Overview
I am an assistant professor in the department of orthopaedics. My sub-specialty interest is in hip surgery including arthroplasty and non-arthoplasty hip surgery. This includes the treatment of osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, hip impingement, labral tears, as well as various tendon disorders around the hip.
The research interests include outcomes research for hip surgeries, hip movement disorders related to hip conditions, and factors influencing opioid use in post-surgical patients.
The research interests include outcomes research for hip surgeries, hip movement disorders related to hip conditions, and factors influencing opioid use in post-surgical patients.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2024 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
The Role of Sleep Apnea in Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders Among Older Noncardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Journal Article Anesth Analg · January 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased dementia risk, yet its role in postoperative neurocognitive disorders is unclear. Here, we studied whether the severity of untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with the severity of ... Full text Link to item CiteElevated body mass index and obesity are associated with pain-associated psychological distress in patients with hip pain.
Journal Article Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · December 12, 2024 INTRODUCTION: Little research has investigated the relationship between musculoskeletal pain and body mass index (BMI) in the context of pain-associated psychological distress. This study aims to determine if independent associations exist between BMI, obe ... Full text Link to item CiteDoes psychological distress predict risk of orthopaedic surgery and postoperative opioid prescribing in patients with hip pain? A retrospective study.
Journal Article BMC Musculoskelet Disord · April 20, 2024 BACKGROUND: Clinicians and public health professionals have allocated resources to curb opioid over-prescription and address psychological needs among patients with musculoskeletal pain. However, associations between psychological distress, risk of surgery ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Stryker Orthopaedics · 2021 - 2021Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Stryker Corporation · 2019 - 2019Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by OMNI · 2018 - 2018View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine ·
2007
M.D.