Webinar Series: Bone Fixing Bone: The Emerging Role of Human Cortical Bone Screws in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Bone Fixing Bone: The Emerging Role of Human Cortical Bone Screws in Foot & Ankle Surgery
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WHEN
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:00PM–7:00PM -
WHERE
The event is free, but registration is required.
Join us for a free educational webinar exploring the science and clinical application of human cortical bone screws in foot and ankle surgery.
The program will begin with a brief introduction to SurgeBright, followed by Dr. Chelsea Viola, who will examine the biology behind SharkScrew® and the principles supporting human cortical bone as a fixation material. Dr. Khoa Nguyen will then lead an in-depth clinical discussion featuring real-world foot and ankle cases and practical insights into the use of human cortical bone screws in surgical practice.
Designed for foot and ankle surgeons, podiatrists, orthopedic professionals, and other healthcare professionals, this webinar will provide a closer look at the biological foundation, clinical considerations, and emerging applications of human cortical bone fixation.
Lecture Format
- 5–10 minutes: SurgeBright introduction
- 20 minutes: The biology behind SharkScrew® — Dr. Chelsea Viola
- 35 minutes: Clinical cases — Dr. Khoa Nguyen
Sponsored by Surgebright
surgebright is an innovative medical technology company focused on advancing bone surgery through its patented Shark Screw® allograft fixation system. Manufactured from sterile human donor bone, the Shark Screw® is designed to provide stable fixation while naturally integrating into the patient's own bone over time, eliminating the need for implant removal in many cases. With applications across foot and ankle, hand, trauma, and orthopedic surgery, surgebright combines research, surgeon education, and continuous innovation to deliver biologic fixation solutions that support natural healing, improve patient outcomes, and enhance procedural efficiency.
SPEAKER
Dr. Khoa D. Nguyen, DPM
Dr. Khoa D. Nguyen is a board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon with extensive experience in lower extremity trauma, reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. He completed his undergraduate studies with honors at The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2010, followed by medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he graduated at the top of his class in 2014.
Dr. Nguyen went on to complete his surgical residency at Morristown Medical Center with Atlantic Health System, a Level II trauma center, where he performed over 2,000 surgical procedures, including complex reconstructive cases and traumatic lower extremity fractures.
He has practiced in multiple regions across the United States and currently serves patients in Connecticut, with offices in Oxford and Newtown. Dr. Nguyen specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, limb deformity correction using external fixation, total ankle replacement, and regenerative treatments such as stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is also certified in total ankle replacement (Integra Cadence) and minimally invasive ankle arthroscopic surgery.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Nguyen enjoys football, tennis, and golf.