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Dr. Schmalzried Medical Profile

Updated 9/9/09

Thomas Schmalzried, MD
500 Hip Resurfacings to date
Joint Replacement Institute at St. Vincent Medical Center
2200 West Third Street, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213 - 484-7600 phone
213-484-7670 fax
http://www.jri-docs.com/

Dr. Schmalzried's Interview


Born

 

            Richmond, VA

            January 31, 1958

 

Married

 

            Michele Boileau

            December 27, 1986

             

 Children

 

            Katherine Christine    

            February 15, 1989      

 

            Hope Victoria

            April 21, 1998         

Current Positions

 

Medical Director, Joint Replacement Institute, 2200 West Third Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA  90057  (213) 484-7600   Fax: (213) 484-7680

 

Physician Specialist, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA  90509  (310) 222-2716
 

Education and Training  

            Stanford University, 1976-1980:  B.A., Human Biology 

                        Phi Beta Kappa

                        Distinction and Departmental Honors

                        Roscoe Maples Scholarship

                        3 Year Varsity Letterman (Basketball)

                        Rhodes Scholarship Nominee  

            UCLA Medical School, 1980-1984  

                        Alpha Omega Alpha

                        Bicknell Scholarship

                        Lange Medical Book Award 

            Post-Graduate 

                        Internship, Surgery, UCLA; 1984-1985

                        Residency, Orthopaedics, UCLA; 1985-1990

                        N.I.H. Research Fellow in Joint Replacement, UCLA; 1986-1987

                        Hip and Implant Fellow, Harvard University; 1990-1991

                        Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery, Mass. General Hospital; 1990-1991

 Honors and Awards 

            1991 John Charnley Award from the Hip Society: 

"The Mechanism of Loosening of Cemented Acetabular Components in Total Hip Arthroplasty:  Analysis of Specimens Retrieved at Autopsy" 

            1991 AOA-Zimmer Travel Award for Orthopaedic Fellows: 

"The New Number One Problem in Total Hip Replacement"  

            1993 John J. Fahey North American Traveling Fellow of the American Orthopaedic        

                     Association (AOA) 

            1994 Presidential Guest Speaker, Orthopaedic Research Society: 

                        "Polyethylene Issues in Total Hip Replacement"      

            1994 John Charnley Award from the Hip Society (co-author):        

"The Origin of Sub-Micron Polyethylene Wear Particles in Total Hip Replacement" 

            1994 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Research Grant: 

"Canine Model of the Effective Joint Space" 

            1995 Presidential Guest Speaker, California Orthopaedic Association 

                        "Wear Debris as the Predominant Cause of Late Failure in Prosthetic Joints" 

1996 Earl C. Marmar Lecture, Albert Einstein Medical Center (Visiting Professor)

 

"Wear Issues in Total Hip Arthroplasty" 

 

1997 Visiting Professor, Texas Tech. University Health Sciences Center

 

1998 Elected to Active Membership in The Hip Society

 

1998 Visiting Professor, University of Pennsylvania

 

1999 Visiting Professor, University of Alabama, Birmingham

 

1999 Elected to Active Membership in The American Orthopaedic Association 

            2000 John Charnley Award from the Hip Society:    

"Wear is a Function of Use, Not Time" 

            2001 Visiting Professor, University of New Mexico 

            2001 Visiting Professor Medical University of South Carolina 

            2004 Presidential Guest, Japanese Orthopaedic Society  

            2007 Visiting Professor University of Missouri, Kansas City 

Licensures 

            California Medical Licence Number G55401

            California DEA Number AS3243211 

Board Certification 

            Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; July 9, 1993 - Dec. 31, 2003

            Recertification in 2003 

Journal Reviewer / Editorial Advisory Board 

            Orthopaedics Today; Section Editor, Joint Arthroplasty

            Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American)

            Journal of Applied Biomaterials

            Clinical Orthpaedics and Related Research

            Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

            Journal of Orthopaedic Research

            The Journal of Knee Surgery           

Memberships and Societies 

            Los Angeles County Medical Association

            California Medical Association

            American Medical Association

            Orthopaedic Research Society; Local Area Host, 1999; Board of Directors, 2000-2003

            California Orthopaedic Association

            American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Board of Directors, 1998-2000

            Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation; Board of Directors, 2008-        

            Western Orthopaedic Association; Board of Directors, 1996-97

            CAP-MPT Education Committee, 1998-

            The Hip Society, Membership Committee Chair 2007-

            Association of Arthritic Hip and Knee Surgeons; Board of Directors, 2000-2003

            The American Orthopaedic Association; Critical Issues Committee, 2001-2003 

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Activities

            Board of Directors, 1998-2000                       

                        Chairman, Task Force on Gifts and Lectureships

                        Chairman, Task Force on the Internet and the AAOS Website 

            Scientific Exhibits 

                        The Extensor Apparatus of the Knee:

                        Decreased Mechanical Advantage Following Total Knee Replacement

                                    63rd Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1996

 

                        Access Disease:  The Pathophysiology of Osteolysis

                                    63rd Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1996

 

                        Factors Contributing to the Variability of Clinical Wear Rates of Polethylene         Implants

                                    64th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1997

                       

                        Long-Term Experience with Precision-Fit Hemi-Resurfacing for Osteonecrosis of the Hip

                                    64th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1997

 

                        Variables Affecting Utilization of Orthopaedic Specialty Services

                                    65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1998

 

                        The Multi-Factorial Nature of Polyethylene Wear In Vivo

                                    66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 1999 

            Committees 

                        Basic Science Evaluations Committee, 1996-1999

                        Internet Communications Committee, 2000-2002 

            AAOS and NIH Consensus Workshop 

                        "Considerations of Implant Wear for the Future of Total Joint Replacement"

                          September 1995                       

                        “Wear 2000” 

                         October 2000                       

Publications 

 1.        Nilsson, O.S.; Urist, M.R.; Dawson, E.G.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Finerman, G.A.M.:  Bone repair induced by bone morphogenetic protein in ulnar defects in dogs.  J. Bone Joint Surg., 68B(4):635-642, 1986.  

 2.        Urist, M.R.; Nilsson, O.; Rasmussen, J.; Hirota, W.; Lovell, T.; Schmalzreid [Sic], T., and Finerman, G.A.M.:  Bone regeneration under the influence of a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) beta tricalcium phosphate (TCP) composite in skull Trephine defects in dogs.  Clin. Orthop., 214:295-304, 1987.

 

 3.        Schmalzried, T.P., and Finerman, G.A.M.:  Osteolysis in aseptic failure.  In Non-Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty.  Fitzgerald, R.H., Jr., ed.  Raven Press, New York, 1988, 303-318.

 

 4.        Johnson, E.E.; Urist, M.R.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Chotivichit, A.; Huang, H.K., and Finerman, G.A.M.:  Autogeneic cancellous bone grafts in extensive segmental ulnar defects in dogs.  Clin. Orthop., 243:254-265, 1989.

 

 5.        Markolf, K.L.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Ferkel, R.D.:  Torsional strength of the ankle in vitro:  The supination-external-rotation injury.  Clin. Orthop. 246:266-272, 1989.

 

 6.        Schmalzried, T.P.; Grogan, T.J.; Neumeier, P.A., and Dorey, F.J.:  Metal removal in a pediatric population:  Benign procedure or necessary evil?  J. Ped. Orthop. 11:72-76, 1991.

 

 7.        Schmalzried, T.P., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Nerve injury and total hip arthroplasty.  In Operative Nerve Repair and Reconstruction.  Gelberman, R.H., ed.  J.B. Lippincott Company, 1991, 1245-1254.

 

 8.        Schmalzried, T.P., and Finerman, G.A.M.:  Bone grafting in total hip arthroplasty.  In Hip Arthroplasty.  Amstutz, H.C., ed.  Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1991, 335-356.

 

 9.        Nuwer, M.R., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Nerve palsy:  Etiology, prognosis, and prevention.  In Hip Arthroplasty.  Amstutz, H.C., ed.  Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1991, 415-427.

 

10.       Nasser, S.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Sepsis prevention.   In Hip Arthroplasty.  Amstutz, H.C., ed.  Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1991, 449‑ 455.

