Boffeli, Troy J., DPM
TRIA Institute Investigator

Positions

Institute Research Investigator, TRIA Institute

Residency

Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI

Medical degree

University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Services, Des Moines, IA

Education

Bachelor from, Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Certification

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Reconstructive Rear Foot/Ankle Surgery
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery

Position

Minnesota Podiatric Medical Association, Board of Directions 1997-2004, President 2002-2003
Board of Podiatric Medicine-State of Minnesota, Board of Directors, 2001-2005
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, Board of Directors 2006-2009
Council for Journal Management, Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2008-2018, Chair 2013-2018
Regions Hospital Section Head, Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry, 2002-2007, Chair OR Committee, 2007-2008
HealthPartners Medical Group, Department Chair, Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry, 1996-present
Clinical Instructor, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, July 1995-December 2004
Adjunct Professor in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA, November 1996-2017
Residency Program Director, HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research/Regions Hospital, Foot and Ankle Surgery, St. Paul, MN, July 1997-present
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, 2009-2017
Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Kent State University, College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio, July 2013-July 2019
Clinical Associate professor of Podiatric Medicine, Western University of health Sciences, College of Podiatric medicine, Pomona, CA, October 2013-present
Clinical Instructor, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, IL, July 2015-present
Adjunct Associate Professor, Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences, Glendale, AZ, January 2014-June 2017

Membership

American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Minnesota Podiatric Medical Association
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Honors & Awards

