RESEARCH + PUBLICATION

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A leader in foot and ankle research.

Matthew S. Conti, MD, has contributed over 35 peer-reviewed scientific publications and given more than 30 presentations to orthopedic surgeons across the globe. His research interests include improving and optimizing surgical outcomes in foot and ankle orthopedics.

He is the recipient of of the 2024 Takakura Award for Best Clinical Paper by the International Federation of Foot & Ankle Societies and the 2014 J. Leonard Goldner Award by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Conti has received numerous internal and external grants to fund his research, including an Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) grant.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (selected)

  • Complex, Two-Stage Total Ankle Replacements

    Conti MS, Irwin TA, Ford SE, Jones CP, Anderson RB, and Davis WH. Complications, Reoperations, and Patient-Reported Outcomes Following a Two-Stage Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty for Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infections.” Foot and Ankle International, 42(12), December 2022, 1641-1621.

  • Improving Outcomes in Bunion Surgery

    Conti MS, Patel TJ, Zhu J, Elliott AJ, Conti SF, and Ellis SJ. “Association of First Metatarsal Pronation with Patient-Reported Outcomes and Recurrence Rates in Hallux Valgus.” Foot and Ankle International, 43(3), March 2022. Chosen as lead article and podcast for this issue of Foot and Ankle International.

  • Preoperative Function Influences Postoperative Outcomes in Flatfoot Deformity

    Conti MS, Caolo KC, Nguyen JT, Deland JT, and Ellis SJ. “Preoperative Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Relationship with Postoperative Outcomes in Flexible Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Foot and Ankle International, 42(3), March 2021, 268-277.

  • Treating Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

    Conti MS, Ellington JK, and Behrens SB. “Osteochondral Defects of the Talus: How to Treat without an Osteotomy.” Clinics in Sports Medicine, 39(4), October 2020, 893-909.

  • Using Weightbearing CT Scans in Foot and Ankle Surgery

    Conti MS and Ellis SJ. “Weightbearing CT Scans in Foot and Ankle Surgery.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 28(14), July 15 2020, e595-e603.

  • Complications following Total Ankle Replacements

    Conti MS, Savenkov A, and Ellis SJ. “Association of Peripheral Vascular Disease with Complications after Total Ankle Arthroplasty.” Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 4(2), April-June 2019, 1-7.

  • Rotational Changes of the First Ray in Bunion Surgery

    Conti MS, Willett JF, Garfinkel JH, Miller MC, Costigliola SV, Elliott AJ, Conti SF, and Ellis SJ. “Effect of the Modified Lapidus Procedure on Pronation of the First Ray in Hallux Valgus.” Foot and Ankle International, 41(2), February 2020, 125-132. Chosen as lead article and podcast for this issue of Foot and Ankle International.

  • Cotton Osteotomy Size Influences Outcomes following Flatfoot Surgery

    Conti MS, Garfinkel JH, Kunas GC, Deland JT, and Ellis SJ. “Postoperative Medial Cuneiform Position is Correlated with Patient-Reported Outcomes following Cotton Osteotomy for Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Foot and Ankle International, 40(5), May 2019, 491-498. Chosen as lead article and podcast for this issue of Foot and Ankle International.

  • Heel Position Influences Outcomes following Flatfoot Surgery

    Conti MS, Ellis SJ, Chan JY, Do HT, and Deland JT. “Optimal Position of the Heel Following Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Foot and Ankle International, 36(8), August 2015, 919-927.

  • Midfoot Position Influences Outcomes following Flatfoot Surgery

    Conti MS, Chan JY, Do HT, Ellis SJ, and Deland JT. “Correlation of Postoperative Midfoot Position with Patient Outcomes Following Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Foot and Ankle International, 36(3), March 2015, 239-247.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Foot and Ankle Biomechanics

    Conti MS, Garfinkel JH, and Ellis SJ. “Chapter 43: Reconstructions for Adult-Acquired Flatfoot.” Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, edited by William R. Ledoux and Scott Telfer. Elsevier, 2023, 669-686.

  • Masters Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery

    Conti MS, Davis WH. “Chapter 1: Lapidus with Akin.” Masters Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Foot and Ankle, 4th edition. Chapter submitted.

  • OrthoCurriculum

    Conti MS, Ellis SJ, Jones CP. “Diabetic Foot Ulcers.” OrthoCurriculum. Will be available at orthocurriculum.com.

PODIUM PRESENTATIONS

  • IFFAS Triennial Meeting 2024

    Conti MS, Kim JY, Hoffman J, Ellis S, Deland JT, and Steineman B. “Joint Kinematics after Peroneus Brevis to Longus Transfer for the Treatment of Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity.” Oral presentation at the International Federation of Foot & Ankle Societies 8th Triennial Scientific Meeting, Seoul, South Korea, May-June 2024.

  • Oscar Miller Day 2022

    Conti MS, Braswell M, Irwin TA, Ford SE, Jones CP, Anderson RB, and Davis WH. “Patient-Reported Outcomes Following a Two-Stage Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty for Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infections.” Oral presentation at the 41st Annual Oscar Miller Day Symposium, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 2022.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2022

    Conti MS, Irwin TA, Ford SE, Jones CP, Anderson RB, and Davis WH. “Patient-Reported Outcomes Following a Two-Stage Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty for Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infections.” Oral presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Québec City, Canada, September 2022.

  • IFFAS Triennial Meeting 2022

    Conti MS, Willett JF, Garfinkel JH, Miller MC, Costigliola SV, Elliott AJ, Conti SF, and Ellis SJ. “Association of First Metatarsal Pronation with Patient-Reported Outcomes and Recurrence Rates in Hallux Valgus.” Oral presentation at the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies in Viña del Mar, Chile, April 2022.

  • IFFAS Triennial Meeting 2022

    Conti MS, Garfinkel JH, Greditzer HT, Sofka CM, Deland JT, Demetracopolous CA, and Ellis SJ. “Position of the Tibial Nerve in Patients Indicated for Total Ankle Arthroplasty.” Oral presentation at the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies in Viña del Mar, Chile, April 2022.

  • AOFAS Winter Meeting 2022

    Rajan L, Conti MS, Cororaton AD, Fuller R, and Ellis SJ. “Do Preoperative PROMIS Scores Predict Postoperative Outcomes in Hallux Rigidus Patients Undergoing Cheilectomy.” Oral presentation at AOFAS Winter Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, February 2022.

  • International WBCT Meeting 2021

    Conti MS, Patel TJ, Caolo KC, Amadio JM, Miller MC, Costigliola SV, Ellis SJ, and Conti SF. “Correlation of Different Methods of Measuring Pronation of the First Metatarsal on Weightbearing CT Scans.” Oral presentation at the 2nd International WBCT Society Virtual Meeting, January 2021.

  • International WBCT Meetings 2021

    Miller MC, Conti SF, Conti MS, Ellis SJ, Amadio JM, and Clarke AJ. “The Pronation Angle Calculated from the Sulci and Floor Changes with Axial Alignment of the Metatarsal.” Oral presentation at the 2nd International WBCT Society Virtual Meeting, January 2021.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2020

    Conti MS, Caolo KC, Miller MC, Conti SF, and Ellis SJ. “Weightbearing AP Radiographs Do Not Accurately Predict Pronation of the First Metatarsal Measured on Weightbearing CT Scans.” Podium presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting, AOFAS at Home, September 2020.

  • American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting 2020

    Conti SF, Clarke AJ, Conti MS, Ellis SJ, Miller MC. “Crista Volume Shows a Relationship to Sesamoid Station.” Podium presentation at the American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, August 2020.

  • AAOS Annual Meeting 2018

    Conti MS, Jones M, Nguyen J, Deland JT, and Ellis SJ. “Outcomes of Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity in Older Patients.” Podium presentations at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Specialty Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2018. Abstract published in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 3(2), June 2018.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2016

    Saunders SM, Ellis SJ, Marinescu AG, Conti MS, Demetracopoulos CA, and Deland JT. “Outcomes of a Stepcut Lengthening Osteotomy Compared to Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy for Stage IIB Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Podium presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada, July 2016. Abstract published in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 1(1), September - December 2016.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2014

    Conti MS, Chan JY, Do HT, Ellis SJ, and Deland JT. “Correlation of Postoperative Midfoot Position with Patient Outcomes Following Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Podium presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, September 2014.

  • AAOS Annual Meeting 2014

    Conti MS, Chan JY, Do HT, Ellis SJ, and Deland JT. “Optimal Position of the Heel Following Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2014.

  • AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2013

    Ghomrawi, H, Marx R, Pan T, Conti MS, and Lyman S, “Effect of Coverage Change and Evidence on Practice Patterns: The Case of Knee Arthroscopy.” Oral presentation at iHEA 9th World Congress on Health Economics in Sydney, Australia, July 2013. Poster presentation at AcademyHealth’s 2013 Annual Research Meeting, Baltimore, United States, June 2013.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

  • AOFAS OITE Webinar 2022

    Conti MS. “Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity and Flatfoot Reconstruction” and “Charcot Arthropathy and Foot Infections.” 2022 Young Physicians Committee Resident OITE Review Webinar presented by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, October 2022.

  • AOFAS Resident Review Webinar 2020

    Conti MS. “Fellowship Advice from a Former Applicant.” 2020 Foot and Ankle Resident Review Webinar presented by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, October 2020.

  • International WBCT Society Webinar 2020

    Conti MS. “Weightbearing CT Scans for Hallux Valgus: Implications for Innovation and Research.” WBCT Clinical & Research Innovations: An International WBCT Society Webinar, May 2020.

  • AOFAS Webinar 2019

    Conti MS et al. “Outreach and Giving Back: How Volunteerism Contributes to Happiness and Fulfillment.” Webinar presented by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, December 2019.

