Spencer Monaco, DPM
PHYSICIAN
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Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone and play a critical role in our movement, from helping us swing a tennis racket to allowing us to lift groceries or climb the stairs. But for all their strength and flexibility, tendons are also...
Why Is My Thumb Twitching?
Thumb twitching, medically referred to as fasciculation, occurs when small muscles in the hand contract involuntarily. While it may feel like something serious is going on, the truth is that this twitching can be triggered by a wide range of causes, from not getting...
Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health
The foods you eat affect much more than just your weight and energy levels; they also play a significant role in your long-term bone and joint health. That’s why having a balanced diet is essential. But what does a “balanced diet” consist of? It should include an...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Total Ankle Replacement
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Lower Extremity Trauma
- Arthroscopy
- Charcot Foot
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — University of Pittsburgh
- Residency — University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
- DPM — New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery — Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute, Jefferson Health
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Foot and Reconstructive/Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Monaco has been published in numerous journals and textbooks on various conditions affecting the foot and ankle. He received advanced training in Kurgan, Russia, at the Ilizarov Center, on circular ring external fixation. Dr. Monaco enjoys outdoor activities, hockey and traveling.
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