Welcome
Welcome to 52 Bones MD
52 Bones MD is on a mission to offer the most advanced and comprehensive treatment options for the foot and ankle. Our website is designed to serve as an educational resource for patients, fellows and health care providers.
About Dr. Alan Y. Yan
Alan Y. Yan, M.D FAAOS
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Foot & Ankle Lower Extremity Reconstruction Specialist
Dr. Alan Y. Yan is an ABOS board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot & Ankle surgery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has had extensive training and experiences in orthopedic surgery. He speaks multiple languages, including Chinese (Mandarin).
Ankle Foot Regenerative Medicine
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Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that utilizes the body’s natural healing mechanism to treat various conditions.
Stem cells are being used in regenerative medicine to renew and repair diseased or damaged tissues, and have shown promising results in treatments of various orthopedic, cardiovascular, neuromuscular and autoimmune conditions.
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Platelets play an important role in forming blood clots. They also consist of special proteins, known as growth factors, which help with our body’s healing process. Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is a high concentration of platelets and plasma. Platelet-rich plasma injections are a promising technique to help relieve painful orthopedic conditions and promote healing.
Patient Education Videos & Resources
The patient resources section is intended to provide accurate and clear information for our patients
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Monthly Journal Club &
New Technology Show CasesMonthly Journal Club: We are discussing all major original studies of Foot Ankle Surgery and important general orthopedic surgery topics from peer reviewed literature of the month and keep us up to date...
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Weekly Surgical Case
Planning ConferenceEvery Monday except for the first Monday of the month. Our surgical planning conferences discuss and plan for the surgeries of the week. Cross conference and cross check from the attending surgeons...
