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Dr. Stull is a fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon.  He specializes in degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as spinal trauma, revision surgery, and spine tumors.  He completed his orthopaedic surgical residency at Rothman Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he was the recipient of the Everett J. Gordon Award, which recognizes the chief resident who demonstrates outstanding clinical achievement and leadership.  Following his residency, he was awarded a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Dr. Stull completed his undergraduate education at Princeton University and received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.  Prior to receiving his medical degree, Dr. Stull was named captain of the Princeton Football team for two consecutive years and went on to earn a roster spot with the  Washington Commanders as a Linebacker and Special Teams Player.  He empathizes with athletes, their love of the game and the importance of getting back to play, however, his medical training allows him to provide proper guidance in doing so safely.

Dr. Stull is a published physician and has presented his findings both nationally and internationally.  He continues to be active in research and has particular interest in clinical outcomes and surgeon performance.  Dr. Stull serves as candidate member of the North American Spine Society as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Professional Profile

Education
Professional Associations

Education

  • Fellowship, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • M.D., Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Education

  • Fellowship, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • M.D., Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Publications

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
1.    Goyal DKC, Stull JD, Divi SN, Galetta MS, Bowles DR, Nicholson KJ, Kaye ID, Woods BI, Kurd MF, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2021). Combined Depression and Anxiety Influence Patient-Reported Outcomes after Lumbar Fusion. Int J Spine Surg. 15(2), 234-242.
2.    Divi SN, Goyal DKC, Stull JD, Morgenstern M, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2021). Depression Identified on the Mental Component Score of the Short Form-12 Affects Health Related Quality of Life After Lumbar Decompression Surgery. Clin Spine Surg, 34(3), E126-E132.
3.    Mangan JJ 3rd, Tadley M, Divi SN, Stull JD, Goyal DKC, McKenzie JC, Casper DS, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2020). The Impact of Multiple Comorbid Mental Health Disorders on Health-related Quality of Life Following ACDF. Clin Spine Surg, 33(10), E472-E477.
4.    Divi SN, Goyal DKC, Stull JD, Kothari P, Padua FG, Patel PD, Bowles DR, Reyes AA, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2020). BMI Does Not Affect Complications or Patient Reported Outcomes After Lumbar Decompression Surgery. Clin Spine Surg, 33(10), E579-E585.
5.    Stull JD, Goyal DKC, Mangan JJ, Divi SN, McKenzie JC, Casper DS, Okroj K, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD, Hilibrand AS (2020). The Outcomes of Patients With Neck Pain Following ACDF: A Comparison of Patients With Radiculopathy, Myelopathy, or Mixed Symptomatology. Spine, 45(21), 1485-1490.
6.    Stull JD, Divi SN, Goyal DKC, Bowles DR, Reyes AA, Bechay J, Sonnier JH, Nachwalter RN, Zarowin JJ, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Woods BI, Kurd MF, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2020). Preoperative Mental Health Component Scoring Is Related to Patient Reported Outcomes Following Lumbar Fusion. Spine, 45 (12), 798-803.
7.    Stull JD, Nicholson TA, Davis DE, Namdari S (2020). Addition of 3% hydrogen peroxide to standard skin preparation reduces Cutibacterium acnes-positive culture rate in shoulder surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(2), 212-216.
8.    Morrissey PB, Donoughe JS, Stull JD, Kaye ID (2020). Are Subfascial Drains Necessary to Prevent Airway Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? Clin Spine Surg, 33(1), 5-8.
