Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Treatment Dilemmas

Considering the Power of Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot Procedures

03/01/2023

Although there are a multitude of procedures available, there are a select few that the author has found to be go-to options for pediatric flatfoot correction. The author shares these along with relevant evaluation and examination pointers.

Although there are a multitude...

03/01/2023

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The Achilles Tendon—an A to Z Review of Treatment Options

01/01/2023

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body and is also considered to be the most commonly ruptured. The author shares his experience with everything Achilles from tendonitis to tendinopathy and acute to chronic rupture repairs.

The Achilles tendon is the...

01/01/2023

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One Surgeon’s Experience With a Unique Bunion Fixation Option

08/08/2022

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Hallux valgus surgery has been and will continue to be a large part of all of our practices. The options for surgery are endless, as are the types of surgery. Is there a better choice?

Hallux valgus surgery has been...

08/08/2022

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Considering Comprehensive Treatment Options for Hallux Limitus/Rigidus

05/16/2022

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Read Dr. Baravarian's insights on improving outcomes for this common condition.

Read Dr. Baravarian's insights...

05/16/2022

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Hallux Varus: Thoughts From One Surgeon On A Preferred Pathway

01/19/2022

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

In this article, the author shares his experience with approaches to this complex deformity.

In this article, the author...

01/19/2022

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Identifying The Ideal Metatarsal Head Osteotomies For Bunion Correction

10/25/2021

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Over the past decade or so, I have written several articles regarding bunions, their treatment options, including the best surgical option for each type of hallux valgus, and why. The overall solution in my hands for hallux valgus deformity...

Over the past decade or so, I...

10/25/2021

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Re-evaluating The Plantar Plate

09/01/2021

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

With a complete and thorough workup and surgical decision-making process, plantar plate surgery can be a very effective and highly successful option for patient care and deformity correction.

With a complete and thorough...

09/01/2021

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Achilles Tears Revisited: One Surgeon’s Experience

07/23/2021

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

From elite athletes to weekend warriors, Achilles ruptures can affect all age groups and all types of individuals. The most common Achilles rupture patient in my practice is a 40- to 60-year-old male athlete, most commonly the aforementioned...

From elite athletes to weekend...

07/23/2021

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Could An Emerging Soft Tissue Regeneration System Have An Impact On Foot And Ankle Care?

03/01/2021

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Over 20 years in practice, I have spent a great deal of time looking for a modality that could treat the majority of foot and ankle ailments we see in our practices.  When I was in residency, almost all care was surgically-based. If a...

Over 20 years in practice, I...

03/01/2021

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Emerging Insights On Maximizing Outcomes With The Lapidus Procedure

12/28/2020

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

The Lapidus bunionectomy has slowly but steadily grown in popularity over the past decade in the United States. In the past three years or so, several orthopedic companies developed new products and techniques that allow foot and ankle...

The Lapidus bunionectomy has...

12/28/2020

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