Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery is a surgical specialty with expertise in the the diagnosis, management, and surgical and non-surgical treatments of various muscular and joint conditions. 

Dr. Paul Gauthier is a Royal College of Canada certified Orthopedic Surgeon with additional fellowship training in joint reconstruction (hip and knee replacements), and foot and ankle conditions. While he will see a range of conditions in his clinic at North Bay Sport Medicine, he will predominantly be focused on his foot & ankle practice.

Consultations with Dr. Gauthier require a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner. 

Conditions of particular interest to Dr. Gauthier include:

Adult reconstruction:

  • Hip Replacements (Total Hip Arthroplasty) and revision of replacements
  • Knee replacements (Total Knee Arthroplasty) and revision of replacements
  • Partial knee replacements (Unicompartmental Knee arthroplasty)

Ankle:

  • Osteoarthritis and total ankle replacements
  • Chronic instability
  • Peroneal tendon tears and instability
  • Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency
  • Achilles tendon ruptures
  • Achilles insertional tendinopathy / Haglunds disease
  • High ankle sprain and syndesmosis injuries
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Osteochondral lesions of the talus
  • Tibio talar impingement
  • Charcot Marie tooth
  • Subtalar Osteoarthritis
  • Calcaneo navicular coalition

Foot:

  • Pes planus and cavus deformities
  • Midfoot arthritis
  • Lisfranc injuries
  • Hallux valgus/Bunions and bunionnettes
  • Hallux rigidus
  • First MTP arthritis
  • 5th metatarsal fractures
  • Hammer toes
  • Accessory navicular’s

 

To learn more about these conditions, Dr. Gauthier has recommended this bilingual resource: footeducation.com

 

Dr. Gauthier’s clinic can be contacted directly via Phone705-316-1122 (Answered M-Th 9-12 & 1-4pm)

See our Contact Us page for more details and information on finding our location. 

Please note that Dr. Gauthier also practices out of the North Bay Regional Health Centre. It is important to confirm the details and location of your appointments to ensure you are attending in the correct location.