9.    Mangan JJ 3rd, Divi SN, McKenzie JC, Stull JD, Conaway W, Casper DS, Goyal DKC, Nicholson KJ, Galetta MS, Wagner SC, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD, Kepler CK (2020). Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Affects Pseudarthrosis Rates and Influences Patient-Reported Outcomes. Global Spine Journal, 10(1),
55-62.
10.    Uçkay I, Pedowitz D, Assal M, Stull JD (2019). What Is the Optimal Protocol for Performing Debridement, Antibiotics and Implant Retention (DAIR) in an Infected Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) (Type and Volume of Irrigation Solution, and so on)? Foot Ankle Int, 40(1_suppl), 53S-55S.
11.    Pedowitz D, Stull J (2019). What Is the Optimal Antibiotic (Type, Dose and Route of Administration) Treatment for Infections After Foot/Ankle Fracture or Fusion Procedures? Foot Ankle Int, 40(1_suppl), 70S-71S.
12.    Uçkay I, Pedowitz D, Assal M, Stull JD (2019). What Tests Are Useful to Investigate a Possible Infection of Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA)? What Are Their Thresholds? Foot Ankle Int, 40 (1_suppl), 22S-23S.
13.    Stull JD, Mangan JJ, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2019). Robotic Guidance in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: a Review of Recent Literature and Commentary on a Developing Technology. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 12(2), 245-251.
14.    McKenzie JC, Wagner SC, Sebastian A, Casper DS, Mangan J, Stull J, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Kepler C (2019). Sarcopenia does not affect clinical outcomes following lumbar fusion. J Clin Neurosci, 64, 150-154.
15.    Tarazona D, Boody B, Hilibrand AS, Stull J, Bell K, Fang T, Goyal D, Galetta M, Kaye D, Kepler CK, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2019). Longer Preoperative Duration of Symptoms Negatively Affects Health-related Quality of Life After Surgery for Cervical Radiculopathy. Spine, 44(10), 685-690.
16.    Ciccotti MC, Stull JD, Buckley PS, Cohen SB (2017). Correlation of MRI to Arthroscopy in the Elbow: Thrower's Elbow and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury. Sports Med Arthrosc, 25(4), 191-198.
17.    Stull JD, Bhat SB, Kane JM, Raikin SM (2017). Economic Burden of Inpatient Admission of Ankle Fractures. Foot Ankle Int, 38(9), 997-1004.
18.    Stull J, Bhat S, Miller AJ, Hoffman R, Wang ML (2017). Treatment of Atypical Compartment
Syndrome Due to Proteus Infection. Orthopedics, 40(1), e176-e178.
19.    Goljan P, Patel N, Stull JD, Donnelly BP, Culp RW (2016). Single Incision Distal Biceps Repair With Hemi-Krackow Suture Technique: Surgical Technique and Early Outcomes. Hand (N Y), 11 (2), 238-44.
20.    Bhat S, Stull JD, Wang ML (2016). Management of a Dermocutaneous Black Mold Abscess of the Finger with Flexor Sheath Involvement. JBJS Case Connect, 6(2), e41.
21.    Wijdicks CA, Balldin BC, Jansson KS, Stull JD, LaPrade RF, Philippon MJ (2013). Cam lesion femoral osteoplasty: in vitro biomechanical evaluation of iatrogenic femoral cortical notching and risk of neck fracture. Arthroscopy, 29(10), 1608-14.
22.    Philippon MJ, Ho CP, Briggs KK, Stull J, LaPrade RF (2013). Prevalence of increased alpha angles as a measure of cam-type femoroacetabular impingement in youth ice hockey players. Am J Sports Med, 41(6), 1357-62.
23.    Boykin RE, Stull JD, Giphart JE, Wijdicks CA, Philippon MJ (2013). Femoroacetabular impingement in a professional soccer player. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 21(5), 1203-11.
24.    Giphart JE, Stull JD, Laprade RF, Wahoff MS, Philippon MJ (2012). Recruitment and activity of the pectineus and piriformis muscles during hip rehabilitation exercises: an electromyography study. Am J Sports Med, 40(7), 1654-63.
25.    Stull JD, Philippon MJ, LaPrade RF (2011). "At-risk" positioning and hip biomechanics of the Peewee ice hockey sprint start. Am J Sports Med, 39 Suppl, 29S-35S.

BOOK CHAPTERS
1.    Bronson W, McKenzie JC, Stull JD, Vaccaro AR (2020). Thoracolumbar Conditions of the Spine. In Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (13).
2.    Jacoby S, Stull JD (2016). Minimally Invasive Partial Fasciectomy. In Rizzo M (Ed.), Dupuytren’s Contracture: A Clinical Casebook.
3.    Jacoby S, Stull JD (2015). Scaphoid non-union repaired with non-vascularized distal radius bone graft. In Yao J (Ed.), Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions: A Clinical Casebook.

ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Case Reports
1.    Reynolds AW, Bhat SB, Stull JD, Krieg JC (2018). Case Report of an Isolated Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in a Professional Ice Hockey Player. J Orthop Case Rep, 8(1), 93-95.
2.    Kane PM, Stull JD, Culp RW (2016). Concomitant Total Wrist and Total Elbow Arthroplasty in a Rheumatoid Patient. J Wrist Surg, 5(2), 137-42.

 

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Publications

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
1.    Goyal DKC, Stull JD, Divi SN, Galetta MS, Bowles DR, Nicholson KJ, Kaye ID, Woods BI, Kurd MF, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2021). Combined Depression and Anxiety Influence Patient-Reported Outcomes after Lumbar Fusion. Int J Spine Surg. 15(2), 234-242.
2.    Divi SN, Goyal DKC, Stull JD, Morgenstern M, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2021). Depression Identified on the Mental Component Score of the Short Form-12 Affects Health Related Quality of Life After Lumbar Decompression Surgery. Clin Spine Surg, 34(3), E126-E132.
3.    Mangan JJ 3rd, Tadley M, Divi SN, Stull JD, Goyal DKC, McKenzie JC, Casper DS, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2020). The Impact of Multiple Comorbid Mental Health Disorders on Health-related Quality of Life Following ACDF. Clin Spine Surg, 33(10), E472-E477.
4.    Divi SN, Goyal DKC, Stull JD, Kothari P, Padua FG, Patel PD, Bowles DR, Reyes AA, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2020). BMI Does Not Affect Complications or Patient Reported Outcomes After Lumbar Decompression Surgery. Clin Spine Surg, 33(10), E579-E585.
5.    Stull JD, Goyal DKC, Mangan JJ, Divi SN, McKenzie JC, Casper DS, Okroj K, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD, Hilibrand AS (2020). The Outcomes of Patients With Neck Pain Following ACDF: A Comparison of Patients With Radiculopathy, Myelopathy, or Mixed Symptomatology. Spine, 45(21), 1485-1490.
6.    Stull JD, Divi SN, Goyal DKC, Bowles DR, Reyes AA, Bechay J, Sonnier JH, Nachwalter RN, Zarowin JJ, Galetta MS, Kaye ID, Woods BI, Kurd MF, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2020). Preoperative Mental Health Component Scoring Is Related to Patient Reported Outcomes Following Lumbar Fusion. Spine, 45 (12), 798-803.
7.    Stull JD, Nicholson TA, Davis DE, Namdari S (2020). Addition of 3% hydrogen peroxide to standard skin preparation reduces Cutibacterium acnes-positive culture rate in shoulder surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(2), 212-216.
8.    Morrissey PB, Donoughe JS, Stull JD, Kaye ID (2020). Are Subfascial Drains Necessary to Prevent Airway Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? Clin Spine Surg, 33(1), 5-8.
9.    Mangan JJ 3rd, Divi SN, McKenzie JC, Stull JD, Conaway W, Casper DS, Goyal DKC, Nicholson KJ, Galetta MS, Wagner SC, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD, Kepler CK (2020). Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Affects Pseudarthrosis Rates and Influences Patient-Reported Outcomes. Global Spine Journal, 10(1),
55-62.
10.    Uçkay I, Pedowitz D, Assal M, Stull JD (2019). What Is the Optimal Protocol for Performing Debridement, Antibiotics and Implant Retention (DAIR) in an Infected Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) (Type and Volume of Irrigation Solution, and so on)? Foot Ankle Int, 40(1_suppl), 53S-55S.
11.    Pedowitz D, Stull J (2019). What Is the Optimal Antibiotic (Type, Dose and Route of Administration) Treatment for Infections After Foot/Ankle Fracture or Fusion Procedures? Foot Ankle Int, 40(1_suppl), 70S-71S.
12.    Uçkay I, Pedowitz D, Assal M, Stull JD (2019). What Tests Are Useful to Investigate a Possible Infection of Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA)? What Are Their Thresholds? Foot Ankle Int, 40 (1_suppl), 22S-23S.
