Charles L. Saltzman,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Charles Saltzman is the LS Peery MD Presidential Endowed Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. Dr. Saltzman is focused on improving physical function of patients with limited mobility. He has helped develop new methods for treatment of ankle arthritis (ankle fusion & ankle replacement), midfoot arthritis, ankle& hindfoot arthroscopy and forefoot problems.
Dr. Saltzman centers his clinical practice on two primary areas of great need where he has deep expertise: 1) Adult ankle problems (torn tendons or ligaments, bone or cartilage injuries, arthritis) and 2) Complex foot and ankle problems of pre-adolescents to young adults.
Dr. Saltzman serves the field of Orthopaedics as Senior Director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Editor in Chief of the flagship scientific journals Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. He is a co-Editor of the premier textbook "Mann's Surgery of Foot and Ankle," Past President of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Past President of the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies and Past President of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons. Dr. Saltzman is the Past Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics having served in that role from 2005–2021.
Clinical Locations
801-587-7109
Fax: (801) 587-7111
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor Bioengineering - Adjunct Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Federal Licensing Examination |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Doctor got me to correct clinic in less than 20 minutes
UofU Patient
March 11, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Have already referred Dr. Saltzman to another family member
UofU Patient
March 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Salzman, the PA, MAs, filbotamist (sp?) and xray techs were all very good about explaining what they were doing and gave easliy understandable explainations of pros+ cons and risks about my options
UofU Patient
February 04, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Had a very detailed conversation at my situation. It made it easy to decide what came next.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good experience!
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
As always, Dr.Saltzman and his nurse were wonderful
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Fantastic experience.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
A great experience. I felt listened to and understood. He explained treatment options and listened to my feedback.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman is the best! He gave us top notch care and his staff is amazing. So happy with the service we received and would highly recommend him
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
December 05, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very good experience!! Look forward to next meeting.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman was very concise describing my condition and the surgical options and outcome.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Given great advice. Genuinely interested in my concerns.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman (primary dr) determined I needed consultation with nerve pain surgeon, and to receive nerve block from surgical center. Doctors needed all these studies and made decision for surgical treatment in December.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
DR Saltzman is the best doc every! His entire team are amazing.
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Outstanding physician at every level
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I came from Ohio to see Dr Saltzman and it was worth it!!
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The best medical follow up I've experienced.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman is professional, demonstrably caring, NEVER rushed, personable.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman clearly is a wonderful person and his very kind and caring nature was very evident. Dr. Saltzman very patiently listened and I felt he responded to my concerns very carefully and thoughtfully. I would recommend him wholeheartedly. Dr. Saltzman is a first class gentleman and very professional. The Utah Orthopedic Department is very fortunate to have him as their Director. In addition, Ryan Dix, Dr. Saltzman's assistant, was very helpful and supportive.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr Saltzman is wonderful and understands the balance of treating childhood conditions at the appropriate time, and letting kids be kids.
UofU Patient
September 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
All good!
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Outstanding. Left appointment fully comfortable with follow up
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman is the best.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good discussion regarding issue
UofU Patient
August 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman is a excellent, caring doctor.
UofU Patient
August 01, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman is a skilled physician and a kind and caring individual. I appreciate his honesty and candor about the long-term healing of my foot/ankle. He helped manage my expectations and was honest in admitting he didn't know the answers to some of my questions.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
He was honest about not knowing cause of symptoms. I appreciated that.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Salzman is outstanding.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman was up to date on my status and ready to help me move on -- had X-Rays from local provider in Montana and had reviewed them. Great experience.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman has been is great all around in dealing with my feet problems and surgeries.
UofU Patient
June 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Saltzman and his entire team
UofU Patient
June 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
best in the U S.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Saltzman and his team are the best. Top notch, professional and we have dealt with 3 doctors in this group, all are amazing.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman is the most amazing doctor. His concern and attention to details is superior.
