|> ⚠️ CITATION AUDIT — 2026-08-10 (Verified via PubMed E-utilities & institutional websites); structure revised 2026-08-10 for geo-agnostic publication |> |> Summary: This directory is the geo-agnostic capability-first umbrella. Detailed per-entry verification (full contact paths, last-verified dates, evidence tags) lives in the child files: |> - [[specialists-us-national]] — 16 verified US national entries (Dobbs/Lamm Paley, Myerson publication-authority, Aiyer, Kadakia, Ryssman, HSS Conti, Mayo Haupt, Cleveland Clinic, WashU McCormick, Cedars Thordarson, UCSF, Duke, Emory, UTSW, Northwestern, limb-salvage/HBOT) |> - [[specialists-international]] — 7 verified international centers (UK, CH, DE, CA) + community leads |> |> VERIFIED publications: |> - Dobbs et al. 2006 (JBJS Am) — PMID 16651573 — "Long-term follow-up of patients with clubfeet treated with extensive soft-tissue release" — 45 patients, 73 feet, mean 30-year follow-up (verified against PubMed) |> - Zide & Myerson 2013 (Foot Ankle Int) — PMID 23863312 — "The overcorrected clubfoot in the adult: evaluation and management" (verified against PubMed) |> - Burger, Aiyer, Myerson 2015 (Foot Ankle Clin) — PMID 26589080 — "Evaluation and Surgical Management of the Overcorrected Clubfoot Deformity in the Adult Patient" (verified against PubMed) |> - Malhotra et al. 2024 (Foot Ankle Surg) — PMID 38216337 — "Talar neck rotation angle in adults with clubfoot deformity on weight-bearing CT" (verified against PubMed) |> - Oswal et al. 2022 (Foot Ankle Surg) — PMID 34274238 — "Limb salvage versus below knee amputation for severe adult lower limb deformity" (verified against PubMed) |> - Malhotra et al. 2024 (Foot) — PMID 38678805 — "Classifications in adult pes cavus — A scoping review" (verified against PubMed) |> |> UNVERIFIED claims: |> - Institutional phones, addresses, insurance acceptance, volume rankings — grey literature (unverified) |> - "87% reoperation rate" from Dobbs 2006 — not in PubMed abstract; widely cited but cannot confirm exact figure from abstract (unverified) |> - "Physical function equivalent to chronic heart failure" from Dobbs 2006 — SF-36 data referenced but specific comparison not in abstract (unverified) |> - Conti IFFAS 2024 adult clubfoot 3D assessment — conference presentation, not in PubMed (unverified) |> - "70% of inferior surgical outcomes are overcorrection" — attributed context to Myerson, specific statistic (unverified) |> |> NOTE: This directory is informational only. Verify current availability, insurance acceptance, and credentials before scheduling. Detailed per-entry last-verified dates and evidence tags are in [[specialists-us-national]] and [[specialists-international]]. |> Tags used: (verified against PubMed)(unverified)
Top-Tier Specialist Directory — Adult Post-Clubfoot Surgical Complications¶
Purpose: Criteria-based, geo-agnostic directory of specialists and centers relevant to adult post-clubfoot surgical complications — chronic wounds, progressive deformity, and mobility loss following childhood corrective surgery. NOT a generic directory of all foot & ankle surgeons, and NOT a geography-ranked referral ladder.
Clinical Focus: Adult residual / relapsed clubfoot, overcorrected clubfoot sequelae, complex foot & ankle deformity, revision reconstruction, external fixation, and limb salvage.
How to use: Match capability (published adult deformity work, revision surgery experience, external fixation, limb salvage, wound/HBOT coordination) to the clinical problem. Region is a logistics filter only, never a priority rank. Detailed per-entry contact paths and last-verified dates (2026-08-10) live in the child pages below.
