Learned Societies

Foot and ankle surgery is a constantly evolving specialty. New techniques continue to emerge, indications become more refined, and recovery protocols keep improving. For a surgeon, staying at the forefront of the field involves more than performing operations—it also requires active participation in the scientific community that drives the specialty forward.

Drs. Cyrille Cazeau and Yves Stiglitz are members and contributors of several leading French and international professional and scientific societies dedicated to foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery, including the Association Française de Chirurgie du Pied (AFCP), the Société Française de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique (SOFCOT), the Groupe de Recherche et d'Étude en Chirurgie Mini-Invasive du Pied (GRECMIP), and the Société de Biomécanique et Maîtrise Orthopédique. Their involvement goes far beyond a formal affiliation: it is reflected in scientific publications, presentations at national and international conferences, and continuous monitoring of the latest evidence-based research that informs their surgical decision-making.

For patients, choosing surgeons who are actively involved in these professional organizations provides reassurance that the techniques they offer are not only expertly performed but also supported and validated by the international scientific community. This section introduces each of these societies, explains their role in advancing the specialty, and highlights the nature of the commitment of the surgeons who will be caring for you in Paris.