Dr. Jason P Young M.D, Orthopedic knee surgeon

Dr. Jason P.Young M.D.

Jason P. Young, M.D.

Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Sports Performance

Dr. Jason Young, a St. Louis native, received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Young then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.  During his time in Chicago, Dr. Young participated in the care of Lewis University as well as Loyola University athletics.

Following residency, Dr. Young completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver, Colorado.  His fellowship focused on the treatment of injuries to the shoulder, elbow, and knee with special emphasis on rotator cuff disorders, cartilage procedures, labral repair, and ligament reconstruction of both the knee and elbow.

During his tenure in Denver, Dr. Young assisted as team physician for the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos. In addition, Dr. Young participated as an orthopaedic medical examiner at the 2011 NFL Combine. Dr. Young continues to participate in research related to sports injury. He has presented his work nationally, which has resulted in published journal articles and book chapters.

Education

Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver
Sports Medicine Fellow
Denver, CO 2010-2011
Loyola University of Chicago
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Maywood, IL 2005- 2010
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
St. Louis, MO 2001-2005
Boston College
Bachelor of Science
Boston, MA
1997-2001


Awards

Excellence in Research Award, Loyola Dep. of Orthopaedic Surgery 2010
Magis Award for Outstanding Patient Care, Loyola Medical Center 2007
First Place Clinical Research Award: Cervical Spine Research Society 2004
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Boston College 2001
Inducted Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 1999
Boston College Deans List 1997-2001
Extracurricular Activities

Medical Mission:
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi,Kenya 2005
Member: Joint Phase Committee for Curriculum Improvement
St. Louis University School of Medicine 2003
Teaching Assistant: Gross Anatomy
St. Louis University School of Medicine 2002
Intern: DePuy, Johnson and Johnson Company
Boston, MA 2000
Counselor: Adventures in Medicine and Science
St. Louis, MO 1997

Research Experience

Effect of Malreduction on the Strength of Iliosacral Screw Fixation in Type II Sacral Fractures
AO North America Resident Research Grant $5,000
Orthopaedic Trauma Association Resident Research Grant $20,000
Biomechanics Laboratory: Hines VA Hospital
Chicago, IL

Ponticulus Posticus: A C1 Vertebral Anomaly
Washington University Medical Center
St. Louis University Medical Center
St. Louis, MO – 2005

Presentations

Return to Play of NFL Players Following High Ankle Sprains Treated with Corticosteroid Injections
Podium Presentation at the NFL Physician Society
Indianapolis, IN – February 2011

Hip Injuries in Athletes
Podium Presentation at the 9th Annual Colorado Rockies Medical and Training Staff Retreat
Denver, CO – November 2010

ACL Reconstruction: Graft Selection
Podium Presentation at the Clinical Orthopaedic Society
Denver, CO – September 2010

Effect of Malreduction on the Strength of Iliosacral Screw Fixation in Type II Sacral Fractures
Poster Presentation at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Meeting
Denver, Colorado – October 2008

Poster Presentation at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Meeting
Amelia Island, Florida – April 2009

The Ponticulus Posticus: Implications for C1 Lateral Mass Screw Insertion
Podium Presentation at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Granted the First Place Clinical Research Award
Boston, Massachusetts – December 2004

Papers

Young JP, Genuario J, Murphy T, Boublik M, Schlegel TF. Return to Participation following Surgical Reattachment of Complete Proximal Hamstring Ruptures in National Football League Athletes.  In Preparation 2011.

Young JP, Stover M, Reilly M, Patwardhan A, Havey B, Macintosh B, Lewis S. The Effect of Malreduction on the Strength of Iliosacral Screw Fixation. Accepted for Publication Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, January 2010.

Young JP, Stover M, Magovern, B. Treatment of Isolated Ulna Nonunions Using Wave Plate Osteosynthesis. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 23(8): 595-599, Sep 2009.

Young JP, Tonino P, Evans D. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Risk Factors And Prevention Strategies. Loyola University Chicago Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. 16, 70-73. 2007.

Young JP, Young PH, Ackermann MJ, Anderson PA, Riew KD. The Ponticulus Posticus: Implications for Screw Insertion into the First Cervical Lateral Mass.  Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Volume 87A:11. Pages 2495-2498. November 2005.

Young J, Young P. Degenerative Disc Disease in Childhood and Adolescence. Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association. Volume 102:1, Pages 70-72, January/February 2005.
Book Chapters

Young PH, Young JP.  Microscopic Approach to the Posterior Lumbar Spine for Decompression. Operative Spine Surgery,     2nd Edition. Keith Bridwell, Ed. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. (Publication            Pending)

Lim MR, Lee JR, Young PH, Young JP, Hillibrand AS: Unilateral Hemi-laminotomy for bilateral decompression (Lumbar     sub-laminoplasty). Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Vaccaro and Bono, Taylor and Francis. May 2007.

Young PH, Young JC, Young JP. Microsurgical Posterior Approaches to the Cervical Spine. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  H. Michael Mayer, Ed. Springer 2005.



Case Reports

Young JP, Young PH. Meningioma Associated with Abscess Formation—Case Report. Surgical Neurology. 63:6 Pages 84-85, June 2005.

Editorials

Young J. “The Death of Healing.” The Journal of the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. Volume 26:8. Pages 12-14. August, 2004.

Young J. “American Health Care: Socially Unaware.” The Journal of the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. Volume 26:11. Page 1. November 2004.

Extracurricular Activities

St Mary's High School -Team Physician Present
Denver Broncos & Colorado Rockies – Team Physician 2010–2011
Cherry Creek High School – Team Physician 2010–2011
Walther High School – Football Team Physician 2008–2010
Lewis University and Loyola Athletics
Game coverage for Division II Basketball
Training Room Evaluations for Department of Athletics
2007–2010
Chicago Showcase Hockey Tournament – Physician Coverage 2007–2008
Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – 2005-Present

Arthroscopy Association of North America – 2010-Present

American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine  – 2010-Present

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery – Medical Reviewer – 2012-Present

Professional Accreditation

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Board Eligible