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David J. Ciufo, M.D.

David J. Ciufo, M.D.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, Surgery

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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321
Fax (585) 756-4725
Administrative (585) 273-4865

Locations

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

4901 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618

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Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

7670 Omnitech Place
Victor, NY 14564

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About Me

I am a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical and non-surgical care of the foot and ankle. I have a special interest in the management of complex foot deformities and total ankle replacement. The problems I take care of include sports injuries, ligament/tendon tears, ...
I am a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical and non-surgical care of the foot and ankle. I have a special interest in the management of complex foot deformities and total ankle replacement. The problems I take care of include sports injuries, ligament/tendon tears, arthritis, flat feet, cavus feet, deformity after trauma, and bunions/hammertoes. This includes some arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, I provide general orthopaedic care for traumatic injuries and fractures, with a focus on lower extremity fractures.

My goals are to help patients return to activities they enjoy, improve function, and reduce pain to improve patient quality of life. Even when surgery isn’t needed, I work closely with our team of physical therapists, expert orthotists/prosthetists, and other physicians to help patients meet their recovery goals. I take pride in my role educating residents to be the next generation of physicians, and in my collaborative work with our team of researchers to help further understand the problems we see every day.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak. 2019 - 2020

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2019

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2015

Education

MD | University at Buffalo. 2014

Awards

Carl M Harris Award – Commitment to Patient Care and Education. 2019

Kenneth DeHaven Award – Outstanding Graduation Thesis Presentation. 2019

C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum Nominee. 2018

AOFAS Resident Scholar. 2017

Louis Goldstein Orthopaedic Research Award. 2017

Summa Cum Laude. 2014

Obletz Award in Orthopaedics. 2014

Alpha Omega Alpha. 2013

Summa Cum Laude. 2010

Phi Beta Kappa. 2010

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. 2008

Research

I am active in both clinical and basic science research, with a focus on better understanding lower extremity anatomy and function to improve reconstructive surgical outcomes. My work has included biomechanical studies on reconstruction of flatfoot deformity, outcomes research on fracture treatment,...
I am active in both clinical and basic science research, with a focus on better understanding lower extremity anatomy and function to improve reconstructive surgical outcomes. My work has included biomechanical studies on reconstruction of flatfoot deformity, outcomes research on fracture treatment, and the development of Achilles tendinitis. I look forward to continue working to answer questions that affect patients and orthopaedic surgeons every day. I see research as an excellent opportunity for an orthopaedic surgeon to stay up to date with innovation, and also a chance to help even more patients outside of our own practice.

Publications

Journal Articles

Tibial torsion correlates with talar morphology.

Ciufo DJ, Baker EA, Gehrke CK, Vaupel ZM, Fortin PT

Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.. 2021 April 18 Epub 04/18/2021.

Proximal Femoral Shortening and Varus Collapse After Fixation of "Stable" Pertrochanteric Femur Fractures.

Ciufo DJ, Ketz JP

Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2021 February 135 (2):87-91. Epub 1900 01 01.

In response.

Ciufo DJ

Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2020 September 4 Epub 09/04/2020.

Peritalar Kinematics With Combined Deltoid-Spring Ligament Reconstruction in Simulated Advanced Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.

MacDonald A, Ciufo D, Vess E, Knapp E, Awad HA, Ketz JP, Flemister AS, Oh I

Foot & ankle international.. 2020 June 4 :1071100720929004. Epub 06/04/2020.

Proximal Femoral Shortening and Varus Collapse after Fixation of "Stable" Pertrochanteric Femur Fractures

Ciufo, DJ; Ketz, JP.

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020; .

Impact of Knee Scooter Flexion Position on Venous Flow Rate.

Ciufo DJ, Anderson MR, Baumhauer JF

Foot & ankle international.. 2019 January 40 (1):80-84. Epub 09/03/2018.

Risk factors for reoperation, readmission, and early complications after below knee amputation.

Ciufo DJ, Thirukumaran CP, Marchese R, Oh I

Injury.. 2018 October 30 Epub 10/30/2018.

In response.

Ciufo DJ, Ketz JP

Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2018 September 32 (9):e382-e385. Epub 1900 01 01.

In response.

Ciufo DJ

Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2018 September 32 (9):e386. Epub 1900 01 01.

Risk Factors Associated With Cephalomedullary Nail Cutout in the Treatment of Trochanteric Hip Fractures.

Ciufo DJ, Zaruta DA, Lipof JS, Judd KT, Gorczyca JT, Ketz JP

Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2017 November 31 (11):583-588. Epub 1900 01 01.

Topical rosiglitazone is an effective anti-scarring agent in the cornea.

Huxlin KR, Hindman HB, Jeon KI, Bühren J, Macrae S, Demagistris M, Ciufo D, Sime PJ, Phipps RP

PloS one.. 2013 8 (8):e70785. Epub 08/05/2013.

Books

AO Manual of Fracture Management – Foot and Ankle (2020)

Chapter: Staged Treatment of Pilon Fracture – Posterior to Anterior

Authors: Ciufo D, Ketz J.

Publisher: Thieme 2020

Orthopaedic Hand Trauma (2019)

Chapter: How to Remove a Tight Ring

Authors: Ciufo D, Elfar JC

Publisher: WoltersKluwer 2019

Ratings & Reviews

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