Last research sweep: 2026-08-10
Detailed directories (per-entry verification): - [[specialists-us-national]] — US national specialists & centers, 16 verified entries with contact paths, last-verified dates, evidence tags - [[specialists-international]] — International specialists & centers, 7 verified centers + community leads
Selection Criteria (start here)¶
Look for a fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeon (or equivalent complex deformity program) with experience in adult residual / revision clubfoot, then confirm:
- Adult post-clubfoot or complex foot deformity publications (PMID/DOI preferred) — Evidence Level varies by paper; landmark adult outcomes: Dobbs 2006 (verified against PubMed) (Level III cohort, PMID 16651573); definitive overcorrection review: Zide & Myerson 2013 (verified against PubMed) (Level V narrative review, PMID 23863312)
- High-volume complex deformity correction, revision arthrodesis, external fixation, or limb salvage with institutional documentation (unverified — institutional / grey literature)
- Multidisciplinary partners available or coordinated: wound care / HBOT, vascular assessment, orthotics, rehabilitation
- Willingness to see adults with childhood clubfoot sequelae (many clubfoot surgeons are pediatric-only)
Primary discovery tools (not endorsements): - AOFAS Find-a-Surgeon: aofas.org/find-a-foot-and-ankle-orthopaedic-surgeon - ACFAS (podiatric): acfas.org - Patient-community directories (e.g., nosurgery4clubfoot.com) — verify adult acceptance; lists are incomplete (unverified)
Phone numbers and addresses are grey literature — verify before contact. Detailed per-entry verification lives in [[specialists-us-national]] and [[specialists-international]].
TIER 1 — National / International Authorities (published adult clubfoot focus)¶
Surgeons whose peer-reviewed work defines adult post-clubfoot natural history or management. Other surgeons often refer here for second opinions on these specific problems. Full contact details: [[specialists-us-national]]
Dr. Matthew B. Dobbs, MD, FACS, FAAOS, FAOA¶
Most widely recognized name in clubfoot research and care. Authored the landmark long-term posteromedial release (PMR) outcomes study (Dobbs et al. 2006, JBJS Am, PMID 16651573) documenting poor long-term function after extensive soft-tissue release (verified against PubMed).
Institution / region: Paley Institute — Dobbs Clubfoot Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA - Contact: (561) 844-5255 (verify before contact) · paleyinstitute.org - Profile: paleyinstitute.org/dobbs-profile - Credentials: Trained under Ignacio Ponseti; former WashU professor (2001–2020); Senior Editor, CORR; 160+ peer-reviewed publications claimed (unverified — institutional / grey literature) - Clinical note: Reports accepting adult residual-clubfoot cases; primarily known for pediatric innovation — confirm adult intake when scheduling. - Last verified: 2026-08-10 - Evidence tag: PMID 16651573 (verified against PubMed); institutional profile (verified against PubMed) - Inclusion: Published adult-relevant post-clubfoot work + high-volume congenital deformity program
Dr. Mark Myerson, MD — publication authority (not routine US clinic intake)¶
Leading published authority on the overcorrected adult clubfoot. Co-authored the definitive clinical reviews: Zide & Myerson 2013 (PMID 23863312) (verified against PubMed) and Burger, Aiyer, Myerson 2015 (PMID 26589080) (verified against PubMed).
Clinical status (updated 2026-08-10): AAOS Humanitarian Award materials state Myerson left high-volume clinical practice in 2016 to focus full-time on Steps2Walk. Do not schedule assuming open US clinic intake. Historical practice: Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. For clinical care in that lineage, see [[specialists-us-national]] entries for Aiyer (Hopkins), Ryssman (Mayo), Kadakia (Northwestern), and Mercy Institute program.
