Peter A. Cole, MD
Research Investigator and Orthopedic Surgeon
About

Academic title: Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis

Education and training: MD, University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics, Miami, FL; residency, Brown University, Providence, RI; fellowship in orthopedic traumatology, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle.

Overview/research interests: Advanced trauma topics, including surgery of complex joint injuries, treatment of pelvic fractures, reconstruction of bone malunions, educational program development and surgical problem solving.

University of Minnesota bio
Affiliation
positions
  • Research Investigator, Orthopedic trauma
    • Publications While At HealthPartners
    selected publications
    Journal Article
  • Embracing a new horizon in orthopaedic surgery: chest wall injury and the surgical stabilization of rib and sternum fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024
  • The Scapular Skiver Screw: a useful fixation technique for inferior glenoid and scapular neck fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024
  • The True-Blue technique: enhanced chondral assessment of the chest wall. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2024
  • Three-dimensional mapping of scapular body, neck, and glenoid fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024
  • Chest Wall Injury Society recommendation for surgical stabilization of nonunited rib fractures to decrease pain, reduce opiate use, and improve patient reported outcomes in patients with rib fracture nonunion after trauma. 
    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery. 2023
  • Current concepts in sternoclavicular joint injuries. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2023
  • Deltoid-sparing modified Judet approach: technique and clinical series. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2023
  • Does the option to keep explanted orthopaedic trauma implants influence patient satisfaction and perception of care? Results of a survey study. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2023
  • Humerus fractures: selecting fixation for a successful outcome. 
    OTA Int. 2023
  • Infection from an iliosacral screw 16 years postoperatively in demolition derby umpire crushed between 2 cars: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2023
  • Mapping of pelvic ring injuries from high-energy trauma using unfolded CT image technology. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2023
  • Open reduction and internal fixation of a chronic precordial flail chest segment: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2023
  • Rib fracture map in high-energy injuries. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2023
  • Surgical management of traumatic sternal body nonunions: technical tricks and clinical experience. 
    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery. 2023
  • Traumatic bifocal whereas and ipsilateral posterior knee dislocation: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2023
  • Capturing patient-reported outcomes: paper versus electronic survey administration. 
    OTA Int. 2022
  • High rates of imminent subsequent fracture after femoral neck fracture in the elderly. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2022
  • Operative vs nonoperative treatment of acute unstable chest wall injuries: a randomized clinical trial. 
    JAMA surgery. 2022
  • Outcomes after operative reconstruction of symptomatic rib nonunions. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2022
  • Resection of posttraumatic rib synostoses resolves pulmonary insufficiency: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2022
  • Surgical stabilization versus nonoperative treatment for flail and non-flail rib fracture patterns in patients with traumatic brain injury. 
    European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2022
  • The ethics of explanted orthopaedic hardware return to requesting patients. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2022
  • Three-dimensional mapping of sternum fractures from high-energy trauma. 
    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery. 2022
  • Impact of centre volume, surgeon volume, surgeon experience and geographic location on reoperation after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures. 
    Canadian Journal of Surgery. 2021
  • In situ reconstruction of a painful sternal Z-deformity nonunion in a severely osteoporotic and kyphotic patient: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2021
  • Mapping of common rib fracture patterns and the subscapular flail chest associated with operative scapula fractures. 
    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery. 2021
  • Motivations and impact of international rotations in low- and middle-income countries for orthopaedic surgery residents: are we on the same page?. 
    American Journal of Surgery. 2021
  • Operative management of a nonunion at the superior angle of the scapula: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2021
  • Outcome after surgical stabilization of rib fractures versus nonoperative treatment in patients with multiple rib fractures and moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (CWIS-TBI). 
    The journal of trauma and acute care surgery. 2021
  • Revision of failed sternal fixation using tricortical iliac crest in-lay autograft and mesh plate: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2021
  • Scapular body fractures—should we be fixing more of these?. 
    Annals of Joint. 2021
  • Structures endangered during minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of the upper extremity. 
    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2021
  • Arthroplasty versus internal fixation for the treatment of undisplaced femoral neck fractures: a retrospective cohort study. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • Clockwise torque of sliding hip screws: is there a right side?. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • Early radiographic union score for hip is predictive of femoral neck fracture complications within 2 years. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • Early resection of ectopic bone in patients with heterotopic ossification about the hip after trauma. 
