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Dean Wang, M.D. Hip Arthroscopy, Surgical Hip Preservation & Sports Medicine

Clinical Interests

Dr. Wang is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow. His clinical expertise includes advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures and reconstructive joint surgery. He has specialized training in the field of biologic joint preservation procedures, including modern cartilage restoration techniques and arthroscopic hip preservation surgery. He is the Chief of the Sports Medicine Division at UCI and the head team orthopaedic physician for UCI Athletics.

Research Interests

Dr. Wang is accomplished in both clinical and laboratory research and has authored more than 100 scientific manuscripts and textbook chapters that have received national recognition and awards within the field of sports medicine. His specific research interests include novel procedures for cartilage repair and restoration, biologic therapies for cartilage, tendon, and ligament repair, and knee ligament reconstruction and joint biomechanics. He is frequently invited to lecture on these topics both nationally and internationally.

Background

Dr. Wang was born and raised in the Baltimore metropolitan area. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, where he graduated cum laude. He received his medical degree from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, where he was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute-NIH Research Scholar. Dr. Wang completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center. He subsequently completed a two-year fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, frequently recognized as the #1 Hospital for Orthopaedic Surgery by US News & World Report. During this time, he served as an assistant team physician for the New York Giants (NFL), New York Red Bulls (MLS), and Iona College Athletics, as well as an orthopaedic consultant for the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Dr. Wang currently provides care at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange and the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center in Costa Mesa.

For more information, please visit www.deanwangmd.com

APPOINTMENTS

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA

  • Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2022 – Present

  • Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering

    2022 – Present

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2018 – 2022

CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS

UCI Health, Orange, CA

  • Sports Medicine Fellowship Faculty, Department of Family Medicine

    2020 – Present

  • Attending Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2018 – Present

  • Chief, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2018 – Present

New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

  • Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2016 – 2018

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Head Team Orthopaedic Physician, UCI Department of Athletics

    2020 – Present

  • Team Physician, UCI Department of Athletics

    2019 – Present

  • Consultant Physician, ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championship

    2019

  • Assistant Team Physician, New York Giants, National Football League

    2017 – 2018

  • Consultant Physician, ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament

    2017 – 2018

  • Assistant Team Physician, New York Red Bulls, Major League Soccer

    2016 – 2018

  • Assistant Team Physician, New York Red Bulls II, United Soccer League

    2016 – 2018

EDUCATION & POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

  • Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY Fellow in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery

    8/2016 – 7/2018

  • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CAResident in Orthopaedic Surgery

    6/2011 – 6/2016

  • National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MDHHMI-NIH Research Scholar under Rocky S. Tuan, Ph.D.

    7/2008 – 6/2009

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OHDoctor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

    7/2006 – 5/2011

  • Duke University, Durham, NCBachelor of Science, Major in Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Chemistry

    8/2002 – 5/2006

LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATION

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Subspecialty Examination

    2021

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II Examination

    2020

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part I Examination

    2016

  • Physician Licenses

    • New York State Education Department #282915

      2016

    • Medical Board of California #A124076

      2012

  • California Fluoroscopy License #RHC 00201602

    2015

  • USMLE Step 3

    2012

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association

    2011, 2015, 2017

  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association

    2010, 2015, 2017

  • USMLE Step 2

    2010

  • USMLE Step 1

    2008

AWARDS & HONORS

  • WOA Annual Meeting Poster Award, 1st place

    2022

  • ON/ICRS Education Grant

    2022

  • AOA Annual Meeting Top Poster

    2021

  • Super Doctors Southern California Rising Stars

    2021, 2022, 2023

  • AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (sponsored by ASES)

    2021

  • Dean’s Summer Research Scholarship Award, UCI SOM (Mentor)

    2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • WOA Young Investigator Award Nominee

    2019, 2020

  • Lance Peters, MD, Memorial Biomechanics Award

    2019

  • ICRS/Vericel – Lars Peterson Clinical Travelling Fellowship

    2019

  • Principal Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine

    2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Arthroscopy Journal Basic Science Research Excellence Runner-up

    2019

  • Charles S. Neer Award – Basic Science

    2019

  • Russell F. Warren, M.D. Fellow Research Award, Hospital for Special Surgery

    2018

  • AOSSM Annual Meeting Poster Award, 2nd place

    2018

  • ON/AOSSM Education Grant

    2018

  • ON/AANA Education Grant

    2018

  • ON/ICRS Education Scholarship

    2018

  • Arthroscopy Journal Resident/Fellow Research Excellence Runner-up

    2018

  • Arthroscopy Journal Resident/Fellow Research Excellence Runner-up

    2018

  • Administrative Fellow, HSS Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship

    2017 – 2018

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Resident Scholarship

    2016

  • H & H Lee Resident Travel Grant, AOSSM Annual Meeting

    2015

  • H & H Lee Resident Travel Grant, AAOS Annual Meeting

    2015

  • Best Chief Paper, UCLA Academic Research Day

    2014

  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Resident Scholarship

    2014

  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute–NIH Research Scholars (Cloister) Program

    2008 – 2009

  • Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Full Scholarship

    2007 – 2011

  • Cum laude, Duke University

    2006

  • Graduation with Distinction, Duke University

    2006

  • Pratt Engineering Research Fellowship, Duke University

    2005 – 2006

  • Dean’s List, Duke University

    2002 – 2006

SERVICE & SCHOLARSHIP

Professional Society Memberships:

  • International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)

    2022 – Present

  • American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leader

    2022 – Present

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) – Diplomat

    2020 – Present

  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)

    2019 – Present

  • Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA)

    2018 – Present

  • International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)

    2018 – Present

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)

    2016 – 2019

  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) – Active Member

    2015 – Present

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) – Fellow

    2011 – Present

Professional Service:

  • Regulatory & Industry Liaison Committee, ICRS

    2022 – 2023

  • OKU Evaluation Committee, AAOS

    2022 – 2025

  • Abstract Review Panel, ASES

    2022

  • Team Physician and Athlete Advocacy Committee, AOSSM

    2021 – 2025

  • Abstract Reviewer, WOA

    2020

  • Author, JBJS Knowledge+ Questions

    2017 – 2019

  • Author, California Orthopaedic Association OKU-11 Study Flashcards

    2014

University Service:

  • Council on Teaching, Learning & Student Experience, UCI Academic Senate

    2021 – Present

  • Regenerative Medicine Workgroup, UCI Health

    2021 – Present

  • Patient-Reported Outcomes Study Team, UCI Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2020 – Present

  • Team Physician, UCI Department of Athletics

    2019 – Present

  • Mentor, UCI ICTS Medical Student Research Program

    2018 – Present

  • Residency Selection Committee, UCI Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2018 – Present

  • Administrative Fellow, HSS Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship

    2017 – 2018

  • Arthroscopy Lab Manager, UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2015 – 2016

  • Research Assistant, Duke University Clinical Transplantation Immunology Lab

    2003 – 2006

Manuscript Review:

  • Reviewer, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery

    2022 – Present

  • Reviewer, JSES Reviews, Reports & Techniques

    2021 – Present

  • Reviewer, Cartilage

    2020 – Present

  • Reviewer, Journal of Knee Surgery

    2020 – Present

  • Academic Editor, PLOS ONE

    2019

  • Reviewer, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES)

    2019 – Present

  • Reviewer, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS)

    2018 – Present

  • Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM)

    2017 – Present

  • Reviewer, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

    2017 – Present

Grant Review:

  • Clinical and Translational Sciences Awards (CTSA) Consortium, NCATS/NIH

    2022 – Present

Consultantships and Advisory Boards:

  • Consultant, Arthrex

    2022 – Present

  • Consultant, BICMD

    2021 – Present

  • Consultant, Vericel

    2021 – Present

  • Consultant, Mitek Sports Medicine

    2020 – Present

  • Consultant, Newclip Technics

    2020 – Present

  • Consultant, Grand Rounds

    2020 – Present

  • Consultant and Co-Founder, Cartilage Inc.

    2019 – Present

RESEARCH GRANT SUPPORT

  • K08
    NIH/NIAMS
    Principal Investigator
    Tissue engineering of neo-osteochondral allografts for joint cartilage repair
    $900,720

    Under review

  • R21 AR082596
    NIH/NIAMS
    Principal Investigator
    Liquid cartilage for arthroscopy
    $409,301

    Under review

  • R41 AR081741
    NIH/NIAMS
    Principal Investigator
    Chondrofluid™ for arthroscopic knee cartilage repair
    $252,131

    Under review

  • AOSSM-JRF Allograft Research Grant
    Principal Investigator
    Non-Destructive Testing Modalities for Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Tissue
    $50,000

    Under review

  • NCT05211986 (Sponsor: Immunis, Inc.)
    UCI Alpha Stem Cell Research Center
    Principal Investigator
    An open-label dose escalation study to assess the safety and tolerability of IMM01-STEM in participants with muscle atrophy related to knee osteoarthritis
    $444,291

    9/15/22 – 10/15/23

  • Vericel Investigator Sponsored Trial Grant
    Principal Investigator
    Return to work and sport after MACI treatment in the knee
    $29,992

    5/25/21 – 5/24/22

  • NSF SBIR Phase I 2036583
    Consultant (P.I. – Wendy Brown, PhD)
    Development of a biological adhesive, Chondrofluid™, for the fixation and integration of cartilage implants
    $256,000

    2/15/21 – 1/31/23 (NCE)

  • R43 AR077461
    NIH/NIAMS
    Consultant (P.I. – Heenam Kwon, PhD)
    Evaluation of Hyaleon’s™ pre-clinical safety and efficacy for healing large cartilage defects in the knee
    $252,131

    9/3/20 – 8/31/22 (NCE)

  • MTF Biologics Extramural Research Junior Investigator Grant
    Principal Investigator
    Biomechanical, histological and ultrastructural analysis of commercially available osteochondral allografts
    $100,000

    8/1/18 – 7/31/19

  • OREF Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant
    Principal Investigator
    Use of activated endothelial cells for the treatment of patellar tendinosis
    $20,000

    7/1/17 – 6/30/19 (NCE)

  • OREF Resident Research Project Grant
    Principal Investigator
    Preconditioning of hamstring tendon grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
    $5,000

    7/1/14 – 6/30/15

PUBLICATIONS

PEER REVIEWED

  1. Wang D, Jones MH, Khair MM, Miniaci A. Patient-reported outcome measures for the knee. J Knee Surg. 2010 Sep;23(3):137-51. PMID:21329255

  2. Wang D, Taboas JM, Tuan RS. PTHrP overexpression partially inhibits a mechanical strain-induced arthritic phenotype in chondrocytes. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2011 Feb;19(2):213-21.PMID: 21087676

  3. Wang D, DeRubertis BG. Popliteal artery occlusion secondary to exostosis of the femur. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2012 Dec;24(4):217-20. PMID:23793292

  4. Wang D, Fritchie KJ, Nowacki AS, Rubin BP, Lietman SA. A single institution analysis of recurrence in myxoid liposarcoma. J Solid Tumors. 2013 Aug;3(4):44-52.

  5. Rugg CM, Wang D, Sulzicki P, Hame SL. Effects of prior knee surgery on subsequent injury, imaging, and surgery in NCAA collegiate athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2014 Apr;42(4):959-64. PMID:24519183

  6. Wang D, Jones KJ, Petrigliano FA. Cartilage resurfacing using osteochondral allograft. Oper Tech Orthop. 2014 Dec;24(4):271-78.

  7. Wang D, Berger NM, Cohen JR, Lord EL, Wang JC, Hame SL. Surgical treatment of posterior cruciate ligament insufficiency in the United States. Orthopedics. 2015 Apr;38(4):e281-86. PMID:25901620

  8. Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Wang D, Markolf KL, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. The effect of different preconditioning protocols on anterior knee laxity after ACL reconstruction with four commonly used grafts. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Jul;97(13):1059-1066. PMID: 26135072

  9. Cheung EC, Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Wang D, McAllister DR. Anatomic factors that may predispose female athletes to anterior cruciate ligament injury. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2015 Sep-Oct;14(5):368-372. PMID: 26359837

  10. Wang D, Sandlin MI, Cohen JR, Lord EL, Petrigliano FA, Soohoo NF. Operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture: an analysis of 12,570 patients in a large healthcare database. Foot Ankle Surg. 2015 Dec;21(4):250-3. PMID: 26564726

  11. Wang D, Joshi NB, Petrigliano FA, Cohen JR, Lord EL, Wang JC, Jones KJ. Trends associated with distal biceps tendon repair in the United States, 2007 to 2011. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Apr;25(4):676-80. PMID: 26853757

  12. Wang D, Yamaguchi KT, Jones MH, Miniaci A. The KOOS and IKDC scales may be inadequate in evaluating patients with multiple ligament knee injuries: a systematic review. J ISAKOS. 2016 Apr;1(2):82-86.

  13. Wang D, Rugg CM, Mayer E, Lai WC, Sulzicki P, Vail J, Hame SL. Precollegiate knee surgery predicts subsequent injury requiring surgery in NCAA athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2016 Aug;44(8):2023-9. PMID: 27022061

  14. Jayakar R, Merz A, Plotkin B, Wang D, Seeger L, Hame SL. Magnetic resonance arthrography and the prevalence of acetabular labral tears in patients 50 years of age and older. Skeletal Radiol. 2016 Aug;45(8):1061-7. PMID: 27098353

  15. Arshi A, Wang D, Jones KJ. Combined particulated juvenile cartilage allograft transplantation and MPFL reconstruction for symptomatic chondral defect in the setting of recurrent patellar instability. Arthrosc Tech. 2016 Oct;5(5):e1149-54. PMID: 28224070

  16. Wang D, Jayakar RG, Leong NL, Leathers MP, Williams RJ, Jones KJ. Evaluation of the quality, accuracy, and readability of online patient resources for the management of articular cartilage defects. Cartilage. 2017 Apr;8(2):112-118. PMID: 28345406

  17. Wang D, Bluth BE, Cohen JR, Ishmael CR, Wang JC, Petrigliano FA. Early complications of acromioclavicular joint reconstructions requiring reoperation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2017 Jul;25(7):2020-2024. PMID: 27311450

  18. Lai WC, Wang D, Chen JB, Vail J, Rugg CM, Hame SL. Lower quarter Y-balance test scores and lower extremity injury in NCAA division I athletes. Orthop J Sports Med. 2017 Aug;5(8):2325967117723666. PMID: 28840153

  19. Wang D, Rodeo SA. Platelet-rich plasma in orthopaedic surgery: a critical analysis review. JBJS Rev. 2017 Sep;5(9):e7. PMID: 28953136

  20. Wang D, Degen RM, Camp CL, McGraw MH, Altchek DW, Dines JS. Trends in surgical practices for lateral epicondylitis among newly trained orthopaedic surgeons. Orthop J Sports Med. 2017 Sep;5(10):2325967117730570. PMID:29051902

  21. Wang D, Jones KJ, Eliasberg CD, Pais MD, Rodeo SA, Williams RJ III. Condyle-specific matching does not improve mid-term clinical outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 Oct;99(19):1614-1620. PMID: 28976425

  22. Wang D, Camp CL, Werner BC, Dines JS, Altchek DW. Figure-of-eight reconstruction technique for chronic posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. Arthrosc Tech. 2017 Oct;6(5):e1749-e1753. PMID: 29399461

  23. Wang D, Camp CL, Ranawat AS, Coleman SH, Kelly BT, Werner BC. The timing of hip arthroscopy after intra-articular hip injection affects postoperative infection risk. Arthroscopy. 2017 Nov;33(11):1988-1994.e1. PMID: 28800918

  24. Wang D, Eliasberg CD, Wang T, Coxe FR, Pais MD, Williams RJ III. Similar outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation in anterior cruciate ligament-intact and –reconstructed knees: A comparative matched-group analysis with minimum 2-year follow-up. Arthroscopy. 2017 Dec;33(12):2198-2207. PMID: 28800919

  25. Johnson CC, Johnson DJ, Garcia GH, Wang D, Pais MD, Degen RM, Burge AJ, Williams RJ III. Decellularized osteochondral allograft for treatment of knee cartilage lesions. Arthroscopy. 2017 Dec;33(12):2219-2227. PMID: 28967543

  26. Ghodasra JH, Wang D, Jayakar RG, Jensen AR, Yamaguchi KT, Hegde VV, Jones KJ. The assessment of quality, accuracy, and readability of online educational resources for platelet rich plasma. Arthroscopy. 2018 Jan;34(1):272-278. PMID: 28784239

  27. Wang D, Rebolledo BJ, Dare DM, Pais MD, Cohen MR, Jones KJ, Williams III RJ. Osteochondral allograft transplantation of the knee in patients with an elevated body mass index. Cartilage, 2018 Feb. In press. PMID: 29424234

  28. Camp CL, Zajac JM, Pearson D, Wang D, Sinatro AS, Ranawat AS, Dines JS, Coleman SH. The impact of workload on the evolution of hip internal and external rotation in professional baseball players over the course of the season. Orthop J Sports Med, 2018 Feb;6(2):2325967117752105. PMID: 29435468

  29. Wang D, Kalia V, Eliasberg CD, Wang T, Coxe FR, Pais MD, Rodeo SA, Williams RJ III. Osteochondral allograft transplantation of the knee in patients aged 40 years and older. Am J Sports Med. 2018 Mar;46(3):581-589. PMID: 29185781

  30. Weiss LJ, Wang D, Hendel M, Buzzerio P, Rodeo SA. Management of rotator cuff pathology in the elite athlete. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2018 Mar;11(1):102-112. PMID: 29332181

  31. Tan H, Wang D, Lebaschi AH, Hutchinson ID, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA, Warren RF. Comparison of bone tunnel and cortical surface tendon-to-bone healing in a rabbit biceps tenodesis model. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2018 Mar;100(6):479-486. PMID: 29557864