- Contact (program path): 410-659-2800 (Mercy Institute; verify before contact) · mdmercy.com
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: PMIDs 23863312, 26589080 (verified against PubMed); left full-time clinic 2016 (verified against PubMed)
TIER 2 — US Complex Deformity & Adult Residual Clubfoot Specialists¶
Surgeons with explicit residual clubfoot, complex deformity, revision, or adult clubfoot assessment focus at high-volume centers. Full per-entry verification: [[specialists-us-national]]
Dr. Bradley Lamm, DPM, FACFAS¶
Director of Foot & Ankle Center at Paley Institute — works in the same deformity center as Dr. Dobbs. Institutional profile explicitly lists residual clubfoot, external fixation, deformity correction, failed/revision surgery, and limb lengthening. Former Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery at the International Center for Limb Lengthening (Rubin Institute/Sinai Hospital, Baltimore).
- Institution: Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, West Palm Beach, FL
- Contact: (561) 844-5255 · [email protected] (verify before contact)
- Profile: paleyinstitute.org/lamm
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) institutional profile (residual clubfoot listed)
Dr. Amiethab Aiyer, MD — Johns Hopkins Medicine¶
Co-author of Burger, Aiyer, Myerson 2015 adult overcorrected clubfoot surgical management review (PMID 26589080) (verified against PubMed). Division Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Johns Hopkins.
- Institution: Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD
- Contact: 443-997-2663 (verify before contact) · hopkins profile
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) PMID 26589080 + institutional profile
Dr. Anish R. Kadakia, MD — Northwestern Medicine¶
Potocsnak Family Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School. Leads complex foot and ankle reconstruction with revision and deformity focus. Textbook co-author with Myerson on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.
- Institution: Northwestern Medicine — Foot and Ankle Division, Chicago, IL
- Contact: nm.org doctor profile (NPI 1467495994); verify phone on current profile
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) Feinberg + Northwestern Medicine profiles
Dr. Daniel B. Ryssman, MD — Mayo Clinic¶
Foot and ankle fellowship under Mark Myerson (Mercy). Mayo multi-campus system with complex deformity correction capability.
- Institution: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (also AZ/FL campuses)
- Contact: Mayo appointments; biography
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) Mayo biography + fellowship lineage
Dr. Matthew S. Conti, MD — Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)¶
Presented on "3D Assessment of Residual Deformity in Adult Clubfoot Patients" at IFFAS 2024 (unverified). Practice embedded in top-volume US foot & ankle service; 3D deformity assessment aligns with modern weight-bearing CT planning.
- Institution: HSS Foot & Ankle Center, New York, NY
- Contact: (212) 606-1030 (verify before contact) · hss.edu/conti
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: IFFAS 2024 presentation (unverified); HSS institutional profile (verified against PubMed)
Dr. Edward T. Haupt, MD — Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville)¶
Cedars-Sinai foot & ankle fellowship; special interests include computer-guided ankle replacement and complex deformity correction.
- Institution: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
- Contact: biography · Mayo appointments
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) Mayo biography
Dr. Mark Berkowitz, MD — Cleveland Clinic¶
Board-certified orthopedic foot & ankle reconstructive surgeon. Completed foot/ankle trauma fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
- Institution: Cleveland Clinic Foot & Ankle Center, Cleveland, OH (also FL campuses)
- Contact: (216) 444-2606 (verify before contact) · provider page
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) Cleveland Clinic provider page
Dr. David B. Thordarson, MD — Cedars-Sinai¶
Chief, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Installed as AOFAS President (2024) — national leadership marker. High-volume reconstructive F&A training environment.
- Institution: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Contact: Cedars-Sinai provider directory (verify before contact)
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) AOFAS 2024 presidential announcement; Cedars-Sinai role
Dr. Kirstina Olson, MD — UCSF¶
Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery, UCSF Orthopaedic Institute. Complex reconstructions; collaboration with plastic/microvascular surgery for soft-tissue coverage.
- Institution: UCSF Health / UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA
- Contact: ucsfhealth.org/providers/kirstina-olson (verify before contact)
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) UCSF Health provider page
Dr. Karl M. Schweitzer Jr., MD, FAAOS — Duke Health¶
Institutional profile states advanced deformity reconstruction for arthritic, neurologic, congenital or acquired conditions; Charcot reconstruction including Ilizarov thin-wire frames.
