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Eric B. Smith, MD

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Dr. Smith is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He has published numerous articles and chapters and has presented at national/international meetings. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

The joint replacement surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedics collectively perform over 17,000 hip and knee procedures each year in both an inpatient and outpatient capacity. They continue to lead the way in advanced technologies and procedures, providing our patients with the safest, most effective methods to get you back to what you were.  Rothman surgeons may provide the following services:

Hip:

  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement
  • Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
  • Anterolateral Approach
  • Direct Lateral Approach

 

Knee:

  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Rapid Recovery Knee Replacement
  • Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

Professional Profile

Education
Titles & Certifications
Professional Associations

Education

  • Fellowship, Joint Replacement, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
  • Orthopaedic Residency, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
  • BS, Lehigh University

Titles & Certifications

  • Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Riddle Hospital
  • Medical Director, Physicians Care Surgical Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
  • Eastern Orthopaedic Association
  • Musculoskeletal Infection Society

Education

  • Fellowship, Joint Replacement, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
  • Orthopaedic Residency, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
  • BS, Lehigh University

Titles & Certifications

  • Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Riddle Hospital
  • Medical Director, Physicians Care Surgical Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
  • Eastern Orthopaedic Association
  • Musculoskeletal Infection Society
Publications

Publications, peer reviewed:

1. Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Computer-Assisted Navigation in Patients with Deformities of the Femur and Tibia: An Alternative to Intramedullary Instrumentation.  Klein GR, Austin MS, Smith EB, Hozack WJ.  The Journal of Arthroplasty (21-2): 284-288, 2006 Feb. PMID 16520220

2. The Rise in the Incidence of Pulmonary Embolus after Joint Arthroplasty: Is Modern Imaging to Blame? Parvizi J, Smith EB, Pulido L, Mamelak J, Morrison WB, Purtill JJ, Rothman RH.  Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (463): 107-113, 2007 Oct. PMID 17621232

3. Clinical Presentation of Pulmonary Embolus after Total Joint Arthroplasty: Do Size and Location of Embolus Matter? Pulido L, Grossman S, Smith EB, Joshi A, Purtill JJ, Parvizi J, Rothman RH.  American Journal of Orthopedics 39(4): 185-189, 2010 Apr. PMID 20512171

4. Delayed Surgery for Patients with Femur and Hip Fractures – Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis. Smith EB, Parvizi J, Purtill JJ. Journal of Trauma 70(6): e113-116. 2011 Jun. PMID 21817966

5. Is it Time to include Vancomycin for Routine Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in TJA Patients? Smith EB, Wynne R, Liu H, Good R. Journal of Arthroplasty, 27(8 Sup): 55-60. 2012 Sep. PMID 22608685

6. Mortality in Centenarians with Hip Fractures. Tarity TD, Smith EB, Dolan K, Rasouli MR, Maltenfort M. Orthopedics, 36(3): e282-287. 2013 Mar. PMID 23464947

7. The Effect of Laminar Air Flow and Door Openings on Contamination in the Operating Room. Smith EB, Raphael IJ, Maltenfort MG, Honsawek S, Dolan K, Younkins EA, Raphael I. Journal of Arthroplasty, 28(9):1482-5 2013 Oct. PMID 23890828

8. Operative Environment. Alijanipour P, Karam J, Llinás A, Vince KG, Zalavras C, Austin M, Garrigues G, Heller S, Huddleston J, Klatt B, Krebs V, Lohmann C, McPherson EJ, Molloy R, Oliashirazi A, Schwaber M, Sheehan E, Smith E, Sterling R, Stocks G, Vaidya S. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 32 Suppl 1:S60–80. 2014 Jan. PMID 24464899

9. Operative Environment. Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Alijanipour P, Karam J, Llinás A, Vince KG, Zalavras C, Austin M, Garrigues G, Heller S, Huddleston J, Klatt B, Krebs V, Lohmann C, McPherson EJ, Molloy R, Oliashirazi A, Schwaber M, Sheehan E, Smith E, Sterling R, Stocks G, Vaidya S. Journal of Arthroplasty, 29(2 sup):49-64. 2014 Feb. PMID 24342274

10. Aquacel Surgical Dressing Reduces the Rate of Acute PJI Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Case-Control Study. Cai J, Karam JA, Parvizi J, Smith EB, Sharkey PF. Journal of Arthroplasty, 29(6):1098-1100 2014 Jun. PMID 24405622

11. Performance Characteristics of Broth-Only Cultures after Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Cai J, Wynne R, Maltenfort M, Good R. Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research, 472(11):3285-90. 2014 Nov. PMID 24566888

12. The Effect of Implementing a Multimodal Approach on the Rates of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. Matsen Ko LJ, Hughes A, Yoo JY, Maltenfort M, Smith EB, Sharkey PF. Journal of Arthroplasty, 31(2):451-5. 2016 Feb. PMID 26432673

13. Aspirin Can Be Used as Prophylaxis for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Deirmengian GK, Heller S, Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Chen AF, Parvizi J.
Journal of Arthroplasty, 31(10):2237-40. 2016 Oct. PMID 27118182

14. Decreased Flexion Contracture after Total Knee Arthroplasty using Botulinum Toxin A: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Smith EB, Shafi KA, Greis AC, Maltenfort MG, Chen AF. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 24(10):3229-3234 2016 Oct. PMID 27515301

15. Are Preoperative Serologic Type and Screen Tests Necessary for Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients in Specialty Surgical Hospitals? Tischler EH, Chen AF, Matthews CN, Arnold WV, Smith EB. Journal of Arthroplasty. 31(11):2442-46. 2016 Nov. PMID 27237967

16. Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial of Peri-articular Injection vs Intra-articular infusion catheter for Postsurgical Analgesia following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Kazarian GS, Maltenfort MG, Lonner JH, Sharkey PF, Good RP. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 Aug 16;99(16):1337-1344. PMID 28816893

