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Ray C. Wasielewski, MS, MD
Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Inc.

Research

 

Dr. Wasielewski's current interests involve implant design, smart implants, intraoperative sensors, and bone graft substitutes.

 

The following publications appear in peer reviewed journals:

  1. Wasielewski RC, Galat DD, Komistek RD. Correlation of compartment pressure data from an intraoperative sensing device with postoperative fluoroscopic kinematic results in TKA patients. J Biomech. 2005 Feb;38(2):333-9.  Abstract

  2. Wasielewski RC, Galat DD, Komistek RD. An intraoperative pressure-measuring device used in total knee arthroplasties and its kinematics correlations. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 Oct;(427):171-8. Abstract

  3. Galat DD, Petrucci JA, Wasielewski RC. Radiographic evaluation of screw position in revision total hip arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 Feb;(419):124-9. Abstract

  4. Wasielewski RC. The causes of insert backside wear in total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2002 Nov;(404):232-46. Abstract

  5. Kennedy MS, O'Shaughnessy R, Wasielewski RC, Waheed A, Hewitt M, Krugh D. Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by transfusion of a husband's directed blood donation. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1999 Aug;81(8):1170-2. Abstract

  6. Wasielewski RC, Weed H, Prezioso C, Nicholson C, Puri RD. Patient comorbidity: relationship to outcomes of total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1998 Nov;(356):85-92. Abstract

  7. Wasielewski RC, Parks N, Williams I, Surprenant H, Collier JP, Engh G. Tibial insert undersurface as a contributing source of polyethylene wear debris. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1997 Dec;(345):53-9. Abstract

  8. Wasielewski RC, Barden RM, Rosenberg AG. Results of different surgical procedures on total knee arthroplasty infections. J Arthroplasty. 1996 Dec;11(8):931-8. Abstract

  9. Berger R, Fletcher F, Donaldson T, Wasielewski R, Peterson M, Rubash H. Dynamic test to diagnose loose uncemented femoral total hip components. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1996 Sep;(330):115-23. Abstract

  10. Berzins A, Sumner DR, Wasielewski RC, Galante JO. Impacted particulate allograft for femoral revision total hip arthroplasty. In vitro mechanical stability and effects of cement pressurization. J Arthroplasty. 1996 Aug;11(5):500-6. Abstract

  11. Wasielewski RC, Galante JO, Leighty RM, Natarajan RN, Rosenberg AG. Wear patterns on retrieved polyethylene tibial inserts and their relationship to technical considerations during total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994 Feb;(299):31-43. Abstract

  12. Wasielewski RC, Cooperstein LA, Kruger MP, Rubash HE. Acetabular anatomy and the transacetabular fixation of screws in total hip arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1990 Apr;72(4):501-8. Abstract

  13. Cordero L, Tillman RD, Wasielewski RC, Nissen C. Complications of conventional high frequency jet ventilation in piglets after lung lavage. Ped Pulm. 1989;6:158-63.

  14. Louthan, MR, Wasielewski RC. Hydrogen embrittlement of type 316 stainless steel. Microstructural Science. 1984;14(6): 64-75.

 

The following publications appear in other journals:

  1. Wasielewski RC, Jacobs JJ, Shanbag A, Rubash HE. The acetabular insert - metal backing interface as an important source of polyethylene wear debris. Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Journal. 2000;11:131-40.

  2. Wasielewski RC. Techniques in the treatment of the infected total knee arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Techniques. 1998 Jun;8(3):158-67.

  3. Wasielewski RC, Rosenberg AG. Revision—Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 1993;7(4):86-95.

  4. Wasielewski RC, Crossett LS, Rubash HE. Neural and vascular injury in total hip arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am. 1992 Apr;23(2):219-35. Abstract

 

Book chapters:

  1. Wasielewski RC, Galat DD, Komistek RD. Computer assisted ligament balancing of the femoral tibial joint using pressure sensors. In: Stiehl JB, ed. Navigation and Robotics in Total Joint and Spine Surgery. Springer-Verlag; 2004.

  2. Wasielewski RC. General anatomy in the adult hip. In: Callaghan J, Rosenberg A, Rubash H, eds. Adult Reconstructive Surgery. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott-Raven; 2004.

  3. Wasielewski RC. General anatomy in the adult knee. In: Callaghan J, Rosenberg A, Rubash H, eds. The Adult Knee. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins: 2002.

  4. Wasielewski RC. Revision acetabular surgery. In: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update (OKU 6). American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery: 1999 Feb.

  5. Wasielewski RC. Adult hip reconstruction. In: Baratz M, Imbriglia J, eds. The Essentials of Orthopaedic Surgery. Thieme Publishers: 1999 Jan.

  6. Wasielewski RC. General anatomy in the adult hip. In: Callaghan J, Rosenberg A, Rubash H, eds. Adult Reconstructive Surgery. 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott-Raven; 1997.

 

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