Great news for kids: OSSIOfiber® Metal-Free Compression Screws and Trimmable Fixation Nails are now FDA cleared for various bone fractures in children (ages 2-12) and adolescents (ages 12-21). Read More
Dr. Panagakos has extensive experience in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including trauma, reconstructive procedures and elective foot procedures. Dr. Panagakos is known for performing complex and revisional foot and ankle procedures for adults and children. His specialties include surgically managing bunions, flatfeet, tendon tears, foot and ankle fractures and arthritic conditions of the lower extremity. Dr. Panagakos performs the newest bunion procedures such as the 3D Lapiplasty correction and Minimally Invasive surgery (MIS). Dr. Panagakos also performs a variety of Arthroscopy procedures for the foot and ankle, where he can repair cartilage defects of the ankle joint and remove arthritic debris with a minimally invasive approach. He performs the minimally invasive Subchondroplasty procedure for ankle lesions. Dr. Panagakos routinely provides conservative treatments to alleviate painful conditions for both adults and children. His in office procedures include Ultrasound Guided Injections, Ingrown nail procedures, Wart procedures, skin and nail biopsies and epidermal nerve fiber density testing for peripheral neuropathy.
OSSIOfiber® Center of Excellence
Reserved for surgeons with the highest level of experience of use with OSSIOfiber®, Centers of Excellence are highly trained on OSSIOfiber® technologies, have the highest patient volumes over time, and maintain use of OSSIOfiber® monthly.
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