NathanFormainiDO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

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Pittsburgh, PA 15215
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Summary

Dr. Formaini joined Three Rivers Orthopedics after practicing for several years in his hometown of Kittanning, PA. He has a special interest in shoulder and elbow surgery, having completed a surgical fellowship focusing solely on complex shoulder and elbow problems. His diagnostic skills and surgical expertise in this area include anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, arthroscopic shoulder and elbow procedures, as well as upper extremity fracture management. Dr. Formaini also treats other sports-related injuries and general orthopedic issues throughout the body.

Nathan T. Formaini, DO - Three Rivers Orthopedics

Education & Training

Holy Cross Hospital (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Fellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
OhioHealth/Doctors HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton HillClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

PA State License 2015 - 2024
FL State License 2014 - 2016
OH State License 2009 - 2015
AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

13 citations
Glenoid baseplate fixation using hybrid configurations of locked and unlocked peripheral screws.
Nathan T. Formaini, Nathan G. Everding, Jonathan C. Levy, Brandon G. Santoni, Aniruddh N. Nayak, Cooper Wilson> ;Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 2017 Jan 11
1 citations
Observation of initial postoperative radiolucent lines using a modern pegged-glenoid design.
Nathan G. Everding, Jonathan C. Levy, Nathan T. Formaini, Sara Blum, Carlos C. Gil, Kevin Verde> ;International Journal of Shoulder Surgery. 2016 Apr 1
55 citations
Trends in surgical management of proximal humeral fractures in the Medicare population: a nationwide study of records from 2009 to 2012
Samuel Rosas, Tsun Yee Law, Jennifer Kurowicki, Nathan T. Formaini, Steven P. Kalandiak, Jonathan C. Levy> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2016 Apr 1
33 citations
Outcomes and radiographic findings of anatomic press-fit radial head arthroplasty
Jonathan C. Levy, Nathan T. Formaini, Jennifer Kurowicki> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2016 May 1
22 citations
Necessity for fibular fixation associated with distal tibia fractures.
Benjamin C. Taylor, Brandi R. Hartley, Nathan T. Formaini, Thomas J. Bramwell> ;Injury. 2015 Dec 1
40 citations
The effect of glenoid bone loss on reverse shoulder arthroplasty baseplate fixation.
Nathan T. Formaini, Nathan G. Everding, Jonathan C. Levy, Brandon G. Santoni, Aniruddh N. Nayak, Cooper Wilson, Andres F. Cabezas> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2015 Nov 1
44 citations
Tuberosity healing after reverse shoulder arthroplasty for acute proximal humerus fractures: the ''black and tan'' technique
Nathan T. Formaini, Nathan G. Everding, Jonathan C. Levy, Samuel Rosas> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2015 Nov 1
31 citations
Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients Older Than 80 Years.
Nathan G. Everding, Jonathan C. Levy, Nathan T. Formaini, Kevin P O'Donnell, Molly A. Moor, Leonardo D Virraroel> ;Orthopedics. 2015 Oct 14
21 citations
Factors predicting postoperative range of motion for anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty.
Jonathan C. Levy, Moses T. Ashukem, Nathan T. Formaini> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2016 Jan 1
40 citations
Superior versus anteroinferior plating of clavicle fractures
Nathan T. Formaini, Benjamin C. Taylor, Jeffrey Backes, Thomas J. Bramwell> ;Orthopedics. 2013 Jul 1
38 citations
Evaluating the use of preoperative antibiotics in pediatric orthopaedic surgery.
Nathan T. Formaini, Paul Jacob, Leisel M. Willis, John R. Kean> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2012 Oct 1
2 citations
Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement
Benjamin C. Taylor, Thomas J. Bramwell, Nathan T. Formaini> ;Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2011 Jan 1
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Press Mentions

Orthopedic Surgeon to Know: Dr. Thomas Youm of NYU Langone Medical CenterFebruary 12th, 2016
Drs. Charles Bush-Joseph, Glen Crawford & More: 9 Orthopedic Surgeons Making the News — September 4, 2015 FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016