    Injury. 2020
  • Factors associated with mortality after surgical management of femoral neck fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • Global experience of orthopaedic trauma surgeons facing COVID-19: a survey highlighting the global orthopaedic response. 
    International Orthopaedics. 2020
  • Malunions and nonunions of the acromion and coracoid proceses: a comparison of functional outcomes before and after reconstruction. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • Operative management of rib synostosis and malunion: a case report. 
    JBJS case connector. 2020
  • Orthopaedic implant cost perceptions: a survey of surgeons and healthcare administrators. 
    Current Orthopaedic Practice. 2020
  • Predictors of loss to follow-up in hip fracture trials: a secondary analysis of the FAITH and HEALTH Trials. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • Radiographic correlation of clinical shoulder deformity and patient perception following scapula fracture. 
    Injury. 2020
  • Ten days to implementation of 3D-printed masks for a level-I orthopaedic trauma practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2020
  • The FAITH and HEALTH Trials: are we studying different hip fracture patient populations?. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • The development of a surgical mission in the Peruvian Amazon: a 15-year expedition. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2020
  • Three-dimensional topography of scapular nutrient foramina. 
    Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. 2020
  • Venous thromboembolism in hip fracture patients: a subanalysis of the FAITH and HEALTH Trials. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020
  • A biomechanical study comparing minimally invasive anterior pelvic ring fixation techniques to external fixation. 
    Injury. 2019
  • A survey of high- and low-energy acetabular fractures in elderly patients. 
    Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. 2019
  • Femoral neck shortening after hip fracture fixation is associated with inferior hip function: results from the FAITH Trial. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2019
  • Injury mechanism, epidemiology, and hospital trends of scapula fractures: a 10-year retrospective study of the National Trauma Data Bank. 
    Injury. 2019
  • Loss of independence after operative management of femoral neck fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2019
  • Comparison of 2 versus 3 dimensional fracture mapping strategies for 3 dimensional computerized tomography reconstructions of scapula neck and body fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2018
  • Consortium of orthopaedic academic traumatologists: a model for collaboration in orthopaedic surgery. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2018
  • Displacement of diaphyseal clavicle fractures related to patient position and progressive displacement in the peri-injury period. 
    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2018
  • Five to ten-year outcomes of operatively treated scapular fractures. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2018
  • Minimally invasive anterior pelvic internal fixation: an anatomic study comparing Pelvic Bridge to INFIX. 
    Injury. 2018
  • Posterior scapula approaches: Extensile and Modified Judet. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2018
  • A gift of light, hope to Peru
    2017
  • Fracture fixation in the operative management of hip fractures (FAITH): an international, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. 
    Lancet (London, England). 2017
  • Functional outcomes of operative management of scapula fractures in a geriatric cohort. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2017
  • Open reduction and internal fixation of a middle-third clavicle fracture with a superior plate. 
    JBJS essential surgical techniques. 2017
  • Skeletal and spiritual deformity
    2017
  • The pelvic bridge: a subcutaneous approach for anterior pelvic fixation. 
    JBJS essential surgical techniques. 2017
  • Why?
    2017
  • A patient follow-up program for short-term surgical mission trips to a developing country. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2016
  • Ability of modern distal tibia plates to stabilize comminuted pilon fracture fragments: Is dual plate fixation necessary?. 
    Injury. 2016
  • Character, incidence, and predictors of knee pain and activity after infrapatellar intramedullary nailing of an isolated tibia fracture. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2016
  • Functional outcomes after operative management of extra-articular glenoid neck and scapular body fractures. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2016
  • "A to P" screw versus posterolateral plate for posterior malleolus fixation in trimalleolar ankle fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015
  • "The Skiver Screw": a useful fixation technique for iliac wing fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015
  • Implant removal after internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture: effects on physical functioning. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015
  • Open reduction and internal fixation of scapula fractures in a geriatric series. 
    Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. 2015
  • Outcomes after operative management of symptomatic rib nonunion. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015
  • Triple and quadruple disruptions of the superior shoulder suspensory complex. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015
  • Value of washers in internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with cancellous screws: a biomechanical evaluation. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015
  • Ask the experts: spiral distal diaphyseal tibia and fibula fractures. 