UofU Patient
June 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
good
UofU Patient
May 31, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Both Dr. Saltzman and Ryan Dix provided both my wife and I full explanations of the procedure, outcomes and help for recovery period. Both of us went into my surgery very confident we were fully informed.
UofU Patient
May 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman and Naomi Laird are very professional and experienced, leading to my confidence in their advice and decisions regarding my care and recovery.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Saltzman and PA/C Laird gave a very understandable diagnosis and prognosis.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Salzman is an amazing doctor!
UofU Patient
April 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I am so grateful to be in Dr. Saltzman's care.I have hope to be able to continue with my life close to what it was before my initial injury.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
All questions answered and I was given plenty of time to review my notes and ask questions and follow-ups.
UofU Patient
April 24, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
the last two visits have seemed very rushed. I know they're in a hurry but rushing to take out stitches isn't as fun as it sounds.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Saltzman is great.
UofU Patient
April 09, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
he knew the problems and options. if he didn't have enough information he said so and didn't guess.
UofU Patient
April 09, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr salt man is the best doctor around
UofU Patient
April 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
it was not totally clear to me who would be doing the surgical should my cardiac work up allow it e.g. Dr. Saltzman or Dr. Rogers. it was also not clear what the prognosis would be for improvement of pain in the left foot after surgery would be done.
UofU Patient
March 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
best experience I have had over 30 years with same problem
UofU Patient
March 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
First visit , look forward to personal interaction
Dr. Charles Saltzman is the LS Peery MD Presidential Endowed Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. Dr. Saltzman is focused on improving physical function of patients with limited mobility. He has helped develop new methods for treatment of ankle arthritis (ankle fusion & ankle replacement), midfoot arthritis, ankle& hindfoot arthroscopy and forefoot problems.
Dr. Saltzman centers his clinical practice on two primary areas of great need where he has deep expertise: 1) Adult ankle problems (torn tendons or ligaments, bone or cartilage injuries, arthritis) and 2) Complex foot and ankle problems of pre-adolescents to young adults.
Dr. Saltzman serves the field of Orthopaedics as Senior Director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Editor in Chief of the flagship scientific journals Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. He is a co-Editor of the premier textbook "Mann's Surgery of Foot and Ankle," Past President of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Past President of the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies and Past President of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons. Dr. Saltzman is the Past Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics having served in that role from 2005–2021.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Professor Bioengineering - Adjunct Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Federal Licensing Examination |
Research Interests
- Management of ankle arthritis
- Biomechanics of ankle replacement
- Neuroarthropathy
Education History
| Fellowship | Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Fellow, 1991 |
| Residency | University of Michigan Orthopedic Surgery Resident, 1990 |
| Internship | University of Michigan Surgery Intern, 1986 |
| Professional Medical | University of North Carolina Medicine M.D., 1985 |
| Undergraduate | Brown University Premedical Sciences Pre Med, 1980 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stotts AK, Kohring JM, Presson AP, Millar MM, Harrast JJ, Van Heest AE, Zhang C, Saltzman CL (2019). Perceptions of the Recommended Resident Experience with Common Orthopaedic Procedures: A Survey of Program Directors and Early Practice Surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 101(113), e63.
- Barg A, Saltzman CL (2019). Joint-Preserving Procedures in Patients with Varus Deformity: Role of Supramalleolar Osteotomies. Foot Ankle Clin, 24(2), 239-264.
- Swenson JD, Saltzman CL, Davis JJ (2019). Ultrasound-guided Popliteal Intraneural Approach: Comment. Anesthesiology, 130(6), 1082-1083.
- Lenz AL, Krhenbhl N, Howell K, Lisonbee R, Hintermann B, Saltzman CL, Barg A (2019). Influence of the ankle position and X-ray beam angulation on the projection of the posterior facet of the subtalar joint. Skeletal Radiol, 48(10), 1581-1589.
- Gorman TM, Beals TC, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL, Lyman M, Barg A (2016). Hindfoot Arthrodesis with the Blade Plate: Increased Risk of Complications and Nonunion in a Complex Patient Population. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 474(10), 2280-99.
