Michael Blankstein MD MSc, FRCSC
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Associate Professor
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192 Tilley DriveSouth Burlington, VT 05403
Phone+1 802-847-2663
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Blankstein is an orthopaedic surgeon based in South Burlington, VT, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma. He completed his medical education at the University of Toronto, followed by orthopedic surgery training and fellowships at the University of Toronto and AO Research Institute. Dr. Blankstein is experienced in handling conditions such as hip osteoarthritis, as well as performing complex hip and knee surgeries, including revisions. His research work includes publications on orthopedic surgery practices and techniques, with notable articles in journals like The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. In 2016, he received the Hip Society Traveling Fellowship.
Education & Training
AO Research instituteFellowship, 2012 - 2013- University of TorontoFellowship, 2011 - 2012
- University of TorontoOrthopaedic surgery , 2006 - 2011
University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
VT State Medical License 2013 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons - CANADAFRCSC
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Hip Society Traveling Fellowship 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsHow to Manage Intraoperative Complications During Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.Christopher M Melnic, Jenna A Bernstein, Jeremy M Gililland, Nicholas Sauder, Michael Blankstein
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-05-12 - Shall We Not Pressurize It? Effects of Bone Cement Pressurization on Mortality and Revision After Hip Hemiarthroplasty for Neck of Femur Fracture Patients: A Comparati...Muhamed M Farhan-Alanie, Alastair Stephens, Hamza Umar, Ali Ridha, Mateen Arastu
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2025-01-01 - Antibiotic administration for open reduction internal fixation of closed ankle fractures: Is one preoperative dose enough?Jack Mangan, James D Michelson, Patrick C Schottel, Michael Barnum, Michael Blankstein
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2024-09-19
Press Mentions
![Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: December 2022 Update [PDF]](https://doximity-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1548182796/y78zzql16xw6ddfhuwhs.png)
Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: December 2022 Update [PDF]December 2nd, 2022
Professional Memberships
- AAOS, AAHKS, OTAMember
- AO foundationFaculty
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