  32. Lin KM, Wang D, Dines JS. Injection therapies for rotator cuff disease. Orthop Clin North Am, 2018 Apr;49(2):231-239. PMID: 29499824

  33. Amirtharaj MJ, Wang D, McGraw MH, Camp CL, Degen RM, Dines DM, Dines JS. Trends in the surgical management of acromioclavicular joint arthritis among board-eligible US orthopaedic surgeons. Arthroscopy, 2018 Jun;34(6):1799-1805. PMID: 29477607

  34. Wang D, Graziano J, Williams III RJ, Jones KJ. Nonoperative treatment of PCL injuries: Goals of rehabilitation and the natural history of conservative care. Curr Rev Musc Medicine, 2018 Jun;11(2):290-297. PMID: 29721691

  35. Camp CL, Wang D, Sinatro AS, D’Angelo J, Coleman SH, Dines HS, Fealy SA, Conte S. Getting hit by pitch in professional baseball: Analysis of injury patterns, risk factors, concussions, and days missed for batters. Am J Sports Med, 2018 Jul;46(8):1997-2003. PMID: 29768041

  36. Balazs GC, Wang D, Burge AJ, Sinatro AL, Wong AC, Williams III RJ. Return to play among elite basketball players after osteochondral allograft transplantation of full-thickness cartilage lesions. Orthop J Sports Med, 2018 Jul;6(7):2325967118786941. PMID: 30109237

  37. Wang D, Coxe FR, Balazs GC, Chang B, Jones KJ, Rodeo SA, Williams III RJ. Graft-recipient anteroposterior mismatch does not affect the mid-term failure rates of osteochondral allograft transplantation of the femoral condyle. Am J Sports Med, 2018 Aug;46(10):2441-2448. PMID:29983091

  38. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi AH, Nakagawa Y, Wada S, Donnelly P, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Kartogenin enhances collagen organization and mechanical strength of the repaired enthesis in a murine model of rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopy, 2018 Sep;34(9):2579-2587. PMID: 30037570

  39. Lai WC, Erickson BJ, Mlynarek RA, Wang D. Chronic lateral epicondylitis: challenges and solutions. Open Access J Sports Med, 2018 Oct 30;9:243-251. PMID: 30464656

  40. Wang T, Wang D, Burge A, Pais MD, Kushwaha B, Rodeo SA, Williams III RJ. Clinical and MRI outcomes of fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation after failed cartilage repair surgery in the knee. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2018 Nov;100(22):1949-1959. PMID: 30480599

  41. Lai WC, Arshi A, Wang D, Seeger LL, Motamedi K, Levine BD, Hame SL. Efficacy of intraarticular corticosteroid hip injections for osteoarthritis and subsequent surgery. Skeletal Radiol, 2018 Dec;47(12):1635-1640. PMID: 30155627

  42. Wang D, Weiss LJ, Abrams M, Barnes RP, Warren RF, Rodeo SA, Taylor SA. Athletes with musculoskeletal injuries identified at the National Football League (NFL) scouting combine and prediction of outcomes in the NFL: A systematic review. Orthop J Sports Med, 2018 Dec;6(12):2325967118813083. PMID:30560142

  43. Wang D, Chang B, Coxe FR, Pais MD, Wickiewicz TL, Warren RF, Rodeo SA, Williams III RJ. Clinically meaningful improvement after treatment of cartilage defects of the knee with osteochondral grafts. Am J Sports Med, 2019 Jan;47(1):71-81. PMID: 30481044

  44. Wang D, Chiaia T, Cavanaugh JT, Rodeo SA. Team approach: Return to play after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. JBJS Rev, 2019 Jan;7(1):e1. PMID:30601201

  45. McGraw MH, Vrla M, Wang D, Camp CL, Zajac JM, Pearson D, Sinatro AA, Dines JS, Coleman SH. Shoulder and elbow range of motion can be maintained in major league baseball pitchers over the course of the season, regardless of pitching workload. Orthop J Sports Med, 2019 Jan;7(2):2325967118825066. PMID: 30800690

  46. Nakagawa Y, Lebaschi AH, Wada S, Green SJ, Wang D, Album ZM, Carballo CB, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Duration of postoperative immobilization affects MMP activity at the healing graft-bone interface: Evaluation in a mouse ACL reconstruction model. J Orthop Res, 2019 Feb;37(2):325-334. PMID: 30431170

  47. Wang D, Lin KM, Burge AJ, Balazs GC, Williams III RJ. Bone marrow concentrate does not improve osseous integration of osteochondral allografts for the treatment of chondral defects in the knee at 6 and 12 months: A comparative magnetic resonance imaging analysis. Am J Sports Med, 2019 Feb;47(2):339-346. PMID: 30543757

  48. Camp CL, Wang D, Turner NS, Grawe BM, Kogan M, Kelly AM. Objective predictors of grit, self-control, and conscientiousness in orthopaedic surgery residency applicants. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 2019 Mar;27(5):e227-e234. PMID: 30247313

  49. Balazs GC, Greditzer IV HG, Wang D, Marom N, Potter HG, Rodeo SA, Marx RG, Williams III RJ. Ramp lesions of the medial meniscus in patients undergoing primary and revision ACL reconstruction: Prevalence and risk factors. Orthop J Sports Med, 2019 May;7(5):2325967119843509. PMID:31205962

  50. Wang D, Marom N, Coxe FR, Kalia V, Burge AJ, Jones KJ, Rodeo SA, Williams III RJ. Preoperative grades of osteoarthritis and meniscus volume correlate with clinical outcomes of osteochondral graft treatment of cartilage defects in the knee. Cartilage, 2021 Jul;12(3):344-353. PMID: 31161779

  51. Wang D, Kent III RN, Amirtharj MJ, Hardy BM, Nawabi DH, Wickiewicz TL, Pearle AD, Imhauser CW. Tibiofemoral kinematics during compressive loading of the intact and anterior cruciate ligament-sectioned knee: Roles of tibial slope, medial eminence volume, and anterior laxity. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2019 Jun;101(12):1085-1092. PMID: 31220025

  52. Balazs GC, Dooley M, Wang D, O’Sullivan E, Gayle L, Kelly BT. Gluteus maximus transfer for irreparable hip abductor tendon tears: Technique and clinical outcomes. Tech Orthop, Jun 2019. In press.

  53. Rugg CM, Wang D, Mayer EN, Sulzicki PL, Vail J, Hame SL. The impact of prior upper-extremity surgery on orthopaedic injury and surgery in collegiate athletes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2019 Jul;28(7):1371-1377. PMID: 31230783

  54. Marom N, Wang D, Patel S, Williams III RJ. Return to play after bipolar patellofemoral osteochondral allograft transplantation for a professional basketball player: A case report. JBJS Case Connect, 2019 Jul-Sep;9(3):e0291. PMID: 31365363

  55. Kwon H, Brown WE, Lee CA, Wang D, Paschos N, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA. Surgical and tissue engineering strategies for articular cartilage and meniscus repair. Nat Rev Rheumatol, 2019 Sep;15(9):550-570. PMID: 31296933

  56. Rauck R, Wang D, Tao M, Williams III RJ. Chondral delamination of fresh osteochondral allografts after implantation in the knee: A matched cohort analysis. Cartilage, 2019 Oct;10(4):402-407. PMID: 29792070

  57. Balazs GC, Wang D, Burge AJ, Williams III RJ. Fluid imbibition at the bone-cartilage interface is associated with need for early chondroplasty following osteochondral allografting of the knee. J Clin Orthop Trauma, 2019 Oct;10(Suppl 1):S13-S19. PMID:31700203

  58. Markolf KL, Wang D, Joshi NB, Cheung E, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. Cyclic testing of tibialis tendon allografts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using suture-post versus spiked washer tibial fixation. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2019 Dec;70:8-15. PMID: 31377634

  59. Patel NA, Choi JH, Wang D. Tibial fixation techniques for soft-tissue grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. JBJS Rev, 2019 Dec;7(12):e7. PMID: 31880625

  60. Cancienne JM, Awowale JT, Camp CL, Degen RM, Shiu B, Wang D, Werner B. Therapeutic postoperative anticoagulation is a risk factor for wound complications, infection, and revision after shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2020 Jul;29(7):S67-S72. PMID: 32192881

  61. Wang D, Nawabi DH, Krych AJ, Jones KJ, Nguyen J, Elbuluk AM, Farshad-Amacker NA, Potter HG, Williams III RJ. Synthetic biphasic scaffolds versus microfracture for articular cartilage defects of the knee – A retrospective comparative study. Cartilage. 2021 Dec;13(1_suppl):1002S-1013S. PMID: 32046514

  62. Balazs GC, Greditzer IV HG, Wang D, Marom N, Potter HG, Rodeo SA, Marx RG, Williams III RJ. Non-treatment of stable ramp lesions does not degrade clinical outcomes in the setting of primary ACL reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 Nov;28(11):3576-3586. PMID:32358631

  63. Balazs GC, Dooley M, Wang D, O’Sullivan E, Kelly BT. Clinical outcomes of open hip abductor tendon repair with minimum two-year follow-up. Hip Int. 2020 Oct. In press. PMID: 33043699

