Speaker & Research
Speaker
Dr. Gianakos is an international speaker with a global voice. She has been a featured invited guest speaker at various international and national conferences including Annual Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery (AOFAS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), and other premier orthopaedic conferences. She also has several media appearances on NBC CT, Hartford Courant, WTNH TV, Outside Magazine, AAOS Now, and more.
Recent Speaking Engagements
AOFAS Annual Foot and Ankle Conference - September 2025
International Cartilage Repair Society Meeting - October 2025
AOSSM Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine Course - October 2025
Research
Dr. Arianna Gianakos is a pioneering researcher with over 85 peer-reviewed publications and more than 100 national and international presentations. Her research is centered on sports-related foot and ankle injuries, lower extremity injuries in athletes, cartilage restoration and repair, orthobiologics, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Amsterdam, where her work focuses on gender- and sex-related differences in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery—a critical area driving advancements in personalized musculoskeletal care.
Selected Research Articles
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Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain in adults. There are numerous non-operative treatments available including platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. PPR has demonstrated effectiveness for a range of musculoskeletal conditions including plantar fasciitis…
In-office needle arthroscopy (IONA) has gained increased attention as a minimally invasive alternative to standard arthroscopy performed in the operating room (OR) setting. IONA uses instrumentation that is markedly smaller in size and diameter making arthroscopy less invasive…
In-office needle arthroscopy (IONA) has gained increased attention as a minimally invasive alternative to standard arthroscopy performed in the operating room (OR) setting. IONA uses instrumentation that is markedly smaller in size and diameter making arthroscopy less invasive…
The primary purpose of the present study was to assess the patient-reported outcomes, complications, and reoperation rate of patient who underwent surgical treatment for symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talonavicular joint (TNJ)…
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common foot disorder with variability in treatment strategy. Two effective management techniques include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the effectiveness of PRP vs ESWT in the management of PF…
The aim of this study is to systematically review the literature to determine whether there are sex-specific differences in AT morphological and mechanical properties and analyze how these differences may impact AT injury in both men and women.
Osteochondral lesions of the talus are common injuries in the ankle joint often resulting in early-onset osteoarthritis if left untreated. The avascular nature of articular cartilage limits healing capacity; therefore, surgical strategies are typically used in the treatment of these injuries…
Osteochondral lesions of the ankle joint are typically associated with a traumatic etiology and present with ankle pain and swelling. Conservative management yields unsatisfactory results because of the poor healing capacity of the articular cartilage…
Meniscal injuries are a common cause of knee pain and are often an indication for knee arthroscopy, the most common orthopedic surgical procedure in the United States. In-office needle arthroscopy (IONA) is a described technique with the ability to diagnose and treat meniscal injuries in the office. IONA allows for diagnosis and treatment at a significantly deceased cost, with both quicker patient recovery, and improved patient satisfaction.
The use of social media for marketing, education, and networking has increased among orthopaedic surgeons. Social media has played an important role in supporting women physicians and trainees, by allowing connections to be made across stages of training and geographic borders. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of female orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and medical students regarding their usage of social media…