Research
Research is critical in driving innovation and advancing the field of foot and ankle surgery. Through rigorous investigation and experimentation, researchers are able to identify new and improved ways of treating patients, developing better surgical techniques, and improving patient outcomes.
Research also helps to deepen our understanding of the underlying causes of foot and ankle conditions and to develop new diagnostic tools and treatments. By supporting research, we are investing in the future of foot and ankle surgery and helping to ensure that patients have access to the most effective and cutting-edge treatments.
At AFLESR, we are committed to supporting and advancing the field through investment in research initiatives. AFLESR helps surgeons provide clinical data for student, resident, and fellow scientific research papers and projects; as well as, provides assistance in statistical analysis, research composition, and research project development.
For more information contact: research@aflesr.org
Publications
Podcast: ACFAS
Lis Francs Controversies ACFAS elearning Podcast with Dr. Anderson, March 2015
Links to Podiatry Institute Updates
Retrospective Review of Ankle Fractures: Biomechanical Comparison of the Contralateral Limb
John Anderson, Michael Quinn, William Tontz, and Donald Green
Local Anesthesia with Epinephrine and Concurrent Pneumatic Ankle Tourniquet in Forefoot Surgery
John J. Anderson, Walter H. Jolley, Steven P. Altman, and Donald R. Green
Contamination Rates and Organisms Associated with Dropped Bone from Sterile Field
Ryan W. Tingle, Dan Keays, John J. Anderson, Ted Heffernan and Donald R. Green
Autologous Distal Tibia Bone Graft Harvest: Results in 77 Patients
John Anderson and Amir Hajimirasdeghi
Ankle Arthrodesis Fusion Rates for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Bone Allograft Versus Proximal Tibia Autograft
John Anderson, Joshua Boone, Myron Hansen, Chad Brady and Adam Gough
Ankle Arthroscopy, Lateral Ligament Repair, and Peroneal Tendon Reefing for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: The Triad Versus Arthroscopy with Ligament Repair
Loren Spencer and John Anderson
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: Comparison of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Allograft Versus Autogenous Bone Graft Fusion Rates
John Anderson, Nathan Jeppesen, Myron Hansen, Chad Brady and Adam Gough
Links to Published Articles
Bisphosphonates for the treatment of Charcot neuroarthropathy
John J. Anderson, Kirk E. Woelffer, John J. Holtzman, Allen M. Jacobs
Complication rates in diabetics with first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis
John J. Anderson, Myron Hansen, Gregory Paul Rowe, and Zflan Swayzee
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: Comparison of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Allograft versus Autogenous Bone Graft Fusion Rates
John Anderson, Nathan Jeppesen, Myron Hansen, Chad Brady, Adam Gough, Zflan Fowler
Ankle Arthrodesis Fusion Rates for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Bone Allograft Versus Proximal Tibia Autograft
John J. Anderson, Joshua J. Boone, Myron Hansen, Chad Brady, Adam Gough, Zflan Swayzee
Human Amniotic Allograft in Use on Talar Dome Lesions: A Prospective Report of 37 Patients
John Joseph Anderson, Zflan Swayzee, Myron Holbert Hansen
A comparison of diabetic smokers and non-smokers who undergo lower extremity amputation: a retrospective review of 112 patients
J. Joseph Anderson, Joshua Boone, Myron Hansen, Loren Spencer and Zflan Fowler
Split thickness skin grafts for the treatment of non-healing foot and leg ulcers in patients with diabetes: a retrospective review
John J. Anderson, Kelly J. Wallin and Loren Spencer
The Use of Human Amniotic Allograft on Osteo Chondritis Dissecans of the Talar Dome: a comparison with and without allografts in arthroscopically treated ankles
John J. Anderson, Loren K. Spencer and Zflan Swayzee
Ankle Arthroscopy, Lateral Ligament Repair and Peroneal Tendon Reefing for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: The Triad vs Arthroscopy with Ligament Repair
John J. Anderson, Loren K. Spencer and Zflan Swayzee
Initial Experience with Tricortical Iliac Crest Bone Graft and Human Amniotic Allograft in Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy
John J. Anderson, Adam F. Gough, Myron H. Hansen and Zflan Swayzee
Surgical Reconstruction chapters
Anderson JJ. (2009). Bone Grafting and Ortho biologics for Reconstruction of the Diabetic Lower Extremity. T Zgonis. (Ed 1). Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle. (pp 238-301). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott Willams and Wilkins.
Anderson JJ, Zgonis T. (2009). Bone Growth Stimulation in Complex Diabetic Reconstructive Surgery. T Zgonis. (Ed 1). Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle. (pp 302-314). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott Willams and Wilkins.
Poster & Presentations at ACFAS
Chronic and Refractory Plantar Faciitis Treatment with Single-Dose Dehydrated Amniotic Allograft Injection
Myron Hansen and John Anderson
Repair of Peroneal Brevis Tendon with and without us of Human Pericardial Graft: A Retrospective Comparative Study. Does the graft improve patient outcome?
John Anderson, Devin Wahlen, Zflan Swayzee
Lateral Column Fusion for Late LisFranc Arthrosis
John Anderson, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Talar Allograft for Posttraumatic Ankle Arthritis
John Anderson, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Double Fusion Technique for Combined 1st MTPJ and 1st TMTJ Pathology
John Anderson, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Sural Fasciocutaneous Flap for Chronic Anterior Ankle Wound
John Anderson, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Staged Fixation Techniques for Severe Tib-Fib Fractures
John Anderson,Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
The Ankle Stirrup Splint for Post-Operative Immobilization
John Anderson, Nathan Judd, Dallin Greene, Tee Adeleke, Zflan Swayzee
Acute Repair of Anterior Tibial Artery and Extensor Tendons
John Anderson, Loren Spencer, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Cavus Foot Reconstruction
John Anderson, Loren Spencer, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Pediatric Desyndactyly
John Anderson, Loren Spencer, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Supramalleolar Osteotomy
John Anderson, Loren Spencer, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Tibia and Fibular Malunion Reconstruction
John Anderson, Loren Spencer, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee
Tibia and Fibular Nonunion Reconstruction
John Anderson, Loren Spencer, Gregory Rowe, Zflan Swayzee