 

11.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Amstutz, H.C., and Dorey, F.J.:  Nerve palsy associated with total hip replacement:  Risk factors and prognosis.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 73‑A:1074-1080, 1991.

 

 

12.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Amstutz, H.C.; Au, M., and Dorey, F.J.:  Incidence of deep sepsis in total hip arthroplasty:  Survivorship analysis over 17 years from one hospital.  J. Arthroplasty 6:S47-51, 1991.

 

13.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Kwong, L.M.; Jasty, M.; Sedlacek, R.C.; Haire, T.C.; O'Connor, D.O.; Bragdon, C.R.; Kabo, M.; Malcolm, A., and Harris, W.H.:  The mechanism of loosening of cemented acetabular components in total hip arthroplasty: Analysis of specimens retrieved at autopsy.  Clin. Orthop. 274:60-78, 1992.

 

14.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Eckardt, J.J.:  Spontaneous gluteal artery rupture resulting in compartment syndrome and sciatic neuropathy.  Clin. Orthop. 275:253-257, 1992.

 

15.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Neal, W.C., and Eckardt, J.J.:  Gluteal compartment and crush syndromes.  Clin. Orthop. 277:161-165, 1992.

 

16.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Amstutz, H.C.; Au, M., and Dorey, F.J.:  Etiology of deep sepsis in total hip arthroplasty:  The significance of hematogenous and recurrent infections.  Clin. Orthop. 280:200-207, 1992. 

17.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Jasty, M., and Harris, W.H.:  Periprosthetic bone loss in total hip arthroplasty:  The role of polyethylene wear debris and the concept of the effective joint space.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 74-A:849-863, 1992. 

18.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Harris, W.H.: The Harris-Galante porous-coated acetabular component with screw fixation:  Radiographic analysis of eighty-three primary hip replacements at a minimum of five years.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 74-A:1130-1139, 1992. 

19.       James, S.; Schmalzried, T.P.; McGarry, F.J., and Harris, W.H.:  Extensive porosity at the cement-femoral prosthesis interface:  A preliminary study.   J. Biomed. Biomat. Res. 27:71-78, 1993. 

20.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Finerman, G.A.M.:  The use of inductive implants for treating fractures.  In Fractures and Dislocations.  Gustillo, R.B., Kyle, R.F., Templeman, D.C. eds., Mosby - Year Book Inc., 1993, 141-152.

 

21.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Maloney; W.J., Jasty, M.; Kwong, L.M., and Harris,W.H.:  Autopsy studies of the cement-bone interface in well-fixed cemented total hip replacements.  J. Arthroplasty 8:179-188, 1993.

 

22.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Jasty, M.; Rosenberg, A., and Harris, W.H.:  Histologic identification of polyethylene wear debris using oil red o stain.  J. Applied Biomat. 4:119-125, 1993.

 

23.              Schmalzried, T.P. and Harris W.H.:  The hybrid total hip replacement:  A six and one half-year follow-up study.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 75-B:608-615, 1993.

 

24.       Maloney, W.J.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Jasty, M.; Kwong, L.M., and Harris,W.H.:  Retrieval studies.  In The Cement Interface.  Morey, B.F., ed., Raven Press Ltd., New York, New York, 1993, 51-69.

 

25.       Guttmann, D.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Jasty, M., and Harris, W.H.:  Light microscopic identification of submicron polyethylene wear debris.  J. Applied Biomat. 4:303-307, 1993.

 

26.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Guttmann, D.:  Critical care of the orthopaedic patient.  In Critical Care.  Diagnosis and Management.  Bongard, F.S. and Sue, D.Y. eds.  Appleton and Lange, Norwalk, CT, 1994, 731-740.

 

27.       Campbell, P.; Ma, S.; Schmalzried, T., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Tissue digestion for wear particle isolation.  J. Biomed. Mat. Res. 28:523-526, 1994.

 

 

28.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Guttmann, D.; Grecula, M., and Amstutz, H.C.:  The relationship between the design, position, and articular wear of acetabular components inserted without cement in the development of pelvic osteolysis.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 76-A:677-688, 1994.

 

29.       Amstutz, H.C.; Grigoris, P.; Safran, M.; Grecula, M.J.; Campbell, P.A., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Precision-fit surface hemiarthroplasty for femoral head osteonecrosis.  Long-term results.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 76-B:423-427, May 1994.

 

30.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Wessinger, S.A.; Hill, G.E., and Harris, W.H.:  The Harris‑Galante porous (HGP) acetabular component press-fit without screw fixation: Five-year radiographic analysis of primary cases.  J. Arthroplasty 9:235-242, 1994.

 

31.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Jasty, M.; Rosenberg, A., and Harris, W.H.:  Polyethylene wear debris and tissue reactions in knee as compared to hip replacement prostheses.  J. Applied Biomat. 5:185-190, 1994.

 

32.       Campbell, P.; Ma, S.; Yeom, B.; McKellop, H.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Isolation of predominantly submicron sized UHMWPE particles from periprosthetic tissues.  J. Biomed. Mat. Res., 29:127-131, 1995.

 

33.       McKellop, H.A.; Campbell, P.; Park, S.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Amstutz, H.C. and Sarmiento, A.:  The origin of sub-micron polyethylene wear debris in total hip arthroplasty.  Clin. Orthop., 311:3-20, 1995. 

 

 

34.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Brown, I.C.:  Mechanisms of prosthetic hip joint failure.  In Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.  Galante, J., ed., pp. 91-107.  Raven Press Ltd., New York, New York, 1995.

 

35.       Navarro, R.A.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Amstutz, H.C., and Dorey, F.J.:  Surgical approach and nerve palsy in total hip arthroplasty.  J.Arthroplasty, 10:1-5, 1995.

 

36.       Maloney, W.J.; Smith, R.L.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Chiba, J.; Huene, D., and Rubash, H.:  Isolation and characterization of wear particles generated in patients who have had failure of a hip arthroplasty without cement.  J. Bone and Joint Surg., 77-A:1301-1310, Sept. 1995.

 

37.       Schmalzried, T.P.:  Retaining the capitated contract.  Orthopaedics Today, 15:17-19, Dec., 1995.

 

38.       Grecula, M.J.; Grigoris, P.; Schmalzried, T.P., Dorey, F., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Endoprostheses for osteonecrosis of the femoral head.  A comparison of four models in young patients.  Inter. Orthop. (SICOT) 19:137-143, 1995.

 

39.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Peters, P.C.;  Maurer, B.T.;  Bragdon, C.R., and Harris W.H.:  Long duration metal-on-metal total hip replacements with low wear of the articulating surfaces.  J. Arthroplasty, 11:322-331, 1996.

 

40.       Mai, M.T.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Amstutz, H.C.:  The contribution of frictional torque to loosening at the cement-bone interface in Tharies hip replacements.  J. Bone and Joint Surg., 78-A:505-511, 1996.

 

41.       Wright, T.M. and Goodman, S.B., eds.:  Implant Wear:  The Future of Total Joint Replacement.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosement, Il., 1996.

 

42.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Akizuki, K.H.; Petersen, T.D., and Amstutz, H.C..:  Factors correlating with long-term survival of McKee-Farrar total hip prostheses.  Clin. Orthop. 329S:S48-S59, 1996.

 

43.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Fowble, V.A.; Ure, K.J., and Amstutz, H.C..:  Metal on metal surface replacement of the hip:  technique, fixation and early results.  Clin. Orthop. 329S:S106-S114, 1996.

 

44.              Jacobs, J.J.; Skipor, A.; Doorn, P.F.; Campbell, P.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Black, J., and Amstutz, H.C.  Cobalt and chromium concentrations in patients with metal on metal total hip replacements.  Clin. Orthop. 329S:S256-S263, 1996.

 

45.              Amstutz, H.C. et al.:  Metal on metal total hip replacement workshop consensus document. Clin. Orthop. 329S:S297-303, 1996.

 

46.       Schmalzried, T.P.:  Arthritis.  In Surgery.  A Clinical Approach.  Bongard, F.S.; Stamos, M.J.; Passaro, E. eds.  Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1997, 517-527.

 

47.       Treuting, R.J.; Waldman, D.; Hooten, J.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Barrack, R.L.:  Prohibitive failure rate of the total articular replacement arthroplasty at five to ten years.  Am. J. Orthop. 26:114-118, 1997.

