Christopher F. Hyer, DPM.

Board certified specialty - Podiatric surgery. Fellowship trained. Certified in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle and foot surgery.

A native of Orlando, Dr. Hyer completed his medical training at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and surgical internship and his residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He received additional advanced fellowship training here at OFAC. Dr. Hyer is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is board certified in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery and foot surgery with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Hyer is active in education and research and frequently presents at state, national and international meetings. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Foot and Ankle Specialist as well as several committee appointments for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

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Publications & Research

Copies of the articles may be obtained by contacting the publisher directly.

“Open Reduction-Internal Fixation of a Talar Body Fracture via Posterior Tibial Malleolar Osteotomy: A Case Report” in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

“Metatarsus Primus Varus Correction: The Osteotomies,” in Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Editors L. Ford, T. Zgonis. Authors: Sorensen M, Hyer CF. Vol. 26, No.3, pp. 409-425, July 2009.

Systemic Inflammatory Disease in the Foot. Bibbo C, Delmi M, Hyer C, Jacobs A. Foot & Ankle Specialist, Vol 0, Apr 2009.

Berlet GC, Hyer CF, Santrock RD. Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. eMedicine from WebMD. Updated February 26, 2009. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic638.htm.

Radiofrequency Microtenotomy of Plantar Fascia is Effective, but Why? Foot & Ankle Specialist, Vol.1: 368-369, Dec 2008.

Chronic Achilles Tendon Disorders Roundtable Discussion. Co-authors: Burns P, Hyer C, Neufeld S, Penner M: Foot & Ankle Specialist Vol 1(5): 300-304, October 2008.

Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer With an Interference Screw for Chronic Achilles Tendinosis: A Report of 62 Cases. Co-Authors: Cottom JC, Berlet GC, Lee TH: Foot & Ankle Specialist Vol 1(5): 280-288, October 2008.

Treatment of Syndesmotic Disruptions with Arthrex Tightrope. Co-authors: Cottom JC, Berlet GC, Philbin TM: Foot and Ankle International Vol. 29(8): 773-780, August 2008.

Charcot Neuroarthropathy Roundtable Discussion. Co-authors: Giza E, Sella E, Zgonis T: Foot and Ankle Specialist 1(4): 243-246, August 2008.

Retrograde Drilling of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus.Co-authors: Berlet GC, Philbin TM, Lee TH: Foot and Ankle Specialist 1(4): 207-209, August 2008.

Treatment of Lisfranc Fracture Dislocations with and Interosseous Suture Button Technique: A Review of 3 Cases. Co-authors: Cottom JM, Berlet GC: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 47(3): 250-258, May 2008.

Early Results of the Mau Osteotomy for Correction of Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus: A Review of 24 Cases. Co-authors: Glover JP, Berlet GC, Lee TH: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 47(3): 237-242, May 2008.

A Retrospective Review of Immediate Weightbearing After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis. Co-authors: Berlet GC, Glover JP: Foot and Ankle Specialist 1(1): 24-30, February 2008.

Interference Screw Fixation for Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer for Chronic Achilles Tendonopathy. Co-authors: DeCarbo WT: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 47(1): 69-72, Jan/Feb 2008.

Dermatobia hominis (Botfly) Infestation of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report. Co-author: Cottom J, Lee TH: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 47(1): 51-55, Jan/Feb 2008.

Cost Comparison of Crossed Screws versus Dorsal Plate Construct for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis.Co-authors: Glover JP, Berlet GC, Lee, TH: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 47(1): 13-18, Jan/Feb 2008.

Interpositional Arthroplasty of the First MTP Joint Using a Regenerative Tissue Matrix for the Treatment of Advanced Hallux Rigidus. Co-authors: Berlet GC, Lee TH, Philbin TM, Hartman JF, Wright ML: Foot and Ankle International 29(1): 10-21, January 2008.

Treating the Sprained Ankle. Co-authors: Serynek P, Berlet GC: Urgent Care 2(5): 22-29, June 2007.

“Ankle Arthroscopy,” in Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, chapter 65. Co-authors: Buchanan MB, Berlet GC, Philbin TM, Lee TH. Ed. Harner C, El Attrache N, Mirzayan R, Sekiya J. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2007.

A Soft Tissue Interpositional Arthroplasty Technique of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint for the Treatment of Advanced Hallux Rigidus Using a Human Acellular Dermal Regenerative Tissue Matrix. Co-authors: Berlet GC, Lee TH, Philbin TM, Hartman JF, Wright ML: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery 5(4): 257–265, December 2006.