    Orthopedics Today. 2014
  • Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) of periprosthetic femoral fractures with percutaneous cerclage wiring for fracture reduction: tips and technique. 
    JBJS essential surgical techniques. 2014
  • Open reduction and plate fixation reduced nonunion after displaced midshaft clavicular fracture . 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2014
  • Quantitative comparison of exposure for the posterior Judet approach to the scapula with and without deltoid takedown. 
    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2014
  • Staged calcaneus osteocutaneous filet flap for salvage of transtibial amputation. 
    Foot and Ankle International. 2014
  • Surgical management of coracoid fractures: technical tricks and clinical experience. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2014
  • Surgical management of isolated acromion fractures: technical tricks and clinical experience. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2014
  • (Sample) size matters! An examination of sample size from the SPRINT trial study to prospectively evaluate reamed intramedullary nails in patients with tibial fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013
  • Fractures and dislocations of the midfoot: Lisfranc and Chopart injuries . 
    Instructional Course Lectures. 2013
  • Operative techniques in the management of scapular fractures. 
    Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2013
  • Periarticular raft constructs and fracture stability in split-depression tibial plateau fractures. 
    Injury. 2013
  • Pre- and postoperative function after scapula malunion reconstruction: a novel kinematic technique. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013
  • Scapula fractures. 
    Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2013
  • The assessment of scapular radiographs: analysis of anteroposterior radiographs of the shoulder and the effect of rotational offset on the glenopolar angle. 
    The bone & joint journal. 2013
  • The effect of articular reduction after fractures on posttraumatic degenerative arthritis. A critical analysis review. 
    JBJS reviews. 2013
  • The pilon map: fracture lines and comminution zones in OTA/AO type 43C3 pilon fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013
  • Ulnar avascular necrosis? You be the judge. 
    Injury Extra. 2013
  • Anterior pelvic external fixator versus subcutaneous internal fixator in the treatment of anterior ring pelvic fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2012
  • Anterior pelvic subcutaneous internal fixator application: an anatomic study. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2012
  • Fractures and dislocations of the midfoot: Lisfranc and Chopart injuries. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2012
  • Management of high-energy acetabular fractures in the elderly individuals: a current review. 
    Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. 2012
  • Prognostic factors for predicting outcomes after intramedullary nailing of the tibia. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2012
  • Radiographic follow-up of 84 operatively treated scapula neck and body fractures. 
    Injury. 2012
  • Surgical and functional outcomes after operative management of complex and displaced intra-articular glenoid fractures. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2012
  • Surgical technique: a percutaneous method of subcutaneous fixation for the anterior pelvic ring: the pelvic bridge. 
    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2012
  • Understanding the concept of medialization in scapula fractures [invited commentary]. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2012
  • A reliable radiographic measurement technique for extra-articular scapular fractures. 
    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2011
  • Extra-articular malunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2011
  • Low complication rate associated with raising mature flap for tibial nonunion reconstruction. 
    Journal of Trauma. 2011
  • Outcomes assessment in the SPRINT multicenter tibial fracture trial: adjudication committee size has trivial effect on trial results. 
    Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2011
  • Progressive displacement of clavicular fractures in the early postinjury period. 
    Journal of Trauma. 2011
  • Surgical technique: a minimally invasive approach to scapula neck and body fractures. 
    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2011
  • A novel way to prevent lost scalpel blades during percutaneous placement of iliosacral screws. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2010
  • Elevated body mass index increases early complications of surgical treatment of pelvic ring injuries. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2010
  • Progressive displacement of scapula fractures. 
    Journal of Trauma. 2010
  • Delayed operative management of fractures of the scapula. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume). 2009
  • Mapping of scapular fractures with three-dimensional computed tomography. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2009
  • Surgery for scapula process fractures: good outcome in 26 patients. 
    Acta Orthopaedica. 2009
  • Vulnerable neurovasculature with a posterior approach to the scapula. 
    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2009
  • Detecting vascular injury in lower-extremity orthopedic trauma: the role of CT angiography. 
    Orthopedics. 2008
  • Fixation of long bone segmental defects: a biomechanical study. 