 

48.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Akizuki, K.H.; Fedenko, A.N., and Mirra, J.:  The role of access of joint fluid to bone in periarticular osteolysis.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 79-A:447-452, 1997.

 

49.       Amstutz, H.C.; Fowble, V.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Dorey, F.J.:  Short-course indomethacin prevents heterotopic ossification in a high-risk population following total hip arthroplasty.  J. Arthroplasty 12:126-132, 1997.

 

50.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Johnston, R.C.:  Demonstrating the value of orthopaedics.  AAOS Bulletin 45:13-14, 1997.

 

51.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P.; Schmitt, A.K.; Brown, I.C., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Shapes and dimensional characteristics of polyethylene wear particles generated in vivo by total knee replacements compared to total hip replacements.  J. Biomed. Mater. Res. (Appl. Biomater.) 38:203-210, 1997.

 

52.       Schmalzried, T.P.:  Learning to build value in our porfessional services.  Guest Commentary, Orthopaedics Today, 17:6-7, Oct., 1997.

 

53.       Amstutz, H.C.; Noordin, S.; Campbell, P.A., and Schmalzried T.P.:  Precision-fit surface hemiarthroplasty for femoral head osteonecrosis.  In Osteonecrosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.  Urbaniak, J.R. nd Jones, J.P., Jr., eds., pp. 373-383, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1997.

 

54.       Schmalzried, T.P.:  Bearing surfaces.  In The Hip.  Callaghan, J.; Rosenberg, A.; and Rubash, H.,  pp. 247-265, Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia, 1998.

 

55.       Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Petersen, T.D.:  Progressive bilateral pelvic osteolysis in a patient with McKee-Farrar metal-metal total hip prostheses.  J. Arthroplasty 12:819-824, 1997.

 

56.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Noordin, S., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Update on nerve palsy associated with total hip replacement.  Clin. Orthop. 344:188-206,1997.

 

57.       Wen, D.Y.; Puffer, J.C., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Lower extremity alignment and risk of overuse injuries in runners.  Med. and Sci. in Sports and Exerc. :1291-1298, 1997.

 

58.       Schmalzried; T.P.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Northfield, M.R.; Akizuki, K.H.; Frankel, R.E.; Belcher, G.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Quantitative assessment of walking activity after total hip or knee replacement.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 80-A:54-59, 1998.

 

59.       Schmalzried, T.P.:  Metal-on-metal:  Historical perspectives and lessons learned through retrieval studies.  Seminars in Arthoplasty 9:135-142, 1998.

 

60.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Fowble, V.; and Amstutz, H.C.: The fate of pelvic osteolysis after reoperation.  Clin. Orthop. 350:128-137, 1998.

 

61.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Luck, J.V.:  Capitated reimbursement for medical services returns control of the patient to the surgeon.  Orthopedics 21:620-631, 1998.

 

62.       Ure, K.J.; Amstutz, H.C.; Nasser, S.; and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Direct-exchange arthroplasty for the treatment of infection after total hip replacement.  An average ten-year follow-up. J. Bone and Joint Surg. 80-A:961-968, 1998.

 

63.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Dorey, F.J.; and McKellop, H.:  The multifactorial nature of polyethylene wear in vivo. J. Bone and Joint Surg. 80-A:1234-1243, 1998.

 

64.       Wen, D.Y.; Puffer, J.C., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Injuries in runners:  A prospective study of alignment.  Clin. J. of  Sports Med. 8:187-194, 1998.

 

65.       Zahiri, C.A.; Schmalzried, T.P., and Amstutz, H.C..:  Assessing activity in joint replacement patients   J. Arthroplasty 13:890-895, 1998.

 

66.       Schmalzried, T.P. and Callaghan, J.J.: Wear in total hip and knee replacements.  J. Bone and Joint Surg. 81-A:115-136, 1999.

 

67.              Zahiri, C.A. and Schmalzried, T.P., Ebramzadeh, E.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Salib, D.; Kim, C.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Lessons learned from loosening of the McKee-Farrar metal-on-metal total hip replacement.  J. Arthroplasty 14:326-332, 1999.

 

68.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Brown, I.C.; Amstutz, H.C.; Engh, C.A., and Harris, W.H:  The role of acetabular component screw holes and/or screws in the development of pelvic osteolysis.  Proc. Instn. Mech. Engrs. 13:147-153, 1999.

 

69.       Schmalzried, T.P.: Wear and bearing surfaces in total knee arthroplasty.  Seminars in Arthoplasty 10:258-269,1999.

 

70.       Shepherd, E.F.; Toloza, E.; McClung, C.D.; and Schmalzried, T.P.: Step activity monitor (SAM):  Increased accuracy in quantifying ambulatory activity.  J. Orthop. Res. 17:703-708, 1999.

 

71.       Scott, D.L.: Campbell, P.A.; McClung, C.D. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Factors contributing to rapid wear and osteolysis in hips with modular acetabular bearings made of Hylamer.  J. Arthroplasty 15:35-46, 2000.

 

72.       McClung, C.D. et al.: The relationship between body mass index and activity in hip or knee arthroplasty patients. J. Orthop. Res. 18:35-39, 2000.

 

73.              Schmalzried, T.P. and McKellop, H.A.: Rationale for crosslinked polyethylene in hip and knee replacement surgery.  Current Opinion in Orthopedics 11:387-402, 2000.

 

74.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Zahiri C.A. and Woolson, S.T..:  The significance of stem-cement loosening of grit-blasted femoral stems.  Orthopedics 23:1157-1164, 2000.

 

75.       Schmalzried, T.P. et al:  Wear is a function of use, not time.  Clin. Orthop. 381:36-46, 2000.

 

76.              Jackson, W.O. and Schmalzried, T.P.: Limited role of direct-exchange arthroplasty in the treatment of infected total hip replacements.  Clin. Orthop. 381:101-105, 2000.

 

77.              Mikulak, S.A.; Mahoney, O.M.; Dela Rosa, M.; Schmalzried, T.P.: Loosening and osteolysis with the Press-Fit Condylar posterior-cruciate-substituting total knee replacement.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 83-A:398-403, 2001.

 

78.              Beaulé, P.E.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P. A.; Dorey, F. and Amstutz, H.C.:  Duration of symptoms and outcome of hemiresurfacing for hip osteonecrosis.  Clin. Orthop. 385:104-117, 2001.

 

79.              Tharani, R. Dorey, F. J. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  The risk of cancer following total hip or total knee replacement.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 83-A:774-780, 2001.

 

80.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P. and Chan, F.W.:  Biological issues in metal-metal total hip arthroplasty.  Biomat. Forum 23:6-20, 2001.

 

81.              Beaulé, P.E.; Campbell, P. A.; Hooper, J. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Osteolysis in a cementless, second generation metal-on-metal hip replacement.  Clin. Orthop. 386:159-165, 2001.

 

82.              Schmalzried, T. P.:  Patient Activity and Wear.  In World Tribology Forum.  Rieker, C. and Oberholzer, S. eds.  Hans Huber, Bern, 2001.

 

83.              Schmalzried, T.P. et al.:  Contemporary issues in total hip arthroplasty.  Am. J. of Orthop. 30:626-632, 2001.

 

84.              Schmalzried, T.P. and Huk, O.:  What patient-related factors contribute to implant wear?  In Implant Wear.  Wright, T.M. and Goodman, S.B., eds.  AAOS, Rosemont, IL, 2001.

 

85.              Park, S.-H. et al:  Cement-cement interface strength: Influence of time to apposition. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 58:741-746, 2001.

 

86.              Beaule, P.E.; Schmalzried, T.P. et al.:  Jumbo femoral head for the treatment of recurrent dislocation following total hip replacement.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 84-A:256-263, 2002.

 

87.              Beaule, P.E. et al.:  Polyethylene wear characteristics in vivo and in a knee simulator.  J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 60:411-419, 2002.

 

88.              Mahoney, O.: McClung, C.D.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.: The effect of total knee arthroplasty design on extensor mechanism function. J. Arthroplasty 17:416-421, 2002.

 

89.              Barrack R.L. and Schmalzried, T.P. Impingement and rim wear associated with early osteolysis after a total hip replacement: A case report.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 84-A: 1218-1220, 2002.

