With a strong background in general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma, Dr. Mechrefe has advanced training in complex reconstructions of the foot and ankle, specifically with arthritic conditions, ligamentous injuries and fractures, and flat-foot deformities. He also specializes in bunion and lesser toe deformities, arthroscopic surgery of the foot and ankle, foot and ankle ligament reconstructions, cartilage restoration/transplantation, as well as complex revision surgery. He is the region’s leader in total ankle replacement surgery, and a specialist in minimally invasive Achilles tendon surgery.
Dr. Mechrefe believes the most important aspects of providing quality care are listening to the needs of patients, patient education, prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, establishing a relationship with patients and involving patients in their treatment plan. His dedicated foot and ankle team help educate patients about their foot and ankle problems, walk them through treatment options, and deliver superlative care with patients at the center of attention.
Dr. Mechrefe is the Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery for the Kent Hospital Emergency Medicine Program and Podiatry Program, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and previously served as team physician to several high school and university teams. He is also a sought-after speaker and contributor to many publications. Raised in Lincoln, RI, he is a Wheeler School Alumni. He spends most of his free time with his wife and three children on the lacrosse fields, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors.
Both Total Ankle Replacement and Ankle Fusion can significantly improve your life, but each has its own pros and cons. Whatever you choose, know that with the right treatment, you can look forward to walking pain-free, enjoying the beautiful Rhode Island coastline, or hiking in one of the state’s many parks again.
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Flatfoot deformities can be very complex to understand, but I am going to break it down and simplify the problem. Flatfeet can first be divided into painful and non-painful flatfeet. If you have a flatfoot and there.....
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One of the most common reasons for patients to present to my office is for Achilles tendon problems. The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body, capable of propelling the human body into running, jumping and explosive activities that are often capable of handling three to four times body weight. As such, the Achilles tendon is under a tremendous amount of stress and is able to handle this often without much issue. However, Achilles problems can be incredibly disabling, and range from simple Achilles’ tendonitis to Achilles tendinopathy and ultimately Achilles’ tendon ruptures. The reason the Achilles is susceptible to these problems is secondary to overuse, genetics, and anatomy. The anatomy of the Achilles is such that its muscular origin lies in both the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.....
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