10/18/2016    

SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS

Bret Ribotsky: How are you applying podiatric biomechanics to advanced surgical procedures such as ankle fusions?

Dr. Harold Vogler

Harold Vogler: Once you alter the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system in the lower extremity, you do have to make accommodation so that they (patients) can have a comfortable gait pattern. There are a variety of ways of doing this. Orthotics have made great advances and strides. There is technology available for orthotics that did not exist 10, 20, or 30 years ago that can improve weight-bearing after these procedures, and make orthotics more functional. So you should very much consider using the skills of a good orthotist after you do these major reconstructive procedures to make the extremity more functional.

Dr. John Mattiacci

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