Kaissar (Cesar) Yammine, MD, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor

Chief of Section, Diabetic Foot Clinic
Program Director, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma

Selected Publications

1. Yammine K, Abdallah R, Stiban S, Helou M, Hayek F, Assi C. Monitoring negative pressure wound therapy for diabetic foot ulcers using WhatsApp. J Tissue Viability. (2024 Feb) 33(1):1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2024.01.001.
2. Yammine K. Surgical Options for Diabetic Toe Ulcers and Osteomyelitis Technical Tips and a Decision-Making Algorithm. Foot Ankle Spec. (2024 Feb) 17(1_suppl):22S-29S. doi: 10.1177/19386400231201516.
3. Yammine K, Alqaysi B, Mansour J, Otayek J, Daher J, Assi C. Gentamicin-permeated cement to sustain mechanical support for the treatment of a chronic calcaneal abscess. A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep. (2023 Oct) 111:108846. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108846.
4. Yammine K, Otayek J, Haikal E, Daher M, El Alam A, Boulos K, Assi C. Analysis of systemic risk factors between diabetic/vascular patients having primary lower limb amputations and re-amputations. Vascular. (2023 Aug) 17085381231194964. doi: 10.1177/17085381231194964. Online ahead of print.
5. Yammine K, Honeine M, Assi C. Should we resect more proximally? Outcomes of toe amputation versus ray resection in patients with infected diabetic ulcers and osteomyelitis. A preliminary study and new treatment algorithm. Foot Ankle Surg. (2023 Dec) 29(8):593-596. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2023.07.004.
6. Yammine K, Abou Orm G, Mouawad J, Assi C. Basic haematological tests as inflammatory performance markers of patients treated either by conservative surgery or minor amputation for infected diabetic foot ulcers. Wound Repair Regen. (2023 Sep-Oct) 31(5):627-634. doi: 10.1111/wrr.13104.
7. Yammine K, Boulos K, Assi C, Hayek F. Amputation and mortality frequencies associated with diabetic Charcot foot arthropathy: a meta-analysis. Foot Ankle Surg. (2022 Dec) 28(8):1170-1176. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.08.004.
8. Yammine K, Akiki S, Assi C, Hayek F. Anemia Prevalence Among Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers Necessitating Surgery on Admission: A Preliminary, Retrospective Comparative Study. Wounds. (2022) 34(8):216-219.
9. Yammine K, Assi C. Surgery Versus Nonsurgical Methods in Treating Neuropathic Plantar Forefoot Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. (2022 Mar) 21(1):7-17.
10. Yammine K, Ghanimeh J, Jil Agopian S, Assi C, Hayek F. PRP Versus Standard of Care for Venous leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Comparative Studies. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. (2022 Apr) 15347346221094424. doi: 10.1177/15347346221094424.
11. Yammine K, Daher JC, Tannoury EH, Assi C. Tarsal tunnel syndrome secondary to accessory or variant muscles: a clinical and anatomical systematic review. Surg Radiol Anat. (2022 May) 44(5):645-657. doi: 10.1007/s00276-022-02932-9.
12. Yammine K, Estephan M. Telemedicine and diabetic foot ulcer outcomes. A meta-analysis of controlled trials. Foot (Edinb). (2022 Mar) 50:101872. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2021.101872.
13. Yammine K, Akiki S, Assi C, Hayek F. Amputation as a First Treatment is Highly Associated With Late Presentation: An Underestimated Modifiable Major Risk Factor for Diabetic Foot Ulcer. Foot Ankle Spec. (2021 Dec) 19386400211067625. doi: 10.1177/19386400211067625.
14. Yammine K, Otayek J, Assi C. Evidence-based conservative limb preserving surgery for the diabetic foot complications: A systematic review of systematic reviews. Foot Ankle Surg. (2022 Aug) 28(6):670-679. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2021.08.006. 

View Dr. Yammine’s publications on PubMed.

Professional and Research Interests

• Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Medical & Surgical Diabetic Foot Conditions and Management
• Hand Surgery

Education

• Secondary, Mont La Salle College, Beirut, Lebanon, 1985
• Doctorate in General Medicine (M.D.), Saint Joseph University, Beirut, 1992
• Specialized Diploma in Surgery, Trauma and Orthopedics (6 years), Saint Antoine Medical College, Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 6 University, France, 1999

Specialization - Post-Graduate University Diplomas

• Medical Podiatry, Xavier Bichat Medical College, Paris
• Hand and Upper Limb Surgery, Saint Antoine Medical College, Paris
• Microsurgical Techniques, Henri Mondor Medical College, Paris
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), University of Manchester, United Kingdom
• Ph.D. in Medical Education, joint program between the University of Ambrosiana (Italy) and the University of Calgary (Canada)

Professional Memberships and Organizations

• American Limb Preservation Society
• Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• European Hip Society
• International Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
• French Society of Medical and Surgical Podiatry.
• European Foot and Ankle Society.
• French Sport Medicine Society.
• Lebanese Orthopedic Society.
• Lebanese Order of Physicians.

Additional Positions and Contributions

• Head of Diabetic Foot Clinic, LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital
• Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Anatomy, Sport & Orthopedic Research (CEBASOR)
• Former Head of the Foot & Hand Clinic, Beirut & Emirates Hospital, Dubai (17 years)
• Founder of the Concept of Evidence-Based Anatomy
• International Referee in Anatomical and Medical Education Meta-Analysis
• International Expert in Diabetic Foot Disorders, rank 31 in the world among 22800 scholars; https://www.expertscape.com/ex/foot+ulcer

Keywords

Foot & Ankle Fractures & Disorders, Diabetic Foot Syndrome, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Charcot deformity, Hand Surgery Trauma & Deformities.