
Steven J Fitzgerald MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Adult Reconstruction University Hospitals Assistant Professor, Orthopedics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
Phone+1 216-844-1000
Fax+1 216-844-5970
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Summary
- Dr. Steven Fitzgerald is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Cleveland, OH, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He further specialized in adult reconstructive orthopaedics during a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester. Dr. Fitzgerald is experienced in hip and knee surgery, particularly total joint replacement, and has several publications in prominent journals such as The Journal of Knee Surgery and JBJS Reviews. His recent works address topics like knee arthroplasty outcomes and the efficacy of perioperative care improvements.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2010 - 2011
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2010
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2010 - 2011
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 7 citationsUnicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty in Octogenarians versus Younger Patients: A Comparison of 30-Day Outcomes.Michael D Kavanagh, Matthew V. Abola, Joseph E. Tanenbaum, Derrick M. Knapik, Steven J. Fitzgerald
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2020-08-24 - 2 citationsAre Readmissions After Total Knee Arthroplasty PreventableCharles A Su, Jonathan Copp, Douglas S. Weinberg, Matthew J. Kraay, Steven J. Fitzgerald
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2020-06-01 - 12 citationsPreoperative Hyponatremia Is Associated with Reoperation and Prolonged Length of Hospital Stay following Total Knee Arthroplasty.Matthew V. Abola, Joseph E. Tanenbaum, Thomas T. Bomberger, Derrick M. Knapik, Steven J. Fitzgerald
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2019-04-01
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