BIOGRAPHY

GEORGE C. TRACHTENBERG, D.P.M.

Dr. George C. Trachtenberg received his D.P.M. degree in 1977 from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Since June 1977, he has maintained a successful private practice which began in Sheldon, Iowa and is currently in Vestal, New York. Dr. Trachtenberg's practice emphasis is on video and computerized gait analysis for biomechanical gait dysfunctions as well as postural and musculoskeletal disorders. His biomechanical expertise and his ''state-of-the-art'' gait-analysis facility attracts a spectrum of patients with various disorders including knee, hip and back conditions that are often caused by or related to gait abnormalities.

Since receiving his degree, Dr. Trachtenberg has had extensive attendance at continuing education seminars. He has lectured at various symposiums and served as consultant to practitioners.

His Findings have been published in:

  • Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine

  • Podiatry Management

  • Podiatric Products – Business Management Solutions for Podiatric Professionals

  • Biomechanics

  • Podiatry Today

CURRICULUM VITAE

GEORGE C. TRACHTENBERG, D.P.M.
400 Plaza Drive, Suite B
Vestal, New York 13850
Phone: 607-798-8069
Website:
www.georgetrachtenberg.com

EDUCATION
1977
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
DPM
1973
C.W. Post/Long Island University
MS Biology
1972
Wagner College
BS Biology
POST DOCTORAL TRAINING
1977 – 1978
R.N. Lepird, D.P.M
Preceptor-Associate, Podiatric Surgery, Estherville, IA
2007
Levels I, II & III Graston Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique
CERTIFICATIONS
1989
Board Certified in Foot & Ankle Surgery (APBS)
2007
Certified Practitioner in Graston Technique
PRACTICE LICENSES
1. Maine
POD 1045
2. New York
N3049
3. Pennsylvania
SC-002788-L (Inactive)
4. Iowa
337A (Inactive)
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND ORGANIZATIONS
1. Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery
2. Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
3. Member American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
4. Member American Association of Physicians and Surgeons
5. Medical Member Pedorthic Footwear Association
6. Member American Podiatric Medical Association
7. Member New York State Podiatric Medical Association
8. Member Southern Tier Division New York State Podiatric Medical Association
9. Past Member Iowa Podiatry Society
CURRENT STATUS
Successfully in private practice since June of 1977. Practice emphasis on video and computerized gait
analysis for postural and musculoskeletal disorders.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
1981 – Present
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY
Active Staff, Department of Surgery Podiatry Section
1981 – Present
United Health Services Hospitals, Binghamton, NY
Courtesy Staff, Department of Podiatry
1980
Sioux Center Community Hospital, Sioux Center, IA
1978 – 1980
Community Memorial Hospital, Sheldon, IA
1977 – 1978
Spirit Lake Hospital, Spirit Lake, IA
1977 – 1978
Holy Family Hospital, Estherville, IA
FACULTY AFFILIATIONS
Adjunct Faculty at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Adjunct Faculty at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
PUBLICATIONS
2010
Great Gait How Mapping Technology Can Analyze Gait & Provide Data
to Help Restore Normalcy
Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine
09/20/10; 21,20, pp.23-25.
2005
Enhanced Foot Function and Gait Analysis Using the 3Box Approach with
F-Scan®.
Tekscan Educational Monograph
2005
Using F-Scan® to Evaluate Orthotic Prescriptions, Orthoses, and Orthotic
Labs.
Tekscan Educational Monograph
2005
Using F-Scan® With or Without "Test Orthoses" for Orthotic Prescription
Writing.
Tekscan Educational Monograph
2005
Using Video to Complement F-Scan® Data. Tekscan Educational
Monograph
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2011

Featured lecturer, “Integrating F-Scan and Biomechanics Into Clinical Practice – A Case Study.”; “Using F-Scan To Assess Your Orthotic Laboratory’s Quality Assurance” at the Annual Update in Podiatric Orthotics in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec on September 9-10, 2011.

2010
Featured lecturer, "Clinical Representation of the Force Curve & the
Center of Force Trajectory"; "Clinical Cases: How, Why, and Outcome";
"Identifying Signs of Limb Length Differences with the F-Scan"; "Advanced
Biomechanical Evaluations for Optimized Patient Outcomes…A Case in
Point"; "Fee-For-Service: Why It's Successful"; Live Data Collection and
Analysis Demonstration; Clinical workshop with Tekscan, Inc. for the Gait
& Foot Function Analysis Seminar in New York, NY on November 6-7,
2010.
2009
Invited lecturer, "Maybe It's Your Feet", ''Advanced Biomechanical
Evaluations for Optimized Patient Outcomes…A Case in Point'' at the
Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine's 10th Annual Clinical
Conference in London, Ontario on November 6 & 7, 2009.
2008
Invited lecturer, "Functional Orthopedics III" at the New York College of
Podiatric Medicine on December 30, 2008.
2008
Invited lecturer, "Functional Orthopedics III" at the New York College of
Podiatric Medicine on January 22, 2008.
2007
Invited lecturer, "Clinical Value of In-Shoe Pressure Analysis for Evaluating
Pathology and Orthoses" at the Ontario Podiatric Medical Association's
83rd Annual Conference in Toronto, ON on October 13, 2007.
2006
Featured lecturer, "Clinical Evaluation of In-Shoe Pressure Analysis for
Evaluating Pathology and Orthoses", "Representation of the Force Curve &
the Center of Force Trajectory" and "Integration of F-Scan® into Your
Practice", with Tekscan, Inc. for the F-Scan Educational Seminar &
Workshop in New York, NY on October 14-15, 2006.
2006
Invited lecturer, "Clinical Evaluation of In-Shoe Pressure and Force (FScan
®) Analysis for Evaluating Pathology and Orthoses" and workshop
"Patient Evaluation and In-Shoe Pressure and Force (F-Scan) Data Clinical
Interpretation" at the New York State Podiatric Medical Association's 2006
Podiatric Clinical Conference in New York, NY on January 20-21, 2006.
2005
Featured lecturer, "Clinical Value of F-Scan® Analysis for Evaluating Foot
and Gait Related Pathologies & Orthoses"; "Integration of F-Scan Into
Your Clinical Practice"; and Clinical workshop with Tekscan, Inc. for the
F-Scan Educational Seminar & Workshop in Ottawa, ON Canada on
December 3-4, 2005.
2005
Invited lecturer, "Practice Management, Fee-for-Service Practice Including
Technological Modalities Such as F-Scan® Into Your Practice"; "Utilizing
In-Shoe Pressure Analysis (F-Scan) for in Office Gait Analysis to Evaluate
Biomechanical Pathology and Treatment Outcomes", and workshops at the
One Giant Step Seminar in Jacksonville, FL on June 23-25, 2005.
2005
Invited lecturer, "Clinical Value of In-Shoe Pressure Analysis for Evaluating
Pathology and Orthoses" for the Western Podiatric Medical Congress in
Anaheim, CA on June 9, 2005.
2004
Featured lecturer, "Practice Management Tools and Integrating F-Scan®
Into Your Practice"; "Patient Evaluation and F-Scan Data Clinical
Interpretation", and workshop, "Analysis and Clinical Interpretation of FScan
Data", with Tekscan, Inc. for the F-Scan Educational Seminar &
Workshop in Boston, MA on August 21-22, 2004.
2004
Invited lecturer, practicum on using computerized gait analysis to prescribe
and make prognosis on orthotic treatment outcome, for the "Expand Lower
Extremity Care" seminar in Joliette, QC on June 18-19, 2004.
2004
Invited lecturer and workshop, "Lower Limb Alignment and Posture" and
"In-Shoe Pressure Mapping and Orthoses", for the Nova Scotia Podiatry
Association's "Podiatric Seminar" in Halifax, NS on April 17-18, 2004.
2004
Invited lecturer and workshop, "Orthotics and In-Shoe Mapping", for the
North Central Academy of Podiatric Medicine's "No-Nonsense Seminar
XIX" in Independence, Ohio on March 12, 2004.
2001
Invited as guest lecturer for Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory
Association's Fourth Annual International Conference on Foot
Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy in Miami Beach, Florida.
2000
Invited lecturer in cooperation with Tekscan, Inc. for the Eneslow
Pedorthic Institute Year 2000 Symposium
1999 – Present
Serves as consultant to practitioners in areas of video and computerized gait
analysis and fee for service practice management.
1999
Requested to perform research, utilizing F-Scan® computerized pressuremapping system to evaluate a newly patented biomechanical shoe system.
1999 - 2003
Authored articles by invitation for national medical periodicals relative to
computerized foot pressured mapping systems as it relates to shoe
construction and design as well as practice management issues relating to fee
for service medical practices vs. medical insurance participation.
1999
Contributor by invitation to local and national newspapers relative to
evaluation and treatment of postural disorders utilizing video and
computerized analysis of gait.
1990
Invited to Delegation of Podiatry Specialists for scientific and technical
exchange in the Peoples Republic of China
1987
Invited by the Chinese Medical Association to Delegation of Podiatrists to
present paper on podiatric surgery to Sino-North American Conference on
foot disorders.
1984
Listed in Who's Who in the East® (and subsequent editions)
ELECTED OFFICES AND APPOINTMENTS
1996 – 1998
Peer Review Committee, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1993 – 1994
Steering Committee for Malpractice Issues, OUM Insurance Co.
1990
Appointment to Governor Mario Cuomo's Committee for Issues Relative
to Medical Record Transfers
1988 – 1990
President, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1986 – 1988
Vice President, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1986
Quality Assurance Committee, Lourdes Community Health Plan
1986
Alternate to the House of Delegates, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1986
Membership Committee, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical
Association, Marketing Group
1986
Executive Committee, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical
Association, Marketing Group
1985 – 1986
Marketing Committee Chairman, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric
Medical Association
1983 – 1986
Secretary, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical Association
1983 – 1990
Executive Committee, Southern Tier Division, NYS Podiatric Medical
Association
CONSULTATIONS
1. Consultant to Tekscan, Inc. (South Boston, MA)
2. Consultant to private practitioners, teaching interpretation of F-Scan® and video data.
3. Consultant to private practitioners, "fee-for-service" practice conversion.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1. Past co-chairman of Social Action Committee of Temple Concord
2. Past chairman of Social Action Committee of Temple Concord
3. Past board member of Temple Concord
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Extensive attendance at continuing education seminars since entering practice in June of 1977 with
emphasis on podiatric surgery, biomechanics, and video/computerized gait analysis.

 

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