 

90.              Silva, M. et al.:  Average patient walking activity approaches 2 million cycles per year:  Pedometers under-record walking activity.  J. Arthroplasty 17:693-697, 2002.

 

91.              Callaghan, J.J. et al:  Tibial post impingement in posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty. Clin. Orthop. 404:83-88, 2002.

 

92.              Silva, M.; Tharani, R. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Results of direct exchange or debridement of the infected total knee arthroplasty.  Clin. Orthop. 404:125-131, 2002.

 

93.              Maloney, W.J.; Schmalzried, T.P. and Harris, W.H.:  Analysis of long-term cemented total hip arthroplasty retrievals. Clin. Orthop. 405:70-78, 2002.

 

94.              Barrack, R.L. et al.:  Analysis of retrieved uncemented porous-coated acetabular components in patients with and without pelvic osteolysis.  Orthopedics 25:1373-1378, 2002.

 

95.              Skipor, A.K. et al.:  Serum and urine metal levels in patients with metal-on-metal surface arthroplasty.  J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Med. 13:1227-1234, 2002.

 

96.              Klein, R. et al.:  Rotational constraint in posterior-stabilized total knee prostheses.  Clin. Orthop. 410:82-89, 2003.  

 

97.              Silva, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Polyethyelne in total knee arthroplasty.  In The Adult Knee.  Callaghan, J.J.; Rosenberg, A.G.; Rubash, H.E.; Simonian, P.T.; and Wickiewicz, T.A., eds, pp. 278-288, Lippincott William & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2003.

 

98.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Bearing surface options for total hip replacement in young patients.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 85-A: 1366-1379, 2003.

 

99.              Beaule, P.E. et al.: [Tripolar arthoplasty for recurrent total hip prosthesis dislocation.]  Rev. Chir. Orthop. Reparatrice Appar. Mot. 89:242-249, 2003.

 

100.          Silva, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Metal-on-metal:  history, basic science, and toxicity. Semin. Arthroplasty 14:113-122, 2003.

 

101.          Nellans, K; Schmalzried, T.P. and Macaulay, W.:  Effect of patient-controllable factors on survivorship of primary total hip arthroplasty.  J. South Orthop. Assoc. 12:72-74, 2003.

 

102.          Silva, M. et al.: Knee strength after total knee replacement. J. Arthroplasty 18:605-611, 2003.

 

103.          Campbell, P. et al.:  Autopsy analysis thirty years after metal-on-metal total hip replacement.  A case report.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 85-A:2218-2222, 2003.

 

104.          Silva, M. et al.: Surface damage on open box posterior-stabilized polyethylene tibial inserts.  Clin. Orthop. 416:135-144, 2003.

 

105.          Silva, M. et al.:  The biomechanical results of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 86-A:40-46, 2004.

 

106.          Schmalzried, T.P. and Huk, O.L.:  Patient factors and wear in total hip arthroplasty.  Clin. Orthop. 418:94-97, 2004.

 

107.          Heisel, C.; Silva M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Short-term in vivo wear of crosslinked polyethylene.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 86-A:748-751, 2004.

 

108.          Heisel, C.; Silva M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Bearing surface options in total hip replacement.  Instr Course Lect 53:49-66, 2004.

 

109.          Schmalzried, T.P.:  Total resurfacing for osteonecrosis.  Clin. Orthop. 429: 151-156, 2004.

 

110.          Schmalzried, T.P.:  How I choose a bearing surface for my patients.  J. Arthroplasty 19 Suppl. 3:50-53, 2004.

111.          Silva M.; Heisel, C. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Metal-on-metal total hip replacement.  Clin. Orthop. 430: 53-61, 2005.

 

112.          Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.: The effects of lower-extremity total joint replacement for arthritis on obesity.  Orthopedics 28: 157-160, 2005.

 

113.     Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; Skipor, A.K.; Jacobs, J.J. and Schmalzried, T.P.: The relationship between activity and ions in patients with metal-on-metal bearing hip prostheses.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 87-A:781-787, 2005.

 

114.     Schmalzried, T.P.:  Metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty: No way under the sun!--In opposition.  J. Arthroplasty 20(4 Suppl 2): 70-71, 2005.

 

115.     Schmalzried, T.P.: Preoperative templating and biomechanics in total hip arthroplasty. 

Orthopedics 28 (8 Suppl): S849-S851, 2005.

 

116.     Silva, M,; McClung, C.D.; dela Rosa, M.A.; Dorey, F.J., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Activity sampling in the assessment of patients with total joint arthroplasty.  J. Arthroplasty 20: 487-491, 2005.

 

117.     Heisel, C.; Schmalzried, T.P.: In vivo wear of bilateral total hip replacements: conventional versus crosslinked polyethylene.  Arch. Orthop. Trauma Surg. 20:1-3, 2005.

 

118.     Fowble, V.A. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Nerve palsy associated with total hip arthroplasty.  Seminars in Arthroplasty 16:114-118, 2005.

 

119.          Schmalzried, T.P.; Silva, M.; de la Rosa, M.; Choi, E.S. and Fowble, V.A. :  Optimizing  patient selection and outcomes with total hip resurfacing.  Clin. Orthop. 441:200-204, 2005.

 

120.          Silva, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Alternate bearing materials: metal-on-metal.  In Joint Replacements and Bone Resorption:  Pathology, Biomaterials and Clinical Practice.  Shanbag, A. et al., eds, pp. 643-664, Taylor & Francis Group, New York, 2006

 

121.          Jacobs, J.J.; Skipor, A.K.; Campbell, P.A.; et al.:  Three-year prospective study of serum and urine metal levels in patients with metal-on-metal total hip and surface arthroplasty.  J. Arthroplasty 21:303-304, 2006.

 

122.          Isaac, G.H.; Siebel, T.; Schmalzried, T.P.; et al.:  Development rationale for an articular surface replacement:  A science-based evolution.  Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng. [H] 220:253-268, 2006.

 

123.          Schmalzried, T.P.: The optimal metal-metal arthroplasty is still a total hip arthroplasty:  In opposition.  J. Arthroplasty 21(4 Suppl 1):77-79, 2006.

 

124.          Schmalzried, T.P.: The infected hip: Telltale signs and treatment options.  J.  Arthroplasty 21(4 Suppl 1):97-100, 2006.

 

125.          Mont, M.A.; Ragland, P.S.; Etienne, G.; Seyler, T.M. and Schmalzried, T.P.: Hip    resurfacing arthroplasty.  J. Am. Acad. Orthop. Surg.14:454-463, 2006.

 

126.          In, Y.; Schmalzried, T.P.:  Preoperative planning for revision TKA:  Where do you want to go today?  Orthopedics 29:844-846, 2006.

 

127.          Silva, M.; Heisel, C.; McKellop, H. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Bearing surfaces.  In The Adult Hip, 2nd edition.  Callaghan, J.J. et al., eds, pp. 248-275, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2007.

 

128.          Schmalzried, T.P.; Fowble, V.A.; Bitsch, R.G. and Choi, E.S.:  Total hip resurfacing.  In The Adult Hip, 2nd edition.  Callaghan, J.J. et al., eds, pp. 969-979, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2007.

 

129.          Theinpont, E.; Schmalzried, T.; and Bellemans, J.: Ankylosis due to heterotopic ossification   following primary total knee arthroplasty. Acta Orthop. Belg. 72(4):502-6, 2006.

 

130.          Bitsch, R.G.; Heisel, C.; Silva, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.: Femoral cementing technique for hip resurfacing arthroplasty. J. Orthop. Res., 25:423-431, 2007.

 

131.          dela Rosa, M.A.; Silva, M.; Heisel, C.; Reich, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Range of motion after total hip resurfacing.  Orthopedics 30:352-357, 2007.

 

132.          Trousdale, R.T.; Callaghan, J.J.; Gustke, K.A.; A Krakow, K.; Ritter, M.A. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  What would you do?  Challenges in hip surgery.  J. Arthroplasty 22(4 Suppl 1):116-122, 2007.

 

133.          Mont, M.A.; Seyler, T.M.; Ulrich, S.D.; et al.:  Effect of changing indications and technique on total hip resurfacing.  Clin. Orthop. 465:63-70, 2007.

