Growing Discussion Surrounds Recent Research by Dr. DeVries and Dr. Scharer
Recent research from Dr. Jason DeVries, DPM, and Dr. Brandon Scharer, DPM, of BayCare Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has sparked meaningful discussion within the orthopedic community. Their published studies on patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) in total ankle replacement (TAR) have drawn interest from other researchers and prompted commentary in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
In their response to authors Vijayasimha and Jayaswal, Drs. DeVries and Scharer expressed appreciation for the thoughtful dialogue and the effort to improve consistency in PSI research. They agreed that establishing common reporting standards will strengthen the field but also cautioned against overly rigid requirements that could limit valuable, focused studies.
They encouraged continued collaboration, suggesting that a working group could help refine and validate these proposed standards to guide future PSI research.
Their continued engagement in this professional dialogue highlights BayCare Clinic’s leadership in orthopedic innovation and dedication to advancing patient care through thoughtful, evidence-based research.