Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

Alexander A. Sapega, MD works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to Temple University School of Medicine. He has 1 awards "Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare". Alexander Sapega is also published. He has 33 publications published. The lastest publication: "Testing for isometry during reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament. Anatomic and biomechanical considerations.'

Publications

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• The effects of sequential sectioning of defined posterior cruciate ligament fiber regions on translational Knee motion.
• The effects of varied joint motion and loading conditions on posterior cruciate ligament fiber length behavior.
• Factors influencing manual muscle tests in physical therapy.
• Mitochondrial regulation of phosphocreatine/inorganic phosphate ratios in exercising human muscle: a gated 31P NMR study.
• Hand and forearm strength and its relation to tennis.
• 31P NMR spectroscopy of animal brain and human limbs.
• A comparative study of the tolerance of skeletal muscle to ischemia. Tourniquet application compared with acute compartment Syndrome.
• The effect of antecedent ischemia on the tolerance of skeletal muscle to increased interstitial pressure.
• Magnetic resonance imaging of Knee disorders. Clinical value and cost-effectiveness in a sports medicine practice.
• The effect of early versus late return to vigorous activities on the outcome of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament.
• Arthroscopic visual field mapping at the periphery of the medial meniscus: a comparison of different portal approaches.
• Phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance: a non-invasive technique for the study of muscle bioenergetics during exercise.
• The biomechanics of femoral and tibial posterior cruciate ligament graft placement.
• Anatomy and function of the posterior cruciate ligament.
• The posteromedial portal in Knee arthroscopy: an analysis of diagnostic and surgical utility.
• Osteonecrosis of the Knee following laser-assisted arthroscopic surgery: a report of six cases.
• The nature of torque "overshoot" in Cybex isokinetic dynamometry.
• Electrical stimulation of human muscle studied using 31P-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
• Osteochondritis dissecans: analysis of mechanical stability with radiography, scintigraphy, and MR imaging.
• The compartment Syndrome. An experimental and clinical study of muscular energy metabolism using phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
• The bioenergetics of preservation of limbs before replantation. The rationale for intermediate hypothermia.
• Compartment Syndrome: a quantitative study of high-energy phosphorus compounds using 31P-magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
• Testing for isometry during reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. Anatomical and biomechanical considerations.
• Muscle performance evaluation in orthopaedic practice.
• Sport-specific performance factor profiling: fencing as a prototype.
• Musculoskeletal performance testing and profiling of elite competitive fencers.
• Muscle ischemia and hypothermia: a bioenergetic study using 31phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
• Optimizing tourniquet application and release times in extremity surgery. A biochemical and ultrastructural study.
• Arthroscopically-assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a follow-up study.
• Testing for isometry during reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament. Anatomic and biomechanical considerations.
• The definition and assessment of muscular power.

Schools

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• Temple University School Of Medicine

• Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

• University Of Pennsylvania

• Temple University Center Sports Med Science

Conditions Treated

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• Gait Abnormality
• Internal Derangement of Knee
• Knee Arthritis
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain

Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Knee Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare

Education

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• Temple University Hospital
• University of Pennsylvania Health System
• Temple University School of Medicine

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