Podiatric Surgery Residency Research
We’re a community of learners and that includes you. During your residency, you’ll pursue research that leads to improved outcomes for our patients and future generations.
Research span
Research opportunities allow you to find answers for podiatric surgeons and patients as you expand your skills in medical literature. During your residency, you’ll publish your work in a peer-reviewed journal. Our Research Navigation & Education department will support your work with full credit to you as the author or co-author.
Completed research
Publications
- Taylor C Fullmer, DPM, Rosie J Thompson, DPM, Andrew D Elliott, DPM, JD. Incidence of Complications After Minimally Invasive Lapidus Surgery: A Systematic Review. JAPMA. 2025 May-Jun.
- Yang, Chalen, Spacek, Ashley, Abicht, Bradley. “Peri-articular Soft Tissue Effect Following Fourth Generation MIS Hallux Valgus Correction: Formation of a Pyramid-shaped First Metatarsal Osseous Healing Zone.” Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports, Cases. 06/14/2024.
- Chalen Yang, DPM, Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD. “Complication Rates of Minimally Invasive Chevron Osteotomy for Correction of Hallux Abductovalgus: A Systematic Review,” Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Accepted 10/05/2022.
- Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wagner, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS. “Incidence of Complications with Use of CartivaⓇ Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant for Implant Arthroplasty of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review,” Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (forthcoming publication, 2023).
- Cifaldi A. Commentary on "Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis: Does the Type of Fixation Modify Outcomes?" Foot & Ankle Quarterly; Arthrodesis Procedures of the Foot. 2019 Spring;30(1):54-57.
- Barton E, Cifaldi A, Roukis T. Emerging Insights on Arthroscopic Subtalar Fusion. Podiatry Today 2019 April;32(4):32-38. https://www.podiatrytoday.com/emerging-insights-arthroscopic-subtalar-fusion)
- Thompson MJ, Roukis TS. Osteochondral Lesions of the Talar Dome. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2020;37(3):533-551.
- Iceman K, Magnus MK, Thompson MJ, Abicht BP. Peroneus Tertius Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Anterolateral Ankle and Rearfoot Pain. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2020;59(1):131-135.
- Thompson MJ, Roukis TS. Management of Calcaneal Fracture Malunion with Bone Block Distraction Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2019;36(2):307-321.
- Barton EB. Commentary on: "Combined Subtalar and Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis for Treating Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity with Medial Arch Collapse at the Level of the Naviculocuneiform Joint." Foot and Ankle Quarterly Vol 30 (1) 2019.
- Barton EB, Cifaldi AJ, Roukis TS. Emerging Insight on Arthroscopic Subtalar Fusion. Podiatry Today Vol 32 (4) 04/26/2019.
Poster presentations
- Taylor Fullmer, DPM, Rosie Thompson, DPM. Resection Calcaneoplasty with External Fixation and Microsurgical Free Flap: A Multidisciplinary Case Report of Limb Salvage for Calcaneal Osteomyelitis in a Compromised Host. Presented at ACFAS; Phoenix, Arizona. 03/27/2025.
- Taylor Fullmer DPM, Rosie Thompson, DPM. Radiographic Outcomes of Medial Cuneiform Opening Wedge Osteotomy: Trabecular Titanium Wedge vs Osseous Bone Wedge for Correction of Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity. Presented at ACFAS; Phoenix, Arizona. 03/27/2025.
- Rosemary Thompson, DPM, Taylor Fullmer, DPM, Andrea Elliott, DPM, JD. Incidence of Complications After Minimally Invasive Lapidus Surgery: A Systematic Review. Presented at American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Tampa, Florida. 02/16/2024.
- Rosemary Thompson, DPM, Jonathan Peterson, MD. A Rare Case of Calcaneal Osteochondroma Causing Subtalar Joint Coalition in a Pediatric Patient. Presented at American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Tampa, Florida. 02/16/2024.
- Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wagner, DPM; Alex R. Tokarski, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD. Incidence of Complications with Use of Cartiva® Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant for Implant Arthroplasty of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, Austin TX February 2022. Gundersen Medical Foundation Annual Academic Day, La Crosse, WI., May 2022.
- Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wager, DPM; Bradley Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD, FACFAS; Devin C. Simonson, DPM, FACFAS. Use of Restrata® Synthetic Wound Matrix Graft for Post-Operative Wound Healing in the Lower Extremity: A Case Report, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, Austin, TX., February 2022. Gundersen Medical Foundation Annual Academic Day, La Crosse, WI., May 2022.
- Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jake Wagner, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD
Management of a Pet Raccoon Bite of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report, Gundersen Medical Foundation Annual Academic Day, La Crosse, WI., May 2022. - A Novel Technique Utilizing a Fibular Strut Allograft for Reconstructive Midfoot Fusion Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020
- A Rare Case of Aggressive Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Dorsal Foot Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020
- A Rare Case of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans in the Lower Extremity Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020
- Arthroscopic Treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis of the Ankle: A Case Series Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020
- A Novel Technique Utilizing a Fibular Strut Allograft for Reconstructive Midfoot Fusion Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020
- A Rare Case of Aggressive Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Dorsal Foot Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020
- A Rare Case of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans in the Lower Extremity Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2020
- Management of Calcaneal Fracture Malunion with Bone Block Distraction Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Oral Manuscript, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019
- Revision of a Failed Great Toe Hemi-implant Arthroplasty to a Two Component Total Joint Prosthesis: Two Cases Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019
- A Rare Case of a Displaced, Intra-articular Calcaneal Fracture with Middle Facet Talo-calcaneal Coalition Treated with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019
- Severe Ankle Varus with Chronic Complete Rupture of Both Peroneal Tendons Treated with a Fixed-Bearing Total Ankle Replacement and Free Semitendinosus Tendon Allograft Modified Evans Lateral Ankle Reconstruction Poster Presentation, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference, 2019
- Barton EB, Tokarski AR, Elliott AD. Radiographic Comparison of Partial Versus Complete Second Digit Amputation. Poster presentation - ACFAS National Conference 02/2019.
- Cifaldi AJ, Barton EB, Abicht BP. Arthroscopic Treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis of the Ankle: A Case Series. Poster presentation - ACFAS National Conference 02/2019
- Barton EB, Cifaldi AJ, Tokarski AR, Sieloff MR. Emergency Room Podiatry. Lecture to Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellows. La Crosse WI 01/2020.
- Barton EB, Abicht BP, Fuerbringer BA. Limb and Life Salvage in a Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Complicated by History of Gout. Poster presentation Desert Foot, Phoenix, AZ 12/2019. Third Place Prize in Resident Category.
- Barton EB, Cifaldi AJ. Foot & Ankle Examination and Common Pathology. Lecture at Family Medicine Residency Orthopedics Day, La Crosse, WI 04/2019.
- Magnus MK, Barton EB, Elliott AD. The Incidence of Heel Ulcerations Following Percutaneous Tendo-Achilles Lengthening for the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathic Forefoot Ulcerations: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation - ACFAS National Conference 02/2019.
Oral manuscript presentations
- Taylor Fullmer, DPM. Total Talus Case Discussion, 2024, Western Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Symposium. Presented at: Western Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Symposium. 10/04/2024.
- Rosemary Thompson, DPM, Magali Fournier, DPM. Effect of Walking and Running Speed on First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Motion in Healthy Runners. Presented at Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Conference; Brookfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 05/01/2025.
- Rosemary Thompson, DPM, Devin Simonson, DPM. Stump Grinder vs. Foot: A Case Study of Foot Salvage Performed Using a Fillet of Hallux Flap. Presented at Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Conference; Brookfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 05/01/2025.
- Rosemary Thompson, DPM, Devin Simonson, DPM. Explanation of Failed Total Ankle Arthroplasty Secondary to Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Presented at Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Conference; Brookfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 03/10/2023.
- Yang, Chalen. A Rare Case of Calcaneal Osteomyelitis from Intravenous Drug Use: A Case Report. Presented at: Western Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Symposium. 09/22/2023.
- Yang, Chalen, Bassuener, Scott. Complex Soleus Musculocutaneous Flap Coverage of an Open Left Distal Tibiofibular Lower Leg Fracture: A Case Report. Presented at: Western Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Symposium. 09/08/2023.
- Rosemary J. Thompson, DPM. “Explantation of a Failed Total Ankle Replacement Secondary to Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Case Study,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Conference 2023.
- Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Chalen Yang, DPM, Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS. “Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis Using a Posteriorly Angled Nail for the Surgical Technique in Hindfoot and Ankle Fusion,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Conference 2023.
- Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Chalen Yang, DPM, Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD. “Complication Rates of Minimally Invasive Chevron Osteotomy for Correction of Hallux Abductovalgus: A Systematic Review,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Conference 2022.
- Chalen Yang, DPM, Matthew Sieloff, DPM. “A Rare Venomous Rattlesnake Bite to the Ankle with Thrombocytopenia in the Midwest – A Case Report,” ACFAS 2023.
- Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS. “Application of a Synthetic Hybrid-scale Fiber Matrix for Soft Tissue Reconstruction Following Wide Excision of Pedal Melanoma,” ACFAS 2023.
- Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Alexander Tokarski, DPM. “Analysis of Outcomes of Partial Foot Amputations with New Interdepartmental Specimen Handling Policy,” Gundersen Health System Academic Day 2022. Top 5 finalist.
- Ashley E. Spacek, DPM, Chalen Yang, DPM, Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD. “Complication Rates of Minimally Invasive Chevron Osteotomy for Correction of Hallux Abductovalgus: A Systematic Review,” Gundersen Health System Academic Day 2022.
- Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wagner, DPM; Alex R. Tokarski, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD. “Incidence of Complications with Use of Cartiva® Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant for Implant Arthroplasty of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Madison, WI., August 2022.
- Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jacob Wager, DPM; Bradley Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, JD, FACFAS; Devin C. Simonson, DPM, FACFAS. “Use of Restrata® Synthetic Wound Matrix Graft for Post-Operative Wound Healing in the Lower Extremity: A Case Report,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Madison, WI., August 2022.
- Shailer B. Martin II, DPM, MS; Jake Wagner, DPM; Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS, JD. “Management of a Pet Raccoon Bite of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report,” Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, Madison, WI., August 2022.
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