Silicon Valley Joint Replacement Center, San Jose

When you and your doctor agree that it’s time for surgery, the Silicon Valley Joint Replacement Center offers a comprehensive program designed to meet your individual needs, providing optimal outcomes in the shortest possible time.

What makes our program unique?
At Silicon Valley Joint Replacement Center, your experience includes:

    Comprehensive pre-surgical education so you know what to expect and begin your preparation for going home even before you enter surgery
    All private rooms with flat panel television, free WiFi and beautiful valley views
    Board-certified orthopedic surgeons who make joint replacement a major focus of their practice
    The support and encouragement of your personal coach, a relative or trusted friend who can be by your side throughout your recovery
    A multi-disciplinary team of specially-trained nurses and physical therapists whose focus is on keeping you comfortable and getting you active so your recovery advances rapidly
    An approach to pain management designed to meet your needs, combining modern medications and improved anesthetic techniques to enhance pain control and minimize discomfort after surgery
    Members of the hospital’s volunteer Auxiliary who are committed to comfort care and the small touches that can make a big difference in your stay
    Group physical therapy sessions. Twice a day, total joint patients exercise in a group setting, creating a fun, motivational and educational experience.
    Group lunch with other patients and their coaches, sharing successes and trading insider tips that can make your transition to home comfortable and safe
    Use of a variety of adjunctive pain management techniques, including music therapy and meditation with visualization for relaxation

Eric M Kagel, EMK Orthopedics, San Jose CA

Eric M Kagel

Eric M Kagel, MD is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Kagel has board certification in general orthopedics as well as a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) for Surgery of the Hand. The practice is focused on extremity surgery including shoulder, elbow, wrist and digits as well as lower extremity conditions including hip fractures, cartilage and ligamentous injuries of the knee, and orthopedic trauma. These conditions include neurologic conditions, congenital deformity, tumorous conditions, and infections of the bone and joint.

Dr. Kagel received his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley and his M.D. from the University of Tel Aviv in 1991. He went on to become a resident at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Kagel has the distinction of having worked as an orthopedic research fellow at Mount Sinai Medical Center 1993 through 1994 under the direction of Thomas A. Einhorn M.D (currently chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at Boston University). Dr. Kagel completed his hand fellowship under the direction of Ghazi M.Rayan, MD an internationally published expert in the field of hand surgery.

Dr. Kagel’s practice includes running his private clinic, participating in the orthopedic trauma panel at both Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose and El Camino Hospital of Los Gatos. His interest include arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, traumatic injuries, upper extremity reconstruction as well as joint replacement surgeries. An additional element of his practice also focuses on pediatric injuries of the upper extremity.

Dr Hosalkar, Orthopedic Surgeon, Vista CA

Dr Hosalkar

Dr. Hosalkar is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, who believes in treating every patient as his own child, sibling or parent. He strives to meet every patient’s individual needs by combining leading-edge joint and cartilage-preserving techniques with traditional methods to help them achieve an active, pain-free, and functional lifestyle, and provides them the best care possible.

Medical Director

    Center for Hip Preservation and Reconstruction, Deformity Correction, Limb Reconstruction & Limb Lengthening
    Hip Preservation Surgeon (Pediatric, Adolescent and Adult Spectrum)
    Orthopedic Trauma Specialist (Pediatric, Adolescent and Adult Spectrum)
    AO Faculty for Trauma (Adult and Pediatric Spectrum)

 Hospital Affiliations

    Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego
    Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista
    Scripps Hospital, Encinitas
    Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    Tricity Hospital
    Paradise Valley Hospital

Surgery Center Affiliations

    Center for Surgery, Encinitas
    Oasis Surgery Center
    North Coast Surgery Center
    Carlsbad Surgery Center


Teaching Experience in Orthopaedics

    Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery & Senior Resident: 2 years; 1996-1998
    Specialist Pediatric Fellow and Instructor: Wadia Hospital, University of Mumbai: 1998-1999: 1 year
    Lecturer and Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King Edward Memorial Hospital, University of Mumbai: 1999-2000: 1 year
    International fellow and Instructor, Children’s Hospital Madera, UCSF: 9 months; 2001
    Specialist Fellow and Instructor: Great Ormond Street Hospital, UCL, London: 2 years; 2001-02
    Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPENN: 2005-2009
    Clinical Instructor and Administrative & Academic Chief Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPENN: 2006-2009
    Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rady Children’s Hospital: 2009- 2013
    Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon (Adult and Pediatric Spectrum): Lower extremity, Hip Preservation and Trauma specialist Tricity Medical Center, Vista, CA: current
    Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon (Adult and Pediatric Spectrum): Scripps Mercy Hospital (San Diego, Chula Vista), Scripps Encinitas Hospital- Current

Total orthopaedic teaching/academic experience in University Hospitals: ~ 15 years


Employment History

July 2009- 2013: Employed by CSSD Orthopaedic group, San Diego: 3030 Children’s way, 92123
April 2013: Started Private Practice in San Diego with affiliations to Scripps hospitals (Mercy and Chula Vista), Scripps Encinitas, Tricity Hospital, and also Oasis Surgery Center & Surgery Center of Encinitas. Currently the Medical Director of ‘Center for Hip Preservation and Children’s Orthopaedics, Inc, San Diego’.

AAOS Program Chair: AAOS-ORA 2011 specialty day, held in San Diego, CA, 19th Feb, 2011.

 AAOS Positions

    AAOS Guidelines Committee: Supracondylar Fractures in Skeletally Immature 2010-11
    AAOS Guidelines Committee: Hip Dysplasia 2012-13

 AO Committees

    AO-NA Faculty for Traumatology
    AO-NA Faculty for AO-Pediatric Trauma Course: 2010- date
    AO-Think Tank Committee: Member- 2010 – date
    AO Faculty Educator core group: 2012-

POSNA Committee

    Chairman: Evidence Based Committee: 2012
    Member of Evidence-based committee of POSNA: 2010-11, 2011-12
    International Hip Dysplasia Institute: Medical Advisory board member: 2010- date
    International Perthes Study Group: Committee member since 2012
    Young Investigatory group for Management of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Core committee member

Nakul V. Karkare MD, Limb Reconstruction, East Setauket NY

Nakul V Karkare, NY

Welcome to my website. I am Dr Nakul V Karkare; an orthopedic surgeon specialized in limb reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. This website is specially designed for our patients to have all the necessary information related to anterior approach total hip replacement, patient specific knee replacement, complex revision hip and knee joint replacement, and metabolic bone disease management. In addition to this, the site provides information on appointments, driving directions, contact details and much more.

Fellowships
6/2010 – 6/2011
Trauma Fellow, York Hospital, PA
8/2006 – 7/2007
Arthroplasty Fellow, Hospital for Special Surgery, NY
8/2007 – 7/2008
Arthroplasty and Metabolic Bone Disease Fellow, Hospital For Special Surgery
8/2008
A.O. Fellow, Orthopedic trauma, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma center, University of Maryland, MD, USA
8/2005 – 7/2006
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellow, Wayne State University

Past Positions

10/2008 – 6/2009

    Head, Total Joint Replacement Service, Loma Linda University, California Director, Center for Joint Replacement Surgery, Loma Linda University, California
    Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Loma Linda University, California

Academic Honors/Awards

Fellowship
2009
AAOS 2009 Annual Meeting Best Poster. Tumor and Metabolic Disease Category. “Hypovitaminosis D in Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery: A single center analysis”. Poster # P539 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2009, Las Vegas, NV, USA.

Residency
2000
Dr. Sancheti Gold Medal (Summa cum-laude) in Orthopedics awarded by the College
of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay, India

Medical School
1995
First Rank (Summa cum-laude) in final MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) graduating class, Amravati University, India
1995
First Rank (Summa cum-laude) in Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology and Preventive & Social medicine, Amravati University, India

Professional Honors
2009
FDA Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel
2002
Sigma–Xi

Editorial Board Positions

    Acta Ortopédica Brasileira ISSN (Print): 1413-7852)
    Acta Chirurgica Latviensis ISSN (Print): 1407-981X
    Advances in Materials Science ISSN (Print): 1730-2439
    International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology ISSN (Print): 1752-6418
    Applied Technologies and Innovations ISSN (Print): 1804-1191
    European Medical, Health and Pharmaceutical Journal ISSN (Online): 1804-5804.
    Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology. ISSN(Print): 2040-7459
    Current Chemical Biology ISSN: 1872-3136
    Patents in Nanotechnology . ISSN(Online): 1872-2105
    Academic Bulletin- Series in Medicine, Grigol Robakidze University Press ISSN (Print): 214385-2394
    Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology ISSN(Print): 1905-7873

Publications

    N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Biologics in orthopaedics: The Ethical Challenges” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Pg 24, 25 Volume 5, number 1, 2011
    N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Ethical Challenges involving Orthopaedic Trauma” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Pg 27, Volume 5, number 1, 2011
    N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale “Suprapatellar Approach for Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures: The Cole Technique” Transactions of 2010 Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines. Phoenix, AZ
    Peter G Elsissy, N. Karkare, “Inconsistencies in Units Used to Report Cell Counts From Aspirates of Infected Arthroplasties”, J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 May;92(5):1312; author reply 1312-4
    Karkare N, Yeasting RA, Ebraheim NA, Espinosa N, Scheyerer MJ, Werner CM. “Anatomical considerations of the internal iliac artery in association with the ilioinguinal approach for anterior acetabular fracture fixation” Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2010 Jun 29
    Peter G Elsissy, N. Karkare, “Inconsistencies in Units Used to Report Cell Counts From Aspirates of Infected Arthroplasties”, Letter to the editor, JBJS June 2009
    Laura Gehrig, Joseph Lane, Mary I. O’Connor, David Zackson, and Nakul Karkare
    Osteoporosis: Management and Treatment Strategies for Orthopaedic Surgeons
    J. Bone Joint Surg. Am., Letter to the Editor, Nov 2008; 90: 2544 – 2545
    L. Bogunovic, N. Karkare, J. M. Lane “Hypovitaminosis D in Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery: A single center analysis”. Poster # P539 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2009, Las Vegas, NV, USA
    N. Karkare, A. Steever, L. Bogunovic, R. Parker, P. O’Loughlin, J. M. Lane. “The Safe Zone for Percutaneous Extrapedicular Surgical Approach to the Lumbar Spine” Session: Osteoporosis Treatment (Pre-Clinical): Other Agents Presentation Number: M344. Category: M. Osteoporosis – Treatment (clinical). American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane. “Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Surgical Orthopedic Patients: A Single Center Analysis” Session: Steroid Hormones and Receptors: Vitamin D and Its Analogs. Presentation Number: Su205. Category: O. Aging and Other Disorders of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane “Characterization of the Osteotomy Callus Using Fourier Transfer Infrared (FTIR) Imaging in a Rabbit Ulnar Model”. Session: Bone Biomechanics and Quality: Assessment of Bone Quality and Strength Presentation Number: M471. Category: D. Bone, Cartilage and Connective Tissue Matrix & Development. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    D Kendoff, C Plaskos, N Karkare, C Granchi, A Mareau-gaudry, T Sculco, A Pearle “A navigated 8-in-1 femoral cutting guide for total knee arthroplasty – Development and accuracy study” 8th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 5th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery Hong Kong, June 4-7, 2008
    Karkare N, Andrew AD, Granchi C, Plaskos C, Moreau-Gaudry A, Sculco TP. “A
    Navigated 8 in 1 Cutting Guide for Total Knee Arthroplasty”. Hospital for Special Surgery 89th Alumni Meeting. November 15-16, 2007, NY, NY
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Improved Shear Strength of the Bone-PMMA Interface by Vibration and Horizontal Grooves” # P060, AAOS annual meeting, San Diego, California, February 14 – 18, 2007
    Ebraheim NA, Karkare N, Gehling DJ, Liu J, Ervin D, Werner CM., “ Use of External Rotation view for Posteromedial Tubercle Fractures of the Talus” Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma J Orthop Trauma. 2007 Sep;21(8):579-582
    Ebraheim NA, Karkare N, Liu J, Xu R, Werner CM. The Use of Angled Posteroanterior fluoroscopy for L5-Sl Discography: A Technical note American Journal of Orthopedics Am J Orthop. 2007 Jul;36(7):380-1
    Liu J., Shafiq Q., Ebraheim N., Karkare N., Asaad M., Woldenberg L., Yeasting R., “Value of true lateral radiographic view of C2 pedicle for screw trajectory during transarticular screw insertion” Spine J. 2005 Jul-Aug; 5(4): 434-40
    Karkare, N, Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J.,. and Saha, S. “Synthesis and Characterization of a bone substitute material”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices (Accepted provisionally)
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “History of devices for radiological evaluation of osteoporosis” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices (Accepted provisionally)
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Devices for evaluation of Osteoporosis” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices (Accepted provisionally)
    Jiayong Liu , Nabil A. Ebraheim , Steven P. Haman , Qaiser Shafiq , Nakul Karkare , Ashok Biyani , Vijay K. Goel , Lee Woldenberg. Effect of the Increase in the Height of Lumbar Disc Space on Facet Joint articulation area in sagittal plane. Spine 2006 Apr 1;31(7): E198-202
    Liu J., Ebraheim N., Elsamaloty H., Karkare N., Yeasting R., Storer L., “Effect of Lumbar Disc Space Narrowing on Intervertebral Foraminal Dimensions” North American Spine Society Meeting Proceedings, 20th Annual Meeting. 2005
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Strengthening of the Bone-PMMA interface”. Trans. Fifth Combined Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Societies of Canada, USA, Japan and Europe, 016, 2005
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength”. Trans. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society, 1438, Vol. 29, 2004
    Rectenwald, J P; Murray, P M; Karkare, N V; Thiebaud, J; Saha, S. “Time dependant relaxation of soft tissue elements about the wrist following external fixation application”. Trans. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society, 1210, Vol. 29, 2004
    Rectenwald, J., Karkare, N., Thiebaud, J., Murray, P. and Saha. S. “Stress Relaxation Behavior of Wrist Ligaments: A Cadaveric Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Pg 357-358. ISBN: 1-930636-01-6, Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc., 2002
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength: A Biomechanical Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Pg 171. ISBN: 1-930636-01-6, Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc., 2002
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Versatile Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixator”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Pg. 169-170. ISBN: 1-930636-01-6, Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc., 2002
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Effect of Drill Holes on the Strength of Bones”. Trans.22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, p. 100, 2003
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Osteogenic Growth factors: A Review”. Trans.22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, p. 91, 2003
    Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J., Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A New Multiphase Injectable Bone Substitute”. Trans.22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, p. 145, 2003
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Biomechanical Analysis of the Bone Cement Interface and A Review Of Cementation Techniques”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 1, pg. 39, 2005
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixators-A New Concept in External Fixators”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 1, pg. 9, 2005
    Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J., Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Bioglass Based Bone Substitute Material: A Preliminary Study”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 1, pg. 35, 2005
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A New Method for Preparation of Bone Surface Before Total Joint Replacement”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 1, pg. 36, 2005
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S “A Method for Better Interdigitation of Bone Cement into Bone”. Prog. Biomed. Eng. New York, Pg. 30, 2003
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “An Improved Device for External Fixation of Bones”. Prog. Biomed. Eng. New York, Pg.31, 2003
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Growth Factors in Bone Substitute Materials: A Review”. Prog. Biomed. Eng. New York, Pg.27, 2003
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Laboratory Investigations to Improve the Life of Cemented Arthroplasty”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. Prog. Biomed. Eng. New York, Pg.50, 2003
    Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “Study Designs in Clinical Research and Bias”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 2, pg. 100, 2005
    Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 2, pg. 105, 2005
    Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “The Principles governing Physician-Patient Relationship”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 2, pg. 106, 2005.

Oral & Poster Presentations

    N. Karkare, “Fracture Clasification” Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Course for Residents, St. Louis, MO, Oct 18, 2012
    N. Karkare, “Metabolic Considerations in Ortho Trauma” 51st Postgraduate Seminar of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, May 13, 2011, Scottsdale, AZ
    N. Karkare, “Geriatric Fractures” 51st Postgraduate Seminar of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, May 13, 2011, Scottsdale, AZ
    N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Biologics in orthopaedics: The Ethical Challenges” Sixth International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering transactions.
    April 1 – 3, 2011, NY, USA
    N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Ethical Challenges involving Orthopaedic Trauma”
    Sixth International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering transactions.
    April 1 – 3, 2011, NY, USA
    N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale “Suprapatellar Approach for Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures: The Cole Technique” Poster presentation, November 11-14, 2010. 2010 Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines. Phoenix, AZ
    N. Karkare, “Metabolic Bone Diseases and its relationship to fractures” Grand rounds, June 17, 2010, York Hospital, York, PA
    N. Karkare, “Thromboprophylaxis after Joint Replacement Surgery” Grand rounds, July 29, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
    N. Karkare, “Management of Metabolic Disease for orthopedic surgeons” Grand rounds, July 28, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
    N. Karkare, “Metabolic Bone Disease: Management and Treatment Strategies for Orthopaedic Surgeons” Grand rounds, June 25, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
    N. Karkare, “Concepts of total hip arthroplasty” Grand rounds, December 10, 2008, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
    N. Karkare, “Concepts of total knee arthroplasty” Grand rounds, January 14, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
    N. Karkare, J. M. Lane, “Osteoporosis: Management and Treatment Strategies for Orthopaedic surgeons”, Instructional Course lecture, ICL 58, DVD video supplement
    American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons, 2008, Rosemont, IL  60018
    N. Karkare, “Management of Metabolic Bone Disease”, Grand rounds October 3, 2008, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 30, Brooklyn, NY 1120
    L. Bogunovic, N. Karkare, J. M. Lane “Hypovitaminosis D in Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery: A single center analysis”. Poster # P539, 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2009, Las Vegas, NV, USA
    N. Karkare, A. Steever, L. Bogunovic, R. Parker, P. O’Loughlin, J. M. Lane. “The Safe Zone for Percutaneous Extrapedicular Surgical Approach to the Lumbar Spine” Session:
    Osteoporosis Treatment (Pre-Clinical): Other Agents Presentation Number: M344. Category: M. Osteoporosis – Treatment (clinical). American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane. “Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Surgical Orthopedic Patients: A Single Center Analysis” Session: Steroid Hormones and Receptors: Vitamin D and Its Analogs. Presentation Number: Su205. Category: O. Aging and Other Disorders of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane “Characterization of the Osteotomy Callus Using Fourier Transfer Infrared (FTIR) Imaging in a Rabbit Ulnar Model”. Session: Bone Biomechanics and Quality: Assessment of Bone Quality and Strength Presentation Number: M471. Category: D. Bone, Cartilage and Connective Tissue Matrix & Development. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    Karkare N. “Core decompression for Osteonecrosis”. Hospital for Special Surgery 89th Alumni Meeting. November 15, 2007, NY, NY
    Andrew AD, Karkare N, Granchi C, Plaskos C, Moreau-Gaudry A, Sculco TP. A
    CAS-Enabled Cutting Guide for Efficient and Accurate Preparation of the
    Femur in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Surgetica Conference, Chambery,
    France, September 19-21, 2007
    Liu J., Ebraheim N., Elsamaloty H., Karkare N., Yeasting R., Storer L., “Effect of Lumbar Disc Space Narrowing on Intervertebral Foraminal Dimensions” North American Spine Society Meeting, 20th Annual Meeting, September 27 – October 1, 2005, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Karkare N., Ebraheim N., Liu J. and Yeasting R., “Retroperitoneal approach for the lumbosacral spine and related pelvic structures”. International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine Annual meeting, Poster No. 1-21e, May 10-14, 2005, New York, NY, USA
    Ebraheim N., Liu J., Shafiq Q., Karkare N., Woldenberg L., and Yeasting R. “The effect of dorsal translation of lumbar vertebra on the size of intervertebral foramina: A quantitative analysis”. International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine Annual meeting, Poster No. 5-5g, May 10-14, 2005, New York, NY, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Strengthening of the Bone-PMMA interface”. Fifth Combined Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Societies of Canada, USA, Japan and Europe, Podium. No. 016, October 10-13, 2004, Banff, Alberta, Canada
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength”. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society, poster 1438, March 7 – 10, 2004, San Francisco, California, USA
    Rectenwald, J., Karkare, N., Thiebaud, J., Murray, P. and Saha. S. “Stress Relaxation Behavior of Wrist Ligaments: A Cadaveric Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, 2002, Washington DC, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength: A Biomechanical Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, 2002, Washington DC, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Versatile Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixator”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, 2002, Washington DC, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Effect of Drill Holes on the Strength of Bones”. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, 2003 Charlotte, NC, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Osteogenic Growth factors: A Review”. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, 2003, Charlotte, NC, USA
    Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J., Karkare, N. and Saha, S “A New Multiphase Injectable Bone Substitute”. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, 2003, Charlotte, NC, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Biomechanical Analysis of the Bone Cement Interface and A Review Of Cementation Techniques”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixators-A New Concept in External Fixators”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
    Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J., Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Bioglass Based Bone Substitute Material: A Preliminary Study”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A New Method for Preparation of Bone Surface Before Total Joint Replacement”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
    Rectenwald, J., Karkare, N., Thiebaud, J., Murray, P. and Saha. S. “Stress Relaxation of Cadaveric Wrist Ligaments”. Residents and Fellows Conference of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. September 2003, Chicago, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Method for Better Interdigitation of Bone Cement into Bone”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “An Improved Device for External Fixation of Bones”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Growth Factors in Bone Substitute Materials: A Review”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
    Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Laboratory Investigations to Improve the Life of Cemented Arthroplasty”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
    Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “Study Designs in Clinical Research and Bias”. Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, June 4-6, 2005, New York, USA
    Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice”. Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, June 4-6, 2005, New York, USA
    Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “The Principles governing Physician-Patient Relationship”. Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, June 4-6, 2005, New York, USA.

Technical sessions Chaired At Conferences
2009
17 th Annual Research seminar, Session 2, (A 3rd-body debris challenge from hydroxyapatite coating of femoral stem, Complications associated with removal of well-fixed flanged humeral prostheses), Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda
University, School of Medicine, Collins Auditorium, Loma Linda University, Loma
Linda, CA
2005
Animal Experimentation: Ethical Issues, Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, Session V, June 4-6, New York, USA.
2003
Growth Factors and Tissue Engineering. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering
Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, Charlotte, NC, USA

Memberships And Affiliations In Professional Societies

    Medical Board of Trustees, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation ( MTF) (2009)
    AO North America Musculoskeletal Trauma Faculty -2009
    American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) (2006)
    Nominated Member, Sigma–Xi Organization (2002)
    Invited Member, Cambridge Whos Who registry among Executives and professionals in the field of Education and Research (2009)
    American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) (2007)
    The International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (2006)
    Orthopedic Research Society (a) (2005)
    International Cartilage Repair Society (2005)
    Council of Science Editors (2005)
    American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International (2005)
    ASTM subcommittee F04- Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices (2005)
    ASTM subcommittee F04.05- Computer Assisted Surgical Systems (2005)
    ASTM subcommittee F04.22-Arthroplasty (2005)
    ASTM subcommittee F04.97- Editorial (2005)
    American Medical Association (2005)
    American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2005)
    Materials Research Society (00199508) (2005)
    Member, International Society of Medical Implants and Devices (2002-to date)
    Member, The Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine (2004)
    Founder and President, Biomaterials Society Alfred University Chapter, Alfred, NY, USA (2003)
    Member, Keramos (ceramic engineering) (2003)
    Member, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, India (2000)
    Member, Bombay Orthopedics Association, Mumbai, India (2000)

Press Releases

    “Modern Joint replacement surgery at Loma Linda University” Physician practice, March issue 6A, Loma Linda University, CA, USA
    Joint Replacement Seminar, April 2009, Temecula Senior center, CA, USA
    “Engineering the Elements”. The Newsletter of Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science, Fall 2002, Vol. 4 No 1, NY, USA



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Juan A. Serrato, Orthopedic Surgeon, Webster TX

Juan A. Serrato, Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Juan A. Serrato specializes in treating conditions of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, and foot and ankle. "Every patient is unique and places a different demand on their body. Therefore, treatments must be individualized. I strive to share my education and experience with you and become a team to actively treat your injuries with proven non-surgical and, if necessary, some of the latest surgical techniques and technology-minimally invasive and even robotically assisted. You, the patient, will be an active participant in your care and decisions."


Research Experience

    Co-Investigator
        2012 – Present
        Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sufentanil NanoTab PCA system/15mcg for the Treatment of Post-Operative Pain in Patients after Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery. AcelRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Co-Investigator
        2012 – Present
        A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, parallel-group, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Single Injection Femoral Nerve Block with Liposomal Bupivicaine for Post surgical Avalgesia In Subjects Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Pacira Pharmaceuticals.
    Co-Investigator
        2012 – Present
        A Phase IIa Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Adaptive Study to evaluate the Safety and Efficay of a Single Intrathecal Injection Preoperative Administration of AYX1 Injection at Two Dose Levels Compared to Placebo in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty. Adynxx, Inc.
    Cincinnati Sports Medicine. Meniscus harvesting in cadaveric sheep knees for preservation and reimplantation assess preservation techniques and understand longevity of allografts.
    Baylor College of Medicine
        Fellow 2002 –2003 HHMI Research Training Fellowship for
        Exploring SMAD-independent TGF-Beta Signaling in Cell Growth Control
        Elucidation of the Molecular Mechanism of TGF-Beta Inducted Transcriptional Activation of the Human Fibronectin Gene.

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Brent Carlson, Orthopedic Surgeon, WI

Brent Carlson MD

                                                    
 Dr. Brent Carlson is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with special interest in shoulder, hip and knee surgery as well as hand surgery.  His areas of expertise include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee and hip; total knee, hip and shoulder replacement; microsurgery of the hand and wrist and complex fracture care.

Dr. Carlson was raised in Stillwater, Minnesota where he graduated high school as valedictorian.  He attended St. Olaf College where he was on the Dean’s List every semester and graduated summa-cum-laude.  While at St. Olaf, he competed in Division 1 nordic skiing, becoming an Academic All-American his senior season.  He then went on to medical school at the University of Minnesota.  While in medical school, he continued to ski, competing in the Norwegian Skarveremet and the American Birkebeiner, where he placed as high as 4th overall in the classic race.

At the end of his medical school training, Dr. Carlson was granted a scholarship to train with Drs. Leiv Hove and Ove Furnes in orthopedics at the Universitetsykehus in Bergen, Norway.  He completed his orthopedic training at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, which was at the time the busiest orthopedic trauma center in the state of New York.

Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports MedicineDr. Carlson is now a partner with Chippewa Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  He sees patients at his offices in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls and also sees patients in Stanley and Hayward, Wisconsin regularly.  He is a physician owner of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital in Eau Claire and also operates at Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.  He continues to ski competitively across the country and also enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing and spending time with his family.

    Upper & Lower Extremity Reconstructive Surgery
    Total Knee, Hip and Shoulder Replacement
    Arthroscopic surgery of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder
    Upper Extremity Nerve Decompression Surgery
    Hand & Wrist Surgery
    Complex Fracture Care

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