13.    Stull JD, Mangan JJ, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2019). Robotic Guidance in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: a Review of Recent Literature and Commentary on a Developing Technology. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 12(2), 245-251.
14.    McKenzie JC, Wagner SC, Sebastian A, Casper DS, Mangan J, Stull J, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Kepler C (2019). Sarcopenia does not affect clinical outcomes following lumbar fusion. J Clin Neurosci, 64, 150-154.
15.    Tarazona D, Boody B, Hilibrand AS, Stull J, Bell K, Fang T, Goyal D, Galetta M, Kaye D, Kepler CK, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD (2019). Longer Preoperative Duration of Symptoms Negatively Affects Health-related Quality of Life After Surgery for Cervical Radiculopathy. Spine, 44(10), 685-690.
16.    Ciccotti MC, Stull JD, Buckley PS, Cohen SB (2017). Correlation of MRI to Arthroscopy in the Elbow: Thrower's Elbow and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury. Sports Med Arthrosc, 25(4), 191-198.
17.    Stull JD, Bhat SB, Kane JM, Raikin SM (2017). Economic Burden of Inpatient Admission of Ankle Fractures. Foot Ankle Int, 38(9), 997-1004.
18.    Stull J, Bhat S, Miller AJ, Hoffman R, Wang ML (2017). Treatment of Atypical Compartment
Syndrome Due to Proteus Infection. Orthopedics, 40(1), e176-e178.
19.    Goljan P, Patel N, Stull JD, Donnelly BP, Culp RW (2016). Single Incision Distal Biceps Repair With Hemi-Krackow Suture Technique: Surgical Technique and Early Outcomes. Hand (N Y), 11 (2), 238-44.
20.    Bhat S, Stull JD, Wang ML (2016). Management of a Dermocutaneous Black Mold Abscess of the Finger with Flexor Sheath Involvement. JBJS Case Connect, 6(2), e41.
21.    Wijdicks CA, Balldin BC, Jansson KS, Stull JD, LaPrade RF, Philippon MJ (2013). Cam lesion femoral osteoplasty: in vitro biomechanical evaluation of iatrogenic femoral cortical notching and risk of neck fracture. Arthroscopy, 29(10), 1608-14.
22.    Philippon MJ, Ho CP, Briggs KK, Stull J, LaPrade RF (2013). Prevalence of increased alpha angles as a measure of cam-type femoroacetabular impingement in youth ice hockey players. Am J Sports Med, 41(6), 1357-62.
23.    Boykin RE, Stull JD, Giphart JE, Wijdicks CA, Philippon MJ (2013). Femoroacetabular impingement in a professional soccer player. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 21(5), 1203-11.
24.    Giphart JE, Stull JD, Laprade RF, Wahoff MS, Philippon MJ (2012). Recruitment and activity of the pectineus and piriformis muscles during hip rehabilitation exercises: an electromyography study. Am J Sports Med, 40(7), 1654-63.
25.    Stull JD, Philippon MJ, LaPrade RF (2011). "At-risk" positioning and hip biomechanics of the Peewee ice hockey sprint start. Am J Sports Med, 39 Suppl, 29S-35S.

BOOK CHAPTERS
1.    Bronson W, McKenzie JC, Stull JD, Vaccaro AR (2020). Thoracolumbar Conditions of the Spine. In Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (13).
2.    Jacoby S, Stull JD (2016). Minimally Invasive Partial Fasciectomy. In Rizzo M (Ed.), Dupuytren’s Contracture: A Clinical Casebook.
3.    Jacoby S, Stull JD (2015). Scaphoid non-union repaired with non-vascularized distal radius bone graft. In Yao J (Ed.), Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions: A Clinical Casebook.

ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Case Reports
1.    Reynolds AW, Bhat SB, Stull JD, Krieg JC (2018). Case Report of an Isolated Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in a Professional Ice Hockey Player. J Orthop Case Rep, 8(1), 93-95.
2.    Kane PM, Stull JD, Culp RW (2016). Concomitant Total Wrist and Total Elbow Arthroplasty in a Rheumatoid Patient. J Wrist Surg, 5(2), 137-42.

 

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