Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Gary S. Gruen, MD works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He studied medicine at Temple University School of Medicine. He received awards:"Top MD". Dr. Gary S. Gruen is a published MD. He published 40 publications, including: 'Wound-healing risk factors after open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal fractures.' He accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Primary Arthrodesis of the Tibiotalar Joint in Severely Comminuted High-Energy Pilon Fractures.
• Comparison of outcomes after triceps split versus sparing surgery for extra-articular distal humerus Fractures.
• The Association of CYP2D6 Genotype and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Orthopedic Trauma Patients.
• The associations between OPRM 1 and COMT genotypes and postoperative Pain, opioid use, and opioid-induced sedation.
• Prolonged operative time increases infection rate in tibial plateau Fractures.
• Advancements in percutaneous fixation for foot and Ankle trauma.
• Early complications following the operative treatment of pilon Fractures with and without diabetes.
• Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction: evaluation and management.
• Exchange reamed nailing for aseptic nonunion of the tibia.
• Feasibility of percutaneous gene transfer to an atrophic nonunion in a rabbit.
• Anticardiolipin antibody associated arterial thrombosis following fibula Fracture.
• The surgical treatment of internal snapping hip.
• Effect of rehabilitation site on functional recovery after hip Fracture.
• Fracture blisters: a review of the literature.
• Ureteral entrapment in the sacroiliac joint in Pelvic trauma.
• Non-extensile surgical approaches for two-column acetabular Fractures.
• Vertical shear Fractures of the pelvis.
• The acute management of hemodynamically unstable multiple trauma patients with pelvic ring Fractures.
• Percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation: early treatment for unstable posterior Pelvic ring disruptions.
• The diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis in the multiply injured patient with pelvic ring or acetabular Fractures.
• Functional outcome of patients with unstable pelvic ring Fractures stabilized with open reduction and internal fixation.
• Distinguishing avascular necrosis from segmental impaction of the femoral head following an acetabular Fracture: preliminary report.
• Three-dimensional angio-computed tomography. New technique for imaging the acetabulum and adjacent vessels in a patient with acetabular protrusio.
• Arthrodesis of the Ankle and subtalar joints.
• Human immunodeficiency virus: occupational risk for surgeons.
• Wound-healing risk factors after open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal Fractures: does correction of Bohler's angle alter outcomes?
• Transsacral versus modified Pelvic landmarks for percutaneous iliosacral screw placement--a computed tomographic analysis and cadaveric study.
• Ankle arthrodesis: indications and techniques.
• Outcomes in acute orthopaedic trauma: a review of 130,506 patients by age.
• Wound-healing risk factors after open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal Fractures.
• Ipsilateral proximal and shaft femoral Fractures: spectrum of injury involving the femoral neck.
• Outcome of distal radius Fractures using the short form 36 health survey.
• Chronic postpartum pelvic Pain treated by surgical stabilization.
• Outcomes of patients with pelvic-ring Fractures managed by open reduction internal fixation.
• Validating the Functional Capacity Index as a measure of outcome following blunt multiple trauma.
• Sacral Fractures with neurological injury: is early decompression beneficial?
• Using the SF-36 for characterizing outcome after multiple trauma involving head injury.
• External adjuncts to enhance Fracture healing: what is the role of ultrasound?
• Scapulothoracic dissociation: evaluation and management.

Schools

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• Temple University

• Hahnemann University

• University Pittsburgh Med Center

• University Washington

Procedures Preformed

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• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
• Elbow Replacement
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Conditions Treated

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• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Top MD

Education

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• University of Washington
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Drexel University - Hahnemann University Hospital
• Temple University School of Medicine

Hospital

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• UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1952374860
NPPES Provider LastName		GRUEN
NPPES Provider FirstName		GARY
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		152133215
NPPES Provider State		PA
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		92.0
Distinct Opioid Count		2.0
Opioid Claim Count		57.0
Percent Opioid Claims		61.96

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1952374860
Last Name Of The Provider	GRUEN
First Name Of The Provider	GARY
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