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Thomas Sculco, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, Hospital for Special Surgery

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Orthopaedic Surgery New York, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Director, Stavros Niarchos Complex Joint Reconstruction Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Thomas Sculco is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hospital for Special Surgery and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 48 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in hip osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis of the hip , hip and knee surgery, knee joint arthroplasty, and total hip arthroplasty. He has more than 350 publications and over 500 citings. He is Director of the Stavros Niarchos Complex Joint Reconstruction Center at HSS since 2017.

Clinical Expertise

  • Hip osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of the hip , Hip and knee surgery, Knee joint arthroplasty, Total hip arthroplasty, Hip reconstruction, Minimally invasive knee arthroplasty, Revision orthopaedic surgery

Education & Training

  • The London Hospital
    The London Hospitalfellowowship certificate, Joint Replacement, 1974 - 1975
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1971 - 1974
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestResidency, Surgery, 1969 - 1971
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1970 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1976 - 1977
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • New York Magazine: Top Minimally Invasive Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2016
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Risk Factors for Recurrence of Periprosthetic Knee Infection  
    Sakellariou V, Poultsides L, Vasilakakos T, Sculco P, Yan M, Sculco TP, The Journal of Arthroplasty, 1/1/2015
  • Perioperative Morbidity and Mortality of Same-Day Bilateral TKAs  
    Poultsides L, Memtsoudis S, Della Valle A, DeMartino I, Ma Do H, Alexiades M, Sculco TP, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, 1/1/2014
  • Elevation of Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor x in Patients with Periprosthetic Osteolysis: A Case-Control Study  
    Chaganti RK, Purdue E, Sculco TP, Mandl L, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Articulating Spacer With Autoclaved Femoral Component For Infected TKA: Minimum 6 Year Follow Up
    Sculco TP, AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2011
  • Markers of Thrombin Generation During Resurfacing and Non-Cemented Total Hip Replacement
    Su E, Chatzoudis N, Sioros V, Go G, Sharrock N, Sculco T, Purdue E, AAOS 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2009
  • Effect of BMI on Range of Motion and Manipulation Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
    Sculco TP, AAOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

  • The Monoblock Cup: Tried & True 
    Orlando, FL, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, 2015 - 1/1/2015
  • The Use of Stems in Revision: Routinely, but Not Always 
    Orlando, FL, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, 2015 - 1/1/2015
  • Medial Compartment Arthritis: TKA the Only Tried and True Solution 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • The Hands-On Surgeon-in-Chief of the Hospital for Special Surgery 
    Sculco TP, Columbia Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
    1/1/2014
  • 3 Keys To A Top Hospital Orthopedic Program. Sculco T Interviewed 
    Rodak S, Becker’s Hospital Review
    1/1/2011
  • Anterior Approach in THA Improves Outcomes: Opposses 
    Sculco TP, ORTHOSuperSite
    1/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Surgical Optimization Is Important in Use of Dual Mobility Implants
    Surgical Optimization Is Important in Use of Dual Mobility ImplantsSeptember 22nd, 2021
  • LimaCorporate Announces 1st Surgery Using Physica System Trabecular Titanium™ Tibial Plate
    LimaCorporate Announces 1st Surgery Using Physica System Trabecular Titanium™ Tibial PlateMay 13th, 2021
  • $35 Million Gift from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation to Name New Hospital for Special Surgery Medical Tower
    $35 Million Gift from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation to Name New Hospital for Special Surgery Medical TowerMarch 16th, 2021
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Committees

  • Surgeon in Chief Emeritus, Board of Trustees,Hospital for Special Surgery 2003 - Present

Research History

  • Senior ScientistHospital for Special Surgery2010 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations