Paul G Talusan, MD
Orthopaedics
2098 South Main Street
Ann Arbor, Mi 48103
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About
Dr. Talusan is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan specializing in disorders of the Foot and Ankle. Raised in Boston, he completed undergraduate studies at Boston College. He was awarded a medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Talusan completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Yale University School of Medicine where he published numerous peer-reviewed articles and received the O. Donald Chrisman Research Award. Following completion of his residency at Yale, he pursued Foot and Ankle fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Talusan is an active member in multiple societies including the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Qualifications
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FellowshipMedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Orthopaedics, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
2014 - 2015
Other
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ResidencyYale University, Orthopaedic Surgery, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
2010 - 2014
Residency
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Surgical InternshipYale University, Surgery, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
2009 - 2010
Internship
Research Overview
Instability of the lesser toe metatarsophalangeal joints and plantar plate tears
Resident and medical student education including effects of work hour restrictions and standardization of
musculoskeletal education
Forefoot deformities
Anatomic and clinical outcomes in foot and ankle pathologies including arthritis, tendon degeneration, and
traumatic injuries
Ankle instability
Posterior tibial tendonitis
Recent Publications
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Nakken ER, Stern EA, Walley KC, Walton D, Holmes J, Talusan P. 2026 Jun 20;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterPosterior Heel at Risk: Contact Pressures in CAM Boot Immobilization
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Talusan P. 2026 Apr 30;PresentationLesser Toe Deformities, Forefoot Pain, Athletic Forefoot Injuries and Achilles Tendon Disorders Lectures
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Nakken E, Walley KC, Janny CA, Patel V, Walton D, Talusan P, Holmes J. 2026 Mar 27;Additional ScholarshipCan Simple Changes in Splinting Technique Reduce Posterior Heel Contact Pressure?
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Nakken ER, Walley KC, Janney CA, Gong DC, Patel V, Walton DM, Talusan P, Holmes JR. 2026 Mar 2;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterOptimizing Lower Extremity Splint Design to Prevent Posterior Heel Pressure Injuries
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Nakken ER, Walley KC, Janney CA, Gong DC, Patel V, Walton DM, Talusan P, Holmes JR. 2026 Mar 2;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterOptimizing Lower Extremity Splint Design to Prevent Posterior Heel Pressure Injuries
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Talusan P. 2026 Mar 24;PresentationCan I Return to Sport
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Farrar N, Nakken E, Walley K, Talusan P. Journal of the Foot & Ankle, 2026 Jan 8; 19 (3): 9 - 9.Journal ArticleIsolated posterior malleolus fractures: A systematic review
DOI:10.30795/jfootankle.2025.v19.1940 -
Stern E, Nakken E, Tabb J, Sugarman B, Talusan P, Holmes J, Walton D. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2026 Mar 21; 11 (1): 2473011426s00068Journal ArticleContact Pressures over the Dorsum of the Foot in a Controlled Ankle Motion (CAM) Orthosis
DOI:10.1177/2473011426s00068 PMID: PMC13009774