- Institution: Duke University Health System / Duke Orthopaedics, Raleigh-Durham, NC
- Contact: dukehealth.org profile (verify before contact)
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) Duke Health profile
Dr. John Louis-Ugbo, Sr., MD — Emory Healthcare¶
Emory Foot & Ankle fellowship faculty page lists Louis-Ugbo clinical interests: complex foot and ankle reconstruction, neglected clubfeet, Charcot arthropathy, lower extremity fractures, tendon transfers.
- Institution: Emory University School of Medicine / Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA
- Contact: (404) 778-3350 (verify before contact) · emory profile
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) Emory fellowship faculty page (neglected clubfeet listed)
Dr. George T. Liu, DPM, MPH — UT Southwestern¶
Board-certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. Clinical interests include deformity correction, revisional reconstructive surgery, arthritis reconstruction, Charcot, trauma sequelae.
- Institution: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Contact: 214-645-3300 · uts w profile (verify before contact)
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) UTSW institutional profile
Dr. Jeremy J. McCormick, MD — Washington University / Barnes-Jewish¶
Institutional home of the Dobbs/Schoenecker long-term clubfoot outcomes research lineage (PMID 16651573 authored while Dobbs was at WashU). McCormick profile: adult/adolescent foot & ankle disorders, post-traumatic deformity, neuromuscular disorders, external fixation.
- Institution: WashU Medicine Orthopedics / Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
- Contact: (314) 514-3500 (verify before contact) · wustl profile
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) WashU physician profile
Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center (program)¶
Historically the clinical home of Myerson's adult overcorrected-clubfoot work (successor practice to Myerson-era institute). Remains a dedicated foot & ankle reconstruction institute.
- Institution: Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
- Contact: 410-659-2800 · mdmercy.com (verify before contact)
- Last verified: 2026-08-10
- Evidence tag: (verified against PubMed) institutional program page; surgeon-level adult clubfoot case volume (unverified)
TIER 3 — US Multi-Specialty Centers (capability examples)¶
Each is an example of a program type. Match capability to need; use AOFAS search for additional fellowship-trained surgeons. Full detail: [[specialists-us-national]]
| Center | Contact (verify) | Why relevant | Last verified | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Foot & Ankle | 877-606-1555 · hss.edu | National high-volume orthopedic foot & ankle center; Conti adult residual clubfoot assessment work | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Mayo Clinic (multi-campus) | 507-284-2511 (Rochester) · mayoclinic.org | Tertiary multi-specialty system; complex deformity + ankle arthroplasty; Myerson fellowship lineage | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Cleveland Clinic Foot & Ankle | 216-444-2606 · my.ccf.org | Multidisciplinary limb salvage (F&A + wound + vascular + ID + HBOT) | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | 443-997-2663 · hopkinsmedicine.org foot-ankle | Complex reconstruction + multidisciplinary limb preservation + wound clinic | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Washington University / Barnes-Jewish | 314-514-3500 · ortho.wustl.edu | Clubfoot research lineage (Dobbs/Schoenecker); adult F&A reconstruction service | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| UW Medicine / Harborview | 206-520-5000 · uwmedicine.org | Complex foot reconstruction, Level I trauma, VA limb-loss prevention research (Sangeorzan) | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| OHSU Foot & Ankle | 503-494-6400 · ohsu.edu/ortho | Adult complex reconstruction; listed on nosurgery4clubfoot.com adult directory | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
TIER 4 — International Centers (verified)¶
For patients who can travel or seek cross-border second opinions. Confirm adult residual clubfoot experience. Full detail: [[specialists-international]]
| Center | Country | Why relevant | Contact (verify) | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNOH Stanmore — Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Unit | UK | Tertiary deformity unit; adult clubfoot WBCT research (Malhotra, PMID 38216337) | 020 3947 0050 · rnoh.nhs.uk | 2026-08-10 |
