Adam S. Rosen DO

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Author: The Knee Book Guide to the Agining Knee....... Total Knee Replacement and Knee Revision Surgery.......... YouTube Content Creator - Total Knee Patient Information PODCAST (for physicians): Total Knee Tips & Pearls.......... PODCAST (for patients): Your Knee Your Health

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10666 North Torrey Pines RoadMS 116La Jolla, CA 92037
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Summary

Adam Rosen, DO, is an orthopedic surgeon based in La Jolla, CA. He completed his fellowship in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Orthopedics at Scripps Clinic Medical Group and his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rosen has extensive experience in hip and knee surgery, with a focus on complex total knee replacement and revision surgery. Currently Dr. Rosen has transitioned to a non-operative role in the Clinic, teaches fellows as faculty of the SCMG fellowship program. Dr. Rosen has published several articles, including studies on pain management, tranexamic acid, and EMR use in healthcare. He has published two books: The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee and O.R. Confidential - Confessions of a Gen X Surgeon. He also has a podcast (Total Knee Tips and Pearls) and a patient education YouTube Channel.

Dr Adam Rosen | Orthopedic Surgeon La Jolla CA | Total Hip Replacement

Dr Adam Rosen is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, California. He specializes in total knee and total hip replacement surgery. Check to get more

Education & Training

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green HospitalFellowship, Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 2005 - 2006
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2000
State University of New YorkB.S., Biology, 1996
Muhlenberg CollegeNo degree, 1991 - 1993

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State License 2005 - 2028
PA State License 2001 - 2006
AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MEDSEEK Empower, SymphonyCare, LLC, 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

8 citations
No Difference in Blood Loss and Risk of Transfusion Between Patients Treated with One or Two Doses of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid After Simultaneous Bilateral TKA.
Jeffrey M Wilde, Steven N Copp, Kace A Ezzet, Adam S Rosen, Richard H Walker
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2022-04-01
4 citations
Tibial tray rotation and posterior slope increase risk for outliers in coronal alignment.
Dominique P D'Lima, Philip S. Huang, Pichai Suryanarayan, Adam S. Rosen, Darryl D. D'Lima
The Bone & Joint Journal. 2020-05-31
1 citations
Carbon Dioxide Exposure Resulting From Hood Protective Equipment Used in Joint Arthroplasty Surgery
Suhani Patel, Janelle M. Fine, Michael J. Lim, Steven N. Copp, Adam S. Rosen
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017-08-01

Journal Articles

Outcome and Range of Motion Using a High-Flexion Cruciate-retaining TKA
Rosen AS, Neville L, Pulido PA, Patil S, Walker RH, Copp SN, Orthopedics, 1/1/2013
Thrombosis Incidence in Unilateral vs Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty with Compression Device Prophylaxis
Levy, YD, Hardwick ME, Copp, SN, Rosen AS, Colwell CW, J of Arthroplasty, 1/1/2013
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Intraarticular Ropivacaine for Pain Management Immediately Following Total Knee
Rosen AS, Colwell CW Jr, Pulido PA, Chaffee TL, Copp SN, Hosp Spec Surg J, 1/1/2010

Books/Book Chapters

O.R. Confidential - Confessions of a Gen X Surgeon
Adam Rosen2025
The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee
Adam Rosen2021

Abstracts/Posters

Monitoring carbon dioxide levels in modern total joint exhaust hoods: Are they safe?
Lim M, Patel S, Copp S, Rosen A, Prisk K, West J, AAOS Annual Meeting, 1/1/2016
Vitamin D Status in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients Living
Rahmi H, Rosen A, Fox N, AOAO Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
Thrombosis Incidence in Unilateral vs. Simultaneous Bilateral TKA with Compression Device
Rosen A, AAOS Annual Meeting, 1/1/2012

Lectures

Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Washington, DC - 1/1/2016
Tranexamic Acid in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Washington, DC - 1/1/2016
DVT Prophylaxis: The Aspirin Revival
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2013

Authored Content

What Doctors Need to Understand About Disability InsuranceFebruary 2024
Using an EMR in Front of a Patient Is Akin to Distracted DrivingSeptember 2019
Using an EMR in Front of a Patient Is Akin to Distracted DrivingSeptember 2019

Press Mentions

Top 5 Hip and Knee Replacement Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021May 4th, 2021
Local Surgeon Helps Patients with Knee and Hip PainSeptember 22nd, 2017

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Member
American Osteopathic Association - AOA
Member
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS
Member

External Links

Website http://WWW.ROSENHIPANDKNEE.COM
Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/total-knee-tips-pearls-from-dr-adam-rosen-virtual-total/id1507691532
Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-knee-your-health/id1508653361