Professor and Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Richard Alvarez works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga. He received awards:"Regional Top Doctor", "Nominated for Distinguished Physician Award", "Surgery Residents' Teaching Award" and "Outstanding Teaching Physician and Fauclty Member Award". Richard Alvarez is a published physician as well. He has 11 publications published. The latest was: Dislocation of the proximal and distal tibiofibular syndesmotic complex without associated fracture: case report. He accepts Medicare payments and is listed with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• Dislocation of the proximal and distal tibiofibular syndesmotic complex without associated fracture: case report.
• Extracorporeal shock wave treatment of non- or delayed union of proximal metatarsal fractures.
• Arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm of the posterior tibial artery after calcaneal slide osteotomy: a case report.
• Technical tip: arthroscopic assistance in minimally invasive curettage and bone grafting of a calcaneal unicameral bone cyst.
• Ipsilateral arthrodesis of the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the hallux.
• Stage I and II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction treated by a structured nonoperative management protocol: an orthosis and exercise program.
• Plantar fasciopathy and orthotripsy: the effect of prior cortisone injection.
• Electrohydraulic high-energy shock-wave treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis.
• Symptom duration of plantar fasciitis and the effectiveness of Orthotripsy.
• Shockwave therapy for chronic proximal plantar fasciitis: a meta-analysis.

Schools

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• UNIV OF TN HLTH SCI CTR

• University Of Tn Erlanger Hospital

• Tulane University

• University Vt

Procedures Preformed

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• Achilles Tenotomy
• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Ankle Replacement
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedics
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Regional Top Doctor
• Nominated for Distinguished Physician Award
• Surgery Residents' Teaching Award
• Outstanding Teaching Physician and Fauclty Member Award

Education

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• University of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care
• Tulane University
• University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga
• University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Hospital

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• University of Tennessee Medical Center

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