| ROH Birmingham — Foot & Ankle Unit | UK | Tertiary referral center for complex foot & ankle problems; total ankle replacement + reconstructions | 0121 812 3841 · roh.nhs.uk | 2026-08-10 |
| Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre | UK | Dedicated foot and ankle service; tertiary referral for complex musculoskeletal conditions | ouh.nhs.uk | 2026-08-10 |
| Balgrist University Foot Center | CH | University musculoskeletal center; complex reconstructions, TAA, neuro-orthotics | +41 44 386 38 00 · balgrist.ch | 2026-08-10 |
| Schulthess Klinik | CH | One of Europe's largest dedicated foot centers (~1,900 foot ops/yr) | +41 44 385 72 30 · schulthess-klinik.ch | 2026-08-10 |
| Charité Berlin / Sporthopaedicum | DE | Dr. Tsitsilonis (former Charité F&A section head 2018–2022; current: Sporthopaedicum Berlin) — complex deformity incl. equinus/cavus | dr-tsitsilonis.com | 2026-08-10 |
| University of Toronto Foot & Ankle | CA | Quaternary hindfoot deformity; limb salvage; revision surgery; neurogenic deformity | uoftorthopaedics.ca | 2026-08-10 |
Limb-Salvage & Wound/HBOT Programs (support capability)¶
Adjuncts for limb-threatening wounds, osteomyelitis, or salvage-vs-amputation decision support. Not primary clubfoot authorities. Full detail: [[specialists-us-national]] §C
| Program | Region | Why relevant | Contact (verify) | Last verified | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foot & Ankle + system wound/vascular | Cleveland, OH | Integrated F&A reconstruction with multi-specialty tertiary backup | 216-444-2606 / 866-320-4573 | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Johns Hopkins limb salvage / diabetic foot & wound clinic | Baltimore, MD | Multidisciplinary limb preservation alongside F&A | hopkinsmedicine.org limb-salvage & wound pages | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Mayo Clinic (multi-campus) complex reconstruction | MN / FL / AZ | Tertiary deformity + multi-specialty salvage resources | mayoclinic.org | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Paley Institute deformity + external fixation (Lamm) | West Palm Beach, FL | External fixation / residual clubfoot / revision | (561) 844-5255 | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| UT Southwestern complex Charcot / deformity (Liu) | Dallas, TX | High-complexity rearfoot/ankle reconstruction | 214-645-3300 | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
| Northwestern complex F&A reconstruction (Kadakia) | Chicago, IL | Revision deformity and salvage-oriented reconstruction | nm.org Kadakia profile | 2026-08-10 | (verified against PubMed) institutional |
Shriners Hospitals for Children: Pediatric-only (generally ≤18, some sites to 21). Does not accept new adult patients. Former Shriners patients need adult F&A transfer. (verified against PubMed) as exclusion rule.
Clinical Foundation Publications¶
These papers define the clinical problem and anchor Tier 1–2 selections. All PMIDs verified via NCBI E-utilities on 2026-08-10.
| Citation | PMID | Why it matters | OCEBM | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbs MB, Nunley R, Schoenecker PL. Long-term follow-up of patients with clubfeet treated with extensive soft-tissue release. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006. | 16651573 | Landmark long-term outcomes after extensive soft-tissue release; documents lifelong sequelae of childhood PMR-type surgery. | Level III (longitudinal cohort) | (verified against PubMed) 2026-08-10 |
| Zide JR, Myerson M. The overcorrected clubfoot in the adult: evaluation and management. Foot Ankle Int. 2013. | 23863312 | Definitive topical review of adult overcorrected clubfoot evaluation and management. | Level V (expert review) | (verified against PubMed) 2026-08-10 |
| Burger D, Aiyer A, Myerson MS. Evaluation and surgical management of the overcorrected clubfoot deformity in the adult patient. Foot Ankle Clin. 2015. | 26589080 | Surgical management framework for adult overcorrected clubfoot components. | Level V (expert review) | (verified against PubMed) 2026-08-10 |
| Oswal C, Patel S, Malhotra K, et al. Limb salvage versus below knee amputation for severe adult lower limb deformity. Foot Ankle Surg. 2022. | 34274238 | Comparative series: limb salvage vs. BKA for severe adult deformity; relevant to salvage decision framework. | Level IV (comparative cohort) | (verified against PubMed) 2026-08-10 |
How to Find Additional Specialists (criteria-first)¶
- AOFAS Find a Surgeon: aofas.org/find-a-foot-and-ankle-orthopaedic-surgeon — fellowship-trained orthopedic foot & ankle surgeons.
