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| Dr. Philip Wrotslavsky 
Dr.
Philip Wrotslavsky specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
infant, children and adult patients with medical conditions of the foot, ankle
and lower leg structures.Dr Wrotslavsky completed his orthopedic fellowship (Chief Fellow)
at The Limb Reconstruction Fellowship Program at the International Center for Limb Lengthening in Baltimore, Maryland under the guidance
of Dr. Dror Paley and Dr. John Herzenberg. His fellowship experience
included the in-depth study, prevention, and treatment of limb
threatening foot conditions, infections, diabetic charcot
neuroarthropathy, nonunions, malunions, and congenital and
posttraumatic limb deformities. He has adopted techniques derived from
the science of distraction osteogenesis.He is adept at utilizing the
full gamut of orthopedic fixation materials, including screws, wires,
plates, intramedullary rods, and monolateral and circular fixators
(Ilizarov and Taylor Spatial Frame) in the treatment and correction of
deformities.
His 4 years of podiatry foot and ankle surgical residency training took place
in an inner city hospital in New York City, where he worked with a
multidisciplinary team of general, podiatric, orthopedic and vascular
physicians and surgeons and provided a wide variety of foot and ankle
care including wound care, ankle arthroscopy, diabetic limb salvage and
reconstruction, flatfoot reconstruction, neurological cavo-varus foot
reconstruction and management of trauma to the foot and ankle.
Dr
Wrotslavsky's fellowship and residency training has taught him to
perform a full biomechanical exam identifying lower extremity pathology
from spine to foot.He enjoys working with a team of physicians
identifying the patients’ pathology and providing the appropriate
treatment. Dr Wrotslavsky is licensed to practice in the
state of California and is board eligible in both Reconstructive
Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery and Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric
Surgery .He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle
Surgeons (ACFAS).
Dr Wotslavsky performs surgery at Pomerado Hospital and the La Jolla Orthopedic Surgery Center. He is a member of the XiMed group as well.
Joint PreservationHave you been told that "you need foot or ankle surgery and the only procedure that will work is a joint fusion or joint replacement". Dr. Wrotslavsky takes pride in using joint preservation techniques. Where fusing or replacing a joint is a last resort. There are many downsides to joint fusions. Primarily when a joint is fused, the joints proximal and distal (behind and in front) to that fused joint will need to make up for that lost motion, thus recreating the pain elsewhere. Joint replacements can have their problems as well, one does not always get the amount of motion promised. Keep in mind if the fusion or replacement fails you are left with a significant amount of bone loss and a shortened toe or foot.
Limb Preservation
Dr.
Wrotslavsky employs the latest surgical techniques to aggressively
treat infections in the foot and ankle with focus on lower limb
preservation and functionality. He actively educates his patients and
their families on the techniques available, providing them with a
comprehensive understanding of the risks, the possible complications,
and the post surgical rehabilitation process for the procedure.Clubfoot Dr. Wrotslavsky is particularly interested in congenital clubfoot and employs a nonsurgical treatment called the Ponseti method
to correct this deformity without invasive cutting of muscles and
tendons.  EDUCATION:
Limb Reconstruction (Ilizarov) Clinical Fellowship International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Maryland
North General Hospital/ NYCPM New York, NY Podiatric Surgical Residency -Foot, Rearfoot Reconstruction and Ankle
New York College of Podiatric Medicine New York, NY D.P.M. conferred May 2002
Wrotslavsky P., Rosenblum S., Birnbaum S., “Lateral Process of the Talus: Snow Boarders Fracture” NYCPM Podiatric Medical Review Spring/ Summer 2000 Dr. Philip Wrotslavsky is listed at DoctorsDig.com Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of San Diego Toll free 888-451-3770 Serving communities of San Diego including La Jolla, Del Mar, Poway, Santee, Rancho Bernardo, La Mesa El Cajon, National City, Coranado, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Ramona, Escondido ,San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas Plantar Fasciitis/ Heel Spurs, Bunions, Hammertoes, Ankle Fractures, Foot Fractures, Neuromas, Flatfoot, Achilles Tendon Disorders, Orthotics, Ingrown Toenails, Fungal Nails, High Arch, Diabetic foot and Charcot foot, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Ankle Arthroscopy, Bunionectomy & Bunion Surgery , Clubfoot, Work comp, workmans compensation | |
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