Roger Mann

Roger Mann, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He is a leading expert in foot and ankle surgery, with a focus on total ankle replacement, joint arthroplasty, and biomechanics of the foot and ankle. His career spans over five decades, and he has published extensively in top-tier journals like Foot & Ankle International and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

Dr. Mann earned his medical degree (1961), residency (1966), and fellowship (1969) at UCSF. His research has shaped clinical guidelines for treating conditions such as hallux valgus, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankle osteoarthritis. He served as president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, and the society’s outstanding clinical paper award bears his name.

His publications highlight trends in total ankle replacement (STAR™), arthrodesis techniques, and biomechanical analysis of foot deformities. Key subfields include long-term implant outcomes, surgeon experience in complication reduction, and management of rheumatoid forefoot deformities.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Clinical Paper Award (named for him) by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

Dr. Mann is actively involved in patient care at the Berkeley Outpatient Center and has contributed to major textbooks like Mann's Surgery of the Foot and Ankle. His work continues to influence orthopedic surgery globally.