GarySGruenMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Office
3471 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1010
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-605-3209

Fax+1 412-687-3724
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Education & Training

University of WashingtonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1989
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1988
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1985
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1987 - Present
PA State Medical License 1984 - 2024
FL State Medical License 1992 - 2016
WA State Medical License 1988 - 1990

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Clinical Trials

Fracture (FX) Improvement With Teriparatide: FiX-IT Study Start of enrollment: 2012 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 4

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Republication of "Primary Ankle Arthrodesis vs ORIF for Severely Comminuted Pilon Fractures: A Comparative Retrospective Study".
Colin H Beckwitt, Spencer J Monaco, Gary S Gruen> ;Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. 2023 Jul 1
2 citations
Probable Delirium as a Risk Factor for Adverse Surgical Outcomes in Geriatric Patients With Acute Hip Fracture: Preoperative Assessment Using a Short Screening Tool.
Jennifer L Perkins, Subashan Perera, Michael Beach, Stephen A. Esper, Gary S. Gruen, Michael W. Neft> ;AANA Journal. 2021 Apr 1
4 citations
HIP Fracture Evaluation and Management
Sumon Nandi, Paul J. Dougherty, Gary S. Gruen, Nabil A. Ebraheim> ;Advances in Orthopedics. 2019 Dec 17
32 citations
Teriparatide for treatment of patients with bisphosphonate-associated atypical fracture of the femur.
Susan L. Greenspan, Karen T. Vujevich, Cynthia A. Britton, A. Herradura, Gary S. Gruen, Ivan S. Tarkin, Peter A. Siska, B. Hamlin, Subashan Perera> ;Osteoporosis International. 2018 Feb 1
12 citations
Primary Posterior Blade Plate Tibiotalar Arthrodesis: A Salvage Procedure for Complex Nonreconstructable Pilon Fractures
Ermias S. Abebe, Dana J. Farrell, Boris A. Zelle, Gary S. Gruen> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2017 Aug 1
172 citations
Fracture fixation in the operative management of hip fractures (FAITH) : an international, multicentre, randomised controlled trial
Gissel, H., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,...> ;Lancet. 2017 Apr 15
33 citations
OPRM1 and COMT Gene-Gene Interaction Is Associated With Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption After Orthopedic Trauma.
Heba Khalil, Susan M. Sereika, Feng Dai, Sheila Alexander, Yvette P. Conley, Gary S. Gruen, Li Meng, Peter A. Siska, Ivan S. Tarkin, Richard Henker> ;Biological Research for Nursing. 2017 Mar 1
3 citations
Total Hip Arthroplasty Complicated by a Gluteal Hematoma Resulting in Acute Foot Drop.
Nicolas K Khattar, Phillip V. Parry, Nitin Agarwal, Hope K George, Eric S. Kretz, Timothy M. Larkin, Gary S. Gruen, Adnan A. Abla> ;Orthopedics. 2016 Mar 31
21 citations
Determining the efficacy of screw and washer fixation as a method for securing olecranon osteotomies used in the surgical management of intraarticular distal humerus f...
Barrett I. Woods, Bedda L. Rosario, Peter A. Siska, Gary S. Gruen, Ivan S. Tarkin, Andrew R. Evans> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015 Jan 1
24 citations
Comparison of outcomes after triceps split versus sparing surgery for extra-articular distal humerus fractures
Emmanuel M. Illical, Dana J. Farrell, Peter A. Siska, Andrew R. Evans, Gary S. Gruen, Ivan S. Tarkin> ;Injury. 2014 Oct 1
37 citations
Primary arthrodesis of the tibiotalar joint in severely comminuted high-energy pilon fractures
Boris A. Zelle, Gary S. Gruen, Ryan L. McMillen, Jason Dahl> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2014 Jun 4
23 citations
The Association of CYP2D6 Genotype and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Orthopedic Trauma Patients
Susan W. Wesmiller, Richard Henker, Susan M. Sereika, Heidi S. Donovan, Li Meng, Gary S. Gruen, Ivan S. Tarkin, Yvette P. Conley> ;Biological Research for Nursing. 2013 Oct 1
51 citations
The associations between OPRM 1 and COMT genotypes and postoperative pain, opioid use, and opioid-induced sedation.
Richard Henker, Allison Lewis, Feng Dai, William R. Lariviere, Li Meng, Gary S. Gruen, Susan M. Sereika, Hans C. Pape, Ivan S. Tarkin, Indira Gowda, Yvette P. Conley> ;Biological Research for Nursing. 2013 Jul 1
126 citations
Prolonged operative time increases infection rate in tibial plateau fractures.
Matthew W. Colman, Adam Wright, Gary S. Gruen, Peter A. Siska, Hans-Christoph Pape, Ivan S. Tarkin> ;Injury. 2013 Feb 1
2 citations
Advancements in percutaneous fixation for foot and ankle trauma.
Ryan L. McMillen, Gary S. Gruen> ;Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2011 Oct 1
73 citations
Early complications following the operative treatment of pilon fractures with and without diabetes.
Alex J. Kline, Gary S. Gruen, Hans C. Pape, Ivan S. Tarkin, James J. Irrgang, Dane K. Wukich> ;Foot & Ankle International. 2009 Nov 1
18 citations
External adjuncts to enhance fracture healing: what is the role of ultrasound?
Peter A. Siska, Gary S. Gruen, Hans-Christoph Pape> ;Injury. 2008 Oct 1
25 citations
Scapulothoracic dissociation: evaluation and management.
Peter U. Brucker, Gary S. Gruen, Robert A. Kaufmann> ;Injury. 2005 Oct 1
72 citations
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: evaluation and management.
Boris A. Zelle, Gary S. Gruen, Shervondalonn Brown, Susan E. George> ;The Clinical Journal of Pain. 2005 Sep 1
73 citations
Effect of rehabilitation site on functional recovery after hip fracture
Michael C. Munin, Karen Seligman, Mary Amanda Dew, Tanya Quear, Elizabeth R. Skidmore, Gary S. Gruen, Charles F. Reynolds, Eric J. Lenze> ;Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2005 Mar 1
38 citations
Exchange reamed nailing for aseptic nonunion of the tibia
Boris A. Zelle, Gary S. Gruen, Brian A. Klatt, Marcus J. Haemmerle, William J. Rosenblum, Michael J. Prayson> ;The Journal of Trauma. 2004 Nov 1
7 citations
Feasibility of percutaneous gene transfer to an atrophic nonunion in a rabbit.
Christian Lattermann, Axel W. A. Baltzer, Boris A. Zelle, Janey D. Whalen, Christopher Niyibizi, Paul D. Robbins, Christopher H. Evans, Gary S. Gruen> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2004 Aug 1
41 citations
Sacral fractures with neurological injury: is early decompression beneficial?
Boris A. Zelle, Gary S. Gruen, T. Hunt, S. R. Speth> ;International Orthopaedics. 2004 Apr 22
3 citations
Anticardiolipin Antibody Associated Arterial Thrombosis following Fibula Fracture
Thomas H.H. Vikoren, James A. Fenwick, B.J. Cross, Margaret V. Ragni, Gary S. Gruen> ;Foot & Ankle International. 2003 Mar 1
40 citations
Validating the Functional Capacity Index as a measure of outcome following blunt multiple trauma.
Ellen J. MacKenzie, Sacco Wj, Luchter S, John F. Ditunno, Staz Cf, Gary S. Gruen, Marion Dw, William C Schwab> ;Quality of Life Research. 2002 Dec 1
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