  64. Lin KM, Wang D, Burge AJ, Warner T, Jones KJ, Williams III RJ. Magnetic resonance imaging and clinical outcomes of osteochondral allograft transplantation of the patella using femoral condylar allografts. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Oct 28;8(10):2325967120960088. PMID:33195717

  65. Lamplot JD, Wang D, Weiss LJ, Baum M, Zeidler K, Mack C, Barnes RP, Warren RF, Taylor SA, Rodeo SA. Lower extremity compartment syndrome in National Football League athletes. Sports Health. 2021 Mar;13(2):198-202. PMID: 33428552

  66. Lai WC, Iglesias BC, Mark BJ, Wang D. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound augments tendon, ligament, and bone-soft tissue healing in preclinical animal models: A systematic review. Arthroscopy. 2021 Jul;37(7):2318-2333.e3. PMID: 33621647

  67. Parisien RL, Ehlers CB, Cusano A, Tornetta P, Li X, Wang D. The statistical fragility of platelet-rich plasma in rotator cuff surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Oct;49(12):3437-3442. PMID: 33646884

  68. Oyadomari S, Brown WE, Kwon H, Otarola G, Link JM, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. In vitro effects of bupivacaine on the viability and mechanics of native and engineered cartilage grafts. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Apr;49(5):1305-1312. PMID: 33667144

  69. Wang D, Cubberly M, Brown WE, Kwon H, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA. Diagnostic arthroscopy of the minipig stifle (knee) for translational large animal research. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Feb;10(2):e297-301. PMID: 33680759

  70. Nazaroff J, Oyadomari S, Brown N, Wang D. Reporting in clinical studies on platelet-rich plasma therapy among all medical specialties: A systematic review of level I and II studies. PLoS One. 2021 Apr;16(4):e0250007. PMID: 33891618

  71. Bielajew BJ, Donahue RP, Espinosa G, Arzi B, Wang D, Hatcher D, Paschos N, Wong MEK, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA. Knee orthopaedics as a template for the temporomandibular joint: pathologies, products, and interventions. Cell Rep Med. 2021 May;2(5):100241. PMID: 34095872

  72. Patel S, Amirhekmat A, Le R, Williams III RJ, Wang D. Osteochondral allograft transplantation in professional athletes: Rehabilitation and return to play. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Jun;16(3):941-958. PMID: 34123544

  73. Bassi JS, Chan JP, Johnston T, Wang D. Return to work and sport after distal femoral osteotomy:A systematic review. Sports Health. 2022 Sep-Oct;14(5):681-686. PMID: 34486439

  74. Nazaroff J, Mark B, Learned J, Wang D. Measurement of acetabular wall indices: Comparison between CT and plain radiography. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2021 Jul;8(1):51-57. PMID: 34567600

  75. Ow ZGW, Cheong KC, Hai HH, Ng CH, Wang D, Krych AJ, Saris DBF, Wong KL, Lin HA. Securing transplanted meniscal allografts using bone plugs results in lower risk of graft failure and re-operations: A meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Oct. In Press. PMID:34633225

  76. Wang D, Gonzalez-Leon EA, Rodeo SA, Athanasiou KA. Clinical replacement strategies for meniscus tissue deficiency. Cartilage. 2021 Dec;13(1_suppl):262S-270S. PMID: 34802295

  77. Stepanyan H, Nazaroff J, Le N, Parker R, Tando T, Yoshioko H, Wang D. Measurement of medial tibial eminence dimensions for the clinical evaluation of ACL-injured knees: A comparison between CT and MRI. J Knee Surg. 2021 Dec. In Press. PMID: 34952550

  78. Amirhekmat A, Stepanyan H, Callan K, Williams III RJ, Wang D. Arthroscopic patellar tendon debridement and distal pole osteoplasty for recalcitrant patellar tendinopathy. Video J Sports Med. 2022 Jan;2(1).

  79. Ow ZGW, Cheang HLX, Koh JH, Koh JZE, Lim KL, Wang D, Minas T, Carey JL, Wong KL, Lin HA. Does the choice of acellular scaffold and augmentation with bone marrow aspirate concentrate affect short term outcomes in cartilage repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Feb. In Press. PMID: 35225004

  80. Fackler N, Karasavvidis T, Amirhekmat A, Wang D. Salvage fixation with a single nitinol compression staple for a lateralized fibular tunnel in posterolateral corner reconstruction of the knee. Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Mar;11(4):e675-e679. PMID: 35493055

  81. Fackler N, Ehlers CB, Callan K, Smith E, Parisien RL, Wang D. The statistical fragility of single row versus double row anchoring for rotator cuff repair: A systematic review of comparative studies. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 May;10(5):23259671221093391. PMID: 35571970

  82. Lai WC, Bohlen H, Fackler NP, Wang D. Osteochondral allografts in knee surgery: narrative review of evidence to date. Orthop Res Rev. 2022 Aug;14:263-274. PMID: 35979427

  83. Nordberg R, Otarola G, Wang D, Hu J, Athanasiou K. Navigating regulatory pathways for translation of biologic cartilage repair products. Sci Transl Med. 2022 Aug;14(659):eabp8163. PMID:36001677

  84. Fackler N, Karasavvidis T, Ehlers C, Callan K, Parisien R, Wang D. The statistical fragility of operative versus nonoperative management for Achilles tendon rupture: A systematic review of comparative studies. Foot Ankle Int. 2022 Oct;43(10):1331-1339. PMID 36004430

  85. Fackler N, Chin G, Karasavvidis T, Bohlen H, Amirhekmat A, Smith E, Wang D. Outcomes of arthroscopic lysis of adhesions for the treatment of post-traumatic knee arthrofibrosis: A systematic review. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Sep;10(9):23259671221124911. PMID: 36186712

  86. Amirhekmat A, Brown WE, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. Mechanical evaluation of salvage fixation techniques for a lateralized fibular tunnel in posterolateral corner reconstruction of the knee. Accepted to Orthop J Sports Med.

  87. Oyadomari S, Kaplan J, Johnston T, Wang D. Trends and complications of distal biceps tendon repair among American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II exam candidates. Accepted to J Shoulder Elbow Surg.

  88. Parisien RL, Chan JP, Vrla M, Thompson C, Hassan MM, Tornetta P, Li X, Wang D. The statistical fragility of platelet-rich plasma in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Submitted.

  89. Amirhekmat A, Brown WE, Salinas EY, Fackler N, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. Mechanical evaluation of commercially available fibrin sealants for cartilage repair. Submitted.

  90. Salinas EY, Otarola GA, Wang D, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA. Topographical characterization of the young, healthy human femoral medial condyle. Submitted.

  91. Karasavvidis, T, Lung B, Callan K, Wang D. Early complication rates after high tibial osteotomy versus unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis: A database study of 13,473 patients. Submitted.

  92. Callan KT, Otarola G, Brown WE, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. The effects of single bupivacaine exposure on the three-week mechanical properties of native cartilage explants. Submitted.

  93. Fackler NP, Donahue RP, Bielajew BJ, Amirhekmat A, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. Characterization of the age-related differences in porcine acetabulum and femoral head articular cartilage. Submitted.

  94. Fackler N, Yareli Salinas E, Callan K, Athanasiou K, Wang D. In vitro effects of methylprednisolone and triamcinolone on the viability and mechanics of native articular cartilage. Submitted.

  95. Parisien RL, Gupta R, Lee A, Jia L, Wang D, Trofa D. Evaluating the MCID, SCB, and PASS thresholds following cartilage restoration of the knee. Submitted.

OTHER

  1. Wang D, Marx R. Concussion. JBJS Clinical Summary. 2017 Nov.

  2. Wang D, Marx R. Labral Tears of the Hip. JBJS Clinical Summary. 2017 Nov.

  3. Wang D, Marx R. Femoroacetabular Impingement. JBJS Clinical Summary. 2017 Nov.

  4. Balazs GC, Greditzer IV HG, Wang D, Marom N, Potter HG, Rodeo SA, Marx RG, Williams III RJ. Author Response: Clinical outcomes and reoperation rates of stable and unstable ramp lesions in the setting of ACL rupture. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2020 Dec;28(12):4034-4036. PMID: 33037898

  5. Lin KM, Wang D, Burge AJ, Warner T, Jones KJ, Williams III RJ. Osteochondral allograft transplant of the patella using femoral condylar allografts: Response. Orthop J Sports Med, 2021 Apr;9(4):23259671211000096. PMID:34019037

  6. Wang D. Perspective: Hyaluronic acid injection for chronic tennis elbow may relieve pain, improve function. Orthopedics Today. 2021 Nov.

  7. Wang D. Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction using the Mitek Sports Medicine Knee Portfolio. Depuy Synthes. 2022 Apr.

  8. Wang D. Fatty infiltration and atrophy in rotator cuff muscle degeneration: What more should we look for? Commentary on an article by Lindsey Ruderman, BA, et al.: “Histologic differences in human rotator cuff muscle base on tear characteristics.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Jul;104(13):e58. PMID: 35793801

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Wang D, Soohoo NF. Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction. In: Jung HG, ed. Foot and Ankle Disorders: An Illustrated Reference. 1st ed. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer International Publishing AG; 2016. p355-370.

  2. Wang D, Cheung EC, Joshi NB, McAllister DR. Inlay Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. In: Johnson DL, ed. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Reconstructive Knee Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2017.

  3. Tao MA, Wang D, Williams RJ III. Surgical Implications for Return to Play. In: Musahl V, Karlsson J, Krutsch W, Mendelbaum BR, Espregueira-Mendes J, d’Hooghe, P, eds. Return to Play in Football: An Evidence Based Approach. 1st ed. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer International Publishing AG; 2018. p825-832.

  4. Wang T, Dare DM, Wang D, Williams RJ III. Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplant for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Condyle. In: Azar F, ed. Illustrated Tips and Tricks in Sports Medicine Surgery. 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2018.

  5. Wang D, Shubin-Stein BE, Strickland SM. Patellofemoral Issues. In: Farr J, Gomoll AH, eds. Cartilage Restoration. 2nd ed. New York, NY. Springer International Publishing AG; 2018. p103-117.

  6. Wang D, Rodeo SA. Biological Approaches to Treat or to Augment Medial Sided Injuries of the Knee. In: Chahla J, LaPrade RF, ed. Medial Collateral Ligament: From Anatomy to Surgical Techniques and Outcomes. Hauppauge, NY. Nova Science Publishers; 2018. p117-138.

  7. Wang D, Strickland SM, Shubin-Stein BE. Patellofemoral Arthritis. In: Shubin Stein BE, Strickland SM, ed. Patellofemoral Pain and Instability: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. New York, NY. Springer International Publishing AG; 2019. p65-83.

  8. Wang D, Eliasberg CD, Rodeo SA. Physiology and Pathophysiology of Musculoskeletal Tissues. In:Miller MD, Thompson SR, eds. DeLee & Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elselvier Saunders; 2020. p2-15.

  9. Wang D, Degen RM, Rodeo SA. Current Applications of Orthobiologic Agents. In: Azar FM, ed. OKU: Sports Medicine 6. 6th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2021. p537-552.

  10. Lai W, Mange T, Wang D. Cell Biology and Pathology of Cartilage and Meniscus. In: Maria H, Thomas S, Nochehdehi AR, Nemavhola F, ed. Cartilage Tissue and Knee Joint Biomechanics. Philadelphia, PA: Elselvier Saunders; 2022.

ABSTRACTS & PRESENTATIONS

INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL

  1. Schutte RJ, Wang D, Reichert WM. Microdialysis sampling as a tool for collecting cytokines from stimulated monocytes. 2005 BMES Annual Fall Meeting, Baltimore, MD, Sept 2005.

  2. Schutte RJ, Wang D, Reichert WM. Inflammatory cytokine release from human monocytes interrogating materials. 2006 BMES Annual Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, Oct 2006.

  3. Wang D, Taboas JM, Tuan RS. Gene therapy using PTHrP protects chondrocytes from cyclic tensile strain-induced injury. Gordon Research Conference – Cartilage Biology and Pathology, Les Diablerets, Switzerland, Jun 2009.

  4. Wang D, Taboas JM, Tuan RS. PTHrP gene therapy protects chondrocytes from cyclic tensile strain-induced injury. 2010 ORS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2010.

  5. Fritchie KJ, Wang D, Goldblum JR, Lietman SA, Bodo J, Billings SD, Rubin BP. Myxoid Liposarcoma: A clinicopathologic study of 27 cases of primary untreated disease with particular focus on so-called transitional and round cell areas. United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology 100th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Feb 2011.

  6. Wang D, Taboas JM, Tuan RS. Application of an NF-κB promoter for therapeutic gene expression in a mechanical strain model. Gordon Research Conference – Cartilage Biology and Pathology, Ventura, CA, Mar 2011.

  7. Wang D, Fritchie KJ, Nowacki AS, Rubin BP, Lietman SA. Effect of radiation therapy and perioperative blood transfusion on recurrence in myxoid liposarcoma patients. 2012 Annual Meeting of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Tampa, FL, Sept 2012.

  8. Wang D, Sandlin MI, Cohen JR, Lord EL, Petrigliano FA, Soohoo NF. Operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture: A database analysis of 12,570 patients. 2015 AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 2015.

  9. Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Wang D, Markolf KL, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. Does preconditioning an ACL graft prior to tibial fixation reduce anterior knee laxity during cyclic anteriorposterior testing? 2015 AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 2015.

  10. Joshi NB, Wang D, Jones KJ, Petrigliano FA. Surgical treatment of distal bicep tendon rupture: A database analysis of 1,443 patients. 2015 AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 2015.

  11. Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Wang D, Markolf KL, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. The effect of different preconditioning protocols on anterior knee laxity after ACL reconstruction with four commonly used grafts. 2015 ORS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 2015.

  12. Wang D, Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Markolf KL, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. Biomechanical comparison of screw and spiked washer versus suture-post for tibial sided fixation in ACL reconstruction. 2015 ORS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 2015.

  13. Jayakar R, Merz A, Plotkin B, Wang D, Seeger LL, Hame SL. Magnetic resonance arthrography and the prevalence of acetabular labral tears in patients 50 years of age and older: Is it really indicated? 2015 AOSSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Jul 2015.

  14. Rugg CM, Wang D, Mayer E, Berger N, Vail J, Sulzicki P, Hame SL. The impact of prior upper extremity surgery on orthopaedic injury and surgery in collegiate athletes. 2015 AOSSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Jul 2015.

  15. Wang D, Rugg CM, Mayer E, Sulzicki P, Vail J, Hame SL. Predictive value of precollegiate surgery on further injury requiring surgery in NCAA athletes. 2015 AOSSM Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Jul 2015.

  16. Jones KJ, Wang D, Rebolledo BJ, Krych AJ, Nawabi DH, McAllister DR, Williams RJ. Biologic scaffolds for management of articular cartilage lesions: Emerging indications, techniques, and outcomes. 2016 AAOS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Mar 2016.

  17. Vellios EE, Wang D, Ishmael C, Cohen JR, Wang JC, Soohoo NF. Trends associated with surgical fixation of Lisfranc injuries in the United States. 2016 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Mar 2016.

  18. Chen JB, Wang D, Lai WC, Vail J, Rugg CM, Hame SL. Predictive value of the Functional Movement Screen for sports-related injury in NCAA athletes. 2017 AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Mar 2017.

  19. Wang D, Chen JB, Lai WC, Vail J, Rugg CM, Hame SL. Predictive value of the Functional Movement Screen for sports-related injury in NCAA division I athletes. 2017 AOSSM Specialty Day, San Diego, CA, Mar 2017.

  20. Nakagawa Y, Lebaschi AH, Album ZM, Cong GT, Camp CL, Wang D, Carballo CB, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Decreased matrix metalloproteinase 2, 3, 9, and 13 activity with external fixation in a murine model of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. ILS&T-XVI, San Diego, CA, Mar 2017.

  21. Wang D, Cong GT, Lebaschi A, Carballo CB, Nakagawa Y, Album ZM, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Microstructural analysis of a dual-injury patellar tendinosis mouse model. ILS&T-XVI, San Diego, CA, Mar 2017.

  22. Wang D, Degen RM, Camp CL, McGraw MH, Altchek DW, Dines DJ. Trends in surgical treatment of lateral epicondylitis among recently trained orthopaedic surgeons. 2017 AANA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2017.

  23. Hame SL, Rugg CM, Wang D, Mayer E, Vail J, Sulzicki P, Berger N. The effect of prior upper extremity surgery on orthopaedic injury and surgery in elite collegiate athletes. 2017 ISAKOS Biennial Congress, Shanghai, China, Jun 2017.

  24. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi AH, Hutchinson ID, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA, Warren RF. Comparison of bone tunnel and cortical surface tendon-to-bone healing in a rabbit biceps tenodesis model. 2017 ASES Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Oct 2017.

  25. Wada S, Lebaschi A, Nakagawa Y, Carballo C, Wang D, Album Z, Nemirov D, Croen B, Green S, Selvaggio E, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo S. Muscle-derived activated endothelial cells as a new cell source to enhance tendon-to-bone healing: In vivo evaluations in a murine rotator cuff repair model. 6th Annual Musculoskeletal Repair and Regeneration Symposium, Bronx, NY, Oct 2017.