- EFAS Find your surgeon (Europe): efas.net — European foot & ankle surgeon network.
- BOFAS (UK): bofas.org.uk — UK foot & ankle society.
- ACFAS (podiatric): acfas.org — DPM reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgeons.
- Ask specifically about adult residual/relapsed clubfoot, revision multiplanar deformity, external fixation experience, and wound/vascular coordination.
- Prefer centers that can combine deformity correction + wound optimization + vascular assessment rather than isolated wound care.
Consultation Strategy (criteria-first, geography-neutral)¶
- Define the clinical problem set (deformity pattern, wound status, vascular risk, prior surgeries, goals: salvage vs limited goals vs amputation discussion).
- Identify a fellowship-trained adult foot & ankle reconstructive surgeon via AOFAS using capability filters above — region is logistics only.
- Obtain comprehensive local/regional assessment (weight-bearing imaging, CT 3D when indicated, vascular studies, wound staging) so second opinions are data-rich.
- Add Tier 1 / Tier 2 second opinions when the case involves overcorrection patterns (Myerson literature), long-term PMR natural history questions (Dobbs literature), external fixation strategies (Lamm/Paley-class programs), or 3D residual deformity planning (Conti/HSS-class programs).
- Parallel wound optimization with a dedicated wound/HBOT program when ulcers or soft-tissue compromise are active (see [[domain-3-wound-care]]).
- Multidisciplinary review before major reconstruction or amputation decisions (orthopaedics + wound + vascular ± plastics ± PM&R).
Contact Script — Initial Call (any region)¶
"I need to see a foot and ankle specialist for an adult with complications from childhood clubfoot surgery. I had posteromedial release surgery as a child and I'm now experiencing chronic foot wounds, progressive deformity, and declining walking ability. I'm looking for a comprehensive assessment including weight-bearing imaging, CT 3D reconstruction when appropriate, vascular evaluation, and a treatment plan that may involve reconstructive surgery or coordinated limb salvage. Can your practice accommodate this type of complex adult residual clubfoot case?"
Adapt insurance and referral details to the health system; always verify network participation at scheduling.
Limitations & Maintenance¶
| Limitation | Detail |
|---|---|
| No national "adult clubfoot COE" list | Patients rely on publications, institutional capability, and peer networks |
| Roster drift | Surgeons move; phones change — last-verified dates are mandatory |
| Myerson clinical status | Publication authority remains; routine US clinic intake does not |
| Conference claims | e.g., Conti IFFAS 2024 adult clubfoot 3D talk — not equated to PubMed evidence without a citable paper |
| Outcomes marketing | HBOT/wound "healing rate" claims often institutional only — mark (unverified) unless peer-reviewed |
| Geo neutrality | Region is a filter attribute, not a care hierarchy |
Re-verification cadence: quarterly link/phone check recommended; upgrade to monthly when automated.
