Scott J. Ellis, MD
Dr. Scott J. Ellis performs a variety of surgical procedures of the foot and ankle, including foot and ankle fusion, total ankle replacement, along with bunion and adult flatfoot reconstruction. He also surgically treats foot and ankle fractures and their long term sequelae. Dr. Ellis has an interest in treating sports injuries of the foot and ankle (including osteochondral injuries, Achilles ruptures, and ankle instability), employing ankle arthroscopy and minimally invasive techniques when possible.
His clinical and research interests are focused on ankle and foot arthritis and the adult acquired flatfoot for which he has presented at various national meetings. In addition, Dr. Ellis has a deep interest in using plantar pressure technology to advance the success of foot and ankle reconstruction.
Dr. Ellis began his academic study at Davidson College in North Carolina, where he attained numerous academic honors. He later began his medical training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery. After residency, Dr. Ellis remained at HSS as a fellow in foot and ankle surgery. Following his fellowship, he traveled to Duke University (with Dr. James DeOrio); Lyon, France (with Dr. Michel Bonnin); and Basel, Switzerland (with Dr. Beat Hintermann) in order to expand his knowledge in foot and ankle surgery; total ankle replacement was of particular interest.
Appointments
Assistant Attending, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Assistant Attending, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Hospital Medical Center, Queens
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Subspecialty
Ankle, Foot
Certification
Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007
State Licensure
New York
Education
MD, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 2002
Internship
General Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2003
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2007
Fellowship
Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2008
Scott J. Ellis, MD is the author of the following articles on HSS.edu:
For Professionals
Special Expertise
Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Foot and Ankle Trauma
Foot and Ankle Deformity
Adult Aquired Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency)
Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Ankle Instability
Achilles Tendon Rupture and Degeneration
Procedures
Foot and Ankle Fusion
Total Ankle Replacement
ORIF Foot and Ankle Fractures
Post-traumatic Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle
Bunion Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the Adult Aquired Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency)
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Achilles Tendon Repair and Reconstruction
Research Interests
Adult Aquired Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency)
Plantar Pressure Measurement
Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Awards
Eduardo A. Salvati Resident Research Grant, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2006-2007
Research Fellow, Intramural Research Training Award, National Institue on Aging, 2000-2001
Affiliations
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, member
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, member
New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, member
Editorial Appointments
Reviewer, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Selected Publications
S.J. Ellis, R. Cheng, P. Prokopis, A. Chetboun, S.W. Wolfe, E. Athanasian, A.J. Weiland. Treatment of Proximal Interphalangeal Dorsal Fracture-dislocation Injuries with Dynamic External Fixation: A Pins and Rubber Band System. The Journal of Hand Surgery. 32(7) October 2007. 1242-1250.
J.A. de Pedro, A.P. Martin, J.F. Blanco, M. Salvado, M.A. Perez, A. Cardoso, F. Collia, S.J. Ellis, J. Dominguez. Histomorphometric Study of Femoral Heads in Hip Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. Histology and Histopathology. 22(10) October 2007. 1091-1097.
S.J. Ellis, S. Gordin, M.A. Edgar, C.D. Morris. Multiple Ipsilateral Lower Extremity Masses in a 46-Year-Old Man. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Orthopaedic Radiology Pathology Conference. September 2006. 1–7.
J.A. de Pedro, J.F. Blanco, S.J. Ellis. A Simple Technique for the Capture of Broken Intramedullary Locking Screws Using Laparoscopic Forceps. Journal of Trauma. 61(5) November 2006. 1283-1284.
S.J. Ellis, A.J. Weiland. Indirect Reduction and Percutaneous Fixation Led to a Rapid Recovery and Better Function than Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Intra-articular Fractures of the Distal End of the Radius. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 88A(2) February 2006. 45.
B.G. Domb, W. Tyler, S.J. Ellis, E. McCarthy. Radiographic Evaluation of Pathological Bone Lesions: Current Spectrum of Disease and Approach to Diagnosis. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 86A(S2) 2004. 84-90.
C.J. Galban, S.J. Ellis, R.G.S. Spencer. Experimental Demonstration of Quantitation Errors in MR Spectroscopy Resulting from Saturation Corrections under Changing Conditions. Journal of Magnetic Resonance. 161(2) April 2003. 148-153.
