Foot Ankle Surgery, New York

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Life is Movement – Movement is Life! While this is true for everyone, it is especially true for athletes. My aim is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, enhance the quality of life for all my patients, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery through research and education. I specialize in sports related issues and injuries of the lower extremities. Our approach is ‘Integrative’, drawing upon multiple medical and holistic disciplines, providing you with a comprehensive solution and state of the art options for your treatment and recovery.

My practice is based in New York's Hospital for Special Surgery  (www.hss.edu). The Hospital for Special Surgery is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States, presently ranked as the #1 Orthopedic Hospital in the U.S.A.

Our interactive multimedia option is highly informative and designed to help you understand very specifically – the exact nature of your injury and situation. Please bear in mind that the information on our website is provided to support and reinforce the advice you receive from your own doctors. It is not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. That being said, I hope you find my website both informative and helpful.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me ...

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Dr. John G Kennedy, Foot Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon


John G. Kennedy MD FRCS

Current Events

July 22, 2010 - An abstract submitted by Dr. Kennedy's office for presentation at the Eastern Orthopaedic Association's annual meeting was accepted and will receive an award for one of the top abstracts. The meeting will take place on October 13-16, 2010, in Naples, FL. The study title is: Murawski CD and Kennedy JG. Percutaneous Internal Fixation of Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fractures with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) - An Outcome Study.

June 28, 2010 - Dr. Kennedy accepts a position as a reviewer of foot and ankle manuscripts for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Kennedy will review up to 6 papers annually in the subject categories of sports related injuries of the foot and ankle, lateral ankle ligament injuries and repair, arthroscopy of the foot and ankle, articular cartilage repair and biomechanics, and lastly, growth factors and healing enhancement of foot and ankle injuries.

June 16, 2010 - Dr. Kennedy's office had two abstracts accepted for presentation at the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) Congress. The meeting took place on July 9-12, 2010 in Oslo, Norway.

  1. Murawski CD and Kennedy JG. Anteromedial Impingement in the Ankle Joint - Outcomes Following Arthroscopy.
  2. Murawski CD and Kennedy JG. Percutaneous Internal Fixation of Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fractures with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) - An Outcome Study.

May 29, 2010 - Dr. Kennedy publishes a review article on arthoscopic microfracture surgery for treating osteochondral lesions of the talus. Specifically, it outlined the need to redefine the current treatment strategies for osteochondral lesions of the talus and examined the benefits of the OATS procedure with T2 mapping MRI. Click here for more information.

Saving Life and Limb

May, 18 2010 - Dr. John Kennedy is featured in the Irish publication "Scope," where he recalls his experiences in treating the Wounded Warriors.

May 17, 2010 - Dr. Kennedy publishes the first known case series on the arthroscopic resection of anteromedial impingement in the ankle joint in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Anteromedial impingement is a common injury in many athletes, particularly soccer players. The study showed that athletes suffering from this condition can return to their previous level of athletic sport with excellent outcomes and minimal time lost to play. Click here for more information.

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March 13, 2010 - Dr. John G. Kennedy speaks at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Specialty Day in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Kennedy's lecture, titled "My Perspective on Cartilage Repair," highlighted the indications for performing arthroscopic microfracture surgery, osteochondral autograft transplant (OATS) and retrograde drilling, as well as the various biological adjuncts in cartilage repair. Dr. Kennedy then participated in a case-based discussion panel, called "Current Controversies in Cartilage Repair."

 
Sports Medicine
Repair of Osteochondral  Defects
Posterior Tibial Tendon  Reconstruction
Toe Disorders
Ankle Instability
Foot & Ankle Tumors
Bunion Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
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