  • Congressional Hearing 2019

    Congressional testimony of Matthew S. Conti. “Upskilling the Medical Workforce: Opportunities in Health Innovation.” Hearing before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, 116th Congress (2019).

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2022

    Closkey B, Ferlic F, Bean M, and Conti MS. “The Effect of an External Ankle Brace on Return to Play following Ankle Sprains in Elite Collegiate Athletes.” Audio poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Québec City, Canada, September 2022.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2022

    An T, Fuller R, Rajan L, Conti MS, Deland JT, and Ellis SJ. “Lapidus with 1st Metatarsal-Intermediate Cuneiform Fixation Improves Rotational Correction of Hallux Valgus.” Audio poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Québec City, Canada, September 2022.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2022

    Strickland C, Dombrowsky A, Conti MS, Irwin T, Davis WH, Cohen B, Jones CJ, Ellington JK, Shawen S, Odum S, Ford S. “Nitinol Staple versus Traditional Plate Osteosynthesis for Primary Arthrodesis of Lisfranc Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis.” Audio poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Québec City, Canada, September 2022.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2021

    Conti MS, Patel TJ, Zhu J, Elliott AJ, Conti SF, and Ellis SJ. “Association of First Metatarsal Pronation with Patient-Reported Outcomes and Recurrence Rates in Hallux Valgus.” Audio poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 2021.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2021

    Conti SF, Clarke AJ, Conti MS, Ellis SJ, Fadle AA, and Miller MC. “Crista Volume Measured from 3D Reconstructions Shows a Relationship to Sesamoid Station.” Audio poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 2021.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2020

    Day J, Kim J, Conti MS, Williams N, Deland JT, Ellis SJ. “Outcomes of Flexible Flatfoot Deformity Reconstruction in the Young Patient.” Poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting, AOFAS at Home, September 2020.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2020

    Day J, Conti MS, Ellis SJ, Deland JT, and Cody EA. “Contribution of First Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion to Deformity Correction in the Treatment of Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” ePoster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting, AOFAS at Home, September 2020.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2020

    Clarke AJ, Conti SF, Williams L, Conti MS, Ellis SJ, and Miller MC. “Crista Volume Shows a Relationship to Sesamoid Station.” Poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting, AOFAS at Home, September 2020.

  • AAOS Annual Meeting 2020

    Conti MS, Willett JF, Garfinkel JH, Miller MC, Costigliola SV, Elliott AJ, Conti SF, and Ellis SJ. “The Modified Lapidus Procedure is an Effective Tool to Change Pronation of the First Ray in Patients with Hallux Valgus.” Poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 2020. Chosen for poster tour with Dr. Timonthy Charlton, MD. Considered for publication in the Daily Edition of AAOS Now.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2019

    Conti MS, Garfinkel JH, Kunas GC, Deland JT, and Ellis SJ. “Postoperative medial cuneiform position is correlated with patient-reported outcomes following Cotton osteotomy for reconstruction of the stage II adult acquired flatfoot deformity.” Poster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, September 2019.

  • AOFAS Annual Meeting 2019

    Conti MS, Savenkov A, and Ellis SJ. “Peripheral Vascular Disease is Associated with Increased Risk of Acute Postoperative Infection and Failure of Total Ankle Replacements.” ePoster presentation at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, September 2019.

  • Weil Cornell Medical College Student Research Day 2014

    Conti MS, Chan JY, Do HT, Ellis SJ, and Deland JT. “Optimal Position of the Heel Following Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.” Poster presentation at Weill Cornell Medical College Student Research Day, New York City, New York, March 2014.

RESEARCH FUNDING + GRANTS

  • Hospital for Special Surgery Surgeon-in-Chief Grant

    Grant Period: 5/7/21 — 5/15/22

    Caolo KC, Rider CM, Conti MS, Henry JK, Cody EA, Ellis SJ, Johnson AH. “Assessment of 1st Ray Pronation after Minimally Invasive and Modified Lapidus Bunion Correction using Weightbearing Computed Tomography.”

  • Hospital for Special Surgery Surgeon-in-Chief Grant

    Grant Period: 10/15/19 — 10/14/20

    Conti MS, Day J, Carrino J, Deland JT, and Ellis SJ. “Predicting Failure of Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity based on Preoperative Subtalar Valgus and Subfibular Impingement.”

  • Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Resident Grant

    Grant Period: 2/15/18 — 2/14/19

    Conti MS, Penny C, Dodwell E, Blanco J, and Scher D. “The Effect of Medial-Sided Procedures on Reconstruction of the Adolescent Idiopathic Flatfoot: A Prospective Clinical Trial.”

  • Hospital for Special Surgery Surgeon-in-Chief Grant

    Grant Period: 8/15/17 — 8/15/19

    Conti MS, Penny C, Dodwell E, Blanco J, and Scher D. “The Effect of Medial-Sided Procedures on Reconstruction of the Adolescent Idiopathic Flatfoot: A Prospective Clinical Trial.”