Great news for kids: OSSIOfiber® Metal-Free Compression Screws, Trimmable Fixation Nails, and Compression Staples are now FDA cleared for various bone fractures in children (ages 2-12) and adolescents (ages 12-21). Read More
Dr. Clements joined Carilion Clinic in 2005. He earned his medical degree from Temple University and his internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
As chief of the Foot and Ankle Section at Carilion’s Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences, Dr. Clements specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction, diabetic foot and foot and ankle trauma. He also provides clinical care to patients at the Carilion Clinic Wound Care Center.
Dr. Clements is certified by the Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine and by the American College of Podiatric Surgery for both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfood and ankle surgery. He has received the Presidents Award from the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. He is assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
A licensed pilot, Dr. Clements enjoys flying recreationally in his spare time. He was included in the Airmen Certification Database by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2013 in recognition of his meeting or exceeding educational, licensing and medical standards set by the FAA.
OSSIOfiber® Certified Surgeon
An OSSIOfiber® certified surgeon has performed a minimum number of procedures using OSSIOfiber® implants. Additionally, Certified surgeons must maintain their use of OSSIOfiber® implants on a monthly basis or be an OSSIOfiber® certified surgeon trainer.
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