Dr Jacob Matz MD, FRCSC
Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University
Foot & Ankle and Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery
Co-Founder: Canada East Foot & Ankle

Medical school: Dalhousie University
Orthopedic Residency: Western University
Fellowship: Foot & Ankle Reconstruction, University of Toronto
Fellowship: Orthopedic Trauma, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Certified)

Dr Matz’s special interest areas are:

1. Total ankle replacement
2. Minimally invasive foot surgery
3. Deformity correction using internal and external fixation

Dr. Matz is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in Foot & Ankle, and Orthopaedic Trauma surgery. He joined the Saint John Orthopaedic team in 2020 and sees patients with all types of pathology affecting the foot and ankle. He also has an interest in orthopedic trauma and deals with injuries affecting the upper & lower limbs, and pelvis.

Dr. Matz is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and is regularly involved in teaching residents and medical students from both Dalhousie University and Memorial University. He has an interest in research, particularly focusing on novel techniques, foot and ankle biomechanics, and clinical outcome studies.

Outside of work, Dr. Matz enjoys spending time with his wife and young children, and participating in various outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

Case Examples: https://www.instagram.com/matz.jacob/?hl=en

Patient Education

Total Ankle Replacement

Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus and Forefoot Surgery

Ankle Instability

Post Operative Protocols

Hindfoot

1. Total Ankle Replacement
2. Pes Planus/Flat Foot Surgery
3. Pes Cavus/High Arch Surgery
4. Ankle Fracture Non-Operative
5. Ankle Fracture Operative Early Weight Bearing
6. Ankle Fracture Operative Late Weight Bearing
7. Distal Tibia Osteotomy

Sports

1. Achilles Midsubstance Repair
2. Achilles Non-Operative
3. Lateral Ankle Stabilization (Brostrom-Gould)
4. Achilles Insertional Repair

Forefoot

1. Hallux Valgus
2. 1st MTP fusion/forefoot reconstruction
3. 5th Metatarsal ORIF

Recent Research Publications:

Faridi S, Vandewint A, Matz J. Hydrodissection Facilitates Open Resection of Morton’s Neuroma Through a Plantar Approach: Technique Tip. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. 2024;9(3).

Vandewint A, Matz J (2023). Reinforcement of the Achilles Tendon Double-Row Repair: Technique Tip. Foot & ankle Orthopaedics, 8(2), 24730114231182122.

Matz J, Vosoughi AR, Rammelt S. (2023) Bipartitions at the foot. Fuß & Sprunggelenk. 21. 10.1016/j.fuspru.2023.01.005.

Vosoughi AR, Matz J, Rammelt, S. (2023) Tarsal Coalitions: Focusing on Calcaneonavicular and Talocalcaneal Coalitions. Fuß & Sprunggelenk. Volume 21, Issue 2, 2023, 150-161.

Matz J, Debopadhaya S, Herfat S, Marmor MT. (2023) Physiologic Motion in the Intact and Unstable Syndesmosis During Plantigrade Weight Bearing in Controlled Ankle Motion Boots. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2023.03.009.

Kostynski K, Vandewint A, Vosoughi AR, Gusnowski E, Matz J Modified Dresden Technique With a Distal Locking Suture for Achilles Tendon Repair: Technique Tip. Foot Ankle Int. 2024 Feb 29: Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38424026.