David P. Trofa, M.D.

Team Coverage:

Event Coverage

Direct Teaching

Advising and Mentorship

Research Assistants

Medical Students (applying into Orthopaedics)

Clinical Fellows

Journal Editorial Positions

1. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Reviewer
2. The American Journal of Orthopaedics, Reviewer
3. Journal of Orthopedic Research, Reviewer
4. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Reviewer
5. The Physician and Sports Medicine, Reviewer
6. The Knee, Reviewer

Research Support/Grants

1. Orthopedic Scientific Research Foundation (OSRF #19-006)
   PI: David Trofa; Co-PI: Clark Hung
   1/1/20-12/31/21
   TMAO as a Media Supplement for Osteochondral Graft Harvesting
   The study will assess the efficacy of TMAO in mitigating chondrocyte injury and death associate with iatrogenic injury during bovine osteochondral graft harvesting with tissue trephines.
2. Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF #20-035)
   PI: David Trofa; Co-PI: Clark Hung
   9/1/2020-8/31/2021
   TMAO to Enhance Chondrocyte Allograft Viability
   The study will assess the efficacy of TMAO in mitigating chondrocyte injury and death associate with iatrogenic injury during human osteochondral graft harvesting with tissue trephines.
3. Orthopedic Scientific Research Foundation (OSRF #20-007)
   PI: David Trofa; Co-PI: Clark Hung
   1/1/21-12/31/22
   Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequencies as an Adjuvant Therapy for Meniscal Repair
   The study will assess the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic frequencies (PEMF) in augmenting in vitro meniscal repairs as a pilot for in vivo investigations.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Jackson GR, Meade J, Yu Z, Young B, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Parisien RL, Trofa DP,Saltzman BM. Outcomes and Failure Rates after Revision Meniscal Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Int Orthop. Accepted, Apr 2022.
2. Trofa DP, Hong IS, Lopez CD, Rao AJ, Yu Z, Odum SM, Moorman CT 3rd, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Saltzman BM. Isolated Osteochondral Autograft Versus Allograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Symptomatic Cartilage Lesions of the Knee: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2022. Epub ahead of print.
3. Jia L, Huffman WH, Cusano A,Trofa DP, Li X, Kelly JD, Parisien RL. The risk of COVID-19 transmission upon return to sport: a systematic review. Phys Sportsmed. 2022:1-7.
4. Danford NC, Hellwinkel JE, Nocek MJ, Boddapati V, Greisberg JK, Trofa DP.Fractures of the Posterior Malleolus: A Systematic Review and Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcome Scale Selection.European Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology (In press, 28 March 2022Ref.: Ms. No. EJOS-D-22-00073R1).
5. Wohler AD,Trofa DP, Meade JD, Hong IS, Moorman CT 3rd, Piasecki DP, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2022. Epub ahead of print.
6. Meade JD, Young BL, Yu Z, Trofa DP, Piasecki DP, Hamid N, Schiffern S, Saltzman BM. Distal Clavicle Excision: An Epidemiologic Study Using the National Ambulatory Surgery Sample Database.Cureus. 2022;14(2):e22092.
7. Chen AZ, Greaves KM, Fortney TA, Ahmad CS, Levine WN,Trofa DP, Lynch TS. The Role of Advanced Academic Degrees in Orthopedic Sports Medicine Faculty. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022; 10(2):23259671211073713.
8. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Cronin PK, Dashe J, Curry EJ, Eichinger JK, Levine WN, Tornetta P 3rd, Li X. Comparative Studies in the Shoulder Literature Lack Statistical Robustness: A Fragility Analysis. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2021;3(6):e1899-e1904.
9. Lopez CD, Ding J, Trofa DP, Cooper HJ, Geller JA, Hickernell TR. Machine Learning Model Developed to Aid in Patient Selection for Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today. 2021;13:13-23.
10. Trofa DP, Constant M, Crutchfield CR, Dantzker NJ, Saltzman BM, Lynch TS, Ahmad CS. Return-to-Sport Outcomes After Primary Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction with Palmaris Versus Hamstring Tendon Grafts: A systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021;9(12):23259671211055726.
11. Yeatts NC, Rao AJ, Trofa DP, Hong IS, Moorman CT 3rd, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Saltzman BM. Comparable Subjective and Objective Clinical Outcomes After Fibular or Combined Tibial-Fibular-based Reconstruction of the Posterolateral Corner of the Knee: A systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021;5(12).
12. Gorbaty JD, Varkey DT, Hong IS, Trofa DP, Odum SM, Piasecki DP, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE. Outcomes and reoperation rates after tibial tubercle transfer and medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: higher revision stabilization in patients with trochlear dysplasia and patella alta. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2021. Epub ahead of print.
13. Chen AZ, Bovonratwet P, Greaves KM, Trofa DP, Levine WN, Lynch TS. Academic Influence as Reflected by H-index is Not Associated with Total Industry Payments but Rather with NIH Funding Among Academic Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeons. Arthroscopy. 2021;S0749-8063(21)00925-7.
14. Crutchfield CR, Zhong JR, Lee NJ, Trofa DP, Lynch TS. Resident Involvement in Hip Arthroscopy Procedures Does Not Affect Short-Term Surgical Outcomes. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 202;3(5):e1367-e1376.
15. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, O'Connor M, Knapp B, Curry EJ, Tornetta P 3rd, Lynch TS, Li X. The Fragility of Significance in the Hip Arthroscopy Literature: A Systematic Review. JB JS Open Access. 2021;6(4):e21.00035.
16. Swindell HW, Trofa DP, Alexander FJ, Sonnenfeld JJ, Saltzman BM, Ahmad CS. Nonsurgical Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021;5(4).
17. CarlLee TL, Rao AJ, Scarola GT, Yeatts NC, Trofa DP, Hamid N, Schiffern SC, Connor PM, Fleischli JE,Saltzman BM. Clinical Outcomes of a Novel Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Hybrid Technique with Ulnar-Sided Suspensory Fixation.J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021;30(7S):S2-S7.
18. Anderson MJJ, deMeireles AJ, Trofa DP, Kovacevic D, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Cognitive Training in Orthopedic Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021;5(3):e21.00021.
19. Obana K, Mueller JD, Saltzman BS, Bottiglieri TS, Ahmad CS, Parisien RL, Trofa DP. Targeting Rule Implementation Decreases Concussions in High SchoolFootball: A National Concussion Surveillance Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021;9(10):23259671211031191.
20. Constant M, Trofa DP, Saltzman BM, Ahmad CS, Li X, Parisien RL. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in Patellofemoral Instability Research: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2021;3635465211039202.
21. Trofa DP, Bixby EC, Fleischli JE, Saltzman BM. All-Suture Anchors in Orthopedic Surgery: Design, Rationale, Biomechanical Data, and Clinical Outcomes. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021;29(19):e950-e960.
22. Obana KK, Schallmo MS, Hong IS, Ahmad CS, Moorman CT 3rd, Trofa DP, Saltzman BM. Current Trends in Orthobiologics: An 11-Year Review of the Orthopedic Literature. Am J Sports Med. 2021;3635465211037343.
23. Parisien RL, Danford NC, Jarin IJ, Li X, Trofa DP, Vosseller JT. The Fragility of Statistical Findings in Achilles Tendon Injury Research: A Systematic Review. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021;5(9):e21.00018.
24. Parisien RL, Pontillo M, Farooqi AS, Trofa DP, Sennett BJ. Implementation of an Injury Prevention Program in NCAA Division I Athletics Reduces Injury-Related Health Care Costs. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021;9(9):23259671211029898.
25. Swindell HW, Coury JR, Dantzker N, Lopez CD, Saltzman BM, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. A Systematic Review of the Orthopedic Literature on Truncal and Lower Extremity Injuries in Major League Baseball Players. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021 Aug 3;5(8):e21.00030.
26. Sperring CP, Danford NC, Saltzman BM, Constant M, Dantzker NJ, Trofa DP. Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) in Orthopedic Trauma Research. SICOT J. 2021;7:39.
27. Sonnenfeld J, Crutchfield C, Swindell H, Schwarz W, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. An analysis of In Vivo Hip Kinematics inElite Baseball Batters Using a Markerless Motion-Capture System.Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2021;3(3):e909-e917.
28. Crutchfield CR, Frank JS, Anderson MJ, Trofa DP, Lynch TS. A systematic Assessment of YouTube Content on Femoroacetabular Impingement: An Updated Review. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021; 9(6):23259671211016340.
29. Hellwinkel JE, Anderson FL, Trofa DP, Deitrich MP, Dansby JD, Noble JM, Bottiglieri TS. Post-Traumatic Epilepsy after Sports-Related Concussion: A Case Report. Neurotrauma Rep. 2020 Jul 23;1(1):42-45.
30. Anderson MJJ, Crockatt WK, Mueller JD, Hellwinkel JE, Alexander FJ, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Return-to-Competition Criteria After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2021:3635465211016839.
31. Crowley SG, Swindell HW, Saltzman BM, Ahmad CS, Popkin CA, Trofa DP. Rehabilitation Variability Following Femoral Condyle and Patellofemoral Microfracture Surgery of the Knee. Cartilage. 2021:19476035211025818.
32. Obana KK, Mueller JD, Zhong JR, Saltzman BM, Lynch TS, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Trofa DP. Targeting rule implementation decreases neck injuries in high school football: a national injury surveillance study. Phys Sportsmed. 2021:1-5.
33. Noback PC, Donnelley CA, Yeatts NC, Parisien RL, Fleischli JE, Ahmad CS, Moorman CT, Trofa DP, Saltzman BM. Utilization of Orthobiologics by Sports Medicine Physicians: A Survey-based Study. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021;5(1):e20.00185.
34. Axibal DP, Yeatts NC, Hysong AA, Hong IS, Trofa DP, Moorman CT 3rd, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Saltzman BM. Intraoperative and Early (90-Day) Postoperative Complications and Associated Variables with Multiligamentous Knee Reconstruction: 15-year Experience from a Single Academic Institution. Arthroscopy. 202:S0749-8063(21)00513-2.
35. Parisien RL, Constant M, Saltzman BM, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS, Li X, Trofa DP. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in Cartilage Restoration of the Knee: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cartilage. 2021:19476035211012458.
36. Young BL, Corpus KT, Scarola G, Trofa DP, Connor PM, Hamid N, Piasecki DP, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE. Outcomes of posterior labral repair with or without concomitant high-grade glenohumeral chondral pathology: a retrospective cohort with minimum 2-year follow-up. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021;30(12):2720-2728.
37. Parisien RL, Shin M, Trofa DP, Prasad A, Li X, Levine WN, Flynn JM, Ganley TJ. Telehealth Utilization in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021. Epub ahead of print.
38. Miller JC, Stein KS, Moon TJ, Trofa DP, Kerr H, Bottiglieri T, Ahmad CS. Concussion-Reporting Behavior in Rugby: A National Survey of Rugby Union Players in the United States. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021;9(1): 2325967120972141.
39. Rao AJ, Macknet DM, Stuhlman CR, Yeatts NC,Trofa DP, Odum SM, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE. Allograft Augmentation of Hamstring Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Results in Equivalent Outcomes to Autograft Alone. Arthroscopy. 2021;37(1):173-182.
40. Berube, ER, Lopez CD, Trofa DP, Popkin CA. A Systematic Review of the Orthopedic Literature Involving National Hockey League Players. Open Access J Sports Med. 2020;11:145-160.
41. Trofa DP, Saltzman BM, Corpus KC, Connor PM, Fleischli JE, Piasecki DP. A Hybrid Transtibial Technique Combines the Advantages of AM Portal and Transtibial Approaches: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Sports Med. 2020;48(13):3200-3207.
42. Esopenko C, Coury JR, Pieroth EM, Noble JM, Trofa DP, Bottiglieri TS. The Psychological Burden of Retirement from Sport. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2020;19:430-437.
43. Saltzman BM, Verkey DT, Trofa DP, Yeatts NC, Odum SM, Moorman CT, Connor PM, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE. An Update on graft-tunnel mismatch in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A survey of the experts in the field of orthopedic sports medicine demonstrates no clear consensus in management. Knee. 2020;27(5):1525-1533.
44. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Kang HP, Swindell HW, Trasolini N, Li X, Ahmad CS. Increased Risk of Humeral Fracture With Open Versus Arthroscopic Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps Brachii. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2020;2(4):e329-e332.
45. Rao AJ, Yeatts NC, Reid RT,Trofa DP, Scarola G, Schiffern SC, Hamid N, Saltzman BM. Is Postoperative Glucose Variability Associated with Adverse Outcomes Following Shoulder Arthroplasty? J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021;30(3):616-624.
46. Noback PC, Trupia EP, Dziesinski LK, Sarpong NO,Trofa DP, Vosseller JT. Ankle Fractures: The Current State of Online Patient Information. Foot Ankle Spec. 2021;14(4):324-333.
47. Kaidi AC, Held MB, Boddapati V, Trofa DP, Neuwirth AL. Timing and Tips for Total Hip Arthroplasty in a Critically Ill Patient with Coronavirus Disease 2019 and a Femoral Neck Fracture. Arthroplast Today. 2020;6(3):566-570.
48. Trofa DP, Ruder JA, Yeatts NC, Peindl RD, Habet NA, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE. Cyclic and Load-to-Failure Properties of All-Suture Anchors in human Cadaveric Shoulder Greater Tuberosities. Arthroscopy. 2020;36(11):2805-2811.
49. Parisien RL, Shin M, Constant M, Saltzman BM, Li X, Levine WN, Trofa DP. Telehealth Utilization in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Orthopedic Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020;28(11):e487-e492.
50. Johnson NR,Trofa DP, Saltzman BM, Muña KR, Schiffern SC, Hamid N. Healing Rate and Clinical Outcomes of Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy for Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2020;4(2):e19.00119.
51. Saltzman BM, Habet NA, Rao AJ,Trofa DP, Corpus KT, Yeatts NC, Odum SM, Carrillo Garcia JC, Varkey DT, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE. Biomechanical Evaluation of an All-Inside Posterior Medial meniscal Root Repair Technique via Suture Fixation to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. Arthroscopy. 2020;36(9):2488-2497.
52. Swindell HW, Trofa DP, Confino J, Sonnenfeld JJ, Alexander FJ, Ahmad CS. Performance in Collegiate-Level Baseball Players after Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020; 8(4):2325967120913013.
53. Trofa DP, Obana KK, Herndon CL, Noticewala MS, Parisien RL, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. The Evidence for Common Nonsurgical Modalities in Sports Medicine, Part 1: Kinesio Tape, Sports Massage Therapy, and Acupuncture. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2020;4(1):e19.00104.
54. Trofa DP, Obana KK, Herndon CL, Noticewala MS, Parisien RL, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. The Evidence for Common Nonsurgical Modalities in Sports Medicine, Part 2: Cupping and Blood Flow Restriction. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2020;4(1):e19.00105.
55. Bixby EC, Sonnenfeld JJ, Alrabaa RG,Trofa DP, Jobin CM. Partial humeral head Resurfacing for Avascular Necrosis. Arthrosc Tech. 2019;9(1):e185-e189.
56. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Gualtieri AP, Dodson CC, Li X, Levine WN, Vosseller JT. How Do Sports Medicine and Foot and Ankle Specialists Treat Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures? Foot Ankle Spec. 2021;14(2):114-119.
57. Young BL, Ruder JA, Trofa DP, Fleischli, JE. Visualization of Concurrent Anterolateral and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Arthroscopy. 2020;36(4):1086-1091.
58. Alrabaa RG, Sonnenfeld JJ, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Elbow Common Flexor Tendon Repair Technique. Arthrosc Tech. 2019; 8(11): e1367-e1371.
59. Swindell HW, Boddapati V, Sonnenfeld JJ, Trofa DP, Fleischli JE, Ahmad CS, Popkin CA. Increased Surgical Duration Associated with Prolonged Hospital Stay After Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019;15:1417-1425.
60. Perez OD, Swindell HW, Herndon CL, Noback PC, Trofa DP, Vosseller JT. Assessing the Readability of Online Information About Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Foot Ankle Spec. 2020;13(6):470-477.
61. Crowley SG, Trofa DP, Vosseller JT, Gorroochurn P, Redler LH, Schiu B, Popkin CA. Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019;7(8):2325967119865908.
62. Swindell HW, Alrabaa RG, Boddapati V, Trofa DP, Jobin CM, Levine WN. Is Surgical Duration Associated with Postoperative Complications in Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty? J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020;29(4):807-813.
63. Porter DA, Laratta JL, Shillingford JN, Trofa DP, Reddy Hemant, Uribe JW, Yagnik GP. Defining the Critical Elements of the Most Common Arthroscopic Procedures: A Consensus of Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeons. Cureus. 2019;11(2):e4091.
64. Ruder JA, Dickinson EY, Peindl RD, Habet NA, Trofa DP, Fleischli JE. Cyclic and Load-to-Failure Properties of All-Suture Anchors in Human Cadaveric Shoulder Glenoid Bone. Arthroscopy. 2019; 35(7):1954-1959.e4.
65. Lee DK, Trofa DP, Grosso MG, Sonnenfeld JS, Hickernell TR, Geller JA. Incidence of Femoral Component Malrotation Using Posterior Condylar Referencing in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg. 2020;33(10):971-977.
66. Trofa DP, Paulino FE, Munoz J, Villacis DC, Irvine JN, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Short-Term outcomes Associated with Drain Use in Shoulder Arthroplasties: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019; 28(2): 205-211.
67. Swindell HW, Marcille ML, Trofa DP, Paulino FE, Desai NN, Lynch TS, Ahmad CS, Popkin CA. An Analysis of Sports Specialization in NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletics. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019; 7(1): 2325967118821179.
68. Trofa DP, Obana K, Swindell HW, Shiu B, Noticewala MS, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. Increasing burden of Youth Baseball Elbow Injuries in United States Emergency Rooms. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019; 7(5): 2325967119845636.
69. Lightsey HM, Trofa DP, Sonnenfeld JJ, Swindell HW, Makhni EC, Ahmad CS. Rehabilitation Variability after Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019; 7(3): 2325967119833363.
70. Backer HC, Yenchak AJ, Trofa DP, Vosseller JT. Strength Measurement After Achilles Tendon Repair. Foot Ankle Spec. 2019;12(5):471-479.
71. Trofa DP, Graham WC, McCullough KA, Lattermann C, Flanigan DC, Corpus KT, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE, Piasecki DP. A Radiographic Sizing Algorithm for Tibial Plateau Osteochondral Allografts. Cartilage. 2021;12(2):175-180.
72. Trofa DP, Noback PC, Caldwell JE, Greisberg JK, Ahmad CS, Vosseller JT. Professional Soccer Player’s Return to Play and Performance after Operative Repair of an Achilles Tendon Rupture. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018;6(11):2325967118810772.
73. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Dashe J, Cronin PK, Curry EJ, Fu FH, Li X. Statistical Fragility and the Role of P Values in the Sports Medicine Literature. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019;27(7):e324-e329.
74. Noback PC, Trofa DP, Trupia E, Samuel G, Rosenwasser MP. Kienbock’s Disease: Quality, Accuracy, and Readability of Online Information. Hand. 2020;15(4):563-572.
75. Noback PC, Trofa DP, Vosseller JT. Evidence versus Practice: Operative Treatment Preferences in Hallux Valgus. Provisional acceptance. Foot and Ankle Orthop. 2018
76. Sonnenfeld JS, Trofa DP, Westermann R, Hagen M, Rosneck J, Lynch TS. Outcome Measures in Hip Arthroscopy. Provisional acceptance. Journal of Hip Surg. 2018.
77. Miller DJ, Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Noback PC, Lynch TS, Popkin CA, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. The Role of Athletic Event Coverage in Orthopedic Residency Training: A National Survey of Residency Program Directors. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019;27(10):365-369.
78. Sonnenfeld JJ, Trofa DP, Mehta MP, Steinl G, Lynch TS. Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement. JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques. 2018;8(3):e23.
79. Caldwell JE, Lightsey HM, Trofa DP, Swindell HW, Greisberg JK, Vosseller JT. Seasonal Variation of Achilles Tendon Injury. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2018; 2(8):e043.
80. Lightsey HM, Wright ML, Trofa DP, Kantrowitz DE, Swindell HW, Redler LH. Rehabilitation Variability Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. Phys Sportsmed. 2018;46(4);441-448.
81. Kantrowitz DE, Trofa DP, Woode D, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Athletic Hip Injuries in Major League Baseball Pitchers Associated with Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018:6(10):2325967118800704.
82. Trofa DP, Noticewala MS, Parisien RL, Noback P, Ahmad CS, Moutzouros V, Makhni EC. Quality and Variability of Online Physical Therapy Protocols for Isolated Meniscal Repairs. J Knee Surg. 2018; [Epub ahead of print].
83. Trofa DP, Sonnenfeld JJ, Song DJ, Lynch TS. Distal Knee Medial Collateral Ligament Repair with Suture Augmentation. Arthrosc Tech. 2018;7(9):e921-e926.
84. Hodgins JL, Trofa DP, Donohue S, Littlefield M, Schuk M, Ahmad CS. Forearm Flexor Injuries in Major League Baseball Players: Epidemiology, Performance, and Associated Injuries. Am J Sports Med. 2018;46(9):2154-2160.
85. Noticewala MS, Vance DD, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Elbow Arthroscopy for Treatment of Valgus Extension Overload. Arthrosc Tech. 2018;7(7):e705-e710.
86. Lightsey HM, Noback PC, Caldwell JM, Trofa DP, Greisberg JK, Vosseller JT. Online Physical Therapy Protocol Quality, Variability, and Availability in Achilles Tendon Repair. Foot Ankle Spec. 2018:1938640017751185.
87. Swindell HW, Trofa DP, Noticewala MS, Grosso M, Parisien RL, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Fifty Most Cited Articles on Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2018;2(7):e004.
88. Lightsey HM, Trofa DP, Kantrowitz DE, Swindell HW, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Variability of United States Online Rehabilitation Protocols for Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018;6(2):2325967118755116.
89. Trofa DP, Park C, Noticewala MS, Ahmad CS, Popkin CA. The Impact of Body Checking on Youth Ice Hockey Injuries. Orthop J Sports Med. 2017;5(12):2325967117741647.
90. Noticewala MS, Trofa DP, Vance DD, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Elbow Arthroscopy: 30-Day Post-Operative Complication Profile and Associated Risk Factors. Arthroscopy. 2018;34(2):414-420.
91. Trofa DP, Swindell HW, Mayeux SE, Noticewala MS, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. The fifty most cited articles on extra-articular hip pathology. J Hip Surg. 2017;1(03):131-139.
92. Trofa DP, Lombardi JM, Noticewala NS, Ahmad CS. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Suture Augmentation. Arthrosc Tech. 2017;7(1):e53-e56.
93. Grosso MJ, Trofa DP, Danoff JR, Hickernell TR, Murtaugh T, Lakra L, Geller JA. Tranexamic Acid Increases Early Perioperative Functional outcomes after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today. 2017;4(1):74-77.
94. Colacchio ND, Cleary M X, Reid Daniel, Trofa DP, Pevear ME, Smith EL. Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty Requires Less Supplemental Acetabular Screw Fixation and Fewer Blood Transfusions than Posterior Approach. Curr Orthop Pract. 2017;28(4):404-408.
95. Trofa DP, Miller JC, Jang ES, Woode DR, Greisberg JK, Vosseller JT. Professional Athletes’ Return to Play and Performance after Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Am J Sports Med. 2017;1:363546517713001.
96. Trofa DP, Lombardi JM, Gancarczyk SM, Makhni EC, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. Visualization of the Capitellum during Elbow Arthroscopy: A Comparison of Portal Selection. Orthop J Sports Med. 2017;16;(5)6:2325967117712228.
97. Makhni EC, Trofa DP, Watling J, Bobman J, Bigliani LU, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Risk Factors Associated with Blood Transfusion following Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg Open Access. 2017;1(1):10-14.
98. Trofa DP, Mayeux SE, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Mastering the Physical Examination of the Athlete’s Hip. Am J Orthop. 2017;46(1):10-16.
99. Grosso MJ, Ari Berg BS, LaRussa S, Murtaugh TM, Trofa DP, Geller JA. Silver Impregnated Occlusive Dressing Reduces Rates of Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection after Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2017;32(3):929-932.
100. Grosso MJ, Danoff JR, Murtaugh TS, Trofa DP, Sawires AN, Macaulay WB. Hemiarthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly has a Low Conversion Rate. J Arthroplasty. 2017;32(1):150-154.
101. Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. The Management of Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior Tears in the Thrower’s Shoulder. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 2016;24(3):181-188.
102. Trofa DP, Rogerson A, Nicholson LT, Thomas J, Smith EL. Analysis of Failed Premium versus Standard Total Knee Arthroplasty Designs. Curr Orthop Pract. 2016;27:41-45.
103. Trofa DP, Rajaee SS, Smith EL. Nationwide Trends in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Hemiarthroplasty for Osteoarthritis. Am J Orthop. 2014;43(4):166-72.
104. Trofa DP, Smith E, Shah V, Shikora S. Total Weight Loss Associated with Increased Physical Activity after Bariatric Surgery May Increase the Need for Total Joint Arthroplasty. Surg Obes and Relat Dis. 2014;10(2):335-9.
105. Nicholson LT, Trofa DP, Smith E. Re-learning Curve of Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasties Following 30 Consecutive Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasties. Comput Aided Surg. 2013;18:63-7.
106. Trofa DP and Nosanchuk JD. Histoplasmosis of the Central Nervous System, A Review. J Neuroparasitology. 2013;3:1-7.
107. Rajaee S, Trofa DP, Matzkin E, Smith E. National Trends in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty in Extremely Young Patients: A Focus on Bearing Surface Usage. J Arthroplasty. 2012;27(10):1870-8.
108. Trofa DP, Soghier L, Long C, Nosanchuk JD, Gacser A, Goldman DL. A Rat Model of Neonatal Candidiasis Demonstrates the Importance of Lipases as Virulence Factors for Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis. Mycopathologia. 201;172(3):169-78.
109. Nguyen LN, Hamaria Z, Kadereit B, Trofa DP, Agovino A, Martinez L, Gascer A, Silver D, Nosanchuk JD. Candida parapsilosis Fat Storage-inducing Transmembrane (FIT) Protein 2 Regulates Lipid Droplet Formation and Impacts Virulence. Microbes Infect. 2011;13(7):663-72.
110. Nguyen LN, Trofa DP, Nosanchuk JD. Fatty Acid Synthase Impacts the Pathobiology of Candida parapsilosis in vitro and During Mammalian Infection. PLoS One. 2009;4(12):e8421.
111. Trofa DP, Stehr F, Schäfer W, Rykunov D, Fiser A, Nosanchuk JD, and Gácser A. Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) Reduces Damage to Reconstituted Tissues Infected with Candida Species by Inhibiting Extracellular Fungal Lipases. Microbes Infect. 2009;11(14-15):1131-9.
112. Trofa DP, Gacser A, and Nosanchuk JD. 2008. Candida parapsilosis, an Emerging Fungal Pathogen. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2008;21(4):606-25.
113. Gacser A, Trofa DP, Schafer W, and Nosanchuk JD. Targeted Gene Deletion in Candida parapsilosis Demonstrates the Role of Secreted Lipase in Virulence. J Clin Invest. 2007;117(10):3049-3058.

Textbook/Journal – Editor:

1. Noticewala MS, Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Nicholson L, Makhni EC. Section: Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. Orthopedic Emergencies. Springer Publishing, New York City, NY, USA.

Book Chapters:

1. Caldwell JM, Trofa DP, Li X. Concussion and Brain Injury. IN: DeLee & Drez's Orthopedic Sports Medicine: Principles and Practice, 5th edition.
2. Galle S, Trofa DP, Rosenwasser MP. Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Baseball Players. IN: Baseball Sports Medicine, 1st Edition. Elsevier. In preparation
3. Nugent F, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Little Leaguer’s Elbow and Medial Epicondyle Epiphyseal Avulsion. IN: Baseball Sports Medicine, 1st Edition. Elsevier. In preparation
4. Lombardi JM, Makhni MC, Trofa DP, Lehman RA. Lumbar Spine Injuries in Baseball Players. IN: Baseball Sports Medicine, 1st Edition. Elsevier. In preparation
5. Trofa DP, Gualtieri AP, Levine WN. Humeral Head Bone Loss: McLaughlin and Neer Transfers. IN: Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Athletes: Prevention, Treatment, and Return to Sport. Elsevier; pp.145-150, 2018.
6. Trofa DP, Hsu AC, Levine WN. Persistent Anterior Shoulder Instability Following Surgical Stabilization. IN: Shoulder and Elbow Trauma and Its Complications, Volume 1 The Shoulder. Commonwealth Orthopedic Center, USA. 2014.
7. Trofa DP, Nosanchuk JD. Nanoparticle platforms for antimicrobial therapy. IN: Antimicrobial Drug Discoveries: Emerging Strategies. Centre for Agricultural Bioscience International. 2012.
8. Trofa DP, Casadevall A, and Nosanchuk JD. Melanin-structure, function, and biosynthesis in Cryptococcus. IN: Cryptococcus: from human pathogen to model yeast. American Society for Microbiology. 2010.

Multimedia/Other:

1. Sonnenfeld J, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Quadriceps Tendon Autograft & Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopedic Video Theater, Las Vegas, NV, 2019.
2. Sonnenfeld J, Trofa DP, Anderson MJ, Popa G, Constant M, Ahmad CS. Open Repair of the Flexor Pronator Tendon for Recalcitrant Medial Epicondylitis. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopedic Video Theater, Las Vegas, NV, 2019.
3. Sonnenfeld J, Trofa DP, Swindell H, Popa G, Ahmad CS. Repair of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Knee with Internal Bracing. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopedic Video Theater, Las Vegas, NV, 2019.
4. Sonnenfeld J, Trofa DP, Anderson F, Popa G, Ahmad CS. Repair of Medial Meniscus with Concomitant Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopedic Video Theater, Las Vegas, NV, 2019.
5. Lynch TS, Mayeux SE, Trofa DP. Evaluation of the Athlete’s Hip. AAOS Video Gallery. https://www.aaos.org/CustomTemplates/VideoGallery.aspx?id=6442453732&nav=71
6. Trofa DP, Lombardi JM, Sonnenfeld JJ, Popa GA, Ahmad CS. Vumedi. ACL Revision Reconstruction with Quadriceps Tendon Autograft and ALL Reconstruction. https://www.vumedi.com/video/acl-revision-reconstruction-with-quad-tendon-autograft-all-reconstruction/
7. Song DJ, Grogan BF, Trofa DP, Jobin CM. Open Latarjet Coracoid Transfer. Vumedi. https://www.vumedi.com/video/open-latarjet-coracoid-transfer/
8. Trofa DP, Vosseller JT. Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Repair. Vumedi. https://www.vumedi.com/video/minimally-invasive-achilles-tendon-repair-2/
9. Sonnenfeld JJ, Trofa DP, Popa GA, Ahmad CS. Vumedi. Elbow Flexor Pronator Tendon Repair. https://www.vumedi.com/accounts/b0f18006-8ebe-11e2-84f8-12313906b0a5/
10. Vance DD, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum. VuMedi. https://www.vumedi.com/video/osteochondral-allograft-transplantation-for-ocd-of-capitellum/
11. Lombardi JM, Trofa DP, Vosseller JT. Insertional Achilles Tendon Repair. VuMedi. https://www.vumedi.com/video/insertional-achilles-tendon-repair/
12. Caldwell JM, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. ACL repair with Internal Brace. VuMedi. https://www.vumedi.com/video/acl-repair-with-internal-brace/
13. Lombardi JM, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Primary UCL Repair with Internal Brace Augmentation. VuMedi. https://www.vumedi.com/video/primary-ucl-repair-with-internal-brace-augmentation/
14. Lynch TS, Mayeux SE, Trofa DP. Evaluation of the Athlete’s Hip. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopedic Video Theater, San Diego, CA, 2017.
15. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Dashe J, Duncan S. Soft tissues and PRP: An uneven record. AAOS Now. 10(3): 1-9, 2016. Available online: http://www.aaos.org/AAOSNow/2016/Mar/Cover/cover2/?ssopc=1
16. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Dashe J, Duncan S. Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP): Does It Do Anything? AAOS Now. 10(2): 1-12, 2016. Available online: http://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2016/feb/cover/cover1/
17. Parisien RL, Dodson CC, Trofa DP, Levine WN. Face Off: Surgical versus Nonsurgical Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures. AAOS Now. 10(7), 2016. Available online: http://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2016/jul/cover/cover02/

National and International Podium Presentations:

1. Hong IS, Rao AJ, CarlLee TL, Hurwit DJ, Scarola G, Trofa DP, Schiffern SC, Hamid N, Connor PM, Fleischli JE, Saltzman BM. Outcomes After Arthroscopic Repair of Small to Large Rotator Cuff Tears in the Setting of Mild to Moderate Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL. Mar, 2022.
2. Jia L, Huffman W, Cusano A, Trofa DP, Li X, Kelly IV JD, Parisien RL. The Risk of COVID-19 Transmission Upon Return to Sport: A Systematic Review. Orthopedic Summit Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. Dec 2021.
3. Parisien RL, Constant M, Saltzman BM, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS, Li X, Trofa DP. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in Cartilage Restoration of the Knee: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. Oct 2021.
4. Parisien RL, Pontillo M, Farooqi AS, Trofa DP, Sennett BJ. Implementation of an Injury Prevention Program in NCAA Division I Athletics Reduces Injury-Related Healthcare Costs. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. Oct 2021.
5. Axibal D, Yeatts NC, Trofa DP, Moorman CT, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Saltzman BM. Intraoperative and Early (90-Day) Postoperative Complications and Associated Variables with Multiligamentous Knee Reconstruction. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2021 Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Aug 2021.
6. Young B, Corpus KT, Scarola G, Trofa DP, Piasecki DP, Hamid N, Schiffern SC, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE. Outcomes of Posterior Labral Repair With or Without Concomitant High-Grade Glenohumeral Chondral Pathology: A Retrospective Cohort with Minimum 2-year Follow-up. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2021 Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Aug 2021.
7. Trofa DP, Hellwinkel JE, Rifat A, Alexander F, Lynch TS, Ahmad CS. The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on High School and Collegiate Athletes. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2021 Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Aug 2021.
8. Parisien RL, Constant M, Saltzman BM, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS, Li X, Trofa DP. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in Cartilage Restoration of the Knee: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.New England Orthopedic Society Spring Meeting. Boston, MA. June 2021.
9. Obana KK, Mueller JD, Saltzman BM, Lynch TS, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Trofa DP. Rule Implementation Decreases Neck Injuries in High School Football: A National Injury Surveillance Study. Hawaii Orthopedic Association 35th Annual Combined Orthopedic Spring Symposium. Honolulu, HI. April 2021.
10. Parisien RL, Pontillo M, Farooqi AS, Trofa DP, Sennett BJ. Implementation of an Injury Prevention Program in NCAA Division I Athletics Reduces Injury-Related Healthcare Costs. Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Summit: Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. December 2020.
11. Young BL, Corpus KT, Scarola GT, Trofa DP, Connor PM, Schiffern SC, Piasecki DP, Hamid N, Saltzman BM, Fleischli JE. Outcomes of Posterior Labral Repair With or Without Concomitant High-Grade Glenohumeral Chondral Pathology: A Retrospective Cohort with Minimum 2-year Follow-up. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Annual Meeting. Oct 2020.
12. Saltzman BM, Habet NA, Trofa DP, Corpus KC, Odum SM, Carrillo Garcia JC, Varkey DT, Fleischli JE. Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel, All-inside Posterior Medial Meniscal Root Repair Technique via Suture Fixation to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. Aug 2020.
13. Trofa DP, Saltzman BM, Corpus KT, Connor PM, Fleischli JE, Piasecki DP. A Hybrid Transtibial Technique Combines the Advantages of Anteromedial Portal and Transtibial Approaches: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. July 2020.
14. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Kang HP, Swindell HW, Trasolini N, Li X, Ahmad CS. Increased Risk Of Humeral Fracture With Open Versus Arthroscopic Tenodesis Of The Long Head Of The Biceps Brachii. Orthopedic Summit: Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. December 2019.
15. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, O’Connor M, Knapp B, Curry EJ, Lynch TS, Tornetta P, Li X. Statistical Fragility And The Role Of P Values In The Hip Arthroscopy Literature.Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting.Palm Beach, FL. October 2019.
16. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Kang HP, Swindell HW, Trasolini N, Li X, Ahmad CS. Increased Risk Of Humeral Fracture With Open Versus Arthroscopic Tenodesis Of The Long Head Of The Biceps Brachii. Irish American Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting. Cape Cod, MA. September 2019.
17. Kantrowitz DE, Trofa DP, Woode Denzel, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Athletic Hip Injuries in Major League Baseball Pitchers Associated with UCL Pathology. American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. July 2019.
18. Sonnenfeld J, Lombardi J, Anderson F, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS. Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Quadriceps Tendon Autograft & Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Patient. Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC. May 2019.
19. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, O.Connor M, Knapp B, Curry EJ, Lynch TS, Tornetta P, Li X. Statistical Fragility And The Role Of P Values In The Hip Arthroscopy Literature. Massachusetts Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Waltham, MA. May 2019.
20. Miller JC, Shubin Stein K, Trofa DP, Kerr H, Bottiglieri T, Ahmad CS. A National Survey of Rugby Union Players in the United States. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2019.
21. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Gualtieri AP, Li X, Dodson CC, Levine WN, Vosseller JT. How Do Sports Medicine and Foot and Ankle Specialists Treat Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures? 39th SICOT Orthopedic World Congress. Montreal, Canada. Oct 2018.
22. Swindell HW, Trofa DP, Padaki AS, Caldwell JM, Bottiglieri T, Ahmad CS. Long-Term Return to Play and Player Performance after Concussion in National Basketball Association Athletes. Orthopedic Summit Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. Dec 2017.
23. Baranek ES, Trofa DP, Levine WN, Goldberg S. Accuracy of Positioning a Novel Total Shoulder Arthroplasty System Compared to Traditional Arthroplasties: A Radiographic Analysis of 100 Consecutive Anatomic Shoulder Replacements. Orthopedic Summit Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. Dec 2017.
24. Trofa DP, Obana K, Swindell HW, Shiu B, Noticewala MS, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. The Dangerous Trend of Elbow Injuries in Youth Baseball Athletes. Orthopedic Summit Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. Dec 2017.
25. Trofa DP, Noback P, Ahmad CS, Vosseller JT. Professional Soccer Players’ Return to Play and Performance after Achilles Tendon Ruptures. 38th SICOT Orthopedic World Congress. Cape Town, South Africa. Nov 2017.
26. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Dashe J, Cronin PK, Curry EJ, Fu FH, Li X. Statistical Fragility In The Sports Medicine Literature: Can P Values Be Trusted? Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Oct 2017.
27. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Cronin P, Dashe J, Curry EJ, Eichinger J, Li X. Statistical Fragility In Shoulder Research: Can P Values be Trusted? Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Oct 2017.
28. Trofa DP, Park C, Noticewala MS, TS Lynch, Ahmad CS, Popkin CA. The Impact of Raising the Checking Age on Youth Ice Hockey Injuries. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Oct 2017.
29. Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Noticewala MS, Noback P, Ahmad CS, Moutzouros V, Makhni EC. Quality and Variability of Online Physical Therapy Protocols for Isolated Meniscal Repairs. American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Toronto, Canada. July 2017.
30. Trofa DP, Jang ES, Miller JC, Woode DR, Vosseller JT. Professional Athletes’ Return to Play and Performance after Achilles Tendon Ruptures. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. July 2017.
31. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Cronin PK, Dashe J, Curry EJ, Eichinger J, Li X. Statistical Fragility in Shoulder Research: Can P Values be Trusted? Massachusetts Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Waltham, MA. May 2017.
32. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Cronin PK, Dashe J, Curry EJ, Eichinger J, Li X. Statistical Fragility in Shoulder Research: Can P Values be Trusted? 28th Annual Richard J. Smith Day and 4th Annual Jesse B. Jupiter International Hand Forum. Cambridge, MA. April 2017.
33. Trofa DP, Jang ES, Miller JC, Woode DR, Vosseller JT. Professional Athletes’ Return to Play and Performance after Achilles Tendon Ruptures. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 2017.
34. Noticewala MS, Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Jobin CM, Levine WN. Perioperative Complications and Quality Measures Between Inpatient and Outpatient Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Across a National Sample. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 2017.
35. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Dashe J, Cronin PK, Curry EJ, Fu FH, Li X. Statistical Fragility In The Sports Medicine Literature: Can P Values Be Trusted? Annual Meeting of the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society. Jay Peak Resort, VT. February 2017.
36. Paulino FE, Trofa DP, Popkin C, Ahmad CS. Analysis of Sports Specialization in Collegiate Athletics. Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX. Jan 2017.
37. Trofa DP, Jang ES, Miller JC, Woode DR, Vosseller JT. Professional Athletes’ Return to Play and Performance after Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Orthopedic Summit Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. Dec 2016.
38. Noticewala MS, Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Jobin, CM, Levine WN. Peri-Operative Complications and Quality Measures Between Inpatient and Outpatient Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Across a National Sample. Orthopedic Summit Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. Dec 2016.
39. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Dashe J, Cronin P, Fu FH, Li X. Statistical Fragility in Sports Medicine Knee Research: Can P Values be Trusted? New England Orthopedic Society Annual Fall Meeting. Boston, MA. Nov 2016.
40. Noticewala MS, Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Short-term Complications and Associated Risk Factors of Hip Arthroscopy in the United States. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Oct 2016.
41. Noticewala MS, Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Short-term Complications and Associated Risk Factors of Hip Arthroscopy in the United States. New England Orthopedic Society Spring Meeting. Woodstock, VT. June 2016.
42. Grosso MJ, Danoff JR, Murtaugh T, Trofa DP, Macaulay W. Hemiarthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly Has a Very Low Conversion Rate. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Mar 2016.
43. Trofa DP, Smith E, Shah V, Shikora S: Rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery may increase risk for total joint arthroplasty. International Congress for Joint Reconstruction. San Diego, CA. 2012.
44. Nicholson L, Trofa DP, Smith E: Re-Learning curve of conventional total knee arthroplasties following 30 consecutive computer-assisted total knee arthroplasties. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Williamsburg, VA. 2011.

National and International Poster Presentations:

1. Crutchfield CR, Frank JS, Anderson MJ, Trofa DP, Lynch TS. A systematic assessment of YouTube content on femoracetabular impingement: an updated review. AOA Research Symposium 2022. Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. April 2022.
2. Crutchfield CR, Zhong JR, Lee NJ, Trofa DP, Lynch TS. Resident involvement in hip arthroscopy procedures does not affect short-term surgical outcomes. 2022 Philadelphia Surgery Symposium. Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. April 2022.
3. Hong IS, Pierpoint LA, Hellwinkel JE, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Ahmad CS, Trofa DP, Saltzman BM. Clinical Outcomes Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Soccer (Football, Futbol) Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL. Mar 2022.
4. Jackson GR, Meade J, Yu Z, Young B, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Saltzman BM. Outcomes and Failure Rates after Revision Meniscal Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL. Mar 22-26, 2022.
5. Hong IS, Cavil N, Young B, Meade J, Yu Z, Trofa DP, Fleischli JE, Piasecki DP, Saltzman BM. Trends in Meniscectomy vs. Meniscal Repairs: An Epidemiologic Study using Nationwide Ambulatory Surgery Sample. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL. Mar, 2022.
6. Parisien RL, Constant M, Saltzman BM, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS, Li X, Trofa DP. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in Cartilage Restoration of the Knee: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Global Congress of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Cape Town, South Africa. Nov 2021.
7. Parisien RL, Constant M, Saltzman BM, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS, Li X, Trofa DP. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in Cartilage Restoration of the Knee: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Global Congress of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Cape Town, South Africa. Nov 2021.
8. Obana KK, Mueller JD, Saltzman BM, Bottiglieri TS, Ahmad CS, Parisien RL, Trofa DP. Targeting Rule Implementation Decreases Concussions in High School Football: A National Concussion Surveillance Study. Global Congress of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Cape Town, South Africa. Nov 2021.
9. Jia L, Huffman W, Cusano A, Trofa DP, Li X, Kelly IV JD, Parisien RL. The Risk of COVID-19 Transmission Upon Return to Sport: A Systematic Review. The American Medical Association Research Challenge. Oct 2021.
10. Constant M, Trofa DP, Saltzman BM, Ahmad CS, Li X, Parisien RL. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in Patellofemoral Instability Research: A Systematic Review. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. Oct 2021.
11. Parisien RL, Pontillo M, Farooqi AS, Trofa DP, Sennett BJ. Implementation of an Injury Prevention Program
12. in NCAA Division I Athletics Reduces Injury-Related Healthcare Costs. American Academy of Orthopedic
13. Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Aug 2021.
14. Yeatts NC, Rao A, Trofa DP, Moorman CT, Piasecki JE, Saltzman BM. A Comparison of Patient Reported and Clinical Outcomes Following Fibular and Combined Tibial-Fibular-Based Reconstruction of the Posterolateral Corner of the Knee: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA. Aug 2021.
15. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, O’Connor M, Knapp B, Curry EJ, Tornetta P, Lynch T, Li X. The Fragility of Statistical Significance in the Hip Arthroscopy Literature: A Systematic Review. American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. June 2021.
16. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Ment A, Cronin P, Curry EJ, Eichinger JK, Levine W, Tornetta P, Li X. Statistical Fragility and the Utility of P values in Shoulder Research: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. June 2021.
17. Obana K, Mueller JD, Saltzman BM, Bottiglieri TS, Ahmad CS, Parisien RL, Trofa DP. Targeting Rule Implementation Decreases Concussions in High School Football: A National Concussion Surveillance Study. Hawaii Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting. Hawaii. Feb 2021.
18. Parisien RL, Shin M, Trofa DP, Prasad A, Li X, Levine WN, Flynn JM, Ganley TJ. Telehealth Utilization in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Boston, Massachusetts. Dec 2020.
19. Parisien RL, Shin M, Trofa DP, Prasad A, Li X, Levine WN, Flynn JM, Ganley TJ. Telehealth Utilization in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Orthopedic Research Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. May 2020.
20. Saltzman BM, Habet NA, Trofa DP, Corpus KC, Odum SM, Carrillo Garcia JC, Varkey DT, Fleischli JE. Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel, All-inside Posterior Medial Meniscal Root Repair Technique via Suture Fixation to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. Feb 2020.
21. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, O.Connor M, Knapp B, Curry EJ, Lynch TS, Tornetta P, Li X. Statistical Fragility And The Role Of P Values In The Hip Arthroscopy Literature. Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Boston, MA. Dec 2019.
22. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Ment A, Cronin P, Curry EJ, Eichinger J, Levine WN, Tornetta III P, Li X. Statistical Fragility In Shoulder Research: Can P Values be Trusted? Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Boston, MA. Dec 2019.
23. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, O’Connor M, Knapp B, Curry EJ, Lynch TS, Tornetta P, Li X. Statistical Fragility and The Role of P Values In The Hip Arthroscopy Literature. International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. Madrid, Spain. Oct 2019
24. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, O’Connor M, Knapp B, Curry EJ, Lynch TS, Tornetta III P, Li X. Statistical Fragility And The Role Of P Values In The Hip Arthroscopy Literature. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Palm Beach, Florida. Oct 2019
25. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Kang HP, Swindell HW, Trasolini N, Li X, Ahmad CS. Increased Risk of Humeral Fracture With Open Versus Arthroscopic Tenodesis Of The Long Head Of The Biceps Brachii. Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 2019.
26. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Ment A, Cronin P, Curry EJ, Eichinger J, Levine WN, Tornetta III P, Li X. Statistical Fragility In Shoulder Research: Can P Values be Trusted? Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 2019.
27. Trofa DP, Obana K, Swindell HW, Shiu B, Noticewala MS, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. The Increasing Burden of Youth Baseball Elbow Injuries in United States Emergency Rooms. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2019.
28. Confino J, O’Connor M, Irvine J, Trofa DP, Lynch TS. Demystifying the Athlete’s Hip: Tips, Tricks and Pearls in the Management of Athletic Hip Conditions. Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2019.
29. Kantrowitz DE, Trofa DP, Woode Denzel, Ahmad CS, Lynch TS. Athletic Hip Injuries in Major League Baseball Pitchers Associated with UCL Pathology. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2019.
30. Baranek ES, Trofa DP, Kang HP, Noticewala MS, Ahmad CS. Demographic Trends in Operative Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures: Plate Fixation versus Intramedullary Nailing. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2019.
31. Trofa DP, Saltzman BM, Corpus KT, McCullough KA, Anderson RB, Connor PM. Focal FHL Muscular Edema: A Sensitive Finding Associated with Acute Syndesmotic Ankle Sprains. National Football League Physicians Society Combine. Indianapolis, IN. Feb 2019.
32. Trofa DP, Redler LH, Lynch TS, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. Quadriceps Tendon – The New Gold Standard for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 2018.
33. Trofa DP, Caldwell JE, Greisberg JK, Vosseller JT. Achilles Tendon Ruptures in 2018: Where do we Stand? Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 2018.
34. Dennis E, Noticewala MS, Vance DD, Trofa DP, Ahmad CS, Levine WN, Jobin CM. Management of Elbow Osteoarthritis in the Young Patient. Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 2018.
35. Popkin CA, Padaki A, Trofa DP, Redler LH, Lynch TS, Ahmad CS. Reality vs. Myth: The Dangers of Early Sports Specialization. Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 2018.
36. Lightsey, H, Noback P, Trofa DP, Greisberg JK, Vosseller JT. Online Physical Therapy Protocol Quality, Variability and Availability in Achilles Tendon Repair. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 2018.
37. Trofa DP, Noback P, Ahmad CS, Vosseller JT. Professional Soccer Players’ Return to Play and Performance after Achilles Tendon Ruptures. 6th Triennial IFFAS Scientific Meeting. Lisbon, Portugal, 2017.
38. Trofa DP, Park C, Noticewala MS, TS Lynch, Ahmad CS, Popkin CA. The Impact of Raising the Checking Age on Youth Ice Hockey Injuries. CASEM-AQMS Sport Medicine Conference. Mont-Tremblant, QC, 2017.
39. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Dashe J, Cronin PK, Curry EJ, Fu FH, Li X. Statistical Fragility in the Sports Medicine Literature: Can P Values be Trusted? Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, 2017.
40. Parisien RL, Trofa DP, Cronin PK, Dashe J, Curry EJ, Eichinger J, Li X. Statistical Fragility in Shoulder Research: Can P Values be Trusted? Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, 2017.
41. Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Noticewala MS, Noback P, Ahmad CS, Moutzouros V, Makhni EC. Quality and Variability of Online Physical Therapy Protocols for Isolated Meniscal Repairs. American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Toronto, ON, Canada, 2017.
42. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 2017.
43. Trofa DP, Noticewala MS, Parisien RL, Noback P, Ahmad CS, Levine WN, Moutzouros V, Makhni EC. Quality and Variability of Online Physical Therapy Protocols for Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Instability Repairs. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 2017.
44. Noticewala MS, Noticewala SS, Trofa DP, Levine WN, Murphy JD, Ahmad CS. Cost Effectiveness of Sickle Cell Trait Testing in the Pre-participation Evaluation of the Adolescent Athlete. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 2017.
45. Noticewala MS, Trofa DP, Parisien RL, Ahmad CS, Jobin, CM, Levine WN. Peri-Operative Complications and Quality Measures Between Inpatient and Outpatient Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Across a National Sample. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 2017.
46. Grosso MJ, Danoff JR, Trofa DP, Macaulay W. Cemented Unipolar Hemiarthroplasty for the Treatment of Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly. American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA, 2016.
47. Gancarczyk SM, Trofa DP, Makhni EC, Lombardi JM, Popkin CA, Ahmad CS. Visualization of the Capitellum during Elbow Arthroscopy: A Comparison of Portal Selection. American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Providence, RI. 2015.
48. Makhni E, Trofa DP, Watling J, Bobman J, Levine W, Jobin C, Bigliani L, Ahmad C. Closed suction drainage in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Where is the Evidence. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2015.
49. Hansen L, Trofa DP, Smith E: Chronic methadone and suboxone use prior to total joint arthroplasty. Annual Medical Student, Resident, and Fellows Research Symposium at the Massachusetts Medical Society Interim Meeting. Waltham, MA, 2012.
50. Trofa DP, Rogerson A, Nicholson L, Thomas J, Smith E: Early Total Knee Arthroplasty Failure Associated with Premium Knee Implants. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX, 2012.
51. Rajaee S, Trofa DP, Matzkin E, Smith E. Distribution of Bearing Surface Usage for Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Extremely Young. Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Williamsburg, VA, 2011.
52. Trofa DP, Stehr F, Schäfer W, Rykunov D, Fiser A, Nosanchuk JD, and Gácser A. Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) potently inhibits fungal lipases and impacts the growth and virulence of Candida species. ASM Conference on Candida and Candidiasis. Jersey City, NJ. 2008.

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