The Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons

08/04/2026

Advance Nerve Research. Inspire Innovation. Shape the Future.
The Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons invites medical/podiatric students, residents, and fellows to submit for the Nickerson Nerve Essay Award and the AENS Annual Symposium Poster Competition. Share your research, gain national recognition, and help shape the future of peripheral nerve care.
Learn more & apply today: www.AENS.us

07/30/2026

**AENS 2026 Annual Symposium**

~LOCATION CHANGE~
Time to Trade in Your Scrubs for Sandals!! This November, combine outstanding education with an unforgettable getaway!! Join us for some FUN in the SUN at the beautiful Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon Key, Florida!

Dates: November 13-15, 2026

🌞 Paradise is waiting!

Register online today to secure your spot.

🔗 https://www.aens.us/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1313

04/20/2026

AENS 2026 April Fundamental Cadaveric Nerve Course -
Congratulations to 10 Doctors who completed the NEW format of the Course. They survived 18 hours & motivated to advance the nerve!

Thank you to our Faculty for their commitment & time to update and reformat the agenda & resource!
Dr. Jim Wilton, Dr. Peyman Elison, Dr. Julie Abboud, Dr. Maria Buitrago, Dr. Andy Rader, Dr. Aaron Ruter & Dr. Steve Barrett.

Mark calendar for the next AENS Nerve Courses:
June 12-13, 2026- Advanced Cadaveric Course - Maine
November 12-15, 2026- Fundamental, Trauma & Annual Symposium- Key West, FL.

03/18/2026

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03/18/2026

MEMBER REQUEST for NEUROMA STUDY‼️

Dr. Peter Bregman is organizing a study on use of decellularized porcine pericardium and decompression of Mortons Neuroma.

The study is supported by ReNerve out of Australia. It uses decellularized porcine pericardium which completely resolves within six months so there is no genetic material, which they say they have third-party verified. They offered to do a study on decompression of Morton’s neuroma with, and without their product. He’s looking for 3 to 4 additional surgeons who would be able to produce 25 to 30 decompression’s within 6 to 8 months to be part of the study.

➡️Please email Dr. Bregman if interested: [email protected]

There would be some reimbursement, and they would like to finish the study by the end of the year.

03/04/2026

AENS MEMBERS IN THE NEWS!!

CHECK OUT the 2026 ACFAS Annual Scientific Meeting Poster(s) that featured AENS Nerve Members & OSF Healthcare Residents!

CONGRATS & KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

11/17/2025

Congrats! To our newly elected AENS Board Members and Officers! 🎉
Thank you for your dedication and leadership. We are grateful for your commitment to our mission and look forward to the vision and energy you’ll bring in the year ahead. Here’s to a successful and inspiring team! 🙌

AENS Board Members:
President- Dr. Aaron Ruter
Immediate Past President- Dr. Julie Abboud 
Vice President- Dr. Chris Browning
Secretary- Dr. Nathan Larson
Treasurer- Dr. Mark Woolley 

AENS New / Reinstated Board Members At Large
2 Year Term:
Dr. Artinder Nagra
Dr. Shari Moore
Dr. Matt Osteo 

AENS Board of Trustees:
2-Year Term:
Dr. Andy Rader
Dr. Jim Anderson

3-Year Term:
Dr. Steve Barrett
Dr. Jim Wilton
Dr. Damien Dauphinee

11/12/2025

Medicare eNews - LCD Peripheral Nerve Block CODE COMMENTS - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV. 22

Due to a publication error, the comment period for this Proposed LCD DL40300, Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain, has been extended to November 22, 2025.

Please send all comments to [email protected] and include the topic of the LCD in the email subject line.

Please include published scientific studies or literature to support additional coverage.

Due to online security requirements, we are unable to accept encrypted emails, compressed attachments, and links. We do accept MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments.

They will not respond directly to each comment submission. They will compile all comments and publish a Comment and Response document with the Final LCD.

Additional information is located on the WPS Medicare Open Meetings webpage and the Proposed/Draft Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) webpage.

Send a message to learn more

11/12/2025

🌵 Association of Extremity Nerve Annual Symposium - Scottsdale, AZ | November 6-9, 2025 🌵

We are pleased to share the success of this year‘s Association of Extremity Nerve Annual symposium in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. The event was filled with trailblazing discussions, innovative research, and inspiring collaborations in the field of extremity nerve care. Beyond the educational program, it was wonderful to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and enjoy a bit of Arizona sunshine and scenery! ☀️🌵 A huge thank you goes to the organizers, presenters, and attendees for making this symposium such a huge success! We look forward to the next opportunity to come together as a community to continue our dedication to advancing extremity nerve science and care.

Already looking forward to next year‘s AENS annual symposium in Key West, FL! ☀️ 🌴

09/14/2025

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𝔸𝔼ℕ𝕊 𝔸𝕟𝕟𝕦𝕒𝕝 𝕊𝕪𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕦𝕞
ℕ𝕠𝕧. 𝟞-𝟡, 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝
𝕊𝕔𝕠𝕥𝕥𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕝𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕠𝕣𝕥 & 𝕊𝕡𝕒
𝕊𝕔𝕠𝕥𝕥𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕝𝕖, 𝔸ℤ

Cadaveric workshops at Mayo Clinic —
•Fundamental Peripheral Nerve Course 11/6-11/7
•Revisions & Repair 11/7
•Trauma, fractures & Flaps 11/7