approach Jason Burkle, DPM
8:25 AM Expanding Your Tool Kit: MIS Solutions for Your Practice Raquel Sugino, DPM
9:00 AM Taping and Bandaging Raquel Sugino, DPM
9:20 AM Cadaver Lab: Change into Scrubs
9:40 AM Precision® Pusher “Wires First” Lab Demo Raquel Sugino, DPM
10:00 AM MIS & Lesser Toe: Optional Intro to MIS Osteotomies All
12:00 PM Working Lunch
12:00 PM MIS MPJ with Biologics Raquel Sugino, DPM
12:30 PM MIS Lapidus with Chamfer Screws / Phantom Lapidus Nail Elizabeth Martin, MD
1:00 PM MIS Zadek, MDCO, Dwyer Elizabeth Martin, MD
1:30 PM Cadaver Lab
MIS: Zadek Demo, MPJ, Lapidus, Zadek
MIS Cheilectomy, DMMOs, Hammertoe Correction, Tailor’s Bunion
MIS Calcaneal Osteotomy
MIS Joint Preparation Including Charcot, Subtalar, and Ankle Joints
Taping and Bandaging
5:00 PM Course Adjourns

When and Where

Friday, July 31

  • Starts at 6:00 PM

Saturday, August 1

  • Ends at 5:00 PM

Paragon 28 Headquarters

  • 14445 Grasslands Dr. Englewood, CO 80112

Agenda Highlights

  • Welcome Reception
  • Panel Discussions
  • Hands-On Lab Rotations
  • Expert-Led Lectures
  • Product Demonstrations

Register Below

Sharpen your MIS skills with hands-on training and advanced techniques using the latest Paragon 28 technologies.

Join us in Denver for an intensive, one-day deep dive designed to elevate your surgical precision and outcomes.