17. Septic Sacroiliitis in a 53-year-old Adult: A Case Report.  Lou J, Smith EB, Mehnert MJ, Simon JI. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2019 Feb;11(2):210-213. PMID 29860020

18. General Assembly, Prevention, Operating Room – Surgical Technique: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections. Alaee F, Angerame M, Bradbury T, Blackwell R, Booth RE, Brekke AC, Courtney PM, Frenkel T Grieco Silva FR, Heller S, Hube R, Ismaily S, Jennings J, Lee M, Noble PC, Ponzio D, Saxena A, Simpson H, Smith BM, Smith EB, Stephens S, Vasarhelyi E, Wang Q, Yeo SJ. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S139-S146. PMID 30348556

19. Proximal Tibial Replacement in Revision Knee Arthroplasty for Non-Oncologic Indications. Fram B, Smith EB, Deirmengian G, Abraham J, Strony J, Cross MB, Ponzio DY. Arthroplasty Today. 2020 Jan 28;6(1):23-35. PMID 32211471

20. Dual Mobility Bearing Articulations Result in Lower Rates of Dislocation After Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Li WT, Kozick Z, Sherman M, Restrepo C, Smith EB, Courtney PM. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Oct 15;28(20):831-837. PMID 31834038

21. After Incision, the Skin Knife Blade is No More Contaminated than a Fresh Knife Blade. Smith EB, Russo KA, Maltenfort M, Sharkey PF, Rihn J. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Jan 15;29(2):e98-e103. PMID 32568994

22. Can Adjunctive Perioperative Radiation Improve Range of Motion after Total Knee Revision for Arthrofibrosis? Smith EB, Martin D, Dinome J, Chen AF. The Knee. 2020 Oct;27(5):1426-1432. PMID 33010757

23. Dual Mobility and Conventional Bearings have Comparably Low Dislocation Rates for Anterior-based Approaches in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Van Nest D, Li WT, Kozick Z, Smith EB, Hozack WJ, Courtney PM. J Arthroplasty. 2021 May;36(5):1695-1699. PMID 33468345

24. Excellent Midterm Follow-Up for a New 3D Printed Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty Restrepo S, Smith EB, Hozack WH. Bone and Joint Journal. 2021 Jun;103-B(6 Supple A):32-37. PMID 34053273

25. Survivorship, Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of a Novel Cementless Metal-Backed Patella Design. Grau L, Ong A, Restrepo S, Griffiths S, Hozack WH, Smith EB. J Arthroplasty 2021 Jul;36(7S):S221-226. PMID 33676814

26. The Frequency, Reasoning, and Impact of Repeated Radiographs at the Initial Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Visit. Yayac M, Toci GR, Smith EB, Star AM, Parvizi J, Saxena A. J Arthroplasty 2021 Nov;36(11):3641-3645. PMID 34392993

27. Recommendations from the International Consensus Meeting on Venous Thromboembolic Disease: General – What is the most optimal imaging modality for diagnosis of pulmonary embolus following orthopaedic surgery? Tarabichi S, Smith EB. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Mar;104(S1):74-76. PMID 35315607

28. Save the Greater Trochanter: A Novel Modification to the Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy. Smith EB. Arthroplasty Today. 2022 Jun 3;16:107-111. PMID 35677941

29. Robotic Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: Patients’ Perspectives, Understanding, and Expectations. Abdelaal MS, Wiafe B, Khan IA, Magnuson JA, Saxena A, Smith EB, Lonner JH, Star A, Good R, Sharkey PF. J Arthroplasty. 2023 Mar 14:S0883-5403(23)00248-6 PMID 36924858

30. The Complication of a Retained Broken Distal Interlocking Screw Within a Cephalomedullary Nail During Conversion Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report. Panchal O, Schultz MJ, Lutz RW, Smith EB, Deirmengian GK. Cureus. 2023 Apr 3;15(4):e37075. doi: 10.7759/cureus.37075. PMID: 37153273; PMCID: PMC10156128.

31. Local Anesthesia Approach for Percutaneous Screw Fixation of an Impacted Subcapital Femoral Neck Fracture: A Technique for High-Risk Patients. Smith EB, Deirmengian GK. Cureus. 2023 May 4;15(5):e38532. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38532. PMID: 37273309; PMCID: PMC10239204.

32. Fracture of a Metal-Backed Ceramic Liner after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report. DiCiurcio W, Lutz RW, Smith EB, Deirmengian GK. Cureus. 2023 Jul 13;15(7):e41824. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41824. PMID: 37575868; PMCID: PMC10423015.

 

Publications, Non-peer reviewed:

1. Extensor Mechanism Allograft used to Treat a Medially Dislocated Patella after Total Knee Arthroplasty – A Case Report. Smith EB. The Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal, 43:82-83. 2013 May

2. The Role of Arthroscopy in Osteoarthritis. Kerr GJ, Lonner J, Smith EB. The Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal, 44:83-85. 2014 May

 

Pending Publication

  1. Oral vs Intravenous Antibiotics for the Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Smith EB, Belden K, Purtill J, Courtney PM, Eralp I, Barnes A, Boyle E, Parvizi J
  2. Dexamethasone in Total Knee Arthroplasty: What Dose Should We Be Giving Patients Intraoperatively? Lonner JH, Fillingham YA, Deirmengian CA, Smith EB
  3. The Efficacy of Preoperative Video-Based Opioid Counseling on Postoperative Opioid Consumption after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Maheu AR, Khan IA, Courtney PM, Krueger CA, Smith EB, Ilyas AM, Lonner JH
  4. Is Venous Thromboembolism Increased in Patients Who Dislocate following Total Hip Arthroplasty? Miltenberg B, Yilmaz MK, Sherman M, Deirmengian GK, Smith EB
  5. Surgical Technologists Experience Equivalent Physiological Strain During Total Knee Arthroplasty Performed with Robotic Assistance and Conventional Instrumentation. Cozzarelli NF, Sherman MB, Smith EB, Lonner JH
  6. Radiographic Assessment of Hip Fractures: Are Mobile Devices Reliable? Bridges TN, Schultz MJ, Kohring A, Martin K, Geiger EJ, Pulido SH, Smith EB, Deirmengian GK

