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Foot and Ankle Trauma, Reconstruction, and Arthritis. Revision Surgery. Tendon Transfers for Foot Drop The focus of the Foot and Ankle Division is to provide patients with the highest quality of care – both non-surgical and surgical for conditions that affect the foot and ankle. We specialize in traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle in addition to reconstruction of deformity, revision surgery, and the treatment of arthritis including ankle replacements. Dr. Kadakia strives to treat his patients and educate the residents to treat all patients as if they were a member of their family. This translates into focusing treatment on the whole patient, understanding the patient’s needs and concerns, and combining this to treat the orthopedic pathology. In addition to a commitment to his patients, he has a strong commitment to education and have written over 30 book chapters and lectured both nationally and internationally. Dr. Kadakia has also had the honor of being a guest professor and performing surgery in Chongqing, China. Recently he has been asked to become the Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Research and additionally is engaged in writing his own book on how to effectively perform surgery on the foot and ankle. Dr. Kadakia employs what he researches to be the most effective orthopedic treatment modalities, both nonoperative and surgical to improve the function and pain of his patients. He believes in advancing the field of foot and ankle orthopedic surgery and has been on the forefront of developing new surgical techniques to help improve the quality of care that surgeons are able to deliver. He has been active in the American Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Society (AOFAS) since 2007 and is actively involved with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery in their resident education. He was nominated to the executive committee of the Asia-Pacific Society for Foot and Ankle Surgery (APSFAS) in 2011.
Certifications and Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery |
Training Experience
2005 | Residency, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center |
2006 | Fellowship, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Medicine, MD, Northwestern University
… → 2000
Research interests keywords
- Orthopedics
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Arthrex Support of Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program
Kadakia, A. R. (PD/PI)
8/30/24 → 8/29/25
Project: Research project
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AOFAS Foot & Ankle Fellowship Support 2024-2025
Kadakia, A. R. (PD/PI)
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
8/1/24 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program AY 2023 - 2024
Kadakia, A. R. (PD/PI)
8/1/23 → 7/31/24
Project: Research project
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AOFAS Foot & Ankle Fellowship Support 23-24
Kadakia, A. R. (PD/PI)
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
8/1/23 → 7/31/24
Project: Research project
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Foot & Ankle Fellowship Support 2021-2022
Kadakia, A. R. (PD/PI)
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
9/1/21 → 8/31/22
Project: Research project
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A CT-Validated Comparative Analysis of Fixation Constructs for Hindfoot Arthrodesis: Fusion and Complication Rates
Dalloul, J., Balu, A. R., Shen, P. C., Bergman, R., Filler, R., Kelikian, A. S., Mutawakkil, M., Patel, M. & Kadakia, A. R., Jan 1 2025, In: Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 10, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative Analysis of Isolated Nitinol Staple Fixation vs Staple Plus Screw Fixation In Midfoot and Hindfoot Arthrodesis
Balu, A. R., Dalloul, J., Shen, P. C., Bergman, R., Filler, R., Kelikian, A. S., Patel, M., Kadakia, A. R. & Mutawakkil, M. Y., Jun 2025, In: Foot and Ankle International. 46, 6, p. 622-628 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparing perioperative outcomes after transmetatarsal amputation in patients with or without peripheral vascular disease
Plantz, M. A., Bergman, R., Gerlach, E., Mutawakkil, M., Patel, M. & Kadakia, A. R., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 18, 1, e70026.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does Deltoid Ligament Repair Reduce Complications and Improve Functional Outcomes Measured by PROMIS Scores Following Ankle Fracture Surgery?
Hadley, S. M., Bergman, R., Peabody, J. J., Westvold, S. J., Filler, R., Patel, M. & Kadakia, A. R., Apr 1 2025, In: Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 10, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fibula fixation is not associated with a higher rate of wound complications during pilon fracture open reduction internal fixation
Plantz, M. A., Dooley, J., Compton, T., Bergman, R., Peabody, M., Vargas, J., Gerlach, E. B., Mutawakkil, M., Patel, M., Butler, B. & Kadakia, A., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Orthopaedics. 64, p. 86-90 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review