- Barg A, Saltzman CL, Beals TC, Bachus KN, Blankenhorn BD, Nickisch F (2016). Arthroscopic Talar Dome Access Using a Standard Versus Wire-Based Traction Method for Ankle Joint Distraction. Arthroscopy, 32(7), 1367-74.
- Rungprai C, Phisitkul P, Femino JE, Martin KD, Saltzman CL, Amendola A (2016). Outcomes and Complications After Open Versus Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis in 121 Patients. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 98(8), 636-46.
- Stuart AR, Higgins TF, Hung M, Weir CR, Kubiak EN, Rothberg DL, Saltzman CL (2015). Reliability in Measuring Preinjury Physical Function in Orthopaedic Trauma. J Orthop Trauma, 29(12), 527-32.
- Barg A, Amendola RL, Henninger HB, Kapron AL, Saltzman CL, Anderson AE (2015). Influence of Ankle Position and Radiographic Projection Angle on Measurement of Supramalleolar Alignment on the Anteroposterior and Hindfoot Alignment Views. Foot Ankle Int, 36(11), 1352-61.
- Chalayon O, Wang B, Blankenhorn B, Jackson JB 3rd, Beals T, Nickisch F, Saltzman CL (2015). Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Uncomplicated Primary Open Ankle Arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Int, 36(10), 1170-9.
- Abtahi AM, Presson AP, Zhang C, Saltzman CL, Tyser AR (2015). Association Between Orthopaedic Outpatient Satisfaction and Non-Modifiable Patient Factors. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(13), 1041-8.
- Wang B, Guss A, Chalayon O, Bachus KN, Barg A, Saltzman CL (2015). Deep transverse metatarsal ligament and static stability of lesser metatarsophalangeal joints: a cadaveric study. Foot Ankle Int, 36(5), 573-8.
- Wang B, Roach KE, Kapron AL, Fiorentino NM, Singer M, Saltzman CL, Anderson, AE (2015). Accuracy and Feasibility of High-Speed Dual Fluoroscopy and Model-based Tracking to Measure In-vivo Arthrokinematics of the Ankle Joint Complex during Treadmill Walking. Gait Posture, 41(4), 888-93.
- Nguyen MP, Pedersen DR, Gao Y, Saltzman CL, Amendola A (2015). Intermediate-term follow-up after ankle distraction for treatment of end-stage osteoarthritis. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(7), 590-6.
- Wang B, Saltzman CL, Chalayon O, Barg A (2015). Does the subtalar joint compensate for ankle malalignment in end-stage ankle arthritis? Clin Orthop Relat Res, 473(1), 318-25.
- Hung M, Stuart AR, Higgins TF, Saltzman CL, Kubiak EN (2014). Computerized Adaptive Testing Using the PROMIS Physical Function Item Bank Reduces Test Burden With Less Ceiling Effects Compared With the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients. J Orthop Trauma, 28(8), 439-43.
- Hung M, Baumhauer JF, Latt LD, Saltzman CL, SooHoo NF, Hunt KJ (2013). Validation of PROMIS (R) Physical Function computerized adaptive tests for orthopaedic foot and ankle outcome research. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 471(11), 3466-74.
Book
- Coughlin MJ, Mann RA, Saltzman CL (2006). Surgery of the Foot and Ankle (8th ). Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier.
Book Chapter
- Saltzman CL, Barg Alexej, Burstein Albert H (2015). Total Ankle Arthroplasty. In Haddad, Steven L (Eds.), The Future of Total Ankle Arthroplasty: What Have We Learned? (55, Chapter 20, pp. 227-37). AAOS Monograph Series.
- Blankenhorn BD, Gorman TM, Nickisch F, Beals TC, Saltzman CL (2013). Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis. In Operative Arthroscopy (4th edition). Philadelphia etc.: Woters Kluwer|Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Saltzman CL (06/06/2016). "Promise of Promis" [Web]. Salt Lake City: FDA-NIH-ICOAWG.