Dr. Tartaglione is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a strong background in general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma, as well as advanced fellowship training in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery. His interests include ankle replacement surgery, complex foot and ankle deformity correction, foot and ankle arthritis, sports related injuries, ankle arthroscopy, bunions, lesser toe deformities, fracture care, and lower extremity reconstruction including knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Tartaglione received his fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD, where he performed nonsurgical and surgical management of patients with various foot and ankle problems, working with internationally recognized experts in his field. He has a passion for providing patient-centered medicine with individualized treatment plans that coincide with patients’ goals and lifestyle needs.
Dr. Tartaglione has authored numerous publications and book chapters, and has presented research nationally. Raised in Providence, RI, he is an alumnus of both Gordon School and Wheeler School and is proud to practice in his home state. He enjoys spending down time with his wife and two children.
In this condition, the posterior tibial tendon, a tendon 0n the inside of the leg that crosses the ankle and attaches in the foot, weakens or lengthens and can no longer help support and hold the arch up. Many patients are asymptomatic, however, often...
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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has become popular in all surgical fields and has had a positive impact on the field of orthopedic surgery for both surgeons and patients alike. This concept and movement within medicine focuses on performing surgeries with equally or improved outcomes while minimizing soft tissue dissection and surgical exposure. Orthopedic surgeons have been developing MIS techniques for surgeries related to the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine.
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However, few patients are aware of ankle arthritis, as it is far less common than hip and knee arthritis, and the ways in which it can be treated. Biomechanically, the ankle joint demonstrates a significantly decreased surface area as compared to other load-bearing joints such as the hip and knee. Therefore, ankle cartilage (the soft tissue lining of joints) and its properties are inherently different from hip and knee cartilage. The most common cause of
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