Who is the most experienced surgeon for a Calcaneal Osteotomy - Foot Problems Message Board

billy63 · 05-17-2009, 06:37 AM

Who is the best surgeon for a Calcaneal Osteotomy? I recently was evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic and this is the only option I have after trying an

emmie54 · 05-17-2009, 09:15 PM

I recommend an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist. Some have used podiatrists with success but personally I prefer an ortho. Whoever you use make sure they have done a lot of these surgeries. The Cleveland Clinic didn't have any recommendations?

billy63 · 05-18-2009, 09:17 AM

The Clinic has their own surgeons, I want to know from an independent, post operative patient who and why they chose a particular doctor. Success rate, rehab, follow-up are primary concerns.