ThuanVLyMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Boston, MA

Orthopedic Trauma

Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Harvard Medical Center Massachusetts General Hospital

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Office
55 Fruit Street
Yawkey Building-Suite 3C
Boston, MA 02114
Phone+1 617-726-9437
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Education & Training

Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2005 - 2006
University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2005
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2015 - 2022
MN State Medical License 2001 - 2016
NC State Medical License 2005 - 2007
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Life-Over-Limb Imperative: Damage Control Angioembolization in Pelvic Trauma.
Sanjeeva P Kalva, Thuan V Ly, George C Velmahos, Emanuele Lagazzi, Wardah Rafaqat> ;The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2024 Feb 19
1 citations
Are Foot & Ankle Surgeons Being Adequately Compensated for Ankle Fractures? - An Analysis of Relative Value Units.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Safdar N Khan, Laura S Phieffer, Thuan V Ly, Carmen E Quatman> ;The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2022 Nov 25
2 citations
Optimizing the implementation of a multisite feasibility trial of a mind-body program in acute orthopedic trauma.
Jafar Bakhshaie, James Doorley, Mira Reichman, Ryan Mace, David Laverty, Paul E Matuszewski, A Rani Elwy, Amirreza Fatehi, Lucy C Bowers, Thuan Ly, Ana-Maria Vranceanu> ;Translational Behavioral Medicine. 2022 May 26
2 citations
Lower Extremity Splinting: A Head-to-Head Comparison of A Novel One-Step Spray-on Splint Versus Standard Splinting.
Tyler Webb, Daniel Lynch, James Lin, Adam Groth, Thuan Ly, Kevin D Martin> ;Military Medicine. 2021 Dec 4
Pubic root fractures are commonly misread as anterior column fractures by radiologists: Single-institution study from a level 1 trauma center.
Sravya P. Vajapey, Thuan V. Ly, John F. McKeon, Anuhya S. Vajapey, Daniel Lynch, Ryan K. Harrison> ;Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2021 Dec 1
5 citations
Training the New Generations of Orthopaedic Surgery Residents: Understanding Generational Differences to Maximize Educational Benefit.
Nikolas J Sarac, Sravya P. Vajapey, Michael J. Bosse, Thuan V. Ly> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2021 Aug 26
5 citations
Octogenarian and Nonagenarians Are at a Higher Risk for Experiencing Adverse 30-Day Outcomes Following ORIF of Ankle Fractures.
Mitchell T. Gray, Krystin A. Hidden, Azeem Tariq Malik, Safdar N. Khan, Laura S. Phieffer, Thuan V. Ly, Carmen E. Quatman> ;Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2021 May 4
3 citations
What Is the Quality of Surgical Care for Patients with Hip Fractures at Critical Access Hospitals
Azeem Tariq Malik, Janice M Bonsu, Megan Roser, Safdar N. Khan, Laura S. Phieffer, Thuan V. Ly, Ryan K. Harrison, Carmen E. Quatman> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2021 Jan 1
2 citations
Infection of the Hand.
Céline Bratschi, Thuan Ly, Andreas Weber, Claudia Meuli-Simmen, Anna Conen, Flavien Mauler> ;Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2020 Nov 1
3 citations
Are Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons Being Adequately Compensated for Treating Nonunions of the Femoral Shaft?: An Analysis of Relative Value Units.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Carmen E. Quatman, Laura S. Phieffer, Safdar N. Khan, Thuan V. Ly> ;Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews. 2020 Oct 1
5 citations
Discharge to inpatient care facilities following hip fracture surgery: incidence, risk factors, and 30-day post-discharge outcomes.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Nikhil Jain, Travis L. Frantz, Carmen E. Quatman, Laura S. Phieffer, Thuan V. Ly, Safdar N. Khan> ;Hip International. 2020 Jun 14
101 citations
A Review of State Guidelines for Elective Orthopaedic Procedures During the COVID-19 Outbreak.
Nikolas Sarac, Benjamin A Sarac, Anna R. Schoenbrunner, Jeffrey E. Janis, Ryan K. Harrison, Laura S. Phieffer, Carmen E. Quatman, Thuan V. Ly> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2020 Jun 3
21 citations
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation at the Time of Major Limb Amputation in Traumatic Amputees: Early Experience of an Effective Treatment Strategy to Improve Pain.
Travis L. Frantz, Julie M. West, Thuan V. Ly, Laura S. Phieffer, Ian L. Valerio> ;JB & JS Open Access. 2020 May 6
12 citations
Outpatient Versus Inpatient Surgical Fixation of Isolated Ankle Fractures: An Analysis of 90-Day Complications, Readmissions, and Costs.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Carmen E. Quatman, Safdar N. Khan, Laura S. Phieffer, Prakruti Rao, Thuan V. Ly> ;The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2020 May 1
16 citations
The "Hip Fracture" Bundle-Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Safdar N. Khan, Thuan V. Ly, Laura S. Phieffer, Carmen E. Quatman> ;Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2020 Mar 5
3 citations
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Using Wide-Awake Anesthesia.
Thuan V Ly, Vera Urban, Claudia Meuli-Simmen, Itai Pasternak> ;Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2020 Jan 1
3 citations
Refining Risk-Adjustment of 90-Day Costs Following Surgical Fixation of Ankle Fractures: An Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Carmen E. Quatman, Thuan V. Ly, Laura S. Phieffer, Safdar N. Khan> ;The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2020 Jan 1
11 citations
Management of a Broken PRECICE Femoral Nail at an Ununited Distraction Osteogenesis Site: A Case Report.
Krystin A. Hidden, Mark T. Dahl, Thuan V. Ly> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2020 Jan 1
6 citations
Evaluation of the Clavicle Hook Plate for Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Cadaveric Study.
Sravya P. Vajapey, Matthew R Bong, Richard D. Peindl, Michael J. Bosse, Thuan V. Ly> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020 Jan 1
6 citations
Clostridium difficile colitis in patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures: an analysis of 17,474 patients:
Azeem Tariq Malik, Carmen E. Quatman, Laