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Research

Present your research at an upcoming SAOAO conference!

The SAOAO gives students opportunities to present their research at each Fall and Spring Conference. Submission deadlines are usually about 5-6 weeks prior to each conference.  Exact deadlines and link to submit abstracts will be announced on our Instagram (@nationalsaoao) and Twitter (@StudentAOAO).  The information needed for your abstract submission packet can be found using the links below.  Email [email protected] with any questions.

   – Research Application

   – Abstract Presentation Submission Form

   – Abstract Presentation Submission Guidelines

   – Abstract Presentation Scoring Rubric

Top scoring presentations will be published on our national website. Acceptance of this publication opportunity will require completion of an assignment of copyright including signature of all authors. 

To submit an abstract for the Fall AOAO Annual Meeting, click here.

Research Year Fellowships/Internships

SAOAO has put together a list of 1-year fellowships, short-term internships, and DEI programs with appropriate links to each program.  We will continue to update this periodically.  It is currently posted on our Student Forum under the Student Resources tab.

Research Database

The Research Database is a collection of residents and physicians across the country currently conducting research projects. These residents and physicians want our  help to complete their research! Use the link below to view a list of available research projects, how to contact the researchers, and a description of your role on the project.

Currently being created, check back soon for the official database.

 

Abstract Presentation Publications

Fall 2024 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract

Diet-Induced Weight Loss in Preclinical Models Negatively Affects Bone Remodeling Activities and Reduces Bone Mass

Benjamin Aaronson, OMSII1, Carolyn Chlebek, PhD2, Casey McAndrews, OMSIII1, Samantha N. Costa2, Clifford J. Rosen, MD2

1University of New England College
of Osteopathic Medicine
2MaineHealth Institute for Research, Center
for Molecular Medicine

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Parallel vs. Orthogonal Dual Plating for Distal Humerus Fractures: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Functional Outcomes and Union Times

Ryan St. John1; Hanna Brancaccio1; Seth Spicer1; Kunal P. Shah1; Tia Alexander, DO2; Christopher Haydel, MD3; Sergio Pulido, DO3; Sean McMillan, DO3 

1Futures Forward Research Institute
2Jefferson Health
New Jersey
3Virtua Health

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Outcomes of Surgically and Non-Surgically Treated Distal Biceps Tears

Matthew Schultz, DO1; Samantha Riebesell, BS2; Stephanie Kwan, DO1; Tyler Radack, BS2; Jacob King, OMS-III3; Michael Rivlin, MD2; Jacob E. Tulipan, MD2 1Jefferson Health New Jersey
2Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
3Philadelphia College
of Osteopathic Medicine

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Outcomes of Direct Anterior Versus Posterior Approaches in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Manav Bains, OMS IV; Zachary Husband, OMS III; Aaron Lange, OMS III; Benjamin Brooks, PhD RVUCOM

View Abstract

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Spring 2024 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract

The Effect of Sports Specialization on Injury Risk in NCAA Athletes: Results from the SAFE Consortium

Jared Lutsic OMSIII1, Seth Lutsic OMSI2, David Ibrahim OMSIV1, Matthew Augusta OMSIV3, Jason Robinson EdD4, Kevin Tong, MS, ATC5, Matthew Saffarian, DO1, Sally Nogel, PhD, ATC1, and Nathan Fitton, DO1

1Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
2Campbell University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
3University of New England
College of Osteopathic Medicine
4Lee University
Department of Sports Medicine
5Defiance College
Department of Sports Medicine

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Differences in Length of Stay After Spinal Surgery at TCH vs. ASC

Olivia Opara BS1; Narayanan R, DO2; Vaccaro AR, MD, PhD2; and Kohring A, DO2; Kepler C, MD2; Sean Lowitz, BS3

1Jefferson Health
New Jersey
2Rothman
Orthopedic Institute
3Midwestern University

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Orthobiologic Injection Therapy: An Internet Analysis of New England Clinics and Available Patient Information for Decision Making

Gerran Salto, OMSII; Gabriel DeOliveria, OMSII; Geoffrey McCullen, MD University of New England
College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Cadaveric Exploration of the Relationship Between Posterior Arthroscopic Shoulder Portals and the Axillary Nerve

Dominic Maiuro, MS, BS; Cameron Smith, MS, BS; Chloe Maye, BS; Swathi Sridhar, MS, BS; Delaney Hirst, BS; Nikolas Vukotic, BS; Robert Steele, MS, DO; Melissa Zolnierz, PhD  

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Fall 2022 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract

A Rare Presentation of Chondroblastoma of the Patella

William H Fang, M.S.1, 2, Evelyn Thomas, DO2, Juston Fan, DO2, and Amirhossein Misaghi, MD3

1Western University
of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
2Orthopaedic Surgery, Riverside University
Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, CA
3Orthopedic Surgery,
Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA

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The Use of Preoperative CRP and ESR as Predictive Markers of Prosthetic Joint Infection in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Blake Campbell, OMS-II1; Noah Embry, MS33; Josiah Snowden, MS33; and Russell Wagner, MD2

1Texas College
of Osteopathic Medicine
2JPS Health
Orthopaedic Surgery
3Burnett School
of Medicine at TCU

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Comparing Outpatient Versus Inpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty Satisfaction

Joseph W. Fiske, BS; Shane M. Wilson, BASc; Julie C. McCauley, MPHc; Heinz R. Hoenecke, MD Shiley Center
for Orthopaedic Research
and Education
at Scripps Clinic
Department of Orthopedic
Surgery, Scripps Clinic
Touro University California,
College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Complex Attitudes Towards TJA Among Hispanic Females Potentially Uderly its Underutilization

Christian Allen, BS; Jaydee Foster, MA; Matthew M. Morrey, MD; Roberto J. Fajardo, PhD University of the Incarnate Word – School of Osteopathic Medicine

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Spring 2022 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract

Treatment of Holospinal Epidural Abscess with Selective Skip Laminectomies and Catheter Irrigation: A Case Report

George Beeton, OMSII1, Alec Doederlein, OMSII1, Zach Loeffelholz, MD2, Cezar Sandu, MD2

1Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine;
2JPS Health Orthopedic Surgery

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Investigating the Potential for Using the Gantzer Muscle Tendon in Reconstructive Hand Surgery

Kassidy Heitzmann, OMS-II1; Hannah Curry, OMS-II1; Tommy Wright, OMS-IV1;Cara L. Fisher, PhD2; William F. Pientka II, MD3

1Texas College
of Osteopathic Medicine
2UNTHSC Department
of Physiology and Anatomy
3JPS Health Orthopaedic Surgery

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Pedicled Vascularized Calcaneus Transfer: A Novel Surgical Technique for Tibial Deficiency to Improve Functional Outcome William Fang, BS, MS1,2; Evelyn Thomas, DO1,2; Justin Fan, DO1,2; Amber R. Leis, MD1,2; Samuel R. Rosenfeld, MD2 1Orthopaedic Surgery,
Riverside University Health System
Medical Center;
2Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital
of Orange County;
3Plastics Surgery,
University of California

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Fall 2021 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract

Alterations in Shoulder Tendon Structural Proteins in Atherosclerosis

William H Fang, OM2, M.S.1, Seerat Sekhon, OMS 2, M.S.1, Finosh G Thankam, PhD1, and Devendra K Agrawal, PhD1.

1Department of Translational Research,
Western University of Health Sciences,
Pomona, California 91766, USA

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Wrong Metrics:  When the Benefits of Optimal Long-Term Realignment in Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery Outweighs the Risk of Transient Perioperative Complications

Tyler Williamson, OMS41

Peter Passias, MD2

1University of the Incarnate
Word SOM/NYU Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery

2NYU Departments
of Orthopaedic and
Neurological Surgery/
NY Spine Institute

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Fixation of Acute Femoral Neck Fractures with the Femoral Neck System (FNS) in Comparison to Closed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning (CRPP).  A Short-Term Outcome and Preliminary Long-Term Study with 12 months of Follow-up

Arjun K. Reddy, BA; Jake X. Checketts, DO; Grayson R. Norris, BS; Byron Detweiler, DO; Jay Thompson, DO; Chip Moore, DO; Mark Johnson, DO; Azad Dadgar, DO; Brent Norris, MD Oklahoma State University College
of Osteopathic Medicine

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Clinical and Functional Outcomes After Reverse Total Should Arthroplasty with Associated Latissimus Dorsi Transfer:  A Systematic Review

B. Joshua Stephens, OMS III; Arjun K. Reddy, OMS III; Jake X. Checketts, DO;  Ashini Patel, OMS III; Kate Burhke, OMS III; Jared Scott, DO; Landon Stallings, DO; Brian Chalkin, DO Oklahoma State University College
of Osteopathic Medicine;
Oklahoma State University
Orthopedic Surgery Residency;
Nova Southeastern University College
of Osteopathic Medicine;
Idaho College
of Osteopathic Medicine

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Spring 2021 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract

Localizing the Course of the Radial Nerve Based on Anatomical Landmarks: A Cadaveric Study

Jake Powell, OMSIII, Kalan Barnes, M.S., OMSII, Cameron Beck, OMSIV, Matthew Skinner, MD, William F Pientka II, MD, Cara L. Fisher, Ph.D.

Texas College
of Osteopathic Medicine
and Center for Anatomical Sciences,
University of North Texas
Health Science Center
at Fort Worth

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Opioid Usage after Hallux Valgus Correction Surgery Zachary Thier, Matthew Barfield, Tyler Gonzalez, MD, MBA, J. Benjamin Jackson III MD, MBA

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College
of Osteopathic Medicine –
Knoxville

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Myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma of the thumb: a case report at an unusual site with review of the literature

Harrison Bai, Darshdeep Singh, DO, MS, Naili Ma, MD, PhD University of New England
College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Fall 2020 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract
Evaluation of Spin in the Abstracts of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Covering Treatments for Achilles Tendon Ruptures Marvin Carr, BS, David Dye, BS, Wade Arthur, BS, Ryan Ottwell, BS, Byron Detweiler, DO, Wesley Stoler, DO, Bryan Detweiler, DO, Hawkins, MD, Drew N. Wright, MLS, Micah Hartwell, PhD, Suhao Chen, MS, Zhuqi Miao, PhD, and Matt Vassar, PhD Oklahoma State
University Center for Health Sciences,
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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A Retrospective Chart Review to Determine Lateral Ankle Instability Treatment based off of the Degree of Varus Tilt Greggory Brandle, Kaitlyn Rizzo, Dr. Nicholas Cheney, Dr. Brian Clark Ohio University
Heritage College of
Osteopathic Medicine
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Cardiopulmonary Complications after Injection of a Hemostatic Gelatin Agent into Vertebral Bone Under Pressure Brittany Sipp, OMS4, Sean Bonanni, MD, Richard Schwend, MD, FAAO, FAAP Kansas City University
of Medicine
and Biosciences
View Abstract

 

Spring 2020 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract
The Impact of Liver Disease on Short-Term In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Clayton Marolt, OMS3, David Donnelly, OMS3, Victoria Gordon, OMS3, Kanwalgeet Hans, OMS3, Adam Lewis, OMS3, Zak Rose-Reneau, OMS3, Barth Wright, PhD Kansas City University
of Medicine and Biosciences
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The Impact of Chronic Liver Disease on Short-Term In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients Undergoing a Total Hip Arthroplasty Victoria Gordon, OMS3, Clayton Marolt, OMS3, David Donnelly, OMS3, Zak Rose-Reneau, OMS3, Kenneth Johnson, OMS3, Joanna Rowe, OMS3, Barth Wright, PhD Kansas City University
of Medicine and Biosciences
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The impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Short-Term In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty David Donnelly, OMS3, Clayton Marolt, OMS3, Victoria Gordon, OMS3, Zak Rose-Reneau, OMS3, Barth Wright, PhD Kansas City University
of Medicine and Biosciences
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Unilateral Absence of the Musculocutaneous Nerve with Accompanying Anomalies in the Median Nerve Richard Rodriguez-Brizuela, OMS4, Chad Skidmore, OMS3, Rebecca Thomas, OMS3, Taylor Yancey, OMS3 Rocky Vista University
of College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Novel Surgical Technique for Sacroiliac Joint Fusion in Persistent Chronic Low Back Pain Alexander Fong, OMS3, John Malloy, DO Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine;
North Broward Medical Center
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Review of Outpatient Versus Inpatient Total Knee Replacement Perioperative complications and Readmission Rates William Tobener, OMS3, Rodney Alan, MD, Tom Lindsey, DO Edward Via College
of Osteopathic Medicine –
Carolinas
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Steady State Free Precession MRI Anatomical Analysis and Cartography of the Human Hand David Jeffs, OMS2, Nathan Balkman, OMS2, Bryan Daines, OMS2, Blake Christensen, OMS2, Nathan Muncy, Jonathan Wisco, Nena Mason, PhD Rocky Vista University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
– Southern Utah;
Brigham Young Utah;
Boston University
View Abstract

Fall 2019 Winners

Title Author(s) School(s)/Institution(s) Abstract
Surgeon, Hospital, and Patient-Related Factors Effect on Mean Operative Time in Total Hip Arthroplasty Yash Chaudhry, DO, Mitchell Solano, MD, Daniel Valaik, MD, Robert S. Sterling, MD, Julius K. Oni, MD, Harpal S. Khanuja, MD Department of Orthopedics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine View Abstract View Poster
Locked Plate Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Non-Elderly Adults: Analysis of Five-Year Outcomes Fred Vilson, OMS3, Justin W. Griffin, MD, Stephen F. Brockmeir, MD, A. Rashard Dacus, MD, Bonnie S. Mason, MD Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System – Nth Dimensions Abstract and Poster unavailable
Stress Effect: The Impact of Stress on Medical Students’ Ability to Focus, Perceived Academic Achievement, and GPA Marco Lawandy, OMS3, Tobin Thuma, OMS3, Christine Lomiguen, MD Touro College of Medicine – New York View Abstract View Poster

 

 

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