Current Environment: Production

Education

Undergraduate School

Yeshiva University

2011, New York, NY

Medical School

Technion School of Medicine

2015, Haifa, Israel

Internship

Jacobi Medical Center

2016, Bronx, NY

Residency

Jacobi Medical Center

2018, Bronx, NY

Education

Undergraduate School

Kansas State University

1980, Manhattan, KS

Medical School

McGill University School of Medicine

1984, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Internship

Duke University

1984, Durham, NC

Residency

Duke University

1987, Durham, NC

Education

Undergraduate School

Amherst College

1986, Amherst, MA

Graduate School

Adelphi University

1987, Garden City, NY

Medical School

Boston University School of Medicine

1991, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston City Hospital

1994, Boston, MA

Education

Undergraduate School

BA, Molecular Biology

Princeton University

1997, Princeton, NJ

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine

2001, New York, NY

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery

Johns Hopkins University

2006, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital

2006, Boston, MA

Publications

  1. Histological Analysis of Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) Tissue in Ligament Retears. Orthop J Sports Med. 2025 Apr; 13(4):23259671251331046. View Abstract

  2. Radiological Risk Factors for Osteochondral Fractures in Patients With First-Time and Recurrent Patellar Instability: Data From the JUPITER Cohort. Am J Sports Med. 2025 Mar; 53(4):839-847. View Abstract

  3. Assessing the Impact of Psychological Readiness on Performance and Symmetry in Functional Testing After ACL Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024 Sep; 12(9):23259671241274768. View Abstract

  4. Athletic Identity Associations in Young Sports Medicine Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2024 Sep 01; 8(9). View Abstract

  5. Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability in 488 Adolescents Between 2000 and 2020: Risk Factors for Subsequent Recurrent Instability Requiring Revision Stabilization. Am J Sports Med. 2024 Jul; 52(9):2331-2339. View Abstract

  6. Prevalence and Predictors of Concomitant Meniscal Surgery During Pediatric and Adolescent ACL Reconstruction: Analysis of 4729 Patients Over 20 Years at a Tertiary-Care Regional Children's Hospital. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024 Mar; 12(3):23259671241236496. View Abstract

  7. Outcomes of treatment of patella fractures in children and adolescents. J Child Orthop. 2024 Jun; 18(3):258-265. View Abstract

  8. Knee Flexion Angle of Fixation During Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction or Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Lateral Extra-articular Reinforcement Techniques Performed in Conjunction With ACL Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024 Feb; 12(2):23259671241231254. View Abstract

  9. Effect of Age and Sex on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Functional Tests Approximately 6 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2024 Jun; 6(3):100897. View Abstract

  10. Prevalence and Predictors of Concomitant Meniscal and Ligamentous Injuries Associated With ACL Surgery: An Analysis of 20 Years of ACL Reconstruction at a Tertiary Care Children's Hospital. Am J Sports Med. 2024 01; 52(1):77-86. View Abstract

  11. Posterior Tibiotalar Impingement After Pediatric Ankle Fracture Surgical Fixation: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2023 Oct 01; 13(4). View Abstract

  12. MRI Analysis of Knee Bony Morphology Variations in Children and Adolescents With Lateral Discoid Meniscus Compared With Asymptomatic Healthy Controls. Am J Sports Med. 2023 10; 51(12):3190-3196. View Abstract

  13. Effect of Age and Sex on Psychological Readiness and Patient-Reported Outcomes 6 Months After Primary ACL Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med. 2023 Jun; 11(6):23259671231166012. View Abstract

  14. Pediatric and Adolescent Shoulder Instability. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2023 Jul; 16(7):263-273. View Abstract

  15. Predicting anterior cruciate ligament failure load with T2* relaxometry and machine learning as a prospective imaging biomarker for revision surgery. Sci Rep. 2023 03 02; 13(1):3524. View Abstract

  16. Quantitative MRI Biomarkers to Predict Risk of Reinjury Within 2 Years After Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration. Am J Sports Med. 2023 02; 51(2):413-421. View Abstract

  17. Preoperative Risk Factors for Subsequent Ipsilateral ACL Revision Surgery After an ACL Restoration Procedure. Am J Sports Med. 2023 01; 51(1):49-57. View Abstract

  18. Changes in the Cross-Sectional Profile of Treated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Within 2 Years After Surgery. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Oct; 10(10):23259671221127326. View Abstract