 

134.          Schmalzried, T.P.:  Comparative arthroplasty alternatives for the young arthritic.  Orthopedics 30:756-757, 2007.

 

135.          Ball, S.T.; Pinsornsak, P.; Amstutz, H.C. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Extended travel after hip arthroplasty surgery.  Is it safe?  J. Arthroplasty 22(6 Suppl 2):29-32, 2007.

 

136.          Schmalzried, T.P.:  Why total hip resurfacing.  J. Arthroplasty 22(7 Suppl 3):57-60, 2007.

 

 137.          Bitsch, R.G.; Zamorano, M.; Loidolt, T.; Heisel, C.; Jacobs, J.J. and Schmalzried, T.P.: Ion production and excretion in a patient with a metal-on-metal bearing hip prosthesis.  A case report.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 89-A:2758-2763, 2007.

 

138.          Mihalko WM, Manaswi A, Brown TE, Parvizi J, Schmalzried TP, Saleh KJ. Infection in primary total knee arthroplasty: contributing factors. Instr Course Lect. 2008;57:317-25.

 

139.          Mihalko WM, Manaswi A, Cui Q, Parvizi J, Schmalzried TP, Saleh KJ.  Diagnosis and treatment of the infected primary total knee arthroplasty.  Instr Course Lect. 57:327-39, 2008.

 

140.          Bitsch RG, Schmalzried TP.   [Cementing techniques for hip resurfacing arthroplasty : What do we know?]  Orthopade. Jul;37(7):667-71, 2008.  German.

 

141.          Bitsch RG, Loidolt T, Heisel C, Ball S, Schmalzried TP.  Reduction of osteolysis with use of Marathon cross-linked polyethylene. A concise follow-up, at a minimum of five years, of a previous report.  J Bone Joint Surg 90-A (7):1487-91, 2008.

 

142.          Bitsch RG, Loidolt T, Heisel C, Schmalzried TP.  Cementing techniques for hip resurfacing arthroplasty: development of a laboratory model.  J Bone Joint Surg 90-A Suppl 3:102-10, 2008.

 

143.          Mont MA and Schmalzried TP.  Modern metal-on-metal hip resurfacing: important observations from the first ten years. J Bone Joint Surg 90-A Suppl 3:3-11, 2008.  

Correspondence

 

1.                  Campbell, P.; Kossovsky, N., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Particles in loose hips.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 75-B:161, 1993.

 

2.                  Schmalzried, T.P.:  Wear particles and lymphadenopathy.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 75-B:980-981, 1993.

 

3.                  Schmalzried, T.P.:  Osteolysis in cemented total knee arthroplasties.  J. Arthroplasty, 10:118-119, 1995.

 

4.                  Schmalzried, T.P. and Campbell, P.:  Limitations of automated particle analyzers.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 77-A:1625-1626, 1995.

 

5.                  Schmalzried, T.P.:  The posterior stabilized total knee prosthesis.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 78-A:1446-1447, 1996.

 

6.                  Heisel, C. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Re: Puolakka et al.  Increased volumetric wear of polyethylene liners with more than 3 years of shelf-life time.  Int. Orthop. 27:153-159, 2003.

 

7.                  Heisel, C. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Incidence rates of serious complications after total hip replacement.  J. Bone Joint Surg. 85-A:1610-1611, 2003.

 

Publications in Press

Manuscripts Submitted for Publication

 

  1. Ball, S.T. et al. Fixed versus rotating bearing total knee arthroplasty: A randomized, prospective study.

 

  1. Bitsch, R.G. et al.  Laboratory model for cementing techniques in hip resurfacing.

 

  1. Bitsch, R.G. et al.  Cementing techniques for hip resurfacing: Temperature and pressure.

 

 Audio-Visual Productions

 

1.         Schmalzried, T.P.:  Polyethylene Issues in Total Hip Replacement.  Orthopaedic Audio-Synopsis Foundation, South Pasadena, CA, 1994.

 

2.                Schmalzried, T.P.:  The Cement v. Cementless Debate.  Orthopaedic Audio-Synopsis Foundation, South Pasadena, CA, 1994.

 

3.                Schmazlried, T.P.:  The Relationship Between Activity and Wear,  Audio-Digest, Orthopaedics 21,  No.6,  June 1998.

 

4.                Schmalzried, T.P.: Scorpio TKA, Audio-Digest, Orthopaedics 26,  No.5,  May 2003.

 

 5.        Schmalzried, T.P.; MacDonald, S.J. and Kudrna, J.C.:  Metal-on metal articulations in total hip arthroplasty: Current Status.  www.medscape.com/clinicalupdate/totalhip .

 

 

Work in Progress

 

 1.        FDA IDE Study – “Conserve Plus” - CoCr hybrid total hip resurfacing.

 

 2.        FDA IDE Study – “Scorpio Plus” rotating platform total knee.

 3.        FDA IDE Study – “Cormet 2000” – CoCr hrbrid total hip resurfacing.

 

 4.        FDA IDE Study – “ASR” – CoCr hybrid total hip resurfacing.

 

 

Published Abstracts

 

 1.        Blau, H.M., Pavlath, G.K., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Role of muscle derived collagen in muscle differentiation.  J. Cell Biol. 91:38A, 1981.

           

 2.        Schmalzried, T.P., Finerman, G.A.M., Mirra, J., Kim, W.C., Dorey, F.J., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Osteolysis and mechanical failure in total hip replacement. Orthop. Trans. 11:556-557, 1987.

 

 3.        Johnson, E.E., Urist, M.R., Schmalzried, T.P., Chotivichit, A., Huang, and Finerman, G.A.M.:  Bovine bone morphogenetic protein (b-BMP) augmentation grafting of segmental ulnar defects in beagle dogs.  Orthop. Trans. 12:425‑ 426, 1988.

 

 4.        Schmalzried, T.P., Amstutz, H.C., and Dorey, F.J. :  Lower extremity nerve palsies associated with total hip arthroplasty.  Orthop. Trans. 12:533 and 718, 1988.

 5.        Schmalzried, T.P., Amstutz, H.C., Au, M., and Dorey, F.J.:  Etiology of deep sepsis in total hip arthroplasty:  The significance of hematogenous and recurrent infections.  Orthop. Trans. 13:517, 1989.

 

 6.        Schmalzried, T.P., Grogan, T.J., and Neumeier, P.A.:  Metal removal in a pediatric population:  Benign procedure or necessary evil?  Orthop. Trans. 13:521, 1989.

 

 7.        Schmalzried, T.P., Neal, W.C., and Eckardt, J.J.:  Gluteal compartment and crush syndromes:  Report of four cases and review of the literature. Orthop. Trans. 13:532, 1989.

 

8.           Schmalzried, T., Kwong, L., Jasty, M., Sedlacek, R.  O'Connor, D., Kabo M., and Harris,   

           W.:  The relationship between high density polyethylene wear and the mechanical stability

           of cemented acetabular components. Trans. Soc. Biomat. 14:243, 1991.

 

9.         James, S., Schmalzried, T.P., McGarry, F.J., and Harris, W.H.:  Porosity reduction at the femoral prosthesis / cement interface.  Trans. Soc. Biomat. 14:50, 1991.

 

10.       Beauchesne, R.P., Engh, C.A., and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Roentgenographic evaluation of the AML porous-coated acetabular component:  A six-year minimum follow-up study.  Orthop. Trans. 16:318, 1992.

 

11.       Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., Burke, D.W., Rosenberg, A., Campbell, P., Kilgus, D., Amstutz, H.C., and Harris, W.H.:  Periprosthetic bone loss in total hip arthroplasty:  The role of polyethylene wear debris and the concept of the effective joint space.  Orthop. Trans. 16:399-400, 1992.

 

12.       Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., Rosenberg, A., and Harris, W.H.:  Light microscopic identification of polyethylene wear debris using oil red o stain.  Orthop. Trans. 16:489-490, 1992.

 

13.              Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., and Harris, W.H.:  The role of polyethylene wear debris in acetabular component loosening.  Orthop. Trans. 16:492-493, 1992.

 

14.       Campbell, P., Schmalzried, T.P., Amstutz, H.C.:  Wear debris induced osteolysis as a cause of TJR failure.  Trans. Soc. Biomat. 15:19, 1992.

 

15.       Campbell, P., Schmalzried, T.P., Amstutz, H.C.:  Special staining supports the presence of submicron UHMWPE wear debris in periprosthetic tissues.  Trans. Soc. Biomat. 15:31, 1992.

 

16.       Guttmann, D., Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., and Harris, W.H.:  Light microscopic identification of submicron polyethylene wear debris:  Specificity of "Willert's Phenomenon".   Trans. Soc. Biomat. 15:84, 1992.

 

17.       Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., Burke, D.W., Rosenberg, A., Campbell, P., Kilgus, D., Amstutz, H.C., and Harris, W.H.:  Periprosthetic bone loss in total hip arthroplasty:  The role of polyethylene wear debris and the concept of the effective joint space.  Orthop. Trans. 16:637-638, 1993.

 

18.       Schmalzried, T.P., Tanzer, M., and Harris, W.H.:  Hybrid total hip replacement:  A six year follow-up study.  Orthop. Trans. 16:644, 1993.

 

19.       Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., and Harris, W.H.: The Harris-Galante porous-coated acetabular component with screw fixation:  Minimum of five year radiographic analysis of eighty-three primary hips.   Orthop. Trans. 16:701, 1993.

 

20.       McKellop, H.A., Schmalzried, T.P., Park, S., Campbell, P.:  Evidence for the generation of sub-micron polyethylene wear particles by micro-adhesive wear in acetabular cups.  Trans. Soc. Biomat. 16:184, 1993.

 

21.       Campbell, P., McKellop, H.A., Belcher, G., Ma, S. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Automated particle sizing following digestion of periprosthetic tissues:  What are we measuring?  Trans. Soc. Biomat. 16:241, 1993.

 

22.       Navarro, R.A., Schmalzried, T.P., Amstutz, H.C. and Dorey, F.J.:  The relationship between surgical approach and nerve palsy in total hip arthroplasty.  Orthop. Trans. 17:466, 1993.

 

23.       Mai, M.T., Schmalzried, T.P., Dorey, F.J., Campbell, P.A., and Amstutz, H.C.:  The contribution of frictional torque to cement-bone interface loosening in total hip replacement.  Orthop. Trans. 17:582-583, 1993.

 

24.       Grecula, M.J., Schmalzried, T.P., Grigoris, P., Guttmann, D., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Osteolysis in hip resurfacing arthroplasty:  Clinical model of the effective joint space. Orthop. Trans. 17:583, 1993.

 

 

25.       Maloney, W.J., Schmalzried, T.P., Smith, R.L., Huene, D., and Rubash, H.:  Particulate wear debris:  Characterization and quantification from membranes around failed cementless femoral replacements.   Orthop. Trans. 17:716, 1993.

 

26.       Campbell, P., Ma, S., Belcher. G., Schmalzried, T.P., and McKellop, H.:   A method of tissue digestion for metal and polyethylene particles from periprosthetic tissue.  Orthop. Trans. 17:787, 1993.

 

27.       Mai, M.T., Schmalzried, T.P., Dorey, F.J., Campell, P.A., and Amstutz, H.C.:  Effect of bearing surface size on the longevity of cemented hip arthroplasty:  Frictional torque or wear debris?  Orthop. Trans. 17:790, 1993.

 

28.       Maloney, W.J., Schmalzried, T.P., Smith, R.L., Chiba, J., Huene,D., and Rubash, H.:  Wear debris overload:  Quantification and characterization of particulate debris after failed cementless hip replacement.  Orthop. Trans. 17:994 and 1196, 1994.

 

29.       Grecula, M.J., Schmalzried, T.P., Amstutz, H.C., and Dorey, F.J.:  Pulmonary embolism after hospital discharge:  A true risk following hip arthroplasty.   Orthop. Trans. 17:995, 1994.

 

30.       Schmalzried, T.P., Wessinger, S.A., Hill, G.E., and Harris, W.H.:  The Harris‑Galante porous (HGP) acetabular component press-fit without screw fixation.  Orthop. Trans. 17:998, 1994.

 

31.       Grecula, M.J.,, Amstutz, H.C., Schmalzried, T.P., Mai, M.T., and Campbell P.A.:  Prosthetic solutions for osteonecrosis:  A comparison of four models.  Orthop. Trans. 17:1087, 1994.

 

32.       Guttmann, D., Schmalzried, T.P., Kabo, J.M. and Amstutz, H.C.:  Characterization of back-side wear in modular polyethylene liners.  Orthop. Trans. 18:418, 1994.

 

33.       Northfield, M.R., Schmalzried, T.P., Belcher, G. and Amstutz, H.C.  Quantitative assessment of activity in joint replacement patients.  Orthop. Trans. 18:569 and 876, 1994.

 

34.       Guttmann, D., Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., and Harris, W.H.:  Light microscopic identification of submicron polyethylene wear debris.  Orthop. Trans. 18:623, 1994.

 

35.       Campbell P., Ma, S., Yeom, B., Schmalzried, T., Amstutz, H. :  Problems and limitations of particle isolation by tissue digestion.  Orthop. Trans. 18:626, 1994.

 

36.       Schmalzried, T.P., Brown, I.C., Amstutz, H.C., Engh, C.A., Harris, W.H:  The role of acetabular component screw holes and/or screws in the development of pelvic osteolysis.  Orthop. Trans. 18:870, 1994.

 

37.       Schmalzried, T.P., Jasty, M., Rosenberg, A., and Harris, W.H.:  Polyethylene wear debris and tissue reactions in knee as compared to hip replacement prostheses.  Orthop. Trans. 18:870, 1994.

 

38.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P.; Brown, I.C.; Schmitt, A.K. and Amstutz, H.C.:  Polyethylene wear particles generated in vivo by total knee replacements compared to total hip replacements.  Trans. Soc. Biomat. 18:310, 1995.

 

39.       Amstutz, H.C.; Fowble, V. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Short course indomethacin prevents heterotopic ossification in the high risk patient population following total hip arthroplasty.   Orthop. Trans. 19:741 and 804, 1995-1996.

 

40.       Schmalzried, T.P.;  Brown, I.C.; Amstutz, H.C.; Engh, C.A.; Harris, W.H.:  The role of acetabular component screw holes and/or screws in the development of pelvic osteolysis.  Orthop. Trans. 19:926, 1995-1996.

 

41.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P.; Brown, I.C.; Schmitt, A.K.; Amstutz, H.C.:  Polyethylene wear particles generated in vivo by total knee replacements compared to total hip replacements.  Orthop. Trans. 19:1000, 1995-1996.

 

42.              Amstutz, H.C.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Grigoris, P.; Nebel, K.; Ure, K.J.; Fowble, V.A.:  Rationale and preliminary results with metal-on-metal hip resurfacing.  Orthop. Trans. 20:333, 1996.

 

43.       Amstutz, H.C.; Ure, K.J.; Schmalzried, T.P. :  The relationship of stem geometry to thigh pain in cementless THR:  Clinical results of a smooth long stem double wedge taper design.  Orthop. Trans. 20:349-350, 1996.

 

44.       Jacobs, J.J.; Skipor, A.K.; Doorn, P.F.; Campbell, P.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Black, J. and Amstutz, H.C.:  Wear in metal-on-metal THR:  serum and urine chromium concentrations.  Orthop. Trans. 20:733, 1997.

 

45.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Petersen, T.D.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Osteolysis in metal-metal bearing total hip replacements. Orthop. Trans. 21:8-9, 1997.

 

46.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Northfield, M.R.; Akizuki, K.H.; Frankel, R.E.; Belcher, G.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  The relationship between patient variables and quantitaive activity of total joint replacement patients. Orthop. Trans. 21:43-44, 1997.

 

47.       Fowble, V.A.; Schmalzried; T.P.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Decreased morbidity with lesional treatment of pelvic osteolysis. Orthop. Trans. 21:190, 1997.

 

 

48.       Amstutz, H.C.; Ure, K.J.; and Schmalzried, T.P.:  The relationship of stem geometry to thigh pain in cementless THR: clinical results of a smooth long stem double wedge taper design. Orthop. Trans. 21:208-209, 1997.