 

Podium Presentations at National/International Presentations:

1. Delayed Surgery for Patients with Femur and Hip Fractures – Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis.  Smith E, Parvizi J, Purtill JJ. Podium presentation American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) Annual Meeting, March 2006

2. The Rise in the Incidence of Pulmonary Embolus Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Coincidence? Smith EB, Purtill JJ, Parvizi J, Sharkey PF, Hozack WJ, Rothman RH. Podium presentation AAOS, March 2006

3. Embolus after Total Joint Arthroplasty: Does Size and Location Matter? Pulido L, Smith EB, Parvizi J, Rothman RH. Podium presentation AAOS, February 2007

4-7. Is it Time to Include Vancomycin for Routine Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Total Joint Replacement Patients? Smith EB, Wynne R, Liu H, Good R. Podium presentation Musculoskeletal Infection Society, August 2011; American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), November, 2011; AAOS, February 2012; and Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS), April 2012

8. The Effect of Laminar Air Flow and Door Openings on Contamination in the Operating Room. Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Honsawek S, Dolan K, Younkins E, Raphael I. Podium presentation POS, April 2012

9-11. Positive Culture from the Liquid Medium Only after Total Joint Arthroplasty Revision: Is It Reliable? Smith EB, Wynne R, Cai J, Maltenfort M, Good RP. Podium presentations at Musculoskeletal Infection Society, Philadelphia, PA. August 2013; European Bone and Joint Infection Society, Prague, Czech Republic. September 2013; AAHKS, November 2013

12. Direct Lateral Approach to the Hip. Smith EB. XXVI SICOT Triennial World Congress. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Podium presentation November 2014

13. Aspirin May Be Adequate for Venous Thromboembolic Event Prophylaxis after Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Deirmengian GK, Heller S, Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Parvizi J. Podium presentation AAOS March 2015

14. Decreased Flexion Contracture after Total Knee Arthroplasty using Botulinum Toxin A:
A Randomized Controlled Trial. Smith EB, Shafi KA, Greis AC, Maltenfort M, Chen AF. Podium presentation AAOS in Orlando, FL March 2016

15. Can Adjunctive Perioperative Radiation Improve Range of Motion after Total Knee Revision for Arthrofibrosis? Smith EB, Martin D, Dinome J, Chen AF. Podium presentation AAOS in New Orleans, LA March 2018

16. Minimum 5-year follow-up for a new cementless total knee replacement. Restrepo S, Hozack WH, Smith EB – Podium presentation The Knee Society, Sept 2020

17. Survivorship, Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of a Novel Cementless Metal Back Patella Design. Grau L, Ong A, Restrepo S, Griffiths S, Hozack WH, Smith EB. Podium presentation AAHKS, Nov 2020

18. Interoperative Primary THA Troubleshooting: Acetabular Fracture, Femur/Calcar Fracture, Achieving a Stable Hip. Podium presentation AAHKS in Dallas, TX November 2023

 

Abstracts/Posters Accepted for National/International Presentations:

1. Safety of Vioxx in the Postoperative Period Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Purtill JJ, Parvizi J, Vernick CA, Grunwald Z, Joshi A, Hozack WJ, Rothman RH. Poster AAOS, February 2007

2-3. The Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Wound Dressing with Ionic Silver Reduces the Rate of Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. Cai J, Karam J, Parvizi J, Smith EB, Sharkey PF. Poster Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA). June 2012; and AAHKS Nov 2012

4. Mortality of the 100-year-old with Hip Fracture. Tarity TD, Smith EB, Dolan K, Rasouli MR, Maltenfort M. Poster AAOS, March 2013

5. Is Gluteal Muscle Atrophy a Cause of Hip Fracture in Older Individuals? Chi AS, Morrison W, Smith EB, Parvizi J. Poster American Roentgen Ray Society. April 2013

6. Positive Culture from the Liquid Medium Only after Total Joint Arthroplasty Revision: Is It Reliable? Smith EB, Wynne R, Cai J, Maltenfort M, Good RP. Poster Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Miami, FL. October 2013

7. Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial of Peri-articular Injection vs Intra-articular infusion catheter for Postsurgical Analgesia following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Kazarian D, Sawan H, Lee J, Maltenfort M, Lonner J, Good R, Sharkey PF. Poster AAHKS November 2015

8. Dual mobility bearings result in lower rates of dislocation following revision THA. Li WT, Kozick Z, Sherman M, Restrepo C, Smith EB, Courtney MP. Poster AAHKS in Dallas, TX Nov 2019

9. After Incision, the Skin Knife Blade is No More Contaminated than a Fresh Knife Blade. Smith EB, Russo KA, Maltenfort M, Sharkey PF, Rihn J. Poster at virtual AAOS meeting (COVID-19). Mar 2020

10. Radiographic Films are Frequently Repeated at the Initial Orthopaedic Visit. Yayac M, Smith EB, Star AM, Parvizi J, Saxena A. Poster at Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Oct 2021

11-12. Robotic Assisted TKA: Survey Investigating Patients’ Perspectives, Understanding, and Expectations. Abdelaal M, Smith EB, Lonner J, Star A, Good R, Sharkey PF. Poster EOA Atlantic City Oct 2022; Poster AAHKS in Dallas TX Nov 2022

 

Presentation Awards:

1. AAHKS 2019 Meeting. Best Poster Award – Revision Hip Category: Dual mobility bearings result in lower rates of dislocation following revision THA. Li WT, Kozick Z, Sherman M, Restrepo C, Smith EB, Courtney MP.  AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX, Nov 2019

 

Financial Grants Awarded:

1. The Effect of Laminar Air Flow and Door Openings on Contamination in the Operating Room. Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Honsawek S, Dolan K, Younkins E, Raphael I. Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation of the Bryn Mawr Hospital. Awarded $22,000 for 2011-2012.

2. Botulinum Toxin A to Treat Flexion Contracture After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Study. Smith EB, Cai J, Greis A, Lonner J. Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation of the Bryn Mawr Hospital. Awarded $47,030 for 2012-2014.

3. Comparing Pain Relief between Exparel® Injection vs. On-Q Catheter as the Postsurgical Analgesia following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Smith EB, Cai J, Lonner J, Good R, Sharkey PF. Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation of the Bryn Mawr Hospital. Awarded $50,000 for 2013-2014.

 

Book Chapters

1. Hip Arthroscopy. Junaid Makda MD, Eric B. Smith MD, Khalid M. Yousuf MD,MS, Javad Parvizi MD, FRCS. Essentials in Total Hip Arthroplasty (Editor: Parvizi), publisher: Slack. p79-84. 2012

2. Patellofemoral Arthroplasty. Jess H. Lonner MD, Eric B. Smith MD. The Knee: Reconstruction, Replacement and Revision (Editor: Parvizi), publisher: Slack. p45(1-12). 2012

3. Approach to the Knee: Management Algorithm. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p65-68. 2013

4. Chondromalacia Patella: Anterior Knee Pain in the Young Patient. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), Lippincott. p69-70. 2013

5. Prepatellar Bursitis: Housemaid Knee. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p71-72. 2013

6. Overuse Syndrome of the Knee. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p73-74. 2013

7. Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p75-77. 2013

8. Torn Meniscus. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p78-80. 2013

9. Degenerative Joint Disease of the Knee: Osteoarthritis. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p81-83. 2013

10. Pes Anserinus Bursitis and the Swollen Knee: Effusion and Baker’s Cyst. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), Lippincott. p84-87. 2013

11. The Operating Room Environment. Ibrahim J. Raphael and Eric B. Smith. Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Practical Management Guide (Editor Parvizi), publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. p99-112. 2013

12. Patellofemoral Arthritis. Joseph A. Karam, Carlos A. Higuera, Eric B. Smith, Peter F. Sharkey. In: Klatt BA, ed. Total Knee Replacement. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. 22(4):196-202. 2012

13. Operative Environment. Liaisons: Pouya Alijanipour MD, Joseph Karam MD; Delegates: Eric B. Smith MD, et al. Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Periprosthetic Joint Infection (Editors/Chairs: Parvizi, Gehrke), publisher: Data Trace. pp83-123. 2013

14. Evolution of Total Hip Arthroplasty Implant Technology. Richard H. Rothman and Eric B. Smith. The Hip: Preservation, Replacement, and Revision (Editor Parvizi), publisher: Data Trace Publishing Company. pp2-1 to 2-11. 2015

15. Prevention of Complications in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Eric B. Smith MD. In: Wiesel SW, ed. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2nd edition, publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Wolters Kluwer Health. 2015

16. Management of the Stiff Knee Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Eric B. Smith MD, Jenny Cai BS. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor J Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

17. Smoking Cessation. Pouya Alijanipour MD, Eric B. Smith MD. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor Javad Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

18. Postoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis. Danielle Y. Ponzio MD, Eric B. Smith MD. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor Javad Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

19. Operating Room Universal Precautions. Eric B. Smith MD. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor Javad Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

20. Prevention: Operating Room, Surgical Technique: Should the Knife Blade be Changed after Skin Incision for Deep Dissection? Francisco Rafael Grieco Silva MD, Snir Heller MD, Eric B. Smith MD, Tal Frenkel MD. Proceedings of the Second International Consensus Meeting (ICM) on Musculoskeletal Infection. Editor Javad Parvizi, Thorsten Gehrke. Data Trace Publishing Company 2018

21. Prevention of Complications in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Eric B. Smith MD. In: Wiesel SW, ed. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, 3rd edition, publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Wolters Kluwer Health. 2020

 

Magazine Articles:

1. Should Vancomycin be a Routine Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for TJR Patients? AAOS Now, January 2012

2. Laminar Airflow Linked to Decreased Intraoperative Contamination Rates. AAOS Now, October 2013

3. Broth-only Isolates Found Unreliable for Prediction of Infection after TJA Revision. Orthopaedics Today, December 2013

4. Return to Daily Activities ASAP after Joint Replacement Surgery. Philadelphia Magazine. July 2014

5. Watch Out for Winter Falls. Women’s Health Source Magazine. Fall 2015

6. A Return to an Active Lifestyle Thanks to Rothman Institute at Riddle Hospital. Main Line Health

September 19, 2016

7. Is it Necessary to Use a Fresh Knife Blade after Incision to Reduce Infection Risk? AAOS Now 2020

8. 7 Ways to Treat Hip and Knee Conditions. USA Today Network. June 2020

9. Get up and Walk! Riddle Hospital Newsletter. March 2022

 

Alternative Media:

1. Instructional DVD: Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgical Technique. Jefferson residency. 2005

2. Created database of 13,133 total knee and hip arthroplasty patients including complication rates at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2000 through 2005.

3. Hip and Knee Pain.  The Sports Doctor TV Show.  WMCN-TV, 2009

4. Advancements in Joint Replacements.  The Doctor Show.  1210 AM Radio, 2010

5. Total Hip Replacement. The 10! Show. NBC TV Channel 10 Philadelphia, June 26, 2012

6. Total Joint Replacement. Maris Grove Talk Show. December 14, 2012

7. Treatment of Arthritis. Live TV Webchat. ABC TV Channel 6 Philadelphia, April 21, 2014

8. Rothman Institute Orientation Video. February 6, 2015

9. Treatment of Hip and Knee Arthritis. Live Interactive National Radio Webcast. The Doctor Show, Sirius XM Radio channel 110. September 18, 2017

10. Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty – Pros and Cons. Live Interactive National Radio Webcast. The Doctor Show, Sirius XM Radio channel 110. April 8, 2019

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Publications

Publications, peer reviewed:

1. Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Computer-Assisted Navigation in Patients with Deformities of the Femur and Tibia: An Alternative to Intramedullary Instrumentation.  Klein GR, Austin MS, Smith EB, Hozack WJ.  The Journal of Arthroplasty (21-2): 284-288, 2006 Feb. PMID 16520220

2. The Rise in the Incidence of Pulmonary Embolus after Joint Arthroplasty: Is Modern Imaging to Blame? Parvizi J, Smith EB, Pulido L, Mamelak J, Morrison WB, Purtill JJ, Rothman RH.  Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (463): 107-113, 2007 Oct. PMID 17621232

3. Clinical Presentation of Pulmonary Embolus after Total Joint Arthroplasty: Do Size and Location of Embolus Matter? Pulido L, Grossman S, Smith EB, Joshi A, Purtill JJ, Parvizi J, Rothman RH.  American Journal of Orthopedics 39(4): 185-189, 2010 Apr. PMID 20512171

4. Delayed Surgery for Patients with Femur and Hip Fractures – Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis. Smith EB, Parvizi J, Purtill JJ. Journal of Trauma 70(6): e113-116. 2011 Jun. PMID 21817966

5. Is it Time to include Vancomycin for Routine Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in TJA Patients? Smith EB, Wynne R, Liu H, Good R. Journal of Arthroplasty, 27(8 Sup): 55-60. 2012 Sep. PMID 22608685

6. Mortality in Centenarians with Hip Fractures. Tarity TD, Smith EB, Dolan K, Rasouli MR, Maltenfort M. Orthopedics, 36(3): e282-287. 2013 Mar. PMID 23464947

7. The Effect of Laminar Air Flow and Door Openings on Contamination in the Operating Room. Smith EB, Raphael IJ, Maltenfort MG, Honsawek S, Dolan K, Younkins EA, Raphael I. Journal of Arthroplasty, 28(9):1482-5 2013 Oct. PMID 23890828

8. Operative Environment. Alijanipour P, Karam J, Llinás A, Vince KG, Zalavras C, Austin M, Garrigues G, Heller S, Huddleston J, Klatt B, Krebs V, Lohmann C, McPherson EJ, Molloy R, Oliashirazi A, Schwaber M, Sheehan E, Smith E, Sterling R, Stocks G, Vaidya S. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 32 Suppl 1:S60–80. 2014 Jan. PMID 24464899

9. Operative Environment. Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Alijanipour P, Karam J, Llinás A, Vince KG, Zalavras C, Austin M, Garrigues G, Heller S, Huddleston J, Klatt B, Krebs V, Lohmann C, McPherson EJ, Molloy R, Oliashirazi A, Schwaber M, Sheehan E, Smith E, Sterling R, Stocks G, Vaidya S. Journal of Arthroplasty, 29(2 sup):49-64. 2014 Feb. PMID 24342274

10. Aquacel Surgical Dressing Reduces the Rate of Acute PJI Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Case-Control Study. Cai J, Karam JA, Parvizi J, Smith EB, Sharkey PF. Journal of Arthroplasty, 29(6):1098-1100 2014 Jun. PMID 24405622

11. Performance Characteristics of Broth-Only Cultures after Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Cai J, Wynne R, Maltenfort M, Good R. Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research, 472(11):3285-90. 2014 Nov. PMID 24566888

12. The Effect of Implementing a Multimodal Approach on the Rates of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. Matsen Ko LJ, Hughes A, Yoo JY, Maltenfort M, Smith EB, Sharkey PF. Journal of Arthroplasty, 31(2):451-5. 2016 Feb. PMID 26432673

13. Aspirin Can Be Used as Prophylaxis for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Deirmengian GK, Heller S, Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Chen AF, Parvizi J.
Journal of Arthroplasty, 31(10):2237-40. 2016 Oct. PMID 27118182

14. Decreased Flexion Contracture after Total Knee Arthroplasty using Botulinum Toxin A: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Smith EB, Shafi KA, Greis AC, Maltenfort MG, Chen AF. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 24(10):3229-3234 2016 Oct. PMID 27515301

15. Are Preoperative Serologic Type and Screen Tests Necessary for Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients in Specialty Surgical Hospitals? Tischler EH, Chen AF, Matthews CN, Arnold WV, Smith EB. Journal of Arthroplasty. 31(11):2442-46. 2016 Nov. PMID 27237967

16. Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial of Peri-articular Injection vs Intra-articular infusion catheter for Postsurgical Analgesia following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Kazarian GS, Maltenfort MG, Lonner JH, Sharkey PF, Good RP. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 Aug 16;99(16):1337-1344. PMID 28816893

17. Septic Sacroiliitis in a 53-year-old Adult: A Case Report.  Lou J, Smith EB, Mehnert MJ, Simon JI. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2019 Feb;11(2):210-213. PMID 29860020

18. General Assembly, Prevention, Operating Room – Surgical Technique: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections. Alaee F, Angerame M, Bradbury T, Blackwell R, Booth RE, Brekke AC, Courtney PM, Frenkel T Grieco Silva FR, Heller S, Hube R, Ismaily S, Jennings J, Lee M, Noble PC, Ponzio D, Saxena A, Simpson H, Smith BM, Smith EB, Stephens S, Vasarhelyi E, Wang Q, Yeo SJ. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S139-S146. PMID 30348556

19. Proximal Tibial Replacement in Revision Knee Arthroplasty for Non-Oncologic Indications. Fram B, Smith EB, Deirmengian G, Abraham J, Strony J, Cross MB, Ponzio DY. Arthroplasty Today. 2020 Jan 28;6(1):23-35. PMID 32211471

20. Dual Mobility Bearing Articulations Result in Lower Rates of Dislocation After Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Li WT, Kozick Z, Sherman M, Restrepo C, Smith EB, Courtney PM. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Oct 15;28(20):831-837. PMID 31834038

21. After Incision, the Skin Knife Blade is No More Contaminated than a Fresh Knife Blade. Smith EB, Russo KA, Maltenfort M, Sharkey PF, Rihn J. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Jan 15;29(2):e98-e103. PMID 32568994

22. Can Adjunctive Perioperative Radiation Improve Range of Motion after Total Knee Revision for Arthrofibrosis? Smith EB, Martin D, Dinome J, Chen AF. The Knee. 2020 Oct;27(5):1426-1432. PMID 33010757

23. Dual Mobility and Conventional Bearings have Comparably Low Dislocation Rates for Anterior-based Approaches in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Van Nest D, Li WT, Kozick Z, Smith EB, Hozack WJ, Courtney PM. J Arthroplasty. 2021 May;36(5):1695-1699. PMID 33468345

24. Excellent Midterm Follow-Up for a New 3D Printed Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty Restrepo S, Smith EB, Hozack WH. Bone and Joint Journal. 2021 Jun;103-B(6 Supple A):32-37. PMID 34053273

25. Survivorship, Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of a Novel Cementless Metal-Backed Patella Design. Grau L, Ong A, Restrepo S, Griffiths S, Hozack WH, Smith EB. J Arthroplasty 2021 Jul;36(7S):S221-226. PMID 33676814

26. The Frequency, Reasoning, and Impact of Repeated Radiographs at the Initial Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Visit. Yayac M, Toci GR, Smith EB, Star AM, Parvizi J, Saxena A. J Arthroplasty 2021 Nov;36(11):3641-3645. PMID 34392993

27. Recommendations from the International Consensus Meeting on Venous Thromboembolic Disease: General – What is the most optimal imaging modality for diagnosis of pulmonary embolus following orthopaedic surgery? Tarabichi S, Smith EB. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Mar;104(S1):74-76. PMID 35315607

28. Save the Greater Trochanter: A Novel Modification to the Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy. Smith EB. Arthroplasty Today. 2022 Jun 3;16:107-111. PMID 35677941

29. Robotic Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: Patients’ Perspectives, Understanding, and Expectations. Abdelaal MS, Wiafe B, Khan IA, Magnuson JA, Saxena A, Smith EB, Lonner JH, Star A, Good R, Sharkey PF. J Arthroplasty. 2023 Mar 14:S0883-5403(23)00248-6 PMID 36924858

30. The Complication of a Retained Broken Distal Interlocking Screw Within a Cephalomedullary Nail During Conversion Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report. Panchal O, Schultz MJ, Lutz RW, Smith EB, Deirmengian GK. Cureus. 2023 Apr 3;15(4):e37075. doi: 10.7759/cureus.37075. PMID: 37153273; PMCID: PMC10156128.

31. Local Anesthesia Approach for Percutaneous Screw Fixation of an Impacted Subcapital Femoral Neck Fracture: A Technique for High-Risk Patients. Smith EB, Deirmengian GK. Cureus. 2023 May 4;15(5):e38532. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38532. PMID: 37273309; PMCID: PMC10239204.

32. Fracture of a Metal-Backed Ceramic Liner after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report. DiCiurcio W, Lutz RW, Smith EB, Deirmengian GK. Cureus. 2023 Jul 13;15(7):e41824. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41824. PMID: 37575868; PMCID: PMC10423015.

 

Publications, Non-peer reviewed:

1. Extensor Mechanism Allograft used to Treat a Medially Dislocated Patella after Total Knee Arthroplasty – A Case Report. Smith EB. The Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal, 43:82-83. 2013 May

2. The Role of Arthroscopy in Osteoarthritis. Kerr GJ, Lonner J, Smith EB. The Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal, 44:83-85. 2014 May

 

Pending Publication

  1. Oral vs Intravenous Antibiotics for the Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Smith EB, Belden K, Purtill J, Courtney PM, Eralp I, Barnes A, Boyle E, Parvizi J
  2. Dexamethasone in Total Knee Arthroplasty: What Dose Should We Be Giving Patients Intraoperatively? Lonner JH, Fillingham YA, Deirmengian CA, Smith EB
  3. The Efficacy of Preoperative Video-Based Opioid Counseling on Postoperative Opioid Consumption after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Maheu AR, Khan IA, Courtney PM, Krueger CA, Smith EB, Ilyas AM, Lonner JH
  4. Is Venous Thromboembolism Increased in Patients Who Dislocate following Total Hip Arthroplasty? Miltenberg B, Yilmaz MK, Sherman M, Deirmengian GK, Smith EB
  5. Surgical Technologists Experience Equivalent Physiological Strain During Total Knee Arthroplasty Performed with Robotic Assistance and Conventional Instrumentation. Cozzarelli NF, Sherman MB, Smith EB, Lonner JH
  6. Radiographic Assessment of Hip Fractures: Are Mobile Devices Reliable? Bridges TN, Schultz MJ, Kohring A, Martin K, Geiger EJ, Pulido SH, Smith EB, Deirmengian GK

 

Podium Presentations at National/International Presentations:

1. Delayed Surgery for Patients with Femur and Hip Fractures – Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis.  Smith E, Parvizi J, Purtill JJ. Podium presentation American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) Annual Meeting, March 2006

2. The Rise in the Incidence of Pulmonary Embolus Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Coincidence? Smith EB, Purtill JJ, Parvizi J, Sharkey PF, Hozack WJ, Rothman RH. Podium presentation AAOS, March 2006

3. Embolus after Total Joint Arthroplasty: Does Size and Location Matter? Pulido L, Smith EB, Parvizi J, Rothman RH. Podium presentation AAOS, February 2007

4-7. Is it Time to Include Vancomycin for Routine Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Total Joint Replacement Patients? Smith EB, Wynne R, Liu H, Good R. Podium presentation Musculoskeletal Infection Society, August 2011; American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), November, 2011; AAOS, February 2012; and Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS), April 2012

8. The Effect of Laminar Air Flow and Door Openings on Contamination in the Operating Room. Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Honsawek S, Dolan K, Younkins E, Raphael I. Podium presentation POS, April 2012

9-11. Positive Culture from the Liquid Medium Only after Total Joint Arthroplasty Revision: Is It Reliable? Smith EB, Wynne R, Cai J, Maltenfort M, Good RP. Podium presentations at Musculoskeletal Infection Society, Philadelphia, PA. August 2013; European Bone and Joint Infection Society, Prague, Czech Republic. September 2013; AAHKS, November 2013

12. Direct Lateral Approach to the Hip. Smith EB. XXVI SICOT Triennial World Congress. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Podium presentation November 2014

13. Aspirin May Be Adequate for Venous Thromboembolic Event Prophylaxis after Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Deirmengian GK, Heller S, Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Parvizi J. Podium presentation AAOS March 2015

14. Decreased Flexion Contracture after Total Knee Arthroplasty using Botulinum Toxin A:
A Randomized Controlled Trial. Smith EB, Shafi KA, Greis AC, Maltenfort M, Chen AF. Podium presentation AAOS in Orlando, FL March 2016

15. Can Adjunctive Perioperative Radiation Improve Range of Motion after Total Knee Revision for Arthrofibrosis? Smith EB, Martin D, Dinome J, Chen AF. Podium presentation AAOS in New Orleans, LA March 2018

16. Minimum 5-year follow-up for a new cementless total knee replacement. Restrepo S, Hozack WH, Smith EB – Podium presentation The Knee Society, Sept 2020

17. Survivorship, Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of a Novel Cementless Metal Back Patella Design. Grau L, Ong A, Restrepo S, Griffiths S, Hozack WH, Smith EB. Podium presentation AAHKS, Nov 2020

18. Interoperative Primary THA Troubleshooting: Acetabular Fracture, Femur/Calcar Fracture, Achieving a Stable Hip. Podium presentation AAHKS in Dallas, TX November 2023

 

Abstracts/Posters Accepted for National/International Presentations:

1. Safety of Vioxx in the Postoperative Period Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Purtill JJ, Parvizi J, Vernick CA, Grunwald Z, Joshi A, Hozack WJ, Rothman RH. Poster AAOS, February 2007

2-3. The Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber Wound Dressing with Ionic Silver Reduces the Rate of Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. Cai J, Karam J, Parvizi J, Smith EB, Sharkey PF. Poster Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA). June 2012; and AAHKS Nov 2012

4. Mortality of the 100-year-old with Hip Fracture. Tarity TD, Smith EB, Dolan K, Rasouli MR, Maltenfort M. Poster AAOS, March 2013

5. Is Gluteal Muscle Atrophy a Cause of Hip Fracture in Older Individuals? Chi AS, Morrison W, Smith EB, Parvizi J. Poster American Roentgen Ray Society. April 2013

6. Positive Culture from the Liquid Medium Only after Total Joint Arthroplasty Revision: Is It Reliable? Smith EB, Wynne R, Cai J, Maltenfort M, Good RP. Poster Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Miami, FL. October 2013

7. Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial of Peri-articular Injection vs Intra-articular infusion catheter for Postsurgical Analgesia following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Smith EB, Kazarian D, Sawan H, Lee J, Maltenfort M, Lonner J, Good R, Sharkey PF. Poster AAHKS November 2015

8. Dual mobility bearings result in lower rates of dislocation following revision THA. Li WT, Kozick Z, Sherman M, Restrepo C, Smith EB, Courtney MP. Poster AAHKS in Dallas, TX Nov 2019

9. After Incision, the Skin Knife Blade is No More Contaminated than a Fresh Knife Blade. Smith EB, Russo KA, Maltenfort M, Sharkey PF, Rihn J. Poster at virtual AAOS meeting (COVID-19). Mar 2020

10. Radiographic Films are Frequently Repeated at the Initial Orthopaedic Visit. Yayac M, Smith EB, Star AM, Parvizi J, Saxena A. Poster at Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Oct 2021

11-12. Robotic Assisted TKA: Survey Investigating Patients’ Perspectives, Understanding, and Expectations. Abdelaal M, Smith EB, Lonner J, Star A, Good R, Sharkey PF. Poster EOA Atlantic City Oct 2022; Poster AAHKS in Dallas TX Nov 2022

 

Presentation Awards:

1. AAHKS 2019 Meeting. Best Poster Award – Revision Hip Category: Dual mobility bearings result in lower rates of dislocation following revision THA. Li WT, Kozick Z, Sherman M, Restrepo C, Smith EB, Courtney MP.  AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX, Nov 2019

 

Financial Grants Awarded:

1. The Effect of Laminar Air Flow and Door Openings on Contamination in the Operating Room. Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Honsawek S, Dolan K, Younkins E, Raphael I. Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation of the Bryn Mawr Hospital. Awarded $22,000 for 2011-2012.

2. Botulinum Toxin A to Treat Flexion Contracture After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Study. Smith EB, Cai J, Greis A, Lonner J. Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation of the Bryn Mawr Hospital. Awarded $47,030 for 2012-2014.

3. Comparing Pain Relief between Exparel® Injection vs. On-Q Catheter as the Postsurgical Analgesia following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Smith EB, Cai J, Lonner J, Good R, Sharkey PF. Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation of the Bryn Mawr Hospital. Awarded $50,000 for 2013-2014.

 

Book Chapters

1. Hip Arthroscopy. Junaid Makda MD, Eric B. Smith MD, Khalid M. Yousuf MD,MS, Javad Parvizi MD, FRCS. Essentials in Total Hip Arthroplasty (Editor: Parvizi), publisher: Slack. p79-84. 2012

2. Patellofemoral Arthroplasty. Jess H. Lonner MD, Eric B. Smith MD. The Knee: Reconstruction, Replacement and Revision (Editor: Parvizi), publisher: Slack. p45(1-12). 2012

3. Approach to the Knee: Management Algorithm. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p65-68. 2013

4. Chondromalacia Patella: Anterior Knee Pain in the Young Patient. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), Lippincott. p69-70. 2013

5. Prepatellar Bursitis: Housemaid Knee. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p71-72. 2013

6. Overuse Syndrome of the Knee. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p73-74. 2013

7. Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p75-77. 2013

8. Torn Meniscus. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p78-80. 2013

9. Degenerative Joint Disease of the Knee: Osteoarthritis. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), publisher: Lippincott. p81-83. 2013

10. Pes Anserinus Bursitis and the Swollen Knee: Effusion and Baker’s Cyst. Jess H. Lonner MD and Eric B. Smith MD. Primary Care Orthopedics (Editors: Lotke, Abboud, Ende), Lippincott. p84-87. 2013

11. The Operating Room Environment. Ibrahim J. Raphael and Eric B. Smith. Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Practical Management Guide (Editor Parvizi), publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. p99-112. 2013

12. Patellofemoral Arthritis. Joseph A. Karam, Carlos A. Higuera, Eric B. Smith, Peter F. Sharkey. In: Klatt BA, ed. Total Knee Replacement. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. 22(4):196-202. 2012

13. Operative Environment. Liaisons: Pouya Alijanipour MD, Joseph Karam MD; Delegates: Eric B. Smith MD, et al. Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Periprosthetic Joint Infection (Editors/Chairs: Parvizi, Gehrke), publisher: Data Trace. pp83-123. 2013

14. Evolution of Total Hip Arthroplasty Implant Technology. Richard H. Rothman and Eric B. Smith. The Hip: Preservation, Replacement, and Revision (Editor Parvizi), publisher: Data Trace Publishing Company. pp2-1 to 2-11. 2015

15. Prevention of Complications in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Eric B. Smith MD. In: Wiesel SW, ed. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2nd edition, publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Wolters Kluwer Health. 2015

16. Management of the Stiff Knee Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Eric B. Smith MD, Jenny Cai BS. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor J Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

17. Smoking Cessation. Pouya Alijanipour MD, Eric B. Smith MD. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor Javad Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

18. Postoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis. Danielle Y. Ponzio MD, Eric B. Smith MD. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor Javad Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

19. Operating Room Universal Precautions. Eric B. Smith MD. Rothman Institute Manual of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Editor Javad Parvizi. Jaypee Medical Publishers 2016

20. Prevention: Operating Room, Surgical Technique: Should the Knife Blade be Changed after Skin Incision for Deep Dissection? Francisco Rafael Grieco Silva MD, Snir Heller MD, Eric B. Smith MD, Tal Frenkel MD. Proceedings of the Second International Consensus Meeting (ICM) on Musculoskeletal Infection. Editor Javad Parvizi, Thorsten Gehrke. Data Trace Publishing Company 2018

21. Prevention of Complications in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Eric B. Smith MD. In: Wiesel SW, ed. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, 3rd edition, publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Wolters Kluwer Health. 2020

 

Magazine Articles:

1. Should Vancomycin be a Routine Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for TJR Patients? AAOS Now, January 2012

2. Laminar Airflow Linked to Decreased Intraoperative Contamination Rates. AAOS Now, October 2013

3. Broth-only Isolates Found Unreliable for Prediction of Infection after TJA Revision. Orthopaedics Today, December 2013

4. Return to Daily Activities ASAP after Joint Replacement Surgery. Philadelphia Magazine. July 2014

5. Watch Out for Winter Falls. Women’s Health Source Magazine. Fall 2015

6. A Return to an Active Lifestyle Thanks to Rothman Institute at Riddle Hospital. Main Line Health

September 19, 2016

7. Is it Necessary to Use a Fresh Knife Blade after Incision to Reduce Infection Risk? AAOS Now 2020

8. 7 Ways to Treat Hip and Knee Conditions. USA Today Network. June 2020

9. Get up and Walk! Riddle Hospital Newsletter. March 2022

 

Alternative Media:

1. Instructional DVD: Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgical Technique. Jefferson residency. 2005

2. Created database of 13,133 total knee and hip arthroplasty patients including complication rates at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2000 through 2005.

3. Hip and Knee Pain.  The Sports Doctor TV Show.  WMCN-TV, 2009

4. Advancements in Joint Replacements.  The Doctor Show.  1210 AM Radio, 2010

5. Total Hip Replacement. The 10! Show. NBC TV Channel 10 Philadelphia, June 26, 2012

6. Total Joint Replacement. Maris Grove Talk Show. December 14, 2012

7. Treatment of Arthritis. Live TV Webchat. ABC TV Channel 6 Philadelphia, April 21, 2014

8. Rothman Institute Orientation Video. February 6, 2015

9. Treatment of Hip and Knee Arthritis. Live Interactive National Radio Webcast. The Doctor Show, Sirius XM Radio channel 110. September 18, 2017

10. Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty – Pros and Cons. Live Interactive National Radio Webcast. The Doctor Show, Sirius XM Radio channel 110. April 8, 2019

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