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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Upcoming Research

Surgeon' hands in a surgery

What if surgeons-in-training could learn, improve, and refine technical surgical skills before even entering the operating room?

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease of the hip

What is the best way to treat Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease of the hip?

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Radiograph

What if radiographs were only used when we needed them?

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Woman wearing a white T-shirt and holding her shoulder with her left hand

How should we approach shoulder injury treatments with today's rise in obesity rates?

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A man and a woman sitting on their mountain bikes

What if we could prevent or delay the onset of hip arthritis in adolescents and young adults?

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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. 

Effects of Postoperative Oral Corticosteroids on Infection Rates in Upper Extremity Surgery Alar–Iliac Fixation with Iliac Screws for Adult Spinal Deformity: An Umbrella Review with Emphasis on Methodological Limitations

Khabyeh-Hasbani, N., Yan, Y., Cohen J.M., Abuqubo R.Z., Koehler S.M.

Mar 2026

Reevaluating the Need for Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Adult Upper Extremity Surgery With Hardware

Yan Y., Khabyeh-Hasbani N., Abuqubo R.Z., Cohen J.M., Robbins V.P., Pothula A., Koehler S.M.

Mar 2026

Comparing the Clinical Outcomes and Child Opportunity Index of Patients With Congenital Talipes Equinovarus After Early Treatment (<4 Wk Old) and Late Treatment (≥ 4 Wk Old)

Giordano, J., Gjonbalaj, E., Mehraban Alvandi, L., Yang, G., Hoffman, A.,Karkenny, A. J.,Sharkey, M. S. & Schulz, J. F. 

Feb 2026

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