Physician Profile

Michael Aronow, M.D.

Dr. Michael S. Aronow is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He is chairman of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society’s Medical Training and Post Graduate Education Committee, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Aronow has a special interest in the treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Aronow received the Harry R. Gossling, M.D., Orthopaedic Residency Educator of the Year award in 2003. He has published over 45 clinical and research articles and book chapters and given over 100 regional, national, and international lectures and presentations.

Appointment

• Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health Center

Specialty

• Orthopaedic Surgery

Subspecialty

• Foot and ankle surgery
• Sports medicine injuries of the foot and ankle
• Fractures of the foot and ankle
• Arthritis of the foot and ankle
• Tendon disorders of the foot and ankle
• Diabetic foot disorders
• Bunions and hammer toe deformities

Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education
A.B., Harvard College
M.D., Harvard Medical School

State Licensure
Connecticut
Massachusetts

Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Fellowship
Orthopaedic Surgery Research, University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Sports Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of Washington/ Harborview Medical Center

Awards
Harry R. Gossling, M.D., Orthopaedic Residency Educator of the Year, 2003

Selected Publications
Aronow M.S.: Treatment of the missed Lisfranc injury. Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2006; 11: 127-142.

Gulish H.A., Sullivan R.J., Aronow M.S.: Arthroscopic treatment of soft tissue ankle impingement in patients under 20 years of age. Foot and Ankle International. 2005; 26:204-207.

Aronow M.S.: Posterior heel pain (Retrocalcaneal bursitis, insertional and non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy). Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2005; 22: 19-43.

Aronow M.S.: Pantalar arthrodesis with screw fixation for stage 4 posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2003; 2:162-172.

View more publications, see Pubmed listing.

Research Interests

Clinical Research

• Disorders of the foot and ankle