Jeffrey H DeClaire MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

The DeClaire LaMacchia Orthopaedic Institute

Summary

I am a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee. My practice has been limited to knee surgery for over 25 years.

My specific area of specialty is minimally invasive partial and total knee replacement as well as major reconstructive knee arthroplasty and revision total knee replacement.

Clinical education and research are also an integral part of my practice. I have been involved in international education and training of orthopaedic surgeons for over 30 years.

dl-ortho.com

Websites

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1987
University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1986
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1983
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1981
University of Michigan-Ann ArborB.A., Microbiology, Highest Distinction, 1973 - 1977

Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, 2021-2026
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Medical Director Adult Reconstructive & Joint Replacement Program Ascension Crittenton Hospital, 2016-2017

PubMed

2 citations
Patient specific variables impact sensitivity to association between joint balance and 2 Year outcomes.
Timothy C Keating, Edgar A Wakelin, Christopher Plaskos, John M Keggi, Jan A Koenig
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2025-07-01
3 citations
Impact of Joint Laxity on 2-Year KOOS Outcomes of Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Amber L Randall, Edgar A Wakelin, James Kah, John M Keggi, Jan A Koenig
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2024-12-01
4 citations
Modern robotics platform associated with reduced 90-day complications in hospital setting.
Jeffrey H DeClaire, Edgar A Wakelin, Kayla Chattinger, Christopher Plaskos
Technology and Health Care. 2024-01-01

Journal Articles

Significant Weight Loss May Delay or Eliminate the Need for Total Knee Replacement
JH DeClaire, T Savich, A Montgomery, O Warritay, International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 5/1/2014
Improved Accuracy of Alignment With Patient- Specific Positioning Guides Compared with Manual Instrumentation in TKA
JH DeClaire, A Lombardi, K Berend, Bone Joint J, 1/1/2013
Pre-Operative Selection Criteria for Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
JH DeClaire, K Ramaseshan, M Wood, S Anderson, Bone Joint J, 1/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Partial Knee Arthroplasty: Techniques for Optimal Outcomes
Chapter: Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: Indications and Outcomes
Page 145 - 162Jeffrey H. DeClaire, MD
Partial Knee Arthroplasty: Techniques for Optimal Outcomes
Chapter: The Failed Uni
Page 195 - 214Jeffrey H. DeClaire, MD

Abstracts/Posters

Pre-Operative Selection Criteria for Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
JH DeClaire, Mid America Orthopaedic Association, LaCanter Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, 4/23/2014
Total Knee Arthroplasty in the 80-Year-Old and Older Patient Population
JH DeClaire, Mid America Orthopaedic Association, LaCanter Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, 4/23/2014
Patient-Specific Instrumentation in Fixed-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Early Clinical Result
JH DeClaire, Mid America Orthopaedic Association, LaCanter Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, 4/23/2014

Lectures

Other

Vanguard XP Total Knee Arthroplasty
JH DeClaire, International Live Surgical Broadcast
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center - 4/3/2014

Health Spotlight: Smartwatches Do More Than You ThinkApril 11th, 2023
69 Hospitals and Health Systems with an Advanced Hip, Knee Replacement CertificationMarch 1st, 2023
YOUR HEALTH: Balance Bots, More Precise Total Knee ReplacementsJanuary 12th, 2023