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Emphasis in Complex
Deformity Correction & Microsurgical
Nerve Limb Reconstruction
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Dr. Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo is a board certified reconstructive podiatric surgeon with 25+ years of experience based in Chicago, Illinois
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Member of the Department of Surgery at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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Board Member & Fellow Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons
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Founder & Chairman of CLESF Chicago Lower Extremity Surgical Foundation
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Founder & Advisory Board Member of the American Microsurgical & Orthoplastic Society
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Director of the CPME Deformity Correction & Microsurgical Limb Reconstruction Fellowship
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Associate Program Director of Podiatric Surgical Residency at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago
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He collaborates yearly in pediatric limb reconstruction at Instituto Nacional de Pediatria & Shriners Hospital in Mexico City, Mexico
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Special interest in microsurgical nerve reconstruction, phantom-free amputation, and other conditions, including bone infections, congenital deformities, clubfoot, and post-traumatic disorders
Areas of Expertise
Bone Infections
Osteomyelitis, in which bacteria enters the bone tissue from the blood stream, due to injury or surgery and causes inflammation.
Congenital
Deformities
The most common symptoms of congenital limb differences include: complete or partial absence of a limb (such as fibula hemimelia or a partial or completely missing bone).
Nerve Injuries
Pinched and compressed peripheral nerves associated with weakness, pain, or tingling sensations.
Post-Traumatic Disorders
Non-healing surgical wounds, painful amputations, and bone non-unions.
Spasticity/Joint Contracture
Contraction of stiff muscles causing involuntary spams, decreased range of motion and painful ambulation.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Nerve damage that may occur with diabetes. It is commonly associated with the feeling of pins and needles, burning and weakness.
Revisional Failed Surgery
Growth of nerve tissue creating neuromas, commonly known as Morton's Neuroma.
Drop Foot/Paralysis
Neuromuscular conditions associated with muscle weakness and decreased range of motion.
Peroneal Nerve Palsy Patient and Case Story (Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo)
Peroneal Nerve Palsy Patient and Case Story (Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo)
Leg Trauma Reconstruction
Implantable Nerve Stimulator for Chronic Leg Nerve Pain
Nerve Reconstruction After Leg Injury
Practice Locations
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago
Laboure Clinic 5th Floor
Chicago Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Center
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
2845 N Sheridan Rd #711
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: 312-335-3939
Fax: 312-284-4892