2016 Distinguised Sercies Award, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2013 Alumni of the Year, Des Moines University, college of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Publications
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Journal Article
- Accuracy of palpation to identify the medial branch of the medial dorsal cutaneous nerve in medial column surgery: correlation of preoperative nerve marking with intraoperative findings during lapidus fusion. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2021
- Predicting postoperative sagittal plane alignment of the foot using intraoperative simulated weightbearing lateral imaging during flatfoot reconstructive surgery: a short-term retrospective analysis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2021
- Cheilectomy combined with first tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis for surgical treatment of midstage hallux rigidus complicated by medial column insufficiency: prospective evaluation of outcomes. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2020
- Ideal angle of upper and lower syndesmotic fixation based on weightbearing computed tomographic imaging in uninjured ankles. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2020
- Achilles lengthening and multiple Z-plasty in parallel for correction of toe walking associated with burn scar equinus contracture. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2019
- Can we abandon saw wedge resection in lapidus fusion? A comparative study of joint preparation techniques regarding correction of deformity, union rate, and preservation of first ray length. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2019
- Surgical outcomes after minimally invasive release of stroke-related equinovarus contracture of the foot and ankle. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2019
- Combined medial column arthrodesis with open reduction internal fixation of central column for treatment of Lisfranc fracture-dislocation: a review of consecutive cases. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2018
- Distal syme hallux amputation for tip of toe wounds and gangrene complicated by osteomyelitis of the distal phalanx: surgical technique and outcome in consecutive cases. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2018
- Vitamin D levels do not predict risk of metatarsal fractures. Foot & ankle specialist. 2018
- Cotton osteotomy in flatfoot reconstruction: a case report highlighting surgical technique and modified incision to protect the medial dorsal cutaneous nerve. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2017
- Cotton osteotomy in flatfoot reconstruction: a review of consecutive cases. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2017
- Two-view gravity stress imaging protocol for nondisplaced type II supination external rotation ankle fractures: introducing the gravity stress cross-table lateral view. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2017
- Angle and base of gait long leg axial and intraoperative simulated weightbearing long leg axial imaging to capture true frontal plane tibia to calcaneus alignment in valgus and varus deformities of the rearfoot and ankle. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2016
- Complete fifth ray amputation with peroneal tendon transfer to the cuboid: a review of consecutive cases involving lateral column neuropathic foot ulceration and osteomyelitis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2016
- Incidence and clinical significance of heterotopic ossification after partial ray resection. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2016
- Intraoperative simulated weightbearing lateral foot imaging: the clinical utility and ability to predict sagittal plane position of the first ray in lapidus fusion. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2016
- Medial and lateral plantar artery angiosome rotational flaps for transmetatarsal and lisfranc amputation in patients with compromised plantar tissue. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2016
- Two-pin fixation of proximal interphalangeal joint fusion for hammertoe correction. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2016
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons' clinical consensus statement: risk, prevention, and diagnosis of venous thromboembolism disease in foot and ankle surgery and injuries requiring immobilization. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
- Double calcaneal osteotomy with percutaneous Steinmann pin fixation as part of treatment for flexible flatfoot deformity: a review of consecutive cases highlighting our experience with pin fixation. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
- Lateral stress dorsiflexion view: a case series demonstrating clinical utility in midterm hallux limitus. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
- Minimally invasive early operative treatment of progressive foot and ankle deformity associated with Charcot-Marie-tooth disease. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
- Radiation therapy for recurrent heterotopic ossification prophylaxis after partial metatarsal amputation. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
- Surgical treatment guidelines for digital deformity associated with intrinsic muscle spasticity (intrinsic plus foot) in adults with cerebral palsy. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
- Unilobed rotational flap for plantar hallux interphalangeal joint ulceration complicated by osteomyelitis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015
- Acral fibrokeratoma of the foot treated with excision and trap door flap closure: a case report. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2014
- Combined medial column primary arthrodesis, middle column open reduction internal fixation, and lateral column pinning for treatment of Lisfranc fracture-dislocation injuries. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2014
- In-office distal Symes lesser toe amputation: a safe, reliable, and cost-effective treatment of diabetes-related tip of toe ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2014
- Minimally invasive soft tissue release of foot and ankle contracture secondary to stroke. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2014
- Modified Dwyer osteotomy with rotation and reinsertion of autograft bone wedge for residual heel deformity despite previous delayed subtalar joint arthrodesis after calcaneal fracture. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2014
- Plantar rotational flap technique for panmetatarsal head resection and transmetatarsal amputation: a revision approach for second metatarsal head transfer ulcers in patients with previous partial first ray amputation. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2014
- Arthroscopic management of the septic ankle joint: case report of a stage-guided treatment. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2013
- Near total calcanectomy with rotational flap closure of large decubitus heel ulcerations complicated by calcaneal osteomyelitis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2013
- Rotational flap closure of first and fifth metatarsal head plantar ulcers: adjunctive procedure when performing first or fifth ray amputation. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2013
- A 2-screw fixation technique for subtalar joint fusion: a retrospective case series introducing a novel 2-screw fixation construct with operative pearls. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2012
- Complete fifth ray amputation with peroneal tendon transfer--a staged surgical protocol. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2012
- Patient experience and physician productivity: debunking the mythical divide at HealthPartners clinics. The Permanente journal. 2012
- Surgical technique for combined Dwyer calcaneal osteotomy and peroneal tendon repair for correction of peroneal tendon pathology associated with cavus foot deformity. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2012
- The Keck and Kelly wedge calcaneal osteotomy for Haglund's deformity: a technique for reproducible results. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2012
- Biomechanical abnormalities and ulcers of the great toe in patients with diabetes. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2002
- A simple technique for cannulated screw fixation. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 1999
Chapter
- Bone biopsy techniques. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- Central metatarsal osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- Chopart's amputation for osteomyelitis of the midfoot. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management . 2015
- Diagnosis and management of the septic joint. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management . 2015
- Diagnosis and prevention of postamputation heterotopic ossification. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- Fifth ray osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- First ray osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- Osteomyelitis of the calcaneus. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- Osteomyelitis of the central toes. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- Osteomyelitis of the distal fibula associated with lateral ankle decubitus ulceration. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
- Transmetatarsal and lisfranc amputation. Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management. 2015
Conference Poster
- In-office distal Symes lesser toe amputation - a safe, reliable, and cost-effective treatment for diabetes-related tip of toe ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis [poster] 2013
- Radiation therapy for prevention of recurrent heterotopic ossification following partial metatarsal ray resection [poster] 2013
Review
- Partial foot amputations for salvage of the diabetic lower extremity [review]. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2014
Book
- Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle: medical and surgical management 2015