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Paul DiCesare, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Carlsbad, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Carlsbad, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1986
  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaB.S., Biologoical Sciences, 1979 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 2021
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Achievement Award American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2012
  • Alumnus of the Year University of Southern California Graduate Orthopaedic Society, 2006
  • American British Canadian Traveling Fellowship American Orthopaedic Association, 1999
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Identification of the Landmark Registration Safe Zones During Total Knee Arthroplasty Using an Imageless Navigation System.  
    Amanatullah DF, Di Cesare PE, Meere PA, Pereira GC, J Arthroplasty, 4/5/2013
  • Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein enhances osteogenesis by directly binding and activating bone morphogenetic protein-2.  
    Ishida K, Acharya C, Christiansen BA, Yik JH, Di Cesare PE, Haudenschild DR, Bone, 3/23/2013
  • The oncogene LRF is a survival factor in chondrosarcoma and contributes to tumor malignancy and drug resistance.  
    Kumari R, Li H, Haudenschild DR, Fierro F, Carlson CS, Overn P, Gupta L, Gupta K, Nolta J, Yik JH, Di Cesare PE, Carcinogenesis, 11/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • COMP Binds Multiple TGF-b1 to Activate TGF-b1 Signaling.
    Di Cesare PE, 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA., 3/1/2012
  • Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP) is a Primary Response Gene Targeted by TGF-beta1.
    Di Cesare PE, 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA., 3/1/2012
  • c-Maf Transcription Factor Regulates ADAMTS-12 Expression in Human Chondrocytes.
    Di Cesare PE, 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA., 3/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Total Knee Arthroplasty. 
    Queen, New York, NY. - 11/30/2012
  • Diagnosis and Management of Periprosthetic Infections. 
    Queens, New York, NY. - 10/12/2011
  • Cadaver Demonstration of Surgical Technique. 
    Seattle, WA. - 9/1/2009
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Other

  • Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty. 
    Amanatullah DF, Di Cesare PE
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2000356-overview.
    Medscape - 1/1/2011
  • Web Commentary on "Cell Count and Differential of Aspirated Fluid in the Diagnosis of Infection at the Site of Total Knee Arthroplasty" by Ghanem et al. 
    Di Cesare PE
    JBJS-D-08-00892 - 1/1/2008