Abdel Kak
Specialist Podiatric Surgeon | Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr Abdel Kak is an Australian fellowship trained specialist podiatric surgeon. Dr Kak commenced his foot and ankle study graduating with a Master of Podiatric Medicine from Western Sydney University in 2012. He was awarded the Ted & Grace Renton Perpetual Memorial Award for excellence in achievements in biomechanics and podiatry. Abdel also graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science (ExsSpsC) further enhancing his biomechanical knowledge and skills.
Abdel furthered his expertise through post-graduate studies with an additional master’s degree from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. He undertook a research project which focused on hallux valgus (bunion) surgery and surgical correction. Following this, he completed his surgical Fellowship training through the Australasian College of Podiatric surgeons (ACPS). He underwent rigorous training over six years which included medical and specialist rotations, conference presentations, academic teaching roles and a variety of foot and ankle surgical course and workshops. As part of his fellowship training, Abdel undertook two international surgical rotations at Emory Hospital, Atlanta, USA and Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK. These rotations comprised of a combination of trauma, elective and limb salvage and surgical exposure furthering his knowledge in foot and ankle medicine.
Abdel has held current and past positions as an adjunct lecturer and clinical supervisor at Western Sydney University and other universities across NSW for 10 years. These academic roles involve teaching undergraduate podiatric medicine students about minor surgery, local anaesthesia and pharmacology.
Dr Abdel Kak practice to the full scope of adult and paediatric foot and ankle surgery. He uses modern surgical techniques to correct conditions and ensure his patients have the best possible outcomes for his patients. He has special clinical interest in:
– Hallux valgus/ bunion correction
– Hammer toe correction
– Neuroma and bursal pathology
– Ankle instability and ligament injuries
– Arthrodesis
– Ingrown toe nail surgery
– Revision surgery
Abdel performs minor procedures in his clinic under local anaesthesia. These may involve ingrown toenail surgery, wart or lesions removal, ganglion aspiration and soft tissue or joint injections.
Abdel has memberships the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons, The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery, and others
Professional Qualifications
- Surgical Fellow – Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS)
- Masters of Science in Podiatry – Queen Margaret University (QMU)
- Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines (Podiatry Board of Australia)
- Masters of Podiatric Medicine – Western Sydney University (WSU)
- Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Sports Science) – Sydney University (USYD)
Professional Courses
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy
- AO Trauma: Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
- AO Trauma: Basic Principles of Fracture Management Essentials
- The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot Ankle Surgery
- Anaesthesia & Recovery Room Nursing
- Basic & Advanced Life Support
- Radiation Safety for Use of Medical Fluoroscopy Equipment
- Basic Surgical Skills Education & Training Course
- Australasian College of podiatric surgery – forefoot and rearfoot cadaver workshop
Presentations
• Antibiotic prophylaxis in foot and ankle surgery
• Surgical site infection in foot and ankle surgery
• Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in foot and ankle surgery
• Protocols for managing pain in the post-operative patient
• The implications of smoking before foot surgery
• The role of injection therapy for Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Perioperative considerations for psychiatric medications
• Sedation and Local Anesthetics considerations during surgery
• Perioperative considerations for Patients taking Antidepressants
• Risk factors associated with post-operative pain
• Perioperative management of rheumatoid arthritis medications
• Protocol for managing patient anxiety in the peri-operative setting
• Outline the process for responding to patient complaints
• Pre-op, intra-op and post-operative considerations for a 1st MTPJ arthrodesis
• Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head following hallux valgus surgery
• Foot & ankle surgical procedures involving the arthrodesis of the first ray should use a period of non- weightbearing immobilization, discuss.
• Psychological variables associated with negative outcomes following surgery
• The use of allograft in skeletally immature patients for calcaneal neck lengthening osteotomy – article review
• Managing post-operative complications: perspectives of a registrar
• Peri-operative considerations for patients with cerebral palsy
Publications
• Kak, A., Cotchett, M., & Lafferty, D. (2021). A Rare Case of an Osteoid Osteoma in the Medial Cuneiform
• Psychological variables and hallux valgus deformities – publication 2023.
Middle Phalangectomy for the Correction of Macrodactyly of the 2nd Digit in an Adult Patient: A Case Report Ryan James, Abdel Kak, Haydar Ozcan Year 2024, Volume 13,Issue 4