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Hosting Prof. Jeff KatZ, the VC of Research, at FARIL
01/29/2026

Hosting Prof. Jeff KatZ, the VC of Research, at FARIL

All techniques work for Chronic Achilles Rupture - but not all carry the same risk.Study highlights: • Similar functiona...
01/25/2026

All techniques work for Chronic Achilles Rupture - but not all carry the same risk.
Study highlights:
• Similar functional gains across techniques
• Turndown flaps showed higher wound complication rates
• Hamstring and FHL transfers had lower morbidity
• Complications matter when choosing the right surgery
Proud of the FARIL-MGB team for delivering evidence that directly informs surgical decision-making 

1: Willem (co-lead of Bioengineering) and Chris Miller (MIS guru) trying a new MIS device made at FARIL.2: Daniel Szmola...
01/16/2026

1: Willem (co-lead of Bioengineering) and Chris Miller (MIS guru) trying a new MIS device made at FARIL.
2: Daniel Szmola, ortho resident and research fellow, OrthoPhD program, from Hungary working under the supervision of and John Kwon.
3: Justin Luk, medical student at and lead of VALOR
4: Will DiGiovanni, research assistant at FARIL and soon to be a medical student

What’s “normal” in the ankle syndesmosis? Turns out-less asymmetry than we thought. Study highlights:  •  
12/29/2025

What’s “normal” in the ankle syndesmosis? Turns out-less asymmetry than we thought.
 
Study highlights:
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New Year, New Merch! Go FARIL!Love it?
12/29/2025

New Year, New Merch! Go FARIL!
Love it?

Fellowship Interviews are here! Balancing scalps and smiles with friends
12/28/2025

Fellowship Interviews are here! Balancing scalps and smiles with friends

MIS Midfoot Fusion: Know Where Not to Go • MIS = less invasive, but blind to key anatomy• Neurovascular & tendon injury ...
12/20/2025

MIS Midfoot Fusion: Know Where Not to Go
 
• MIS = less invasive, but blind to key anatomy
• Neurovascular & tendon injury = real risk
• We mapped fluoro heatmaps of danger & safe zones
• AP & oblique views show where structures actually run
 
👉 Take-home: Use fluoroscopic heatmaps to operate smarter, safer, and more confidently in MIS midfoot fusion.

What Really Drives the Cost of Achilles Tendon Repair?Our analysis of 341 Achilles tendon repairs revealed:💸 6× differen...
11/25/2025

What Really Drives the Cost of Achilles Tendon Repair?
Our analysis of 341 Achilles tendon repairs revealed:
💸 6× difference between the cheapest and most expensive surgeries
⏱ Operative time = major cost driver
🏥 Ambulatory surgery centers = lower cost
🧵 Suture choice & surgical approach matter
⏳ Longer delay to surgery increases cost
➡️ Bottom line: Standardizing technique + reducing delays may lower costs without harming outcomes.

Meet Willem Koenders, the lead of our Bioengineering Team at FARIL 🔬✨Willem brings extraordinary talent in 3D design & p...
11/19/2025

Meet Willem Koenders, the lead of our Bioengineering Team at FARIL 🔬✨
Willem brings extraordinary talent in 3D design & prototyping, device development, finite element modeling, simulation, and biomedical engineering.
He joined us through the FARIL–GOFAL OrthoPhD Program, a unique collaboration between MGB (mentored by Drs. Soheil Ashkani & John Kwon) and (Drs. & ).
Now a PhD candidate, Willem is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge bioengineering into orthopedic surgery—transforming ideas into innovations that elevate patient care.
Fun fact: he first joined FARIL years ago as a master’s student from the Netherlands… and now he’s leading engineering innovation at our lab. 🚀
Welcome, Willem - your vision, creativity, and engineering excellence inspire all of us!

In this review we tried to identify the key risk factors linked to physical abuse in children - helping clinicians recog...
11/19/2025

In this review we tried to identify the key risk factors linked to physical abuse in children - helping clinicians recognize red flags earlier and protect vulnerable patients.
Take-home message: Early awareness saves lives.

Grateful to our co-authors for advancing this critical work. 🙏

FARIL Team Spotlight 🌟We’re excited to highlight two outstanding members of our team who are helping drive innovation, r...
11/13/2025

FARIL Team Spotlight 🌟
We’re excited to highlight two outstanding members of our team who are helping drive innovation, research, and global collaboration at FARIL-MGB.

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Lennart Gerdesmeyer
Lennart joined us from Munich a couple of months ago and has already made a remarkable impact. With international clinical experience across Germany, Finland, and South Africa, he brings expertise in experimental orthopaedics, emerging technologies, AI-supported solutions, and trauma outcomes.
He is also a talented entrepreneur currently developing a new innovation, EagleScope (formerly MedScope). 🚀

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Daniel Szmola
Daniel joined us last week through the MGB–Semmelweis ORTHOPHD Program. He is an Orthopaedic & Traumatology resident and PhD candidate at , focusing on post-fracture rehabilitation, nutritional and training strategies in trauma patients, and mortality-risk assessment.
During his one-year stay in Boston, he will work closely with our team to advance orthopaedic science and innovation.

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🙏 Special Thanks
We extend our sincere gratitude to Drs. , , Prof Bella Merkely (Semmelweis Rector), and Prof. Harris for their tremendous effort in establishing the MGB–Semmelweis OrthoPhD Program- an initiative that enables this meaningful collaborative training and R&D pathway.

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We are proud to have Lennart and Daniel as part of the FARIL-MGB family and grateful for their contributions to our mission in translational orthopaedic research and innovation. 🌍🦴💡

Highlights: • Social determinants of health such as race, insurance type, and socioeconomic status influenced postoperat...
11/10/2025

Highlights:
• Social determinants of health such as race, insurance type, and socioeconomic status influenced postoperative outcomes in patients with Lisfranc injuries.
• Those with private insurance as well as white patients reported better postoperative physical and mental health outcomes.
• Higher social vulnerability and area deprivation were associated with lower patient-reported outcomes in physical, mental, and pain domains.
• To address these health disparities, there needs to be more targeted interventions in orthopaedic care based on neighborhood and socioeconomic factors.

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