    Injury. 2008
  • Segmental proximal humerus fractures: a case report of submuscular plating. 
    Journal of Trauma. 2008
  • The medial approach for arthroscopic-assisted fixation of lateral tibial plateau fractures: patient selection and mid- to long-term results. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2008
  • Plating of femoral shaft fractures: open reduction and internal fixation versus submuscular fixation J Trauma
    2007
  • What's new in orthopaedic trauma. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2006
  • Screening for extermity arterial injury with the arterial pressure index. 
    American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2005
  • The application of dermatotraction for primary skin closure. 
    American Journal of Surgery. 2005
  • What's new in orthopaedic trauma. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2005
  • Biomechanical evaluation of the less invasive stabilization system, angled blade plate, and retrograde intramedullary nail for the internal fixation of distal femur fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2004
  • Treatment of proximal tibia fractures using the less invasive stabilization system: surgical experience and early clinical results in 77 fractures. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2004
  • What's new in orthopaedic trauma. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2004
  • Compartment pressures after submuscular fixation of proximal tibia fractures. 
    Injury. 2003
  • Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) for fractures of the proximal tibia: indications, surgical technique and preliminary results of the UMC Clinical Trial. 
    Injury. 2003
  • What's new in orthopaedic trauma. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2003
  • AOA 2001 John J. Fahey, MD, Memorial North American Traveling Fellowship: fellows' travel diary. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2002
  • Treatment of osteoporotic ankle fractures in the elderly: surgical strategies. 
    Orthopedics. 2002
    • Editorial Article
  • Returning explants to patients who want them: a moral obligation [editorial]. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume).  104. 2022
  • An international survey of pelvic trauma surgeons on the management of pelvic ring injuries [editorial]. 
    Injury.  52. 2021
  • A word of caution: success may be limited to 2 years and highly displaced OTA/AO B2 and C2 injuries [editorial]. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume).  102. 2020
  • Open tibia fracture: amputation versus limb salvage. OPINION: limb salvage [editorial]. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.  21. 2007
    • Chapter
  • Calcaneal external fixation. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • Iliosacral washer removal. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • MIO in scapula neck and body fracture. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • Mini-modified judet approach in scapula fracture fixation. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • Scapula and glenoid fractures. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • The pelvic bridge for anterior pelvic ring stabilization. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • The skiver screw technique. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • Tips and tricks for reduction and fixation of the scapula neck and body. 
    Harborview illustrated tips and tricks in fracture surgery. 2019
  • Plate osteosynthesis, subcutaneous internal fixation and anterior pelvic bridge fixation. 
    Fragility fractures of the pelvis. 2017
  • Shoulder girdle injuries. 
    Orthopaedic trauma in the austere environment: a practical guide to humanitarian care. 2016
  • Scapula fracture. 
    Orthopaedic traumatology: an evidence based approach. 2013
  • Subtrochanteric femur fractures. 
    Contemporary surgical management of fractures and complications. 2013
  • Fractures of the clavicle. 
    The manual of orthopaedics. 2012
  • Operative management of scapula and glenoid fractures. 
    Shoulder and elbow trauma. 2012
  • Scapula. 
    Evidence-based orthopedics. 2012
  • Scapula fracture. 
    Orthopaedic traumatology: an evidence based approach. 2012
  • Sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joint injuries. 
    The manual of orthopaedics. 2012
  • The diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal trauma. 
    The manual of orthopaedics. 2012
  • Injuries to the shoulder girdle. 
    Surgical treatment of orthopaedic trauma. 2007
  • Tibial pilon fractures. 