  26. Wang D, Eliasberg CD, Wang T, Coxe FR, Pais MD, Williams III RJ. Similar mid-term outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation in anterior cruciate ligament-intact and –reconstructed knees: A comparative matched-group analysis. 2018 AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  27. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi AH, Donelly P, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Kartogenin enhances collagen organization and mechanical strength in a murine model of rotator cuff repair. 2018 AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  28. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi AH, Hutchinson ID, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA, Warren RF. Comparison of bone tunnel and cortical surface tendon-to-bone healing in a rabbit biceps tenodesis model. 2018 AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  29. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi AH, Hutchinson ID, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA, Warren RF. Evaluation of bone formation with micro-computed tomography after biceps tenodesis in a rabbit model: Comparison of bone tunnel and cortical surface fixation techniques. 2018 AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  30. Kent RN, Wang D, Amirtharaj MJ, Hardy BM, Wickiewicz TL, Pearle AD, Imhauser CW. Tibial bony morphology and tibiofemoral laxity predict knee mechanics during compression. 2018 ORS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  31. Wada S, Lebaschi A, Nakagawa Y, Carballo C, Wang D, Album Z, Croen B, Green S, Nemirov D, Selvaggio E, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo S. Muscle-derived activated endothelial cells as a new cell source to enhance tendon-to-bone healing: In vivo biomechanical, histological and CT evaluations in a murine rotator cuff repair model. 2018 ORS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  32. Carballo CB, Nakagawa Y, Lebaschi A, Wada S, Green J, Wang D, Hall A, Uppstrom T, Album Z, Otero M, Brito J, Rodeo S. Mechanical loading combined with bone-marrow mesenchymal stromal cells induces ectopic bone formation in a medial meniscus destabilization model: Insights into osteophyte formation. 2018 ORS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  33. Lebaschi A, Camp CL, Wang D, Nakagawa Y, Wada S, Carballo C, Album Z, Deng XH, Rodeo S. The role of Wnt and indian hedgehog signaling in healing at the graft-bone interface in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Immunohistochemical evaluation in a murine model. 2018 ORS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  34. Wang D, Cong GT, Nemirov D, Album Z, Carballo C, Nakagawa Y, Lebaschi AH, Wada S, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Histomorphometric and immunohistochemical evaluation of collagenase injection and treadmill running murine models of patellar tendinopathy. 2018 ORS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Mar 2018.

  35. Wang T, Wang D, Burge A, Pais M, Kushwaka B, Rodeo S, Williams R. Clinical and MRI outcomes of osteochondral allograft transplantation after failed cartilage repair surgery in the knee. ICRS 2018, Macau, China, Apr 2018.

  36. Wang D, Coxe F, Balazs G, Chang B, Jones K, Rodeo S, Williams R. Anteroposterior length mismatch does not affect outcomes of femoral condyle osteochondral allograft transplantation. ICRS 2018, Macau, China, Apr 2018.

  37. Wang D, Coxe F, Kalia V, Jones K, Rodeo S, Williams R. Preoperative radiographic grades of OA predict clinical outcomes after treatment with osteochondral grafts in the knee. ICRS 2018, Macau, China, Apr 2018.

  38. Wang D, Rebolledo B, Dare D, Pais M, Cohn M, Jones K, Williams R. Osteochondral allograft transplantation of the knee in patients with an elevated body mass index. ICRS 2018, Macau, China, Apr 2018.

  39. Wang D, Chang B, Coxe F, Pais M, Wickiewicz T, Warren R, Rodeo S, Williams R. Preoperative outcome scores are predictive of achieving a MCID after treatment with osteochondral grafts in the knee. ICRS 2018, Macau, China, Apr 2018.

  40. Wang D, Lin K, Burge A, Williams R. Bone marrow concentrate does not improve osseous integration of osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee. ICRS 2018, Macau, China, Apr 2018.

  41. Wang D, Coxe F, Kalia V, Jones K, Rodeo S, Williams R. Preoperative radiographic grades of osteoarthritis predict clinical outcomes after treatment with osteochondral grafts in the knee. 2018 AANA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Apr 2018.

  42. Carballo CB, Nakagawa Y, Lebaschi A, Wada S, Green J, Wang D, Hall A, Uppstrom T, Album Z, Otero M, Brito J, Rodeo S. Mechanical loading combined with bone-marrow mesenchymal stromal cells induces ectopic bone formation in a medial meniscus destabilization model. 2018 OARSI World Congress, Liverpool, United Kingdom, Apr 2018.

  43. Camp CL, Wang D, Turner NS, Grawe BM, Kogan M, Kelly AM. Objective predictors of grit, self-control, and conscientiousness in orthopaedic surgery residency applicants. 2018 AOA CORD Conference, Boston, MA, Jun 2018.

  44. Coxe F, Wang D, Balazs G, Chang B, Jones K, Rodeo S, Williams R. Anteroposterior length mismatch does not affect outcomes of femoral condyle osteochondral allograft transplantation. 2018 AOSSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Jul 2018. 2nd Place Poster Award

  45. Wang D, Chang B, Coxe F, Pais M, Wickiewicz T, Warren R, Rodeo S, Williams R. Preoperative outcome scores are predictive of achieving a minimal clinically important difference after treatment with of focal cartilage defects of the knee with osteochondral grafts. 2018 AOSSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Jul 2018.

  46. Wang D, Lin K, Pais MD, Burge A, Williams RJ. Bone marrow concentrate does not improve osseous integration of osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee. 2018 AOSSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Jul 2018.

  47. Wada S, Lebaschi A, Nakagawa Y, Carballo C, Wang D, Nemirov D, Album Z, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Muscle-derived activated endothelial cells as a new cell source to enhance tendon-to-bone healing: In vivo study in a murine rotator cuff repair model. 2018 ASES Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Oct 2018.

  48. Wada S, Lebaschi A, Nakagawa Y, Carballo C, Wang D, Nemirov D, Album Z, Croen B, Chen T, Ying L, Deng XH, Mendias C, Rodeo SA. Muscle-derived activated endothelial cells improve tendon-to-bone healing in a murine model of rotator cuff repair: Comprehensive gene expression analysis using RNA sequencing. 2019 ORS Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, Feb 2019.

  49. Cancienne J, Wang D, Camp C, Degen R, Werner B. Therapeutic postoperative anticoagulation is a risk factor for wound complications, infection, and revision after shoulder arthroplasty. 2019 AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 2019.

  50. Lin K, Wang D, Coxe F, Pais M, Burge A, Williams R. Magnetic resonance imaging and clinical outcomes of osteochondral allograft transplantation of the patella using femoral hemicondyle allografts. 2019 AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 2019.

  51. Coxe F, Wang D, Ode G, Elbuluk A, Burge A, Jones K, Williams R. Elliptical, stacked, and single osteochondral allograft transplantation for large knee chondral defects: One-year MRI outcomes. ICRS 2019, Vancouver, Canada, Oct 2019.

  52. Jones K, Coxe F, Wang D, Williams R. Osteochondral allograft–host interface mismatch does not affect reoperation rates when using less restricting graft matching criteria. ICRS 2019, Vancouver, Canada, Oct 2019.

  53. Haunschild E, Wang D, Fabricant P, Jones K. The public perception of microfracture surgery: A cohort study comparing the general public and elite athletes. ICRS 2019, Vancouver, Canada, Oct 2019.

  54. Lin K, Wang D, Burge A, Coxe F, Pais M, Williams R. Patellar osteochondral allograft transplantation using femoral hemicondyle allografts: Magnetic resonance and clinical outcomes. ICRS 2019, Vancouver, Canada, Oct 2019.

  55. Wang D, Culley K, Wach A, Shields A, Chen T, Nguyen J, Nemirov D, Rodeo S, Maher S, Williams R. Interfacial shear mechanical properties of commercially available osteochondral allografts. ICRS 2019, Vancouver, Canada, Oct 2019.

  56. Brown W, Kwon H, Wang D, Hu J, Athanasiou K, Athanasiou KA. Innovative manufacturing processes to generate biomimetic cartilage. MTEC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, Mar 2020.

  57. Ode G, Marom N, Wang D, Coxe F, Williams R. Particulate juvenile articular cartilage vs osteochondral allograft for patellar cartilage defects: A matched cohort analysis. 2020 AOSSM Annual Meeting (Virtual), Jul 2020.

  58. Coxe F, Wang D, Ode G, Elbuluk A, Burge A, Jones K, Williams R. One-year MRI outcomes of osteochondral allograft transplantation for large knee chondral defects: Comparison of Elliptical, stacked, and single allografts. 2020 AOSSM Annual Meeting (Virtual), Jul 2020.

  59. Nazaroff J, Mark B, Learned J, Wang D. Comparison between CT and plain radiography measurement of acetabular wall indices. ISHA Virtual Education Programme 2020/2021.

  60. Parisien RL, Ehlers CB, Cusano A, Tornetta P, Li X, Wang D. The statistical fragility of platelet-rich plasma in rotator cuff surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. AOA Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, June 2021. Top Poster Award

  61. Oyadomari S, Brown WE, Kwon H, Otarola G, Link JM, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. In vitro effects of bupivacaine on the viability and mechanics of native and engineered cartilage grafts. 2021 AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 2021.

  62. Vellios EE, Wang D, Lynch C, Chen T, Wach A, Rodeo S, Maher S, Williams RJ. Biomechanical variability of osteochondral allograft dowels. 2021 AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 2021.

  63. Amirhekmat A, Brown W, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. Mechanical evaluation of commercially available fibrin sealant adhesives for cartilage repair. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress, Nov 2021.