  19. Descriptive Epidemiology of a Surgical Patellofemoral Instability Population of 492 Patients. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Jul; 10(7):23259671221108174. View Abstract

  20. Early MRI-based quantitative outcomes are associated with a positive functional performance trajectory from 6 to 24 months post-ACL surgery. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2023 May; 31(5):1690-1698. View Abstract

  21. Automated segmentation of the healed anterior cruciate ligament from T2 * relaxometry MRI scans. J Orthop Res. 2023 03; 41(3):649-656. View Abstract

  22. COVID-Delayed Elective Surgery Has a Negative Effect on Young Sports Medicine Patients. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2022 Aug; 4(4):e1377-e1384. View Abstract

  23. Anxiety surrounding supracondylar humerus pin removal in children. J Child Orthop. 2022 Apr; 16(2):104-110. View Abstract

  24. Many Radiographic and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessments for Surgical Decision Making in Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability Patients Demonstrate Poor Interrater Reliability. Arthroscopy. 2022 09; 38(9):2702-2713. View Abstract

  25. Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport at 6 Months Is Higher After Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration Than Autograft ACL Reconstruction: Results of a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Feb; 10(2):23259671211070542. View Abstract

  26. ACL Size, but Not Signal Intensity, Is Influenced by Sex, Body Size, and Knee Anatomy. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Dec; 9(12):23259671211063836. View Abstract

  27. Earlier Resolution of Symptoms and Return of Function After Bridge-Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair As Compared With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Nov; 9(11):23259671211052530. View Abstract

  28. Regional Differences in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Signal Intensity After Surgical Treatment. Am J Sports Med. 2021 12; 49(14):3833-3841. View Abstract

  29. Correction to: Magnetic resonance imaging of medial collateral ligament avulsion fractures of the knee in children: a potentially underestimated injury. Pediatr Radiol. 2021 Aug; 51(9):1768. View Abstract

  30. Increased incidence of acute patellar dislocations and patellar instability surgical procedures across the United States in paediatric and adolescent patients. J Child Orthop. 2021 Apr 19; 15(2):149-156. View Abstract

  31. Reliability of Radiologic Assessments of Clinically Relevant Growth Remaining in Knee MRI of Children and Adolescents With Patellofemoral Instability: Data From the JUPITER Cohort. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Apr; 9(4):2325967121991110. View Abstract

  32. Magnetic resonance imaging of medial collateral ligament avulsion fractures of the knee in children: a potentially underestimated injury. Pediatr Radiol. 2021 Aug; 51(9):1705-1713. View Abstract

  33. Early Outcomes of Adolescent ACL Reconstruction With Hybrid Hamstring Tendon Autograft-Allograft Versus Hamstring Tendon Autograft Alone. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Jan; 9(1):2325967120979985. View Abstract

  34. Operative Treatment of Bipartite Patella in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes: A Retrospective Comparison With a Nonoperatively Treated Cohort. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Jan; 9(1):2325967120967125. View Abstract

  35. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Tibial Plateau in Children and Adolescents: A Case Series. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Aug; 8(8):2325967120941380. View Abstract

  36. Higher Physiologic Platelet Counts in Whole Blood Are Not Associated With Improved ACL Cross-sectional Area or Signal Intensity 6 Months After Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Jul; 8(7):2325967120927655. View Abstract

  37. Females Have Earlier Muscle Strength and Functional Recovery After Bridge-Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair. Tissue Eng Part A. 2020 07; 26(13-14):702-711. View Abstract

  38. Bridge-Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Is Not Inferior to Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction at 2 Years: Results of a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. Am J Sports Med. 2020 05; 48(6):1305-1315. View Abstract

  39. Percutaneous leverage technique for reduction of radial neck fractures in children: technical tips. J Child Orthop. 2020 Apr 01; 14(2):118-124. View Abstract

  40. Complications of Bioabsorbable Tibial Interference Screws After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Feb; 8(2):2325967120904010. View Abstract

  41. Collateral Ligament Knee Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Feb; 40(2):71-77. View Abstract

  42. Suture Versus Screw Fixation of Tibial Spine Fractures in Children and Adolescents: A Comparative Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019 Nov; 7(11):2325967119881961. View Abstract

  43. Effect of Graft Type on Thigh Circumference, Knee Range of Motion, and Lower-Extremity Strength in Pediatric and Adolescent Males Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Sport Rehabil. 2020 Jul 01; 29(5):555-562. View Abstract

