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

Positions

Research Investigator, Orthopedic trauma

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

Publications

Publications

selected publications

Journal Article
- 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
- 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
- Early resection of ectopic bone in patients with heterotopic ossification about the hip after trauma. Injury. 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Injury mechanism, epidemiology, and hospital trends of scapula fractures: a 10-year retrospective study of the National Trauma Data Bank. Injury. 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
- 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
- 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
- Does participation in a randomized clinical trial change outcomes? An evaluation of patients not enrolled in the SPRINT Trial. 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
- 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 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 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
- Clavicle and scapula fracture problems: functional assessment and current treatment strategies. Instructional Course Lectures. 2011
- Extra-articular malunions of the scapula: a comparison of functional outcome before and after reconstruction. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2011
- Intramedullary nailing of extra-articular proximal tibia fractures. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2011
- Low complication rate associated with raising mature flap for tibial nonunion reconstruction. Journal of Trauma. 2011
- Operative treatment of chest wall injuries: indications, technique, and outcomes. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 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
- Treatment of sternoclavicular joint dislocations: a systematic review of 251 dislocations in 24 case series. Journal of Trauma. 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
- Case report: reconstruction of a recalcitrant scapular neck nonunion and literature review. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2009
- 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
- Surgical management of multiple painful rib nonunions in patient with a history of severe shoulder girdle trauma: a case report and literature review. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 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
- Treatment of acute distal femur fractures above a total knee arthroplasty: systematic review of 415 cases (1981-2006). Acta Orthopaedica. 2008
- Open tibia fracture: amputation versus limb salvage. OPINION: limb salvage. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2007
- The operative treatment of diaphyseal humeral shaft fractures. Hand Clinics. 2007
- What's new in orthopaedic trauma. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume). 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
- 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
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
Conference Paper
- The treatment of complex hip fractures with a proximal femoral locking plate and short term surgical results 2012
Conference Poster
Review
- 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 article]?. 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
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