Orthopedic Surgery Research & Clinical Trials

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery believes the most important discoveries always start with questions: What if? How about? Why? Curiosity is key to advancing the science of medicine. We ask these questions in the form of research and, in doing so, endeavor to make groundbreaking and innovative findings that translate to innovative, leading-edge care.

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Clinical Trials

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery is dedicated to conducting clinical trials and research that lead to innovations in patient care. The results of our research help create more effective treatments and techniques in orthopedic medicine.

Recent Publications 

Our physician scientists are leaders in clinical innovation who collaborate closely with fellow investigators across Montefiore Einstein to improve and redefine treatments and care. These dedicated orthopedic researchers publish widely, drawing upon their clinical expertise to advance the field of orthopedic medicine. 

Independent volumetric internal fixation reduces posterior column acetabular fracture site motion as compared to plate/screw construct: A biomechanical analysis

Huai Ming Phen

Jan 2025

Helyn G. Fraser; M. Wesley Honeycutt; Daniel Thompson; Nina Suh; Huai Ming Phen; William S. Godfrey; Adam R. Boissoneault; Michael A. Maceroli


Return to Activities of Daily Living after Fusion to the Pelvis for Adult Spinal Deformity

Mitchell S. Fourman

Dec 2024

Omri Maayan; Bo Zhang; Mitchell S. Fourman; John Clohisy; Anthony Pajak; Hiroyuki Nakarai; Gregory S. Kazarian; Jerry Du; Robert Merrill; Austin Kaidi; Rachel Knopp; Izzet Akosman; Justin Samuel; Leah Andrews; Shahi Pratyush Shahi; Francis C. Lovecchio; Han Jo Kim


90-day Return to the Emergency Department Following Shoulder Arthroscopy: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Reasons

Yungtai Lo; Konrad I. Gruson

Nov 2024

Cameron Smith; Emmanuel Mbamalu; Savino Stallone; Yungtai Lo; Konrad I. Gruson


Applications of artificial intelligence for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: mapping the evidence

Ananth S. Eleswarapu; Jaime A. Gomez; Leila M. Alvandi; Eric D. Fornari

Nov 2024

Samuel N. Goldman; Aaron T. Hui; Sharlene Choi; Emmanuel K. Mbamalu; Parsa Tirabady; Ananth S. Eleswarapu; Jaime A. Gomez; Leila M. Alvandi; Eric D. Fornari


Does morbid obesity negatively impact perioperative outcomes following elective reverse shoulder arthroplasty?: a propensity-matched comparative study

Yungtai Lo; Konrad I. Gruson

Nov 2024

Suhirad Khokhar; Cameron Smith; Riccardo Raganato; Robert Ades; Yungtai Lo; Konrad I. Gruson

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