William E. Saar, DO

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Care

Conditions Treated/Clinical Services Provided
- Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
- Treatment of degenerative foot and ankle conditions, including ankle replacement
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for sports-related foot and ankle injuries
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Locations
Offices
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Saar regularly operates at Butler Memorial Hospital, UPMC Passavant Hospital-Cranberry and UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Fellowship Training

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship
The Ohio State University Medical Center and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
Education

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship
The Ohio State University Medical Center and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
South Pointe Hospital-Cleveland Clinic Health System
Cleveland, OH

Medical School
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens, OH
Certifications & Activities

Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Appointments
Associate Fellowship Director,
Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program
University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Memberships
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
American Osteopathic Association
Ohio Osteopathic Association
Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Allegheny County Medical Society
APP

Robyn Glass, PA-C
Rebecca Zahniser, PA-C

Understanding gout,
its symptoms and recommended treatments

Gout is a common form of sudden-onset, very painful arthritis frequently associated with joint swelling and redness. Gout is typically very sensitive to the touch. The big toe joint is the most common first site of flare, but any joint can be affected.

Gout pain responds rapidly but only temporarily to ice packs. Medications to lower uric acid such as allopurinol and Uloric (febuxostat) are some of the most commonly used medications, but other medications are available.

Lowering the uric acid help the bumps from gout--called tophi--dissolve away, but lowering the uric acid itself does not prevent gout flares in the short term. Other medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and colchicine are medications that prevent flares of gout, but they do not lower the uric acid.

“If untreated, gout can lead to permanent joint damage, deposits of gout (called tophi) in and around the joints, and other health complications.

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