 

49.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P.A.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Factors contributing to the variability of clinical wear rates of polyethylene implants. Orthop. Trans. 21:228-229, 1997.

 

50.       Amstutz, H.C.; Fowble, V.A.; and Schmalzried; T.P.:  Long term experience with precision-fit hemi-resurfacing for osteonecrosis of the hip.  Orthop. Trans. 21:230, 1997.

 

51        Schmalzried, T.P.; Fowble, V.; and Amstutz, H.C.: The fate of pelvic osteolysis following reoperation. Orthop. Trans. 21:420-421, 1997.

 

52.       Amstutz, H.; Campbell, P; Noordin, S.; and Schmalzried, T.:  Fifteen year experience with hemi-surface replacement of the hip for Ficat stage III and early stage IV osteonecrosis. Orthop. Trans. 21:695, 1997.

 

53.       Campbell, P.; Klausner, B.; Schmalzried, T.; and Amstutz, H.:  Polyethylene wear particles morphology:  Capsule v. Osteolytic Lesions. Orthop. Trans. 21:742, 1997.

 

54.       Schmalzried, T.P.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Northfield, M.R.; Akizuki, K.H.; Frankel, R.E.; Belcher, G.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Quantitative assessment of activity in joint replacement patients.  Orthop. Trans. 21:827, 1997.

 

55.       Noordin, S.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P.A.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Analysis of polyethylene particles in synovial fluid. Orthop. Trans. 21:1018-1019, 1997.

 

56.              Noordin, S.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P.A.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Synovial fluid from patients with prosthetic joint arthroplasty:  Protein concentration and in vivo wear of polyethylene. Orthop. Trans. 21:1022-1023, 1997.

 

57.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Campbell, P.A.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Femoral head surface roughness and patient activity in the wear of Hylamer. Orthop. Trans. 21:1027-1028, 1997.

 

58.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Northfield, M.R.; Akizuki, K.H.; Frankel, R.E.; Belcher, G.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Quantitative assessment of walking activity in joint replacement patients.  Orthop. Trans. 21:1114, 1997.

 

59.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Lal, D.; England, L.; and Tooke, S.M.T.:  The relationship between primary care referral rates and the utilization of orthopaedic specialty services.  Orthop. Trans. 22:15-16, 1998.

 

60.              Zahiri, C.A.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Assessing activity of total joint replacement patients:  Comparison of four methods.  Orthop. Trans. 22:42-43, and 738-739, 1998.

 

61.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Dorey, F.J.; McClung, C.D.; Scott, D.L.; Zahiri, C.A.; Sanford, W.M.; Kem, L.; and Humphrey, W.:  Factors contributing to the variability of short-term radiographic wear rates in total hip replacement.  Orthop. Trans. 22:81-82, and 737-738, 1998.

 

62.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Zahiri, C.A.; and Woolson, S.:  The significance of metal-cement interface debonding of grit-blasted femoral stems.  Orthop. Trans. 22:665-666, 1998.

 

63.              McKellop, H.; Liao, P.; Liu, T.S.; Campbell, P.; Schmalzried, T.P.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  Lubricating properties of joint fluids around total hip and total knee replacements.  Orthop. Trans. 22:684, 1998.

 

64.              Zahiri, C.A.; Schmalzried, T.P.; Ebramzadeh, E.; Szuszczewicz, E.S.; Salib, D.; Kim, C.; Amstutz, H.C.:  Lessons learned from loosening of the McKee-Farrar total hip.  Orthop. Trans. 22:906, 1998.

 

65.              Schmalzried, T.P.; Noordin, S.; Zahiri, C.A.; Sarkany, A.; Campbell, P.A.; and Amstutz, H.C.:  The critical difference in hemi-surface replacement vs. total hip resurfacing:  absence of a polyethylene acetabular component.  Orthop. Trans. 22: 908, 1998.

 

66.              Silva, M.; Jackson, W.O.; Shepherd, E.F.; dela Rosa, M.A. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  The effect of activity patterns and intensity on polyethylene wear.  Transactions of the 10th annual meeting, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, p. 47, 2000.

 

67.              Silva, M.; Shepherd, E.F.; Jackson, W.O.; dela Rosa, M.A. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Wear is a function of the amount and pattern of activity:  The step activity monitor (SAM).  Tran. Orthop. Res. Soc., 26:1011, 2001.

 

68.              Silva, M.; Jackson, W.O.; Shepherd, E.F.; dela Rosa, M.A. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  The effect of activity patterns and intensity on polyethylene wear.  Proceedings of the 68th annual meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, p. 485, 2001.

 

69.              Silva, M.; Shepherd, E.F.; Jackson, W.O.; dela Rosa, M.A. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Wear is a function of the amount and pattern of activity:  The step activity monitor (SAM).  Annual meeting, California Orthopaedic Association, 2001.

 

70.              Park, S.H.; Silva, M.; Park, J.S.; Ebramzadeh, E.; and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Optimizing of cement technique in total knee replacement:  Cement-cement interface bond strength.  Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 2002.

 

71.              Silva, M.; Jackson, W.O.; Pratt, J.A.; Shepherd, E.F.; McClung, C.D. and Schmalzried, T.P.  Quantitative evaluation of knee strength following total knee replacement.  Proceedings of the 69th annual meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, p. 433, 2002.

 

72.              Silva, M.; Tharani, R. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Treatment of the infected total knee replacement:  Results of debridement or direct exchange.  Combined Specialty Day meeting, The Knee Society and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2002.

 

73.              Silva, M.; Jackson, W.O.; Pratt, J.A.; Shepherd, E.F.; McClung, C.D. and Schmalzried, T.P.  Quantitative evaluation of knee strength following total knee replacement.  Proceedings of the 66th annual meeting, Western Orthopaedic Association, 2002.

 

74.              Silva, M.; Kabbash, C.A.; Tiberi, J.V.; Mahoney, O.M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Favorable wear characteristics of polyethylene sterilized by gamma irradiation and packaged in an oxygen-free environment.  Proceedings of the 66th annual meeting, Western Orthopaedic Association, 2002.

 

75.              Silva, M.; Kabbash, C.A.; Tiberi, J.V. et al.:  Surface damage on open box PS modular polyethylene tibial inserts.  Combined Specialty Day, The Knee Society and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2003.

 

76.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Short-term in vivo wear of MarathonÔ crosslinked polyethylene.  Proceedings of the 16th annual symposium, International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, 2003.

 

77.              Silva, M.; Lee, K.H.; Heisel, C.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  The biomechanics of total hip resurfacing compared to contemporary total hip replacement.  Proceedings of the 16th annual symposium, International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, 2003.

 

78.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Surgical treatment of hip or knee arthritis does not affect obesity.  Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 11(Suppl A):S48, 2003.

 

79.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Short-term in vivo wear of MarathonÔ crosslinked polyethylene.  J Arthroplasty 19:258, 2004.

 

80.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Short-term in vivo wear of MarathonÔ crosslinked polyethylene.  Transactions of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 2004.

 

 

 

81.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Surgical treatment of hip or knee arthritis does not affect obesity.  Transactions of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 2004.

 

82.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Short-term in vivo wear of MarathonÔ crosslinked polyethylene.  Proceedings of the 71st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2004.

 

83.              Heisel, C.; et al.:  The relationship between activity and ions in patients with metal-metal bearing hip prostheses.  The 68th Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association, 2004.

 

 

84.              Heisel, C.; Silva, M.; dela Rosa, M. and Schmalzried, T.P.:  Surgical treatment of hip or knee arthritis does not affect obesity.  The 68th Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association, 2004.

 

85.              Silva, M.; et al.:  Sampling in the assessment of total joint replacement patients.  The 68th Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association, 2004.

 

86.              Silva, M.; et al.:  Improving hip biomechanics with the SummitÔ stem.  The 68th Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association, 2004.

 

Abstract tracking discontinued.

 

 

National and International Presentations

 

 1.        Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Induced Changes in the Morphology and Protein Synthesis and Secretion of Myoblasts and Fibroblasts.  Undergraduate Honors Thesis.  Department of Human Biology, Stanford University.  June, 1980.

 

2.                Osteolysis and Mechanical Failure in Total Hip Replacement.  American Orthopaedic Association Annual Residents' Conference.  Salt Lake City, Utah. March 1987.

