Dr. Budny is a board-certified foot and ankle specialist who successfully delivers complete and compassionate care for all foot and ankle complications. His extensive training and additional experience with performing total ankle replacements have resulted in exceptional patient outcomes for the past decade. As an established leader in his field, Dr. Budny is actively involved in medical research, often requested to lecture on the latest and innovative techniques. His contributions to the Nason Wound Healing Program gave Dr. Budny unique experience in caring for individuals suffering from acute or traumatic wounds. Being an active person himself, he understands how an injury can be a major setback, so he strives to provide the best orthopedic results in a timely manner.

Dr. Budny resides in Duncansville, PA. He is an avid athlete involved in fitness and training and weight lifting. Dr. Budny also enjoys camping with his family in his free time.

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive RearFoot & Ankle Surgery
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support-American Heart Association

• Saint Vincent Charity Hospital, Division of Orthopedic Surgery | Residency, 2007
• Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | DPM, 2004
• Canisius College | BS, 2000

• Outstanding Professional Conduct Award
• Dr. & Mrs. Stevens J. Berlin-Podiatric Pathology Laboratories Scholarship
• CPMS Merit Scholarship
• Dean's CPMS Merit Scholarship
• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities Medicine & Surgery
• Balanced Man Award-Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Research Projects:

• Sub-Investigator for a phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled study of the long-term analgesic efficacy and safety of an investigational product alone or in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs alone in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.
• Sub-Investigator for a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study of an investigational product on peripheral nerve function in patients with osteoarthritis
• Sub-Investigator for a phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center, long-term safety study of an investigational product in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.
• Sub-Investigator for a phase 3 (pivotal) multicenter, parallel, double-blind, blinded evaluator, randomized, placebo controlled study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a study device in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with an open-label extension.
• Sub-Investigator for a phase 3b multicenter, double-blind, randomized withdrawal efficacy and safety study of an investigational product in the treatment of patients with inadequately treated painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
• Sub-Investigator for a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, factorial, comparator and placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability and safety of an investigational product in the treatment of ankle sprain.
• Sub-Investigator for a phase 4 long term safety study of an approved product evaluating outcomes in patients with gout.
• Principal-Investigator for a phase 3b study of an investigational product in the treatment of subjects with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy with background treatment of NSAIDS for other pain conditions.
• Sub-Investigator for a phase 3 randomized, double-blind, multi-center, placebo-controlled, combination study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an investigational medication for subjects with gout who have had an inadequate response to standard of care.
• Principal-Investigator for a phase 2a, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational product in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
• Sub-Investigator for a phase a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, Placebo-controlled, active-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter Trial of an investigational product to assess the analgesic efficacy and the management of opioid Induced Constipation in opioid Experienced Subjects with Uncontrolled moderate to severe chronic low back pain with a history of opioid induced constipation who require around the clock opioid therapy.
• Principal-Investigator for a multi-center, adaptive design, randomized, single blind study with an open label extension option to further evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational product for the treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
• Sub-Investigator for a long-term extension study of an investigational product in combination with standard of care for subjects completing an efficacy and safety study of investigational product for the treatment of gout.
• Sub-Investigator for a phase 2, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an investigational product used as monotherapy in subjects with gout.

Published Articles:

• Fluoroquinolone Mediated Achilles Rupture, A case report and review of the literature. Budny, A.M., Ley, A.
• The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, accepted for publication
• Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Hunt, K., Budny, A.M., Maffulli, N.
• Foot Ankle Spec June 2014 7: 199-207
• Cryopreserved Allograft as an Alternative Option for Closure of Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Budny, A.M., Ley, A.
• Podiatry Management, August 2013 (pp. 131-136)
• Autologous Split Peroneus Longus Ankle Stabilization. Budny, A.M., Schuberth, J.M.,
• The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 51 (2012) (pp. 588-592)
• Technology Update: Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes. Budny, A.M., Madden, J.L.
• Podiatry Management, November 2012 (pp. 173-178)
• Autologous Platelets for Treatment of Tendinopathy of the Foot & Ankle. Budny, A.M.
• Podiatry Management, August 2012 (pp. 91-98)
• Diabetic Wound Healing Experience in the Rural Health Care Setting. Budny, A.M., Budny, J.M.
• The Journal of Diabetic Foot Complications, 2010, Volume 1, Issue 3, No. 1 (pp. 47-57)
• Local Tissue Transfer Options for Closure of Diabetic Wounds. Budny, A.M.
• Podiatry Management, Nov. / Dec. 2009 (pp. 135-142)
• The Opening Base Wedge Osteotomy and Subsequent Lengthening of the First Metatarsal; An in vitro Study. Budny, A.M., Masadeh, S., Lyons, M., Frania S.
• Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 46(6) 662-667, 2009
• Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis. Budny, A.M.
• Podiatry Management Apr 2009 (pp 129-136)
• Analysis of Radiographic Classifications for Rotational Ankle Fractures. Budny, A.M., Young, B.A.
• Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 25(2); Apr 2008 (139-152)
• Chondromyxoid Fibroma. Budny, A.M., Osher, L., Ismail, A.
• Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 47(2); 153-159, 2008
• Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis. Budny, A.M., Grossman, J.P.
• Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 24(4); Oct. 2007 (753-763) Budny, A.M. ed.
• The Opening Base Wedge Osteotomy and Subsequent Lengthening of the First Metatarsal; An in vitro Study. Budny, A.M., Masadeh, S., Lyons, M., Frania S.
• First Place, The OPMA "Dr Gerard V Yu, DPM Residency Paper Competition"
• 91st Annual APMA Region IV Mid-Eastern CME Seminar
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency With Ulceration: A Review of the Literature and Treatment Recommendations. Caudell, G.C., Judge, M.S., Budny, A.M., Masadeh, S., Lin, B.
• Update 2007 -- The Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Podiatry Institute. pp53-60,
• The Podiatry Institute Publishing C., Tucker, GA.
• A Compression Force Comparison Study Among Three Staple Fixation Systems
• Shibuya, N., Manning, S.N., Meszaros, A., Budny, A.M., Yu, G.V., Malay, D.S.
• Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 46(1); 7-15, 2007
• Cutaneous Ulceration Secondary to Hydroxyurea Therapy. Budny, A.M., Forman, M.
• Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 96(6); 525-527, 2006
• Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa. Yoho, R., Budny, A.M., Pea, A.
• Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 96(5); 442-444, 2006
• The Physician's Attire and its Influence on Patient Confidence
• Budny, A.M., Rogers, L.C., Mandracchia, V.J., Lascher, S.
• Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 96(2); 132-138, 2006
• Current Concepts in Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
• Judge, M.S., Budny, A.M., Shibuya, H., Caudell, G.C.
• Update 2006 -- The Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Podiatry Institute
• Chapter 45, pp. 266-272, The Podiatry Institute Publishing C., Tucker, GA
• Vascular Risk Factors and Diabetic Neuropathy
• Budny, A.M. ACFAS -- Scientific Abstract Monthly, Sept. 2005
• http://www.acfas.org/pubresearch/sam/september-2005/sam-vascluar.htm
• Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Review of the Most Efficacious Pharmacological Treatments. Budny, A.M. ACFAS -- Scientific Abstract Monthly Nov. 2004
• http://www.acfas.org/pubresearch/sam/November+2004/Treatment+of+Painful+Diabetic+Neuropathy.htm
• Subtalar Joint Instability -- Current Clinical Concepts. Budny, A.
• Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 21(3); 449-460, 2004

• President of the Tri-state region (ACFAS)
• American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
• American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Diplomate
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association

• Advanced Center for Surgery
• HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
• Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
• Tyrone Regional Health Network: Hospital
• UPMC Altoona