David A Volgas MD

Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder Surgery

Physician

3800 S National AveSuite 600Springfield, MO 65807
Phone+1 417-875-3846
Fax+1 417-875-2517

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Summary

I am a board-certified orthopaedic traumatologist. I server on local, national and international committees involving education.

My heart is in education.

Education & Training

University of Alabama HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 1997 - 1997
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1994 - 1995
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1993
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987

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Certifications & Licensure

MO State Medical License 2010 - 2026
AL State Medical License 1998 - 2010
GA State Medical License 1989 - 1999
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Doctors in America
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification FirstNet (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017

Clinical Trials

Vacuum Assisted Closure as a Treatment for Draining Hematomas
COMPLETED
NA
The Use of RIA to Harvest Bone Graft for Treatment of Non-unions and Fractures
COMPLETED
NA
Compass Hinge Stabilization of Knee Dislocations: A Randomized Trial
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

12 citations
Open fractures: evidence-based best practices.
Paul S Whiting, William Obremskey, Herman Johal, David Shearer, David Volgas
OTA International. 2024-05-01
Generation of Cross-Specialty Consensus Statements on Soft Tissue Management via a Modified Delphi Method.
Damir Matic, Joseph S Cheng, Olivier Gauthier, Yves Harder, Salvatore C Lettieri
World Journal of Surgery. 2022-09-01
5 citations
Pressure reducing skin pie-crusting in extremity trauma: An in-vitro biomechanical study and human case series
John T. Capo, Frank A. Liporace, John M Yingling, Sergio Glait, Ferris M. Pfeiffer
Injury. 2020-03-04

Journal Articles

The viability of cells obtained using the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator system and in bone graft from the iliac crest.
Uppal H, Peterson B, Misfeldt M, Della Rocca GJ, Volgas DA, Murtha YM, Stannard JP, Choma T, Crist BD, The Bone and Joint Journal, 9/1/2013
Evaluation and management of an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation
Capito N, Gregory MH, Volgas D, Sherman SL, J Knee Surg, 3/19/2013
Co-management of geriatric patients with hip fractures: a retrospective, controlled, cohort study
Della Rocca GJ, Moylan KC, Crist BD, Volgas DA, Stannard JP, Mehr DR, Geriatric Orthop Rehab, 1/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Techniques and Principles for the Operating Room
Chapter: Soft Tissue Injuries
Page 123 - 131Volgas DAEditors: Porteus, M, Baeurle S.AO / Thieme Publishing2010
Trauma: Contemporary Principles and Therapy
Chapter: Fractures of the Upper Extremity
Page 503 - 511Volgas DA, Stewart RLEditors: Flint L, Meredith JW, Schwab CW, Trunkey DD, Rue L.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA2008
Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma
Chapter: The Care of the Soft-Tissue Envelope
Volgas DAEditors: Stannard et al.Thieme Publications, Inc2007

Abstracts/Posters

Pie crusting reduces skin tension during closure of open wounds: a cadaveric animal study. Poster #51
Della Rocca GJ, Crawford A, Dailey T, Crist BD, Stannard JP, Volgas DA, Pfeiffer, F, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, International Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
Reliability of an Adaptive Computer-Based Patient Outcomes Scoring Tool In Orthopaedic Trauma Patients, Poster #125
Crist BD, Della Rocca GJ, Volgas DA, Stannard JP, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
Cell viability and osteogenic potential of bone graft obtained via iliac crest versus reamer irrigator aspirator (RIA) Abstract #16
Uppal H, Peterson B, Misfeldt M, Murtha YM, Della Rocca GJ, Stannard JP, Volgas DA, Choma T, Crist BD, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. International Meeting., Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012

Lectures

Moderator, Module 3 – Soft Tissue
Las Vegas, NV - 1/18/2013
Lecturer, Table Instructor, Proximal Humerus, Module 7 - Special Fracture Problems
St. Louis, MO - 10/18/2012
Lecturer, Table Instructor, Module 4 - Open Fractures
Seattle, WA - 8/18/2012

Press Mentions

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17 Orthopedic Surgeon Moves in OctoberNovember 6th, 2020
Drs. Joseph O'Neill, Anthony Schena & More: 7 Orthopedic Surgeons Making the NewsOctober 28th, 2020