 

3.         Lower Extremity Nerve Palsies Associated With Total Hip Arthroplasty. American         

Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 55th Annual Meeting.  Atlanta, Georgia. February, 1988.

                                   

4.         Lower Extremity Nerve Palsies Associated With Total Hip Arthroplasty. American Orthopaedic Association Annual Residents' Conference.  Boston, Massachusetts.  March, 1988.

 

 

 

 5.        Etiology of Deep Sepsis in Total Hip Arthroplasty: The Significance of Hematogenous and Recurrent Infections.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 56th Annual Meeting.  Las Vegas, Nevada.  February, 1989.

 

 6.        The Charnley Award Paper:  The Mechanism of Loosening of Cemented Acetabular Components in Total Hip Arthroplasty:  Analysis of Specimens Retrieved at Autopsy.  Eighteenth Open Scientific Meeting of the Hip Society. Anaheim, California.  March, 1991.

 

 7.        The Relationship Between High Density Polyethylene Wear and the Mechanical Stability of Cemented Acetabular Components.  Proceedings of the Seventeenth Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials.  Scottsdale, AR. May, 1991.

 

8.         The Mechanism of Loosening of Cemented Acetabular Components in Total Hip Arthroplasty:  Analysis of Specimens Retrieved at Autopsy.  Keynote Address, Harvard Fall Hip Course,  Boston, MA.  September, 1991.

 

 9.        Periprosthetic Bone Loss in Total Hip Arthroplasty:  The Role of Polyethylene Wear Debris and the Concept of the Effective Joint Space.  Orthopaedic Research Society 38th Annual Meeting.  Washington, D.C.  February 1992.

 

10.       The Harris-Galante Porous (HGP) Acetabular Component With Screw Fixation: Minimum Five-Year Radiographic Analysis of Primary Cases.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting.  Washington, D.C. February 1992.

 

11.       Periprosthetic Bone Loss in Total Hip Arthroplasty.  5th Biomaterial Symposium, Gottingen, Germany.  March 1992.

 

12.       The Mechanism of Loosening of Cemented Acetabular Components in Total Hip Arthroplasty:  Analysis of Specimens Retrieved at Autopsy.  The Implant-Bone Interface, Munich, Germany.  October 1992.

 

13.       The Harris‑Galante Porous (HGP) Acetabular Component Press-Fit Without Screw Fixation: Five-Year Radiographic Analysis of Primary Cases.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting.  San Francisco,  February 1993.

 

14.       Cementless Acetabular Component Design, Position, and Accelerated Articular Wear in the Development of Pelvic Osteolysis.  American Orthopaedic Association, 106th Annual Meeting, San Diego. June 1993.

 

15.       Current Concepts in Total Hip Replacement.  L'Arthroplastie de la Hanche at du Genou.  Paris, France.  November 1993.

 

 

16.       Mechanisms of Prosthetic Hip Joint Failure.  Bristol-Myers Squibb / Zimmer International Orthopaedic Research Symposium on Total Hip Revision Surgery.  Chicago, November 1993.

 

17.       Polyethylene Issues in Total Hip Replacement.  Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium on Polyethylene.  40th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, February 1994.

 

18.       Revision Total Hip Replacement.  Current Status of Total Joint Replacement for Nurses.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, February 1994.

 

19.              Morphology and Dimensional Characteristics of Polyethylene Wear Particles Generated In Vivo by Total Knee Replacements Compared to Total Hip Replacements.  Orthopaedic Research Society 41st Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL,  February 1995.

 

20.       Long Duration Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements with Low Wear of the Articulating Surfaces.  ASTM Committee F04 workshop on the characterization and performance of articulating surfaces.  Denver, CO, May 17, 1995.

 

21.       Manifestations of Wear in Total Hip Replacement.  Formal overview presentation.  AAOS / NIH workshop on Considerations of Implant Wear for the Future of Total Joint Replacement.  Oak Brook, IL, September 22-24, 1995.

 

22.       Long Duration Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Replacements with Low Wear of the Articulating Surfaces.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1996.

 

23.       Quantitative Assessment of Activity in Joint Replacement Patients.  Orthopaedic Research Society 43rd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February, 1997.

 

24.       The Relationship Between Patient Variables and Quantitative Activity of Total Joint Replacement Patients.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 64th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 1997.

 

25.       Nerve Palsy Associated with Total Hip Replacement:  Difficult Complication for Patient and Surgeon.  Invited Lecture, 25th Open Scientific Meeting of the Hip Society, San Francisco, CA, February 1997.

 

26.       The Significance of Debonding of Grit-Blasted Femoral Stems.  4th Annual Scandinavian Hip and Knee Meeting, Helsinki, Finland, June 1997.

 

27.       Wear of Metal-Metal Total Hip Bearings.  4th Annual Scandinavian Hip and Knee Meeting, Helsinki, Finland, June 1997.

 

28.       Are We Going the Right Way?  A Comment on the Evolution of Health Care Delivery.  Western Orthopaedic Association, 61st Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, Idaho, August 1997.

 

29.       The Significance of Debonding of Grit-Blasted Femoral Stems. Orthopaedic Research Society 44th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 1998.

 

30.       Factors Contributing to the Variability of Short-Term Radiographic Wear Rates in Total Hip Replacement. Orthopaedic Research Society 44th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 1998 and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March, 1998.

 

31.       The Relationship Between Primary Care Referral Rates and the Utilization of Orthopaedic Specialty Services. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March, 1998.

 

32.       Variables Affecting Utilization of Orthopaedic Specialty Services.  Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March, 1998.

 

33.       The Significance of Debonding of Grit-Blasted Femoral Stems.  Society for Biomaterials, 24th Annual Meeting, San Diego, April, 1998.

 

34.       Factors Contributing to the Variability of Short-Term Radiographic Wear Rates in Total Hip Replacement. Society for Biomaterials, 24th Annual Meeting, San Diego, April, 1998.

 

35.       Extensor Mechanism Moment Arms in Total Knee Replacement.  State of the Art in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Australian Orthopaedic Association, Alice Springs, July 6, 1998.

 

36.       The Confounding Variables of Polyethylene Wear.  Current Concepts in Total Joint Replacement, Orlando, Dec. 10, 1998.

 

37.       Direct Exchange of the Infected THA. Current Concepts in Total Joint Replacement, Orlando, Dec. 10, 1998.

 

38.       The Contribution of Wear Mechanism(s) to Variability in Wear Rates. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February, 1999.

 

39.       Why the Benefit of Ceramic Heads is not Demonstrated by Radiographic Studies.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February, 1999.

 

 

40.       Past Experience and the Future of Metal-on-Metal Articulations. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February, 1999.

 

41.       The Multi-Factorial Nature of Polyethylene Wear In Vivo. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February, 1999.

 

42.       The Significance of Stem-Cement Loosening. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February, 1999.

 

43.       Access Disease:  The Pathophysiology of Osteolysis.  Fifth Osteolysis Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, September 25, 1999.

 

44.       Periprosthetic Bone Loss:  The Concept of the Effective Joint Space.  27th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Rheumatism and Joint Surgery, Kurume, Japan, September 30, 1999.

 

45.       Access Disease:  The Pathophysiology of Osteolysis.  Instructional Course in Revision Hip Surgery, Barcelona, Spain, October 28, 1999.

 

46.       Wear is a Function of Use, Not Time!  Charnley Award Paper.  Open Meeting of the Hip Society, Orlando, FL, March 2000.

 

47.       Wear is a Function of Use, Not Time!  Charnley Award Paper.  Charnley Era Meeting, Wrightington, GB, June 2000.

 

48.              Biomechanical Considerations in Total Knee Arthroplasty.  Charnley Era Meeting, Wrightington, GB, June 2000.

 

49.              What Patient Factors Contribute to Implant Wear?  AAOS / NIH Wear 2000 Workshop Oak Brook, IL, September 2000.

 

50.              Patient Activity and Wear.  World Tribology Forum, Montrose, Switzerland, October 2000.

 

51.              Wear is a Function of Use, Not Time!  Charnley Award Paper.  Closed Meeting of the International Hip Society, Santa Monica, CA, October 2000.

 

52.              Cancer Risk Following Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.  Orthopaedic Research Society 47th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2001.

 

 

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