Tyler W. Fraser, MD
Dr. Fraser lives in Germantown with his wife Jennifer and two sons. He enjoys golfing, exercising, and Tennessee football!
FELLOWSHIP
EDUCATION
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis, TN
Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Chattanooga, TN
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
WEBINARS
ACCOLADES
FAQ's
What kind of foot and ankle care does Dr. Fraser provide?
Dr. Fraser is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle conditions, offering both surgical and non-surgical treatment.
What areas of foot and ankle care does Dr. Fraser focus on?
Dr. Fraser has authored research on hindfoot and midfoot arthritis, turf toe, toe deformities, and related surgical techniques, reflecting his areas of clinical focus.
Where did Dr. Fraser complete his fellowship training?
Dr. Fraser completed his Foot and Ankle Fellowship at UC Davis/Reno Orthopedic Clinic before returning to Shelby County to begin his specialty practice at OrthoSouth.
Does Dr. Fraser treat ankle arthritis and ankle instability?
Yes. Dr. Fraser has presented educational webinars on both ankle arthritis and ankle instability.
Where does Dr. Fraser see patients?
Dr. Fraser sees patients at OrthoSouth's Bartlett, Germantown, and Memphis-Primacy locations.
Is Dr. Fraser accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Fraser is currently accepting new patients across all of his practice locations.
Common Conditions Treated
As a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Fraser provides comprehensive evaluation and advanced care for acute trauma, sports injuries, and degenerative disorders of the lower extremity:
Ankle & Hindfoot Conditions
- End-Stage Ankle Arthritis: Severe joint cartilage wear, chronic stiffness, and debilitating pain caused by osteoarthritis or post-traumatic injury.
- Chronic Ankle Instability: Recurrent ankle "giving way," repetitive rolling, and ligament laxity following severe ankle sprains.
- Achilles Tendon Disorders: Acute Achilles tendon ruptures, insertional Achilles tendinitis, and chronic tendinopathy.
- Hindfoot & Subtalar Arthritis: Painful joint degeneration below the ankle joint affecting side-to-side balance and uneven ground walking.
Forefoot & Midfoot Conditions
- Bunions (Hallux Valgus): Painful bony prominence at the base of the big toe, joint deviation, and difficulty fitting into footwear.
- Midfoot Arthritis & Lisfranc Injuries: Arch collapse, chronic midfoot pain, and traumatic joint damage.
- Lesser Toe Deformities: Hammertoes, claw toes, mallet toes, and painful corns.
- Hallux Rigidus: Severe arthritis and bone spurs at the big toe joint causing stiffness during push-off.
Athletic & Overuse Injuries
- Turf Toe & Sesamiditis: Sprains and hyperextension trauma to the plantar plate and soft tissues of the great toe joint.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Debilitating heel pain and chronic plantar fascia inflammation.
- Foot & Ankle Fractures: Acute malleolar fractures, stress fractures, fifth metatarsal (Jones) fractures, and calcaneus trauma.
- Peroneal Tendon Tears: Tendon subluxation, tearing, and lateral ankle tendon pain.
Services & Advanced Procedures
Dr. Fraser emphasizes a conservative-first treatment philosophy, turning to advanced surgical reconstruction only when non-operative care has been exhausted.
Total Ankle Replacement (Arthroplasty)
A state-of-the-art, motion-preserving alternative to ankle fusion for active patients with end-stage arthritis. Using patient-matched instrumentation and implants, Dr. Fraser restores natural joint kinematics while protecting adjacent hindfoot joints from overload.
Advanced Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
Precision realignment and restorative procedures for complex joint disorders:
- Minimally Invasive & 3D Bunion Correction: Multi-planar osteotomies that eliminate bunion pain with reduced downtime.
- Hindfoot & Midfoot Arthrodesis: Targeted fusion to relieve intractable pain from degenerative or post-traumatic arthritis.
- Ankle Arthroscopy: Micro-camera joint debridement for loose cartilage bodies, impingement spurs, and osteochondral defects (OCD).
Ligament, Tendon & Fracture Care
Restoring biomechanical stability to get athletes and active adults back on their feet:
- Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: Anatomic repair to resolve chronic instability and joint laxity.
- Achilles Tendon Repair: Direct anatomical repair for acute ruptures and insertional spur debridement.
- Turf Toe Reconstruction: Repair of the plantar plate to restore explosive athletic push-off.
- Rigid Fracture Fixation: Internal fixation for acute malleolar, midfoot, and calcaneus fractures.
- Therapy & Non-Surgical Coordination: Integration with OrthoSouth Physical Therapy across Bartlett, Germantown, and Primacy Parkway for custom orthotics, bracing, and structured rehab.
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