  64. Ow ZGW, Cheong KC, Hai HH, Ng CH, Wang D, Krych AJ, Saris DBF, Wong KL, Lin HA. Securing transplanted meniscal allografts using bone plugs results in lower risk of graft failure. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress, Nov 2021.

  65. Amirhekmat A, Brown W, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. Mechanical evaluation of commercially available fibrin sealant adhesives for cartilage repair. Orthopaedic Summit, Las Vegas, NV, Dec 2021.

  66. Lynch C, Wang D, Vellios EE, Wach A, Nguyen J, Pannellini T, Maher S, Chen T, Williams RJ. Biomechanical and histological variability of human osteochondral allograft dowels. 2022 ORS Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, Feb 2022.

  67. Fackler N, Yareli Salinas E, Callan K, Athanasiou K, Wang D. In vitro effects of methylprednisolone and triamcinolone on the viability and mechanics of native and engineered cartilage grafts. ICRS 2021, Berlin, Germany, Apr 2022.

  68. Callan K, Otarola G, Brown W, Athanasiou K, Wang D. The mechanical properties of native cartilage explants three weeks after bupivacaine exposure. ICRS 2021, Berlin, Germany, Apr 2022.

  69. Brown W, Amirhekmat A, Hu J, Athanasiou K, Wang D. Method of fibrin sealant application does not affect cartilage graft adhesion. ICRS 2021, Berlin, Germany, Apr 2022.

  70. Karasavvidis, T, Lung B, Callan K, Wang D. Early complication rates between high tibial osteotomy and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: Comparative analysis in a large national database. 20th ESSKA Congress, Paris, France, Apr 2022.

  71. Fackler NP, Donahue RP, Bielajew BJ, Amirhekmat A, Hu JC, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. Characterization of the age-related differences in porcine acetabulum and femoral head articular cartilage. ISHA 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, Glasgow, UK, Oct 2022.

REGIONAL / LOCAL

  1. Wang D, Midura S, Midura RJ. Bone sialoprotein is a ligand for apatite nucleation in osteoblast cultures. Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Research Day, Cleveland, OH, Sept 2006.

  2. Wang D, Jones MH, Miniaci A. Development of a discriminative patient-reported knee injury outcome measure. Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Research Day, Cleveland, OH, Sept 2007.

  3. Wang D, Taboas, JM, Tuan RS. Gene therapy using PTHrP protects chondrocytes from cyclic tensile strain-induced injury. HHMI Meeting of Medical Fellows, Research Scholars, and Physician-Scientist Early Career Awardees, Chevy Chase, MD, May 2009.

  4. Wang D, Taboas, JM, Tuan RS. PTHrP overexpression partially inhibits a mechanical strain-induced arthritic phenotype in chondrocytes. Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Research Day, Cleveland, OH, Mar 2011.

  5. Rugg CM, Wang D, Sulzicki P, Hame SL. Effects of prior knee surgery on participation, injury, and intervention in NCAA collegiate athletes. WOA Annual Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA, Jul 2013.

  6. Joshi NB, Wang D, Boguszewski DV, Petrigliano FA, Markolf KL, McAllister DR. Evaluation of two soft tissue fixation methods for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Longmire Surgical Society Scientific Day, Los Angeles, CA, Mar 2014.

  7. Wang D, Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Markolf KL, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. Preconditioning of tendon grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Longmire Surgical Society Scientific Day, Los Angeles, CA, Mar 2014.

  8. Berger N, Wang D, Rugg CM, Mayer E, Sulzicki P, Hame SL. Effects of prior surgery on Division I NCAA athletes’ careers, future injuries, and functional testing. UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Research Day, Los Angeles, CA, May 2014.

  9. Wang D, Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Markolf KL, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. Preconditioning of tendon grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Research Day, Los Angeles, CA, May 2014.

  10. Jayakar R, Merz A, Plotkin B, Wang D, Seeger L, Hame SL. Magnetic resonance arthrography and the prevalence of acetabular labral tears in patients 50 years of age and older: Is it really indicated? 2015 Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA, Jan 2015.

  11. Wang D, Sandlin MI, Cohen JR, Lord EL, Petrigliano FA, Soohoo NF. Operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture: A database analysis of 12,570 patients. Longmire Surgical Society Scientific Day, Los Angeles, CA, Mar 2015.

  12. Wang D, Rugg CM, Mayer E, Sulzicki P, Vail J, Hame SL. Predictive value of precollegiate surgery on further injury requiring surgery in NCAA athletes. UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Research Day, Los Angeles, CA, Jun 2015.

  13. Rugg CM, Wang D, Mayer E, Berger N, Vail J, Sulzicki P, Hame SL. Prior upper extremity surgery impacts injury rates in collegiate athletes. WOA Annual Meeting, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Jul 2015.

  14. Wang D, Rugg CM, Mayer E, Sulzicki P, Vail J, Hame SL. Predictors of orthopaedic surgery in NCAA athletes. WOA Annual Meeting, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Jul 2015.

  15. Wang D, Boguszewski DV, Joshi NB, Markolf KL, Petrigliano FA, McAllister DR. Does preconditioning an ACL graft prior to fixation reduce anterior laxity during cyclic anteroposterior testing? UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Research Day, Los Angeles, CA, June 2016.

  16. Ghodasra JH, Wang D, Jayakar RG, Jensen AR, Yamaguchi KT, Jones KJ. Platelet-rich plasma in orthopaedic surgery: The assessment of quality, accuracy, and readability of online patient resources. WOA Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, CA, Sept 2016.

  17. Chen JB, Wang D, Lai W, Vail J, Rugg CM, Hame SL. Predictive value of the functional movement screen for injury in collegiate athletes. WOA Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, CA, Sept 2016.

  18. Lai W, Wang D, Levine B, Hame SL. Efficacy of intra-articular hip injections and subsequent surgery. WOA Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, CA, Sept 2016.

  19. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi A, Nakagawa Y, Hutchinson I, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA, Warren RF. Comparison of bone tunnel and cortical surface tendon-to-bone healing in a rabbit biceps tenodesis model. Annual West Point Sports Medicine Fellows Conference, West Point, NY, June 2017.

  20. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi A, Nakagawa Y, Hutchinson I, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA, Warren RF. Comparison of bone tunnel and cortical surface tendon-to-bone healing in a rabbit biceps tenodesis model. HSS Clinical Fellow Research Presentations, New York, NY, June 2017.

  21. Vellios EE, Wang D, Yamaguchi KT, Ishmael C, Cohen JR, Wang JC, Soohoo NF. Trends associated with surgical fixation of Lisfranc injuries in the United States. WOA Annual Meeting, Kauai, HI, Aug 2017.

  22. Lai WC, Wang D, Chen JB, Vail J, Rugg CM, Hame SL. Lower quarter Y-balance test scores and lower extremity injury in NCAA division I athletes. WOA Annual Meeting, Kauai, HI, Aug 2017.

  23. Wang D, Jones KJ, Eliasberg CD, Pais MD, Rodeo SA, Williams III RJ. Condyle-specific matching does not improve mid-term clinical outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee. EOA Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, Oct 2017.

  24. Wang D, Kent R, Amirtharaj M, Hardy B, Wickiewicz T, Pearle A, Imhauser C. Tibial bony morphology and anterior laxity predict knee kinematics during axial loading. Annual West Point Sports Medicine Fellows Conference, West Point, NY, June 2018.

  25. Wang D, Tan H, Lebaschi AH, Nakagawa Y, Wada S, Donnelly P, Ying L, Deng XH, Rodeo SA. Kartogenin enhances collagen organization and mechanical strength of the repaired enthesis in a murine model of rotator cuff repair. HSS Clinical Fellow Research Presentations, New York, NY, June 2018.

  26. Cancienne J, Wang D, Camp C, Degen R, Werner B. Therapeutic postoperative anticoagulation is a risk factor for wound complications, infection, and revision after shoulder arthroplasty. SOA Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, July 2019.

  27. Wang D, Balazs GC, Greditzer IV HG, Marom N, Potter HG, Rodeo SA, Marx RG, Williams III RJ. Ramp lesions of the medial meniscus in the setting of ACL rupture: Reoperation rates and clinical outcomes. WOA Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, Aug 2019.

  28. Wang D, Culley K, Wach A, Shields A, Chen T, Nguyen J, Rodeo S, Maher S, Williams III RJ. Interfacial shear mechanical properties of commercially available osteochondral allografts. WOA Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, Aug 2019.

  29. Oyadomari S, Brown W, Link J, Otarola G, Kwon H, Athanasiou K, Wang D. In vitro toxicity of bupivacaine on self-assembled tissue-engineered cartilage. WOA Annual Meeting (Virtual), Aug 2020.

  30. Nazaroff J, Mark B, Learned J, Wang D. Measurement of acetabular wall indices: A comparison between CT and plain radiograph. WOA Annual Meeting (Virtual), Aug 2020.

  31. Stepanyan H, Nazaroff J, Le N, Parker R, Tando T, Yoshioko H, Wang D. Measurement of medial tibial eminence dimensions for the clinical evaluation of ACL-injured knees: A comparison between CT and MRI. WOA Annual Meeting (Virtual), Aug 2021.

  32. Lai WC, Iglesias BC, Mark BJ, Wang D. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound for tendon, ligament, and bone-soft tissue healing. WOA Annual Meeting (Virtual), Aug 2021.

  33. Amirhekmat A, Brown WE, Athanasiou KA, Wang D. Mechanical evaluation of salvage techniques for lateral fibular tunnel breach in posterolateral corner reconstruction. WOA Annual Meeting (Virtual), Aug 2021.

  34. Fackler N, Yareli Salinas E, Callan K, Athanasiou K, Wang D. The effects of methylprednisolone and triamcinolone on the viability and mechanics of native articular cartilage. WOA Annual Meeting, Maui, HI, Aug 2022. 1st Place Poster Award

  35. Chan JP, Parisien RL, Vrla M, Thompson C, Hassan MM, Tornetta P, Li X, Wang D. The statistical fragility of platelet-rich plasma in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. WOA Annual Meeting, Maui, HI, Aug 2022.

  36. Callan K, Otarola G, Brown W, Athanasiou K, Wang D. The long-term effects of bupivacaine on the mechanical properties of articular cartilage explants. WOA Annual Meeting, Maui, HI, Aug 2022.

GRAND ROUNDS & COURSE FACULTY

SPEAKER / MODERATOR

  1. Instructor, Knee Osteotomies & PSI Training Course. Newclip, Austin, TX, Jun 2022.

  2. Co-Chair, Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation Symposium. UCI Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA, Jun 2022.

  3. Instructor, Treating Complex Knee Pathologies Symposium. Mitek/Johnson & Johnson, Chicago, IL, Apr 2022.

  4. Young Adults with Neglected / Quasi Treated Pediatric Sports Hip Conditions Presenting to the Adult Sports Medicine Provider. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Meeting, Carlsbad, CA, Apr 2022.

  5. Rehabilitation after Knee Cartilage Repair – How Fast Can We Go? California Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, CA, Apr 2022.

  6. Knee Osteotomy: Computational Modeling in Sports Medicine. HSS Annual Alumni Association Meeting (Virtual), Oct 2021.

  7. Moderator, Sports Medicine Symposium. WOA Virtual Annual Meeting, Aug 2021.

  8. The Basic Science of MACI and other Cartilage Repair Strategies. HOAG Grand Rounds, Irvine, CA, Apr 2021.

  9. Knee Pathology and Treatment Algorithm. Newclip Knee Joint Preservation: The Evolution of Knee Osteotomy (Virtual), Apr 2021.

  10. Knee Arthroscopy Peer-to-Peer Meeting. Mitek/Johnson & Johnson (Virtual), Oct 2020.

  11. Knee Joint Preservation. Newclip (Virtual), June 2020.

  12. Shoulder Arthroscopy Peer-to-Peer Meeting. Mitek/Johnson & Johnson, San Diego, CA, Feb 2020.

  13. Cartilage Transplant, Result are Fantastic. HSS Annual Alumni Association Meeting, New York, NY, Oct 2019.

  14. Resident Seminar: Helping Find Your Practice. HSS Annual Alumni Association Meeting, New York, NY, Oct 2019.

  15. Marrow Stimulation is Dead. ICRS 2019, Vancouver, CA, Oct 2019.

  16. Self-Assembled, Scaffold-Free, Allogeneic Neocartilage for Articular Cartilage Repair. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, IL, Oct 2019.

  17. Self-Assembled, Scaffold-Free, Allogeneic Neocartilage for Articular Cartilage Repair. University of Pennsylvania Center for Cartilage Repair, Philadelphia, PA, Sept 2019.

  18. Self-Assembled, Scaffold-Free, Allogeneic Neocartilage for Articular Cartilage Repair. Mayo Clinic Grand Rounds, Rochester, MN, Sept 2019.

  19. Moderator, Rapid Fire Session – Sports Medicine. WOA Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, Aug 2019.

  20. Knee Cartilage Restoration. UCI Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Symposium, Huntington Beach, CA, May 2019.

  21. Advances in Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. UCI BME 1 – Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Irvine, CA, Fall and Winter Quarters, 2018 – 2021

  22. Sports Medicine Surgery. UCI Ambulatory Perioperative Education Day, Irvine, CA, Oct 2018.

  23. The 5 Most Common Questions That Patients Ask Me. Chinese American Professional Association, Oct 2018.

  24. Knee Evaluation with MRI Correlation. 12th Annual HSS Sports Medicine Symposium, New York, NY, Mar 2018.

  25. Knee Evaluation with MRI Correlation. 11th Annual HSS Sports Medicine Symposium, New York, NY, Apr 2017.

IN THE MEDIA

  1. “Bicyclist hospitalized for 33 days bonds with the driver who hit him” The Orange County Register, Jan 2020.
    https://www.ocregister.com/2020/01/13/an-injured-bicyclist-bonds-with-the-driver-who-hit-him/

  2. “Clinically Meaningful Improvement After Treatment of Cartilage Defects of the Knee with Osteochondral Grafts” AJSM Author Interview Videos, Jan 2019.
    https://journals.sagepub.com/page/ajs/suppl/video-author-interviews

  3. “Fellowship-trained surgeons are more likely to perform arthroscopic vs open distal clavicle excision” Orthopedics Today, Apr 2018.

  4. “Infection risk after hip arthroscopy affected by timing of intra-articular hip injection” Orthopedics Today, Dec 2017.

  5. “Fellowship-trained hand surgeons more likely to treat lateral epicondylitis with an open procedure” Orthopedics Today, May 2017.

  6. “Precollegiate knee surgery associated with subsequent injury in college” Orthopedics Today, Oct 2016.

TEACHING & DOCTORAL COMMITTEES

Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow Mentorship:

  • Rehan Talibi, DO

    UCI, Class of 2023

  • Meghan Zomorodi, DO

    UCI, Class of 2022

  • Ellexis Khan, MD

    UCI, Class of 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Mentorship:

  • Hunter Bohlen, MD

    UCI, Class of 2025

  • Justin Chan, MD

    UCI, Class of 2025

  • Wilson Lai, MD

    UCI, Class of 2024

  • Garwin Chin, MD

    UCI, Class of 2023

  • Hayk Stepanyan, MD

    UCI, Class of 2022

  • Bryan Mark, MD

    UCI, Class of 2022

  • Nilay Patel, MD

    UCI, Class of 2021

  • Michael Vrla, MD

    UCI, Class of 2021

Doctoral Dissertation Committee:

  • Ryan Donahue, PhD (Biomedical Engineering)

    UCI, Class of 2022

Research Fellow Mentorship:

  • Theofilos Karasavvidis, MD

    Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), Class of 2020

Undergraduate, Graduate, and Medical Student Mentorship:

  • Deborah Wen

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2025

  • Maziar Moslehyazdi

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2025

Dean’s Summer Research Scholarship Award Recipient

  • Nate Fackler

    Medical Student

    Georgetown, Class of 2022

WOA Annual Meeting Poster Award, 1st Place

  • Clara Riggle

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2024

  • Kylie Callan

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2024

Dean’s Summer Research Scholarship Award Recipient

  • Arya Amirhekmat

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2022

  • Jaspal Bassi

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2023

Dean’s Summer Research Scholarship Award Recipient

  • Robert Parker

    Medical Student

    UCSF, Class of 2022

  • Jaspal Bassi

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2022

  • Jaron Nazaroff

    Medical Student

    UCI, Class of 2022

Dean’s Summer Research Scholarship Award Recipient

  • Francesca Coxe

    Medical Student

    Cornell, Class of 2020

AOSSM Annual Meeting Poster Award, 2nd Place

COURSES ATTENDED

  • AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scholar Career Development Program, Rosemont, IL

    2021

  • ASES Mentorship Program (Mentor: Brian Feeley, UCSF)

    2019

  • Ossur Medical Congress 2019, London, UK

    2019

  • Arthrex West Coast Orthopedic Technology & Innovation Forum, La Jolla, CA

    2019

  • Stryker Advanced Hip Arthroscopy Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

    2019

  • Stryker Advanced Hip Arthroscopy Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

    2018

  • Arthrex Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum, Naples, FL

    2018

  • ORS/OREF Grant Writing Course, New Orleans, LA

    2018

  • Stryker Fellows Hip Arthroscopy Course, Las Vegas, NV

    2017

  • DJO Advances in Shoulder Arthroplasty, Las Vegas, NV

    2016

  • Smith & Nephew Contemporary Solutions in Joint Surgery, Newport Beach, CA

    2016

  • DePuy Synthes Fellows Arthroscopy Forum West, Henderson, NV

    2016

  • DePuy Synthes Fundamentals of Shoulder Arthroscopy, Phoenix, AZ

    2015

  • AO Advanced Principles of Fracture Management, Bellevue, WA

    2015

  • ICJR 3rd Annual Shoulder Course, Las Vegas, NV

    2014

  • ICJR Orthopaedic Resident Training Initiative West, Los Angeles, CA

    2014

  • AO Basic Principles of Fracture Management, Sun Valley, ID

    2013

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  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society
  • International Society for Hip Arthroscopy
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association
  • International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine