Samir Mehta, MD
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About Samir Mehta, MD
Titles
Attending Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial positions
2010-2013, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Associate Editor
2013-present, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Editorial Advisor
2008-present, Current Orthopaedic Practice, Associate Editor
2007-present, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Reviewer
2004-present, Clinical Orthopedics & Related Research, Reviewer
2002-present, Step-Up, Series Editor
Academic and institutional committees
2012-2015, Member, Penn Medicine Trauma Transition Team
2013-2014, Member, Clinical Excellence Advisory Group
2002-present, Resident Selection Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2001-present, Residency Education Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Orthopedic Trauma - Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Additional Training
Research Fellow - McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
AO Fellow - University of Saarland Medical School, Germany
Publications
Publications
2014
Scolaro JA, Voleti P, Makani A, Namdari S, Mirza A, Mehta S.,: Surgical fixation of extra-articular distal humerus fractures with a posterolateral plate through a triceps-reflecting technique. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow 23(2): 251-7, Feb 2014.
Hannigan GD, Hodkinson BP, McGinnis K, Tyldsley AS, Anari JB, Horan AD, Grice EA, Mehta S: Culture-independent pilot study of microbiota colonizing open fractures and association with severity, mechanism, location, and complication from presentation to early outpatient follow-up. Journal of Orthopaedic Related Research 32(4): 597-605, April 2014.
Okike K, O'Toole RV, Pollak AN, Bishop JA, McAndrew CM, Mehta S, Cross III WW, Garrigues GE, Harris MB, Lebrun CT: Survey Finds Few Orthopedic Surgeons Know The Costs Of The Devices They Implant. Health Affairs 33(1): 103-109, 2014.
Schenker ML, Mauck RL, Ahn J, Mehta S: Pathogenesis and Prevention of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis After Intra-articular Fracture. Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 22(1): 20-28, 2014.
Sullivan MP, Smith HE, Schuster JM, Donegan D, Mehta S, Ahn J: Spondylopelvic dissociation. Orthopaedics Clinical North America 45(1): 65-75, 2014.
2013
Anakwenze Oke A, Kancherla Vamsi, Baldwin Keith, Levine William N, Mehta Samir: Orthopedic Residency Applications Increase After Implementation of 80-hour Workweek. Clinical orthopaedics and related research 471(5): 1720-4, Jan 2013.
Namdari Surena, Rabinovich Remy, Scolaro John, Baldwin Keith, Bhandari Mohit, Mehta Samir: Absorbable and non-absorbable cement augmentation in fixation of intertrochanteric femur fractures: systematic review of the literature. Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 133(4): 487-94, Jan 2013.
Namdari Surena, Jani Sunil, Baldwin Keith, Mehta Samir: What is the relationship between number of publications during orthopedic residency and selection of an academic career? The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 95(7): e45, Apr 2013.
Horneff John G, Scolaro John A, Jafari S Mehdi, Mirza Amer, Parvizi Javad, Mehta Samir: Intramedullary nailing versus locked plate for treating supracondylar periprosthetic femur fractures. Orthopedics 36(5): e561-6, May 2013.
Shah Roshan P, Froelich John M, Weinstein Stuart L, Mehta Samir: Factors Influencing Resident Participation in the AAOS Political Action Committee. Orthopedics 36(6): 826-30, Jun 2013.
Neuman MD, Donegan DJ, Mehta S: Comparative effectiveness of joint reconstruction and fixation for femoral neck fracture: inpatient and 30-day mortality. American Journal of Orthopaedics 42(7): E42-7, July 2013.
Zielinski SM, Keijsers NL, Praet SF, Heetveld MJ, Bhandari M, Wilssens JP, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM: FAITH Trial Investigators. Femoral neck shortening after internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture. Orthopaedics 36(7): e849-58, Jul 2013.
Scolaro JA, Endress C, Mehta S: Prevention of cortical breach during placement of an antegrade intramedullary femoral nail. Orthopaedics 36(9): 688-92, Sep 2013.
Clement RC, Carr BG, Kallan MJ, Reilly PM, Mehta S: Who needs an orthopedic trauma surgeon? An analysis of US national injury patterns. Journal of Trauma Acute Care Surg 75(4): 687-92, Oct 2013.
Baldwin K, Namdari S, Donegan D, Kavatch K, Ahn J, Mehta S: 100 Most Cited Articles in Fracture Surgery. American Journal of Orthopaedics 42(12): 547-552, 2013.
Clement RC, Ahn J, Mehta S, Bernstein J: Economic Viability of Geriatric Hip Fracture Centers. Orthopaedics 36(12): 1-6, 2013.
2012
Dombroski Derek, Scolaro John A, Pulos Nicholas, Beingessner Daphne M, Dunbar Robert, Mehta Samir: Fibula fracture stabilization with a guide wire as supplementary fixation in tibia fractures. American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) 41(5): 209-12, May 2012.
Gardner Michael J, Mehta Samir, Mirza Amer, Ricci William M: Anterior pelvic reduction and fixation using a subcutaneous internal fixator. Journal of orthopaedic trauma 26(5): 314-21, May 2012.
Namdari Surena, Alosh Hassan, Baldwin Keith, Mehta Samir, Keenan Mary Ann: Outcomes of tendon fractional lengthenings to improve shoulder function in patients with spastic hemiparesis. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery / American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons ... [et al.] 21(5): 691-8, May 2012.
Schenker Mara L, Yannascoli Sarah, Baldwin Keith D, Ahn Jaimo, Mehta Samir: Does timing to operative debridement affect infectious complications in open long-bone fractures? A systematic review. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 94(12): 1057-64, Jun 2012.
Namdari Surena, Yagnik Gautam, Ebaugh D David, Nagda Sameer, Ramsey Matthew L, Williams Gerald R, Mehta Samir: Defining functional shoulder range of motion for activities of daily living. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery / American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons ... [et al.] 21(9): 1177-83, Sep 2012.
Dombroski Derek, Scolaro John A, Pulos Nicholas, Beingessner Daphne M, Dunbar Robert, Mehta Samir: Fibular fracture stabilization with a guidewire as supplementary fixation in tibia fractures. American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) 41(11): 506-9, Nov 2012.
Hebert-Davies Jonah, Laflamme G-Yves, Rouleau Dominique, HEALTH and FAITH Investigators: Bias towards dementia: are hip fracture trials excluding too many patients? A systematic review. Injury 43(12): 1978-84, Dec 2012.
Liporace Frank A, Mehta Samir, Rhorer Anthony S, Yoon Richard S, Reilly Mark C: Staged treatment and associated complications of pilon fractures. Instructional course lectures 61: 53-70, 2012.
Namdari Surena, Lipman Adam J, Ricchetti Eric T, Tjoumakaris Fotios P, Huffman G Russell, Mehta Samir: Fixation strategies to prevent screw cut-out and malreduction in proximal humeral fracture fixation. Clinics in orthopedic surgery 4(4): 321-4, Dec 2012.
Namdari Surena, Voleti Pramod B, Mehta Samir: Evaluation of the osteoporotic proximal humeral fracture and strategies for structural augmentation during surgical treatment. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery / American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons ... [et al.] 21(12): 1787-95, Dec 2012.
Nauth Aaron, Giles Erica, Potter Benjamin K, Nesti Leon J, O'brien Frederick P, Bosse Michael J, Anglen Jeffrey O, Mehta Samir, Ahn Jaimo, Miclau Theodore, Schemitsch Emil H: Heterotopic ossification in orthopedic trauma. Journal of orthopaedic trauma 26(12): 684-8, Dec 2012.
Zielinski Stephanie M, Viveiros Helena, Heetveld Martin J, Swiontkowski Marc F, Bhandari Mohit, Patka Peter, Van Lieshout Esther M M, FAITH trial Investigators: Central coordination as an alternative for local coordination in a multicenter randomized controlled trial: the FAITH trial experience. Trials 13: 5, 2012.
Books
S Mehta, C Collinge: Orthobiologics: Improving Fracture Care through Science. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
KR Chin, S Mehta: Orthopaedic Key Review Concepts. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
S Mehta, WN Sankar, CT Born: External Fixation of the Pelvis and Extremities. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
S Mehta, AJ Mirarchi, EA Milder, EA Milder: Step-Up to the Bedside: A Cases Based Review for the USMLE Step 1. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001.
S Mehta, AJ Mirarchi, E Milder: Step-Up: A High-Yield Systems Based Review for the USMLE Step 1. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2013
Mehta S: Critical Care for the Orthopaedic Patient (Chapter 96). The Intensive Care Manual, 2nd Edition. Lanken PN, Kohl BA, Manaker SM, Hanson CW (eds.). Elsevier, 2013.
Neuman MD., Mehta S: Management of the Hip Fracture Patient(Chapter 22). Manual of Geriatric Anesthesia. Barnett, SR (eds.). Springer, 2013.
Shah R., Mehta S.,: The American Health Care System: Understanding How the Pieces Come Together (Chapter 12) An Introduction to Health Policy. Sethi MK and Frist WH (eds.). Springer, 2013.
2012
Mehta Samir, Smith Jeffrey M: Resources for your career in orthopedic traumatology: what can the OTA do for you? Journal of orthopaedic trauma 26 Suppl 1: S25-6, Sep 2012.
Jarvis-Selinger S, Armstrong A, Mehta S, Cambion E, Black K: Orthopedic Educators' Electronic Community of Practice: Development of a Supportive Online Learning Environment for Academic Orthopedic Surgeons. Technology Enabled Knowledge Translation for eHealth. Ho K, Jarvis-Selinger S, Lauscher HN, Cordeiro J, Scott R (eds.). Springer, 2012.
Liporace FA, Mehta S, Rhorer AS, Yoon RS, Reilly MC: Surgical Treatment and Associated Complications of Pilon Fractures (Chapter 5) Instructional Course Lectures Volume 61, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Tornetta P and Pagano MW (eds.). Rosemont, 2012.
Scolaro JA, Mehta S: Tibial Shaft Fracture: Infection, Nonunion, Malunion (Chapter 29). Prevention and Management of Common Fracture Complications. Archdeacon MT, Anglen JO, Ostrum RF, and Herscovici D (eds.). Slack Incorporated, 2012.
2011
Matuszewski Paul E, Mehta Samir: Fracture consolidation in a tibial nonunion after revascularization: a case report. Journal of orthopaedic trauma 25(2): e15-20, Feb 2011.
2010
Sheth NP, Mehta S: Orthopaedic Surgery (Chapter 30). The Surgical Review. Porret PM, Frederick JR, Roses RE, and Kaiser LR (eds.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.
2008
Amin NH, Ahn J, Mehta S: External and Internal Fixation of Symphysis Pubis Widening. Gowned & Gloved Orthopaedics: Introduction to Common Procedures. Sheth NP and Lonner JH (eds.). Elsevier, 2008.
Baldwin KD, Ahn J, Mehta S: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Posterior Wall Fractures. Gowned & Gloved Orthopaedics: Introduction to Common Procedures. Sheth NP and Lonner JH (eds.). Elsevier, 2008.
2007
Auerbach JD., McCormick FL., Mehta S., Brummett RS., Rushton SA.: Posterior cervical arthrodesis for subacute odontoid fracture in a patient with osteopetrosis: case report. Spine 32(1): E34-8, Jan 1 2007.
Ricchetti ET., Mehta S., Sennett BJ., Huffman GR.: Comparison of lateral release versus lateral release with medial soft-tissue realignment for the treatment of recurrent patellar instability: a systematic review. [Review] [31 refs] Arthroscopy 23(5): 463-8, May 2007.
Mehta S., Myers TG., Lonner JH., Huffman GR., Sennett BJ.: The ethics of sham surgery in clinical orthopedic research. [Review] [26 refs] Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - American Volume 89(7): 1650-3, Jul 2007.
Ahn J, Mehta S, Chin KR: Fractures of the Sacrum and Coccyx. Pediatric and Adult Spine Trauma. Kim DH, Ludwig SC, Vaccaro AR (eds.). Elsevier, 2007.
Mehta S, Auerbach JD, Chin KR: Piriformis Syndrome. Interventional spine: an algorithmic approach. Slipman CW, Derby R, Simeone FA, Mayer TG (eds.). Elsevier, 2007.
2006
Mehta S., Auerbach JD., Born CT., Chin KR.: Sacral fractures. [Review] [49 refs] Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 14(12): 656-65, Nov 2006.
Keenan MAE, Mehta S: Rehabilitation. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Orthopaedics. Skinner HB (eds.). McGraw-Hill, Page: 671-727, 2006.
2005
Vresilovic EJ., Mehta S., Placide R., Milam RA 4th.: Traumatic spondylopelvic dissociation. A report of two cases. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - American Volume 87(5): 1098-103, May 2005.
Deirmengian C, Mehta S, Lonner JH: Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty. Bono JV, Scott R (eds.). Springer-Verlag, Page: 167-182, 2005.
Mehta S: The 80-Hour Resident Work Week: Challenges, Responses, and Perceptions of Impact after 1 Year. SE078 AAOS 2005.
2004
Garg S., Mehta S., Dormans JP.: Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the spine in children. Long-term follow-up. [Review] [38 refs] Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - American Volume 86-A(8): 1740-50, Aug 2004.
Mehta S., Nelson CL., Konkle BA., Vannozzi B.: Total knee arthroplasty using recombinant factor VII in hemophilia-A patients with inhibitors. A report of three cases. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - American Volume 86-A(11): 2519-21, Nov 2004.
Auerbach JD, Mehta S, Chin KR: Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Routine Management Guidelines to Minimize the Occurrence of Postoperative Spinal Infections. Seminars in Spine Surgery. Vaccarro A (eds.). Elsevier, Page: 198-205, 2004.
2003
Jawa A., Mehta S., Grupp S., Kramer SS., Carpentieri DF., Dormans JP.: Face and thigh swelling in a 6-year-old girl. Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research (415)(415): 309-18, Oct 2003.
Mehta S., Gimbel JA., Soslowsky LJ.: Etiologic and pathogenetic factors for rotator cuff tendinopathy. [Review] [68 refs] Clinics in Sports Medicine 22(4): 791-812, Oct 2003.
Garg S., Mehta S., Dormans JP.: An atypical presentation of Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the cervical spine in a child. Spine 28(21): E445-8, Nov 1 2003.
Mehta S: Analgesia in Sports Medicine: A special report. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. Bernstein J (eds.). McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Mehta S: Musculoskeleton Medicine. Bernstein J (eds.). American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003.
1999
Mehta S: The USMLE field trial: Computer based testing begins on an unfair basis. Journal of the American Medical Association 6: 18-21, 1999.