Dr. Pearson, a podiatrist, is the first and only physician in Morris and Ottawa, Ill., offering this procedure. The STAR Total Ankle is manufactured by Small Bone Innovations and is FDA-approved. The ankle implant attaches directly to the bone without the use of cement. Performing an ankle replacement using this implant requires special training and certification, according to the report.
More articles on orthopedics:
Dr. Troy Morrison earns board certification
Dr. Robert Anderson performs ankle surgery on Green Bay Packer A.J. Hawk
OrthoAtlanta adds 4 Georgia-based locations
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.