Paley European Institute - consultations by Dr. Matthew Dobbs in Warsaw, Poland

Dr. Dobbs developed a technique for treating vertical alignment of the ankle bone that has revolutionized previous treatment methods and is now being used successfully around the world. He is also the world's leading expert in the field of clubfoot. He developed an orthosis to maintain the correction of the clubfoot. It is used in more than 50 countries and has helped thousands of patients with clubfoot avoid recurrence and the need for further intervention.

Dr. Matthew Dobbs has held senior positions at the United States Bone and Joint Initiative and the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, and is the recipient of numerous research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, a U.S. government agency dedicated to biomedical and health-related research. He has directed several multi-center clinical trials and co-directs a musculoskeletal genetics research laboratory. He has received prestigious honors including the Hunterian Gold Medal (2002) and the Nicolas Andry Award (2017) and Kappa Delta Award (2017). By day, Dr. Dobbs works at the Dobbs Clubfoot Center at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute in Florida.

At the center of Dr. Dobbs' research is his pioneering work in pediatric orthopedics related to congenital limb defects and foot disorders in children. His immense commitment to improving the lives of his youngest patients has made him a leader in developing innovative surgical techniques and therapies that correct the differences between congenital limb defects, enabling children to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. His work has not only changed the lives of individuals, but has also set new standards in pediatric orthopedics worldwide.

Dr. Dobbs' research interests span a wide orthopedic range. From studying the complex mechanisms of bone deformity to exploring new approaches in early diagnosis and early intervention. His scientific endeavors have had far-reaching implications for both clinical practice and the scientific community. His multidisciplinary approach, drawing on genetics, biomechanics and developmental biology, has led to a paradigm shift in the way a wide range of orthopedic conditions are viewed, diagnosed and treated.

Prominent among his particular successes is his innovative contribution to the Ponseti method of treating equinus foot in infants. Dr. Dobbs' extensive work in refining this method is revolutionizing the approach to treating this defect, offering a less invasive and more effective solution that has changed the lives of thousands of children and families. His commitment to global outreach and education has also played a key role in spreading the use of Ponseti plastering to doctors around the world.

Paley European Institute's Chief Operating Officer, Dr. J. Michal Deszczynski MD, was pleased to say: "It is a great event that a specialist of such great renown as Dr. Matthew Dobbs will have the opportunity to receive patients from Poland and other European countries. This is in line with the goal and mission of the Paley Institute - to provide patients with access to the world's most outstanding experts."

Dr. Dobbs' professional proficiency and expertise are confirmed by patients from all over the world. Consultation with Dr. Matthew Dobbs will be held from October 12-14, 2023 at the Paley European Institute.