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Research opportunities allow you to find answers for podiatric surgeons and patients as you expand your skills in medical literature. During your residency, you’ll publish your work in a peer-reviewed journal. Our Research Navigation & Education department will support your work with full credit to you as the author or co-author.  

Completed research

Publications

  • Yang, Chalen, Spacek, Ashley, Abicht, Bradley. “Peri-articular Soft Tissue Effect Following Fourth Generation MIS Hallux Valgus Correction: Formation of a Pyramid-shaped First Metatarsal Osseous Healing Zone.” Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports, Cases. 06/14/2024.
  • Chalen Yang, DPM, Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD.  “Complication Rates of Minimally Invasive Chevron Osteotomy for Correction of Hallux Abductovalgus: A Systematic Review,” Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Accepted 10/05/2022.  
  • Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wagner, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS.  “Incidence of Complications with Use of CartivaⓇ Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant for Implant Arthroplasty of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review,” Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (forthcoming publication, 2023).  
  • Cifaldi A. Commentary on "Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis: Does the Type of Fixation Modify Outcomes?" Foot & Ankle Quarterly; Arthrodesis Procedures of the Foot. 2019 Spring;30(1):54-57. 
  • Barton E, Cifaldi A, Roukis T. Emerging Insights on Arthroscopic Subtalar Fusion. Podiatry Today 2019 April;32(4):32-38. https://www.podiatrytoday.com/emerging-insights-arthroscopic-subtalar-fusion) 
  • Thompson MJ, Roukis TS. Osteochondral Lesions of the Talar Dome. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2020;37(3):533-551. 
  • Iceman K, Magnus MK, Thompson MJ, Abicht BP. Peroneus Tertius Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Anterolateral Ankle and Rearfoot Pain. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2020;59(1):131-135. 
  • Thompson MJ, Roukis TS. Management of Calcaneal Fracture Malunion with Bone Block Distraction Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2019;36(2):307-321. 
  • Thompson M.J.,DPM Roukis T.S., DPM, PhD, Practice Pearls on Revising a Failed Hallux Hemi-Implant Arthroplasty. Podiatry Today. Vol 31 (12) December 10, 2018 
  • Barton EB. Commentary on: "Combined Subtalar and Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis for Treating Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity with Medial Arch Collapse at the Level of the Naviculocuneiform Joint." Foot and Ankle Quarterly Vol 30 (1) 2019. 
  • Barton EB, Cifaldi AJ, Roukis TS. Emerging Insight on Arthroscopic Subtalar Fusion. Podiatry Today Vol 32 (4) 04/26/2019. 

Poster presentations

  • Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wagner, DPM; Alex R. Tokarski, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD. Incidence of Complications with Use of Cartiva® Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant for Implant Arthroplasty of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, Austin TX February 2022. Gundersen Medical Foundation Annual Academic Day, La Crosse, WI., May 2022.   
  • Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wager, DPM; Bradley Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD, FACFAS; Devin C. Simonson, DPM, FACFAS. Use of Restrata® Synthetic Wound Matrix Graft for Post-Operative Wound Healing in the Lower Extremity: A Case Report, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, Austin, TX., February 2022. Gundersen Medical Foundation Annual Academic Day, La Crosse, WI., May 2022.   
  • Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jake Wagner, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD  
    Management of a Pet Raccoon Bite of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report, Gundersen Medical Foundation Annual Academic Day, La Crosse, WI., May 2022.  
  • A Novel Technique Utilizing a Fibular Strut Allograft for Reconstructive Midfoot Fusion Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020 
  • A Rare Case of Aggressive Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Dorsal Foot Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020 
  • A Rare Case of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans in the Lower Extremity Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020 
  • Arthroscopic Treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis of the Ankle: A Case Series Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020 
  • A Novel Technique Utilizing a Fibular Strut Allograft for Reconstructive Midfoot Fusion Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020 
  • A Rare Case of Aggressive Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Dorsal Foot Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020 
  • A Rare Case of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans in the Lower Extremity Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020 
  • Management of Calcaneal Fracture Malunion with Bone Block Distraction Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Oral Manuscript, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019 
  • Revision of a Failed Great Toe Hemi-implant Arthroplasty to a Two Component Total Joint Prosthesis: Two Cases Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019 
  • A Rare Case of a Displaced, Intra-articular Calcaneal Fracture with Middle Facet Talo-calcaneal Coalition Treated with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019 
  • Severe Ankle Varus with Chronic Complete Rupture of Both Peroneal Tendons Treated with a Fixed-Bearing Total Ankle Replacement and Free Semitendinosus Tendon Allograft Modified Evans Lateral Ankle Reconstruction Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019 
  • Peroneus Tertius Syndrome: A Case Series Describing a Rare Cause of Anterolateral Ankle Pain Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2018 
  • Cutaneous Angiosarcoma of the Foot: A Rare Soft Tissue Malignancy Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2018 
  • Barton EB, Tokarski AR, Elliott AD. Radiographic Comparison of Partial Versus Complete Second Digit Amputation. Poster presentation - ACFAS National Conference 02/2019. 
  • Cifaldi AJ, Barton EB, Abicht BP. Arthroscopic Treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis of the Ankle: A Case Series. Poster presentation - ACFAS National Conference 02/2019 
  • Barton EB, Cifaldi AJ, Tokarski AR, Sieloff MR. Emergency Room Podiatry. Lecture to Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellows. La Crosse WI 01/2020. 
  • Barton EB, Abicht BP, Fuerbringer BA. Limb and Life Salvage in a Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Complicated by History of Gout. Poster presentation Desert Foot, Phoenix, AZ 12/2019. Third Place Prize in Resident Category. 
  • Barton EB, Cifaldi AJ. Foot & Ankle Examination and Common Pathology. Lecture at Family Medicine Residency Orthopedics Day, La Crosse, WI 04/2019. 
  • Magnus MK, Barton EB, Elliott AD. The Incidence of Heel Ulcerations Following Percutaneous Tendo-Achilles Lengthening for the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathic Forefoot Ulcerations: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation - ACFAS National Conference 02/2019. 
  • Cutaneous Angiosarcoma of the Foot: A Rare Soft Tissue Malignancy; Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Conference, Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, 22 March – 25 March 2018. 
  • Hindfoot Endoscopy for Treatment of Posterior-Medial Calcific Tendinosis and Posterior Impingement; Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Conference, Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, 22 March – 25 March 2018. 
  • Transmetatarsal Amputation for First Ray Ulceration or Osteomyelitis: A Definitive Procedure; Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Conference, Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, 22 March – 25 March 2018. 
  • Peroneus Tertius Synrome: A Case Series Describing a Rare Cause of Anterolateral Ankle Pain; Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Conference, Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, 22 March – 25 March 2018. 
  • Barton EB, Hjelm LR, Feilmeier M. Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in Patients with Plantar Heel Pain. Poster presentation - APMA National Conference 07/2017. 
  • McClinton SM, Barton EB. The Role of Patient Expectations on Plantar Heel Pain Treatment Outcomes. Poster presentation - Des Moines University Research Symposium 12/2015. Oral presentation - Summer Research Symposium 07/2015. 

Oral manuscript presentations

  • Yang, Chalen. A Rare Case of Calcaneal Osteomyelitis from Intravenous Drug Use: A Case Report. Presented at: Western Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Symposium. 09/22/2023.
  • Yang, Chalen, Bassuener, Scott. Complex Soleus Musculocutaneous Flap Coverage of an Open Left Distal Tibiofibular Lower Leg Fracture: A Case Report. Presented at: Western Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Symposium. 09/08/2023.
  • Rosemary J. Thompson, DPM. “Explantation of a Failed Total Ankle Replacement Secondary to Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Case Study,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Conference 2023.  
  • Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Chalen Yang, DPM, Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS. “Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis Using a Posteriorly Angled Nail for the Surgical Technique in Hindfoot and Ankle Fusion,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Conference 2023.  
  • Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Chalen Yang, DPM, Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD. “Complication Rates of Minimally Invasive Chevron Osteotomy for Correction of Hallux Abductovalgus: A Systematic Review,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Conference 2022.  
  • Chalen Yang, DPM, Matthew Sieloff, DPM. “A Rare Venomous Rattlesnake Bite to the Ankle with Thrombocytopenia in the Midwest – A Case Report,” ACFAS 2023.  
  • Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS. “Application of a Synthetic Hybrid-scale Fiber Matrix for Soft Tissue Reconstruction Following Wide Excision of Pedal Melanoma,” ACFAS 2023.  
  • Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Alexander Tokarski, DPM. “Analysis of Outcomes of Partial Foot Amputations with New Interdepartmental Specimen Handling Policy,” Gundersen Health System Academic Day 2022. Top 5 finalist.  
  • Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Chalen Yang, DPM, Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD. “Complication Rates of Minimally Invasive Chevron Osteotomy for Correction of Hallux Abductovalgus: A Systematic Review,” Gundersen Health System Academic Day 2022.  
  • Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wagner, DPM; Alex R. Tokarski, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD. “Incidence of Complications with Use of Cartiva® Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant for Implant Arthroplasty of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Madison, WI., August 2022.  
  • Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wager, DPM; Bradley Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD, FACFAS; Devin C. Simonson, DPM, FACFAS. “Use of Restrata® Synthetic Wound Matrix Graft for Post-Operative Wound Healing in the Lower Extremity: A Case Report,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Madison, WI., August 2022.   
  • Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jake Wagner, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD. “Management of a Pet Raccoon Bite of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Madison, WI., August 2022.  
  • Honorable Mention Manuscript Award of Excellence: "Sagittal Ankle and Midfoot Range of Motion Before and After Revision Total Ankle Replacement: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis," American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 75th Annual Scientific Conference, Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 27 February – 2 March 2017. 
  • "Hindfoot endoscopy for posterior ankle impingement syndrome: Is there a correlation between radiographs or physical exam with intraoperative findings?" American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 75th Annual Scientific Conference, Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 27 February – 2 March 2017. 
  • "Total Ankle Replacement Survival Rates Based on Kaplan - Meier Survival Analysis of National Joint Registry Data," Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 74th Annual Scientific Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 11-14 February 2016. 
  • "Intraoperative Radiation Exposure During Revision Total Ankle Replacement," Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 74th Annual Scientific Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 11-14 February 2016. 
  • "Incidence of Revision Following Primary Implantation of the Salto Mobile Version® and Salto Talaris™ Total Ankle Prostheses: A Systematic Review," American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 73rd Annual Scientific Conference, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ 18-22 February 2015 
  • "Incidence of Complications During the Surgeon Learning Curve Period for Primary Total Ankle Replacement: A Systematic Review," American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 73rd Annual Scientific Conference, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ 18-22 February 2015 
  • "Incidence of Complications During Initial Experience with Revision of the Agility™ and Agility™ LP Total Ankle Replacement Systems: A Single Surgeon's Learning Curve Experience," American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 73rd Annual Scientific Conference, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ 18-22 February 2015 
  • "Arthroscopic Synovectomy, Irrigation and Débridement for the Treatment of Septic Ankle Arthrosis: A Systematic Review and Case Series", American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 72nd Annual Scientific Conference, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL 27 February-2 March 2014 
  • "Tibio-talo-calcaneal Arthrodesis with Retrograde Intramedullary Compression Nail Fixation for Salvage of Failed Total Ankle Replacement: A Systematic Review", American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 71stAnnual Scientific Conference, Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 11 February 2013 
  • "Incidence of Re-amputation Following Partial First Ray Amputation Associated with Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Neuropathy: A Nine-year Retrospective Review", American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 71st Annual Scientific Conference, Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 12 February 2013 
  • "Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Débridement and Microfracture for the Primary Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talar Dome: A Systematic Review", American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 71st Annual Scientific Conference, Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 12 February 2013 
  • "Incidence of Non-union Following Isolated Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review," American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 71st Annual Scientific Conference, Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 12 February 2013 
  • "Publication Rates of Poster Presentations at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference between 1999 and 2008", American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 70th Annual Scientific Conference, San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX 2 March 2012 
  • First Place Manuscript Award of Excellence: "A Prospective Comparison of Clinical, Radiographic and Intra-Operative Features of Hallux Rigidus: Long-Term Follow-Up and Analysis", Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 74th Annual Scientific Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 11-14 February 2016 
  • "Incidence of Revision Following Primary Insertion of the STAR™ Implant: A Systematic Review," American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 71st Annual Scientific Conference, Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 11 February 2013 
  • Second Place Manuscript Award of Excellence: "Registry Data Trends of Total Ankle Replacement Use," American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 72nd Annual Scientific Conference, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL 27 February-2 March 2014 
  • "Total Ankle Replacement Survival Rates Based on Kaplan - Meier Survival Analysis of National Joint Registry Data," Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 74th Annual Scientific Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 11-14 February 2016. 
  • "Intraoperative Radiation Exposure During Revision Total Ankle Replacement," Institutional Scientific Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 74th Annual Scientific Conference, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 11-14 February 2016. 

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