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Eric Smith, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Limerick, PA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

EricSmithMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Limerick, PA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor Sidney Kimmel Medical College Thomas Jefferson University The Rothman Institute

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Summary

  • Dr. Eric Smith is an orthopedic surgeon in Limerick, PA and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in hip and knee surgery, total joint replacement, hip and knee traumatology, hip and knee sports medicine, and hip surgery.

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2005 - 2006
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2005
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2000
  • Muhlenberg College & Penn State Allentown
    Muhlenberg College & Penn State AllentownNo Degree, 1995
  • Lehigh University
    Lehigh UniversityBS, Management, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Named to Top Doctors List Main Line Today Magazine, 2009
  • Pfizer Scholars in Pain Management Award 2005
  • Everett J. Gordon, MD Chief Orthopaedic Resident of the Year 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Decreased flexion contracture after total knee arthroplasty using Botulinum toxin A: a randomized controlled trial  
    Eric B. Smith · Karim A. Shafi · Ari C. Greis · Mitchell G. Maltenfort ·Antonia F. Chen, European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, 8/5/2016
  • The Effect of Implementing a Multimodal Approach on the Rates of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty  
    Matsen Ko LJ, Hughes A, Yoo JY, Maltenfort M, Smith EB, Sharkey PF, Journal of Arthroplasty, 1/1/2015
  • Performance Characteristics of Broth-only Cultures After Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty  
    Eric B. Smith MD, Jenny Cai BS, Rachael Wynne RN, Mitchell Maltenfort PhD, Robert P. Good MD, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Aspirin May Be Adequate for Venous Thromboembolic Event Prophylaxis after Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.
    Deirmengian GK, Heller S, Smith EB, Maltenfort M, Parvizi J, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) Annual Meeting, 1/1/2015
  • Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial of Peri-articular Injection vs Intra-articular infusion catheter for Postsurgical Analgesia following Total Knee Arthroplasty.
    Smith EB, Kazarian D, Sawan H, Lee J, Maltefort M, Lonner J, Good R, Sharkey PF, AAHKS, 1/1/2015
  • Direct Lateral Approach to the Hip.
    Smith EB, XXVI SICOT Triennial World Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • The Rothman Institute-Quality Care and Evidence Based Practice in the World of ACOs and Bundled Payments. 
    Pottstown Memorial Medical Center; Delaware Community Hospital - 1/20/2015
  • Hip and Knee Update-Primary and Revision Arthroplasty Arthritis. 
    Media, PA - 1/17/2015
  • The Latest Total Hip Arthroplasty Innovations-Be Careful What you Wish For. 
    Springfield, PA - 1/8/2015
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Other

  • Watch Out for Winter Falls. 
    Smith EB, Women's Health Source Magazine
    1/1/2015
  • Treatment of Arthritis. 
    Smith EB, Live TV Webchat, ABC TV Channel 6
    Philadelphia - 1/21/2014
  • Return to Daily Activities ASAP after Joint Replacement Surgery. 
    Smith EB, Philadelphia Magazine
    1/1/2014
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