Rheumatology: Current Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-1149 (Printed)
ISSN: 2161-1149 (Printed)
John Torregrosa
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Rheumatology & Orthopedics
T his lecture discusses a new surgical technique to treat calcaneal fractures. This approach, which now has a 5 year follow up, simplifies the technical component and greatly reduces OR time. It also minimizes and eliminates different typical complications, has distinct benefits, and minimizes damage to the soft tissue envelope. This is accomplished while achieving comparable outcomes to other more commonly used procedures. After discussion of the procedure, multiple cases will be shown demonstrating the reduction possible with this approach
Dr. Torregrosa is a reconstructive and trauma surgeon of the foot and lower leg with three board certifications. He is Chief of Surgery of Fishermen?s Hospital in the Florida Keys where he has a private practice, and works for South Florida International Orthopaedics in Miami. Dr. Torregrosa is also one of the doctors for the Asterisk Mobile Medical Team for the professional Motocross and Supercross series nationally and is an Examiner for the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is also a consultant for two Orthopedic trauma companies reviewing products, writing surgical protocols, writing case studies, teaching foot and ankle courses, and lectures nationally and internationally