S.J. Ellis, P. Kuppusamy, E.F. Petersen, S.S. Velan, R.G.S. Spencer. EPR Oxygen Mapping (EPROM) of Engineered Cartilage in a Hollow Fiber Bioreactor. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 46(4) October 2001. 819-826.
Selected Books/Chapters
S.J. Ellis, M. Roberts. Surgical Management of Failed Great Toe Arthroplasty. Arthritis and Arthroplasty: The Foot and Ankle. Eds. JC Coetzee and S Hurwitz. Elsevier publisher – in press.
S.J. Ellis, M. Drakos. The Hand. The Hospital for Special Surgery Guide to Orthopaedic Surgery (book and Palm publications). Eds. TP Sculco, M Lim, AS Ranawat, A Pearle. Lippincott publisher – in press.
Selected Presentations
S.J. Ellis. "Acute Management of Lateral Ankle Sprains." Conference Presentation, Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle, The Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, NY. September, 2008.
H.Hillstrom, S.J. Ellis, R. Cheng, W. Aibinder, J.D. Lipman, G.W. Garrison, S.I. Backus, J.T. Deland. "The Feasability of Intra-operative Plantar Pressure Assessment." Podium Presentation, Annual Emed Scientific Meeting. Dundee, Scotland. July, 2008.
S.J. Ellis, J. Yu, W. Aibinder, M. O’Malley, A. Elliott, H. Hillstrom, A.H. Johnson, J.T. Deland. "Plantar Pressures in Patients with and without Lateral Foot Pain After Lateral Column Lengthening." Podium Presentation. AOFAS Summer Meeting. Denver, CO. Final Program 2008: 111-112. June, 2008. Podium Presentation (P493) AAOS Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Proc AAOS Annual Meeting 2008 (Vol9): 520. June, 2008.
S.J. Ellis, R.H. Brophy, S.G. Gamradt, H. Hillstrom, R.P. Barnes, S.Rodeo, R. Warren. "The Effect of Turf Toe on Plantar Contact Foot Pressures in Professional American Football Players." E-Poster Presentation (#14), AOFAS Summer Meeting. Denver, CO. Final Program 2008: 244. June, 2008.
S.J. Ellis, R.H. Brophy, S.P. Robinson, R.P. Barnes, S.A. Rodeo, R.F. Warren. "Dynamic Foot Function Among Professional American Football Players Related to Player Performance and Injury." E-Poster Presentation (#15), AOFAS Summer Meeting. Denver, CO. Final Program 2008: 244-245. June, 2008.
S.J. Ellis, R. Cheng, W. Aibinder, J.D. Lipman, G.W. Garrison, S.I. Backus, H.Hillstrom, J.T. Deland. "The Development of an Intra-operative Plantar Pressure Assessment Device: A Feasibility Study." Poster Presentation (P218), AAOS Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Proc AAOS Annual Meeting 2008 (Vol 9): 525. March, 2008. Poster Presentation (1589), ORS Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Transactions ORS Annual Meeting 2008 (Vol 33): 92.
S.J. Ellis, P.M. Prokopis, A. Chetboun, E.A. Athanasian, A.J. Weiland. "Outcomes after Treatment of Comminuted PIP Fracture-Dislocations with a Dynamic External Fixator." Poster Presentation (P225), AAOS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Proc AAOS Annual Meeting 2007 (Vol 8): 514. February, 2007.
B. Domb, W. Tyler, S. J. Ellis. "Radiographic Evaluation of Pathological Bone Lesions: Current Spectrum of Disease and Approach to Diagnosis." Scientific Exhibit (SE063), AAOS Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. March, 2004.
S.J. Ellis, K. Fishbein, E.F. Petersen, L. Laouar, W.E. Horton, R.G.S. Spencer. "Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Matrix Formation in Cartilage Treated with Ibuprofen and Aspirin." Oral presentation, Clinical Focus Session at the Annual Meeting of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Proc Intl Soc Mag Reson Med 9 (2001): 77. April, 2001.
Languages
Spanish