    Core knowledge in orthopaedics: foot and ankle. 2007
    • Conference Paper
  • Comparison of superior and antero-inferior plate placement in the treatment of clavicle fractures
    2007
  • Pre-contoured locking distal tibia plates: an anatomic CT analysis
    2007
  • The medial approach for arthroscopic-assisted fixation of lateral tibial plateau fractures: mid- to long-term results
    2007
    • Conference Poster
  • Orthopaedic implant cost perceptions among surgeons and healthcare administrators [poster]
    2019
  • Comparing two fracture mapping strategies for 3D CT reconstructions of scapula fractures [poster]
    2018
  • Radiographic and clinical significance of patient perception of shoulder deformity following scapula fracture [poster]
    2018
  • 5-10 year outcomes of operatively treated scapula fractures [poster]
    2017
  • A biomechanical study comparing minimally invasive anterior pelvic ring fixation techniques to external fixation [poster]
    2017
  • 10-year retrospective review of scapula fractures--a National Trauma Data Bank study [e-poster]
    2016
  • Extra-articular malunions and nonunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction [e-poster]
    2016
  • Patient perception of cosmesis in operatively indicated scapula fractures [e-poster]
    2016
  • Reconstruction of complex acromion fractures and nonunions with a locking mesh plate [e-poster]
    2016
  • Students training orthopaedic patients to stop smoking [poster]
    2016
  • Integrating a student-run smoking cessation clinic with an orthopaedic department at a Level 1 trauma center [poster]
    2015
  • Integrating a student-run smoking cessation program with an orthopaedic surgery clinic at a level 1 trauma center [poster]
    2014
  • Integrating a student-run smoking cessation program with an orthopaedic surgery clinic at a level 1 trauma center: new opportunities for smoking cessation [poster]
    2014
  • Integrating a student-run smoking cessation program with an orthopaedic surgery clinic at a level 1 trauma center: new opportunities for smoking cessation [poster]
    2014
  • Quantitative comparison of exposure for the posterior Judet approach to the scapula with and without deltoid takedown [poster]
    2014
  • A surgical follow-up program for short term medical mission trips in a developing country [poster]
    2013
  • A surgical follow-up program for short term medical mission trips in a developing country [poster]
    2013
  • A survey of high energy acetabular fractures in elderly patients [poster]
    2013
  • A survey of high energy acetabular fractures in elderly patients [poster]
    2013
  • Does anteroinferior fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures have a lower rate of hardware removal and complications? A multicenter, retrospective study [poster]
    2013
  • Geriatric high energy acetabular fractures [poster]
    2013
  • Operative and literature review of the calcaneal osteocutaneous filet foot flap [poster]
    2013
  • Outcomes after operative management of symptomatic rib nonunion [poster]
    2013
  • Outcomes after operative management of symptomatic rib nonunion [poster]
    2013
  • Outcomes after operative management of symptomatic rib nonunion [poster]
    2013
  • Progressive displacement after clavicle fracture: prospective observational study [poster]
    2013
  • Progressive displacement after clavicle fracture: prospective observational study [poster]
    2013
  • Quantitative comparison of exposure for the posterior Judet approach to the scapula with and without deltoid takedown [poster]
    2013
  • Trimalleolar ankle fractures; a comparison of surgical techniques for posterior malleolus fixation [poster]
    2013
  • Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis and scapula fractures: a retrospective analysis after 200 cases [poster]
    2013
  • Data driven implant design for the OTA/AO type 43C3 pilon fracture [poster]
    2012
  • Does anteroinferior fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures have a lower rate of hardware removal and complications? A multicenter retrospective study [poster]
    2012
  • Fracture specific plate for OTA-OA 43 C3 type pilon fractures [poster]
    2012
  • Outcomes after operative management of symptomatic rib nonunion [poster]
    2012
  • The treatment of complex hip fractures with a proximal femoral locking plate and short term surgical results [poster]
    2012
  • Triple and quadruple disruptions of the superior shoulder suspensory [poster]
    2012
  • Triple and quadruple disruptions of the superior shoulder suspensory complex [poster]
    2012
  • Defining the anteroposterior and transcapular-Y radiograph for the scapula [poster]
    2010
  • Evaluating the radiographic natural history of postpartum pubis symphysis diastasis [poster]
    2010
  • Improved outcome after reconstruction of ipsilateral scapula malunion and clavicle nonunion demonstrated by functional outcome and novel kinematic technique [poster]
    2010
  • Fracture mapping of the scapula using 3D computed tomography images [poster]
    2008
  • Fracture mapping of the scapula via computed tomography images [poster]
    2008
  • Complications associated with surgical treatment of pelvic ring injuries in the obese [poster]
    2007
    • Review
  • Rib and sternum nonunions: diagnosis and treatment and awareness of other potential posttraumatic pathology [review]. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024
  • An overview of 3D printing and the orthopaedic application of patient-specific models in malunion surgery [review]. 
    Injury. 2022
  • Global orthopaedic trauma surgeons highlight telenomics during the COVID-19 era: a case for advancing telemedicine in orthopaedics [review]. 
    Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma. 2021
  • Patient outcomes in orthopaedic trauma: how to evaluate if your treatment is really working [review]. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2019
  • Anatomical considerations in adult femoral neck fractures: how anatomy influences the treatment issues [review]?. 
    Injury. 2015
  • Minimally-invasive fixation for anterior pelvic ring disruptions [review]. 
    Injury. 2015
  • Supracondylar osteotomy for the treatment of cubitus varus in children: a systematic review [meta-analysis, review, systematic review]. 
    The bone & joint journal. 2014
  • Automobile safety in children: a review of North American evidence and recommendations [review]. 
    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2013
  • Surgical management of a midshaft clavicle fracture with ipsilateral acromioclavicular dislocation: a report on 2 cases and review of the literature [review]. 
    Injury Extra. 2013
  • Management of scapular fractures [review]. 
    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2012
  • Operative treatment of femoral neck osteochondroma through a digastric approach in a pediatric patient: a case report and review of the literature [review]. 
    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Part B. 2012
  • Clavicle and scapula fracture problems: functional assessment and current treatment strategies [review]. 
    Instructional Course Lectures. 2011
  • Intramedullary nailing of extra-articular proximal tibia fractures [review]. 
    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2011
  • Operative treatment of chest wall injuries: indications, technique, and outcomes [review]. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2011
  • Treatment of sternoclavicular joint dislocations: a systematic review of 251 dislocations in 24 case series [review, systematic review]. 
    Journal of Trauma. 2011
  • Case report: reconstruction of a recalcitrant scapular neck nonunion and literature review [review]. 
    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2009
  • Resolving controversies in hip fracture care: the need for large collaborative trials in hip fractures [review]. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2009
  • Surgical management of multiple painful rib nonunions in patient with a history of severe shoulder girdle trauma: a case report and literature review [review]. 
    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2009
  • Treatment of acute distal femur fractures above a total knee arthroplasty: systematic review of 415 cases (1981-2006) [review, systematic review]. 
    Acta Orthopaedica. 2008
  • What's new in orthopaedic trauma [review]. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2008
  • The operative treatment of diaphyseal humeral shaft fractures [review]. 
    Hand Clinics. 2007
  • What's new in orthopaedic trauma [review]. 
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 2007
    • Abstract
  • Near-normal function seen after operative treatment of severely displaced scapula fractures [abstract]. 
    Orthopedics Today. 2010
    • Document
  • Delayed operative management of scapula fractures
    2007
  • Elevated BMI increases complications of surgical treatment of pelvic ring injuries
    2007
  • Fixation of long bone segmental defects: a biomechanical study
    2007
  • Minimally invasive orthopaedic traumatology: new techniques and technology
    2007
  • Pelvic and acetabular fractures: advanced concepts, details and improved techniques
    2007
  • Pelvic bony and ligamentous anatomy
    2007
  • Proximal humerus fracture fixation: pushing the limits
    2007
  • Scapula fracture patterns predictive of suprascapular nerve injury
    2007
  • Talus fractures: current operative technique video
    2007
  • The calcaneus should be fixed
    2007
  • The scapula fracture map--an analysis of fracture patterns in 102 scapulas using 3D CT
    2007
  • Treatment of acute distal femur fractures above a total knee arthroplasty: systematic review of 415 cases (1981-2006)
    2007
  • Treatment of humeral shaft and elbow fractures: what's the evidence?
    2007
  • Tricks and tips to aid fracture reduction
    2007
    • presentations
    Presentation
  • 5-10 year outcomes of operatively treated scapula fractures [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • A calcaneus challenge: what should you do with your tongue [presentation]?, Regions Hospital Orthopaedics
  • A clinical comparison between anterior pelvic external fixation and subcutaneous locked pelvic spanning internal fixation for pelvic ring injuries [presentation], AONA (AO North America) Annual Meeting
  • Anterior pelvic external fixation vs the pelvic bridge for unstable pelvic injuries: a randomized controlled trial [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • Biomechanical comparison of the LISS plate and locking condylar buttress plate in osteoporotic bone [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Clavicle and scapula fracture problems: functional assessment and current treatment strategies [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Complex trauma to shoulder girdle including clavicle, scapula and proximal humerus: current concepts in diagnosis and treatment [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting Instructional Course
  • Complex trauma to shoulder girdle including clavicle, scapula and proximal humerus: current concepts in diagnosis and treatment [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Cutting edge on diagnosis and treatment of scapula and clavicle fractures [presentation], Southern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
  • Data driven implant design for the OTA/AO type 43C3 pilon fracture [presentation], Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 31st Annual Meeting
  • Data driven implant design for the OTA/AO type 43C3 pilon fracture [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 Annual Meeting
  • Data driven implant designs avoid unnecessary hardware: a comparative study for complex tibial pilon fractures [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Data-driven implant design avoids unnecessary hardware: a comparative study for complex tibial pilon fractures [presentation], Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) Annual Meeting
  • Delayed operative management of scapula fractures [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Does anteroinferior fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures have a lower rate of hardware removal and complications? A multicenter, retrospective study [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society (MOS) Annual Meeting
  • Does anteroinferior fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures have lower rates of hardware removal or complications [presentation]?, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 31st Annual Meeting
  • Early radiographic union score for hip is predictive of femoral neck fracture complications within 2 years [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • Equivalent maintenance of alignment throughout healing of 41C3 tibia plateau fractures using polyaxial locked plate fixation versus fixed angle locked plate fixation [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Evaluating the induced membrane around plate fixation for osteoinductive properties [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society (MOS) Annual Meeting
  • Extra-articular malunions and nonunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
  • Extra-articular malunions and nonunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
  • Extra-articular malunions and nonunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction [presentation], Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
  • Extra-articular malunions and nonunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2018 Annual Meeting
  • Extra-articular malunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction [presentation], International Shoulder Group Annual Meeting
  • Fracture mapping of the scapula using 3D computed tomography images: a quantitative analysis to establish location and frequency of fracture patterns [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Fracture specific implant design avoids unnecessary incisions and hardware for OTA 43C3 tibia pilon fractures [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting
  • Functional outcome before and after reconstruction of extra-articular malunions of the scapula [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Higher incidence of multidirectional instability in pediatric supracondylar fractures at a Level I pediatric trauma center [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society (MOS) Annual Meeting
  • Improved outcome after reconstruction of ipsilateral scapula malunion and clavicle nonunion demonstrated by functional outcome and novel kinematic technique [presentation], International Shoulder Group Annual Meeting
  • Integrating a student-run smoking cessation program with an orthopaedic surgery clinic at a level 1 trauma center [presentation], American Medical Association Research Symposium
  • Intraoperative O-arm evaluation on the effect of andle position on accuracy of syndesmotic reduction [presentation], Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) Annual Meeting
  • Intraoperative O-arm evaluation on the effect of ankle position on accuracy of syndesmotic reduction [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • Isolated fracture of the medial malleolus: does it need to be fixed [presentation]?, Orthopaedic and Trauma 37th Annual Seminar
  • Locking compression plate: fixation of percutaneous plate of tibia and fibula in a fracture distal multi-fragmentaria of bottom of leg (MIPO technique), Exercise Practical 1 [presentation], AO Trauma Course - Advanced Principles of Treatment of the Fractures
  • Low complication rate associated with raising mature flap for tibial nonunion reconstruction [presentation], AONA (AO North America) Annual Meeting
  • MRI imaging in the presence of metallic artifact as a function of distance to the articular surface - titanium vs. stainless steel [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Management of scapular fracture [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
  • Midterm outcomes of operatively treated scapula fractures [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Minimally invasive osteosynthesis of the scapula: surgical technique and short-term follow-up [presentation], AONA (AO North America) Annual Meeting
  • Morphometric analysis of danger-zones for the posterior approach to the scapula [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association 24th Annual Meeting
  • Of four fragments in the humerus fracture fixation proximal to using a system of interlocking plate of the proximal humerus (PHILOS), Exercise Practical 2 [presentation], AO Trauma Course - Advanced Principles of Treatment of the Fractures
  • Outcomes after operative management of displaced intra-articular glenoid fractures [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Patient outcomes in orthopaedics: how to evaluate if your treatment is really working [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
  • Pelvis/acetabulum [presentation], Regions GY2 Bootcamp Orientation
  • Periarticular raft constructs and fracture stability in split-depression tibial plateau fractures [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Pitfalls and mistakes leadng to failures in fracture fixation [presentation], Treatment Options for Difficult Fractures: Advanced Technology Symposium
  • Progressive displacement after clavicle fracture: a prospective observational study [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society (MOS) Annual Meeting
  • Progressive displacement after clavicle fracture: an observational study [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
  • Progressive displacement in clavicle fractures [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Quantitative comparison of exposure for the posterior Judet approach to the scapula with and without deltoid takedown [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society 2013 Annual Meeting
  • Regions Geriatric Fracture Program (GFP): mobile outreach as an innovative, integral part of comprehensive elder fracture care [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society 2013 Annual Meeting
  • Regions Geriatric Fracture Program (GFP): mobile outreach as an innovative, integral part of comprehensive elder fracture care [presentation], Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
  • Reliability of radiologic measurement techniques for displacement in scapula fractures [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Scapula fracture injuries and treatment [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
  • Scapula fracture injuries and treatment [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • Short- and long-term results of complex hip fractures treated with a proximal locking plate [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Shoulder girdle injuries: optimizing decision making and surgical management in 2017 [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
  • Surgical and functional outcomes after operative management of extra-articular glenoid neck and scapula body fractures [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Surgical and functional outcomes after operative management of extra-articular glenoid neck and scapula body fractures [presentation], International Shoulder Group Annual Meeting
  • Surgical and functional outcomes after operative management of extra-articular glenoid neck and scapula body fractures [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • Surgical and functional outcomes after operative management of extra-articular glenoid neck and scapula body fractures [presentation], American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma
  • Surgical follow-up program for orthopaedic patients in a developing country: short term medical mission program [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society 2013 Annual Meeting
  • Talus fractures: diagnosis and management [presentation], Regions Hospital Orthopaedics
  • Temporary external fixation for provisional reduction of displaced calcaneus fractures [presentatin], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society 2013 Annual Meeting
  • Temporary external fixation for provisional reduction of displaced, OTA 82-C calcaneus fractures [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • The Skiver screw: a bone-air-bone screw for iliac wing fractures [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Pelvic and Acetabular Masters Meeting
  • The medial approach for arthroscopic-assisted fixation of the lateral tibial plateau fractures: patient selection and mid- to long-term results [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • The treatment of complex hip fractures with a proximal femoral locking plate and short term surgical results [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • The value of washers in internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with cancellous screws [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting
  • The value of washers in internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with cancellous screws [presentation], EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology) 12th Congress
  • The value of washers in internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with cancellous screws: a biomechanical evaluation [presentation], Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
  • The value of washers in internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with cancellous screws: a biomechanical evaluation [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • The value of washers in internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with cancellous screws: a biomechanical evaluation [presentation], Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • Titanium locking plates are superior to stainless steel locking plates in the treatment of osteoporotic distal femur fractures: a biomechanical study in a fresh-frozen human cadaver model [presentation], EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology) 12th Congress
  • Treating moderate and severe slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) using modified capital realignment procedure [presentation], Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
  • Treatment of humeral shaft and elbow fractures: where's the evidence [presentation]?, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 7th Annual Meeting
  • Trimalleolar ankle fractures; a comparison of surgical techniques for posterior malleolus fixation [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Triple disruption of the superior shoulder suspensory complex [presentation], Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 31st Annual Meeting
  • Utilization of patient comments on patient-reported outcome surveys to improve orthopaedic trauma care [presentation], American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting
    • Invited Talk
  • Development of an orthopaedic ministry in the Amazon jungle [keynote speaker], University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Services, Erie County Medical Center
  • Emergency management and treatment options for pelvic ring injuries [keynote speaker], University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Services, Erie County Medical Center
  • Minimally-invasive anterior pelvic ring surgery: state-of-the-art fixation of pelvic fractures [keynote speaker], Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
  • Uncommon scapula fractures, malunions and nonunions: current concepts of scapular fractures [keynote speaker], Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
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