Dr. Martin O'Malley is an Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon. He started his private practice in 1993 and specializes in reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle with special emphasis on sports medicine of the foot and ankle. He has operated on athletes from all professional sports (NBA, NFL, NHL, Major League Baseball) as well as professional soccer and dance.
Dr. O'Malley is also Associate Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics) at Weill Cornell Medical College and has authored over 50 articles and book chapters on disorders of the foot and ankle. He is currently a member of the Brooklyn Nets medical staff and is the foot and ankle consultant for the New York Knicks.
Dr. O'Malley is also Associate Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics) at Weill Cornell Medical College and has authored over 50 articles and book chapters on disorders of the foot and ankle. He is currently a member of the Brooklyn Nets medical staff and is the foot and ankle consultant for the New York Knicks.
Services
Our office is located just one block from the Hospital for Special Surgery, and includes facilities for onsite digital x-rays and digital ultrasounds. We also have the ability to administer platelet-rich plasma injections in our office for patients with damaged tendons and ligaments.
One of the goals of Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and related disciplines for the benefit of patients.Physicians at HSS may collaborate with outside companies for education, research and medical advances. HSS supports this collaboration in order to foster medical breakthroughs; however HSS also believes that these collaborations must be disclosed.
One of the goals of Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and related disciplines for the benefit of patients.Physicians at HSS may collaborate with outside companies for education, research and medical advances. HSS supports this collaboration in order to foster medical breakthroughs; however HSS also believes that these collaborations must be disclosed.
The Phoenix Thera-Lase System precipitates a complex set of physiological interactions at the cellular level, which reduces acute inflammation, reduces pain and accelerates tissue healing. Shockwaves are essentially sound waves with a very specific wave form. Unlike radial pressure wave therapy, shockwave therapy penetrates deep into the tissue and thus to the site of injury.
In preparation for your surgery there are several steps to be taken and factors to be considered. All surgeries require standard pre-operative testing which includes CBC, cardiac studies, and medical clearance. The need for additional tests will be determined based on your age, medical history, heredity and any pre-existing conditions.
He did a good job on both of my feet. Money can't repay the comfort that I'm enjoying now especially when I'm wearing shoes and even just walking with flat sandals. He's one of a kind always smiling laughing, a pleasure to be around, always makes me feel confident. He explains everything - he's great.
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. It is vitally important for walking and for any sporting activities. Achilles tendon problems are very common and range from tendinitis and tendinosis (inflammation and degeneration of the tendon itself) to ruptures of the tendon. Achilles tendinitis is caused by microtears in the Achilles tendon.
