My pursuit of a career in orthopaedics has come as no surprise to those around me. Growing up on our family horse farm in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, afforded me many mechanical tasks. Foot and ankle orthopaedics was an obvious choice: the diverse patient population, challenging surgeries, and the ability to help my patients get back to the activities they enjoy most. As medical missionary Dr. Albert Schweitzer said, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by the spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” It is my responsibility, but also privilege as a surgeon, to empower my patients with ‘that light’, through optimism, knowledge and ultimately relief, through both non-operative and surgical means. I perform a variety of reconstructive procedures, including: fore/midfoot surgeries, ankle arthroscopy and cartilage restorative surgery, tendon/ligament repair/reconstruction, lower extremity fracture care, ankle replacement and fusion, diabetic Charcot reconstruction (including use of Ilizarov thin-wire frame techniques) and advanced deformity reconstruction for conditions related to arthritic, neurologic, congenital or acquired conditions.
Finally, someone took all the annoying things about traditional braces and upgraded them to be more comfortable, longer lasting, and more versatile. Not to mention, the recovery time is improved and less annoying complications you normally see with traditional medical boots or in shoe braces. Thank you!!!!
The company was very responsive, both when answering my questions before ordering, and in sending a replacement strap when I discovered the top strap didn't quite fit my Gaviota 5 Hoka. I've only worn the brace twice so far, but it appears well made, supportive, and exactly what I was hoping for to help support activities like hiking and pickleball. Thank you Tayco!
I have a chronic ankle condition and while the larger TayCo brace worked just, the athletic brace is a bit smaller and allows for dorsi/plantar flexion, but great lateral stability. It makes my walking around easier at work. It’s a great product after a week of use. I’m very happy with it.