Foot & Ankle
Advancing foot and ankle care through evidence-based research, innovative surgical techniques, and a commitment to improving mobility and quality of life for patients.
Aim & Scope
FORE's Foot & Ankle research program is dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. Our board-certified surgeons conduct outcomes research, evaluate new surgical technologies, and contribute to the growing body of evidence shaping modern foot and ankle care.
From flatfoot deformity correction and ankle arthroplasty to fracture management and Achilles tendon repair, our team studies the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathology with a focus on real-world patient outcomes, functional recovery, and quality of life.
Our Surgeons
Research Focus Areas
The Foot & Ankle team at FORE conducts research across key areas of lower extremity orthopaedics.
Ankle Arthroplasty
Evaluating total ankle replacement implants and techniques to improve function and longevity for patients with end-stage ankle arthritis.
Deformity Correction
Studying surgical outcomes for flatfoot deformity, hallux valgus, and other complex foot and ankle deformities to optimize correction and recovery.
Tendon & Soft Tissue
Investigating repair strategies for Achilles tendon injuries, peroneal pathology, and soft tissue conditions affecting foot and ankle function.
Active Enrolling Trials
A Prospective, Open-label, Randomized, Concurrent Active-controlled, Longitudinal, Multicenter, Phase 3 Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MACI in Patients with Symptomatic Chondral or Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus (MASCOT)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Craig Radnay
A multicenter Phase 3 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) for the treatment of symptomatic cartilage and osteochondral lesions of the talus.
A Prospective, Post-Market, Clinical Follow-up Study of the Incompass™ Total Ankle System
Principal Investigator: Dr. Evan Loewy · ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07118501
A prospective post-market clinical follow-up study assessing the real-world safety and performance of the Incompass™ Total Ankle System in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis.
Foot & Ankle Publications
Browse peer-reviewed publications from FORE's Foot & Ankle team covering arthroplasty, deformity correction, tendon repair, and outcomes research.
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