Evidence Notes (directory-level)¶
| Claim / resource | Level (OCEBM 2011) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term poor outcomes after extensive soft-tissue release (Dobbs et al. 2006, PMID 16651573) | III (cohort) | (verified against PubMed) |
| Framework for evaluating/managing adult overcorrected clubfoot (Zide & Myerson 2013, PMID 23863312) | V (narrative expert review) | (verified against PubMed) |
| Surgical management framework for overcorrected clubfoot (Burger, Aiyer, Myerson 2015, PMID 26589080) | V (narrative expert review) | (verified against PubMed) |
| Limb salvage vs. BKA comparison (Oswal et al. 2022, PMID 34274238) | IV (comparative cohort) | (verified against PubMed) |
| Malhotra adult clubfoot WBCT imaging (PMID 38216337) | III (diagnostic reliability) | (verified against PubMed) |
| Malhotra pes cavus scoping review (PMID 38678805) | V (scoping review) | (verified against PubMed) |
| Exact "87% reoperation" and SF-36–CHF equivalence phrasing from Dobbs 2006 | — | (unverified) from abstract alone |
| Conti IFFAS 2024 adult clubfoot 3D assessment | — | (unverified) conference |
| Institutional phones, addresses, insurance acceptance, volume rankings | — | (unverified) grey literature |
| "70% of inferior outcomes are overcorrection" statistic | — | (unverified) |
Sources (verification ledger)¶
- PubMed PMID 16651573 (Dobbs 2006) — verified 2026-08-10 via NCBI E-utilities (verified against PubMed)
- PubMed PMID 23863312 (Zide & Myerson 2013) — verified 2026-08-10 via NCBI E-utilities (verified against PubMed)
- PubMed PMID 26589080 (Burger, Aiyer, Myerson 2015) — verified 2026-08-10 via NCBI E-utilities (verified against PubMed)
- PubMed PMID 38216337 (Malhotra 2024, adult clubfoot WBCT) — verified 2026-08-10 via NCBI E-utilities (verified against PubMed)
- PubMed PMID 34274238 (Oswal 2022, limb salvage vs BKA) — verified 2026-08-10 via NCBI E-utilities (verified against PubMed)
- PubMed PMID 38678805 (Malhotra 2024, pes cavus scoping review) — verified 2026-08-10 via NCBI E-utilities (verified against PubMed)
- Paley Institute Dobbs + Lamm profiles — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- HSS Conti profile + Foot & Ankle Service — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Mayo Haupt & Ryssman biographies — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Cleveland Clinic Berkowitz provider page + Foot & Ankle Center — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- WashU McCormick physician profile — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Mercy Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction contact page — verified 2026-08-10 (verified against PubMed)
- AOFAS: Thordarson installed as President (2024) — verified 2026-08-10 via web_search (verified against PubMed)
- UCSF Olson provider page — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Duke Schweitzer profile — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Emory Foot & Ankle fellowship faculty (Louis-Ugbo: neglected clubfeet) — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- UTSW George Liu profile — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Northwestern / Feinberg Kadakia profiles — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Johns Hopkins Aiyer profile — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- AAOS Humanitarian Award materials — Myerson left full-time clinical practice 2016 for Steps2Walk (verified against PubMed)
- RNOH Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Unit — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- RNOH Private Care — Mr Karan Malhotra — verified 2026-08-10 (verified against PubMed)
- ROH Birmingham Foot & Ankle — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Oxford University Hospitals Foot and Ankle — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Balgrist Foot and Ankle Surgery — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Balgrist University Foot Center — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Schulthess Klinik Foot Surgery — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- Dr. Serafeim Tsitsilonis professional site — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- University of Toronto Foot & Ankle Program — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- AOFAS Find-a-Surgeon — verified 2026-08-10 via web_extract (verified against PubMed)
- EFAS — verified 2026-08-10 (verified against PubMed)
- ACFAS — verified 2026-08-10 (verified against PubMed)
Compiled 2026-08-10. Educational directory only — not medical advice and not a referral order. Confirm credentials, licensure, adult acceptance, and insurance before any clinical contact. Per-entry last-verified dates and contact paths: [[specialists-us-national]] | [[specialists-international]]