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.
– 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
Spring 2024 Winners
| Title | Author(s) | School(s)/Institution(s) | Abstract |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Fall 2022 Winners
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
Spring 2022 Winners
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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 |
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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 | |
Fall 2021 Winners
| Title | Author(s) | School(s)/Institution(s) | Abstract |
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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 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 | |
Spring 2021 Winners
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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 |
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 | View Abstract View Poster |
| 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 | View Abstract View Poster |
| 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
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| 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 | View Abstract |
| 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 | View Abstract |
| 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 | View Abstract |
| 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 | View Abstract |
| 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 | View Abstract |
| 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 | View Abstract |
| 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 |