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171 Delancey Street
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New York, NY 10002
Summary
- Dr. Lew Schon, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle for thirty three years. He is at New York University Langone (NYU) where he is Clinical Prof of Orthopaedics. He is also practicing at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore MD where he is director of Orthopaedic Innovation for the department of Orthopaedics and member of the Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstruction. He is active in the Foot & Ankle programs at Mercy, NYU, University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins.
Innovations: He is a co- inventor of several devices including the ZimmerBiomet TM Ankle Replacement and the Enovis Aircast Airlift brace, the Arthrex ProStop, Darco’s Toe Guard and Pneumatic Night Splint. Clinical studies, biomechanics and orthobiologic research have resulted in over two hundred peer-reviewed papers and over hundred other publications. He is former president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is internationally known for his pioneering.
Education & Training
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1989
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
- Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1984
- Union CollegeBS, Biology, 1982
Certifications & Licensure
- MD State Medical License 1990 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 1986 - 2025
- DC State Medical License 2016 - 2024
- TX State Medical License 1989 - 1991
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:Baltimore Area Castle Connolly, 2010-2022
- "Top Docs" Baltimore Magazine, 2007-2022
- Victor H. Frankel Distinguished Alumni Speaker New York University Langone Department of Orthopedics, 2019
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 45 citationsHindfoot alignment of adult acquired flatfoot deformity: A comparison of clinical assessment and weightbearing cone beam CT examinations.Cesar de Cesar Netto, Delaram Shakoor, Lauren Roberts, Apisan Chinanuvathana, Alireza Mousavian
Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2017-06-01 - 30 citationsInflammatory Cytokines and Cellular Metabolites as Synovial Fluid Biomarkers of Posttraumatic Ankle ArthritisSamuel B. Adams, Dana L. Nettles, Lynne C. Jones, Stuart D. Miller, Gregory P. Guyton
Foot & Ankle International. 2014-09-08 - 289 citationsIsolated Subtalar ArthrodesisMark E. Easley, Hans-Jörg Trnka, Lew C. Schon, Mark S. Myerson
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2000-05-01
Journal Articles
- Comparative analysis of gene expression in normal and degenerative human tendon cells: Effect of cyclic strainChoi WJ, Park MS, Park KH, Courneya JP, Cho JS, Schon LC, Lee JW, Foot/Ankle Int, 6/1/2014
- Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Loaded Surgical Mesh in tendon repair in ratsSchon LC, Gill N, Thorpe M, Davis J, Nadaud J, Jooyoung K, Molligan J, Zhang Z, J Translational Med, 4/1/2014
- Tarsal tuneel syndrome: Diagnosis and managementTan EW, Schon LC, OKOJ, 2/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- The pathology of the calcified zone of articular cartilage in post-traumatic osteoarthritis in rat knees.Lew Charles Schon, MD, ORS Annual Specialty Day in conjuction with the AAOS, New Orleans, LA, 3/17/2014
- TNF-alpha increases chondrolysis by fibroblast-like synoviocytes mediate chondrolysis and potentially osteolysis in Charcot neuroarthropy.Lew Charles Schon, MD, ORS Annual Specialty Day in conjuction with the AAOS, New Orleans, LA, 3/16/2014
- Histologic characterization of synovium in Charcot neuroarthropathy.Lew Charles Schon, MD, AOFAS Annual Specialty Day in conjunction with the AAOS, New Orleans, LA, 3/15/2014
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Lectures
- "Zimmer trabecular metal total ankle."Zimmer Institute, Charlotte, NC - 5/30/2014
- "Relevation/ Revelation."Krausshaar Auditorium, Towson, MD - 4/25/2014
- "Posterior tibial tendon updates."Assuta Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel - 4/12/2014
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Other
- Video demonstration, Case discussions, "Hands on Mentoring in Ankle Replacement Implantation."Lew Charles Schon, MD, AAOS/AOFAS Total Ankle Arthroplasty Course
Orthopaedic Learning Center, Rosemont, IL - 2/20/2014 - Metatarsal osteotomies for metetarsalgia (webinar).Lew Charles Schon, MD, AOFAS
11/1/2012 - "Debate: TTC or isolated ankle arthrodesis?"Lew Charles Schon, MD, 2011 Baltimore Alumni Meeting
Breckenridge, CO - 3/9/2011 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Ankle Replacement: A New Gold Standard for ArthritisJuly 19th, 2022
- 27 Mercy Physicians Named Among Region's "TOP DOCS" in November 2019 Issue of BALTIMORE MagazineOctober 22nd, 2019
- Physical Aquatic Therapy for Hip Replacement Patients — 5 Key NotesFebruary 13th, 2016
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle SocietyMember
- Fellow
- American Orthopaedic AssociationFellow
External Links
- AOFAShttp://www.aofas.org/Pages/Home.aspx
- Mercy Medical Centerhttps://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lew+schon+md&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#
- NYU Langonehttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=2ahUKEwjF5t6v9cbmAhVSHM0KHcdMAP8QFjACegQIBBAH&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnyulangone.org%2Fdoctors%2F1740224930%2Flew-schon&usg=AOvVaw2Az2fpm9XO43Ewf1Qx336a
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