  44. Incarcerated Medial Epicondyle Fractures With Elbow Dislocation: Risk Factors Associated With Morbidity. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Oct; 39(9):e647-e651. View Abstract

  45. Changes in Cross-sectional Area and Signal Intensity of Healing Anterior Cruciate Ligaments and Grafts in the First 2 Years After Surgery. Am J Sports Med. 2019 07; 47(8):1831-1843. View Abstract

  46. Orthopedic Injuries Associated with Hoverboard Use in Children: A Multi-center Analysis. HSS J. 2020 Dec; 16(Suppl 2):221-225. View Abstract

  47. Predictors of Healing Ligament Size and Magnetic Resonance Signal Intensity at 6 Months After Bridge-Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair. Am J Sports Med. 2019 05; 47(6):1361-1369. View Abstract

  48. Bridge-Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair: Two-Year Results of a First-in-Human Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019 Mar; 7(3):2325967118824356. View Abstract

  49. Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Adolescent Knee Arthroscopy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Mar; 39(3):125-129. View Abstract

  50. Outcomes After the Operative Treatment of Bucket-Handle Meniscal Tears in Children and Adolescents. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019 Jan; 7(1):2325967118820305. View Abstract

  51. Effect of Graft Type on Balance and Hop Tests in Adolescent Males Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Sport Rehabil. 2019 Jul 01; 28(5):468-475. View Abstract

  52. Fixation of Traumatic Chondral-Only Fragments of the Knee in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes: A Retrospective Multicenter Report. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018 Feb; 6(2):2325967117753140. View Abstract

  53. Intra-articular findings during the modified Brostrom procedure for lateral instability of the pediatric ankle. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2018 Jan; 27(1):73-76. View Abstract

  54. Calcaneofibular Ligament Transfer for Recurrent Peroneal Tendon Subluxation in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients. J Pediatr Orthop. 2018 Jan; 38(1):44-48. View Abstract

  55. Collateral Ligament Knee Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Dec 08. View Abstract

  56. Efficacy of the Modified Broström Procedure for Adolescent Patients With Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Dec; 37(8):537-542. View Abstract

  57. Discoid Lateral Meniscus in Children: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2017 Nov; 25(11):736-743. View Abstract

  58. Incarcerated Medial Epicondyle Fractures With Elbow Dislocation: Risk Factors Associated With Morbidity. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Apr 24. View Abstract

  59. Fixation of Chondral-only Shear Fractures of the Knee in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 03; 37(2):156. View Abstract

  60. Musculoskeletal Conditions in a Pediatric Population with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2017 02; 181:261-266. View Abstract

  61. Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Adolescent Knee Arthroscopy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Nov 17. View Abstract

  62. Modification of Distal Tibiofibular Relationship After a Mild Syndesmotic Injury. Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 Apr; 10(2):133-138. View Abstract

  63. Management of Syndesmotic Ankle Injuries in Children and Adolescents. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Jun; 36 Suppl 1:S11-4. View Abstract

  64. Variation of Syndesmosis Anatomy With Growth. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Jun; 36(4):e41-4. View Abstract

  65. Effect Of Autograft On Strength And Functional Performance In Adolescents Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: 2349 Board #3. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 May; 48(5 Suppl 1):653-4. View Abstract

  66. The Effectiveness of a Functional Knee Brace on Joint-Position Sense in Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Reconstructed Individuals. J Sport Rehabil. 2016 May; 25(2):190-4. View Abstract

  67. Effect Of Autograft On Strength And Functional Performance In Adolescents Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: 3555 June 4, 9: 30 AM - 9: 45 AM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 May; 48(5 Suppl 1):984-5. View Abstract

  68. The effects of medial synovial plica excision with and without lateral retinacular release on adolescents with anterior knee pain. J Child Orthop. 2016 Apr; 10(2):155-62. View Abstract

  69. Trends in the Presentation, Management, and Outcomes of Little League Shoulder. Am J Sports Med. 2016 Jun; 44(6):1431-8. View Abstract

  70. Treating Subscapularis and Lesser Tuberosity Avulsion Injuries in Skeletally Immature Patients: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy. 2016 05; 32(5):919-28. View Abstract

  71. Results of Surgical Management of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Ankle in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population. J Pediatr Orthop. 2015 Oct-Nov; 35(7):725-33. View Abstract

  72. Likelihood of surgery in isolated pediatric fifth metatarsal fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2015 Apr-May; 35(3):296-302. View Abstract

  73. Evaluation and management of patellar instability in pediatric and adolescent athletes. Sports Health. 2015 Mar; 7(2):115-23. View Abstract

  74. The Effectiveness of a Functional Knee Brace on Joint-Position Sense in Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Reconstructed Individuals. J Sport Rehabil. 2016 May; 25(2):190-4. View Abstract

  75. Surgical management of osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the patella and trochlea in the pediatric and adolescent population. Am J Sports Med. 2015 Mar; 43(3):654-62. View Abstract

  76. Displaced intra-articular fractures of the great toe in children: intervene with caution! J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Mar; 34(2):144-9. View Abstract

  77. Horizontal intra-articular patellar dislocation resulting in quadriceps avulsion and medial patellofemoral ligament tear: a case report. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2013 Jul; 22(4):329-32. View Abstract

  78. Diagnosis and management of symptomatic muscle herniation of the extremities: a retrospective review. Am J Sports Med. 2013 Sep; 41(9):2174-80. View Abstract

  79. US diagnosis of pediatric muscle hernias of the lower extremities. Pediatr Radiol. 2013 Mar; 43 Suppl 1:S2-7. View Abstract

  80. Acute traumatic and sports-related osteochondral injury of the pediatric knee. Orthop Clin North Am. 2012 Apr; 43(2):227-36, vi. View Abstract

  81. Management of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2012 Feb 09. View Abstract

  82. Surgical treatment for avulsion injuries of the humeral lesser tuberosity apophysis in adolescents. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Oct 19; 93(20):1882-8. View Abstract

  83. Clinical results and functional evaluation of the Chrisman-Snook procedure for lateral ankle instability in athletes. Foot Ankle Spec. 2011 Feb; 4(1):18-28. View Abstract

  84. Meniscal tears and discoid meniscus in children: diagnosis and treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2009 Nov; 17(11):698-707. View Abstract

  85. Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee: diagnosis and treatment. J Knee Surg. 2009 Jul; 22(3):243-54. View Abstract

  86. Tibial tubercle fragmentation: a clue to simultaneous patellar ligament avulsion in pediatric tibial tubercle fractures. Orthopedics. 2008 05; 31(5):501. View Abstract

  87. Improvement in documentation of compartment syndrome with a chart insert. Orthopedics. 2008 04; 31(4):364. View Abstract

  88. Posterior knee arthroscopy: anatomy, technique, application. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Dec; 88 Suppl 4:110-21. View Abstract

  89. Proximity of the popliteal artery to the PCL during simulated knee arthroscopy: implications for establishing the posterior trans-septal portal. J Knee Surg. 2006 Jul; 19(3):181-5. View Abstract

  90. Posterior Knee Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Technique and Applications. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2006.

  91. Proximity of the Popliteal Artery to the PCL during Simulated Knee Arthroscopy. Journal of Knee Surgery. 2006; 19(3):181-185.

  92. Total Arthroscopic Synovectomy for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Knee. Techniques in Knee Surgery. 2004; 3(1):36-45.

Education

Undergraduate School

Boston University

1996, Boston, MA

Medical School

Boston University School of Medicine

1996, Boston, MA

Internship

Surgical

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1997, New Orleans, LA

Residency

General Surgery

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1999, New Orleans, LA

Fellowship

Research

University of Virginia

2001, Charlottesville, VA

Residency

General Surgery

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

2003, New Orleans, LA

Residency

Cardiothoracic Surgery

University of Colorado

2006, Denver, CO

Fellowship

Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Denver Children's Hospital

2007, Denver, CO

Fellowship

Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship and Chief Resident

Boston Children's Hospital

2008, Boston, MA

Graduate School

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2018, Cambridge, MA

Publications

Education

Undergraduate School

Lehigh University, College of Engineering

1994, Bethlehem, PA

Medical School

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

1999, New York, NY

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center

2002, Bronx, NY

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

2006, Los Angeles, CA

Education

Medical School

Queen's University

1981, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Internship

University of Toronto

1982, Toronto, Canada

Residency

University of Toronto

1990, Toronto, Canada

Fellowship

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1986, Cambridge, MA

Fellowship

New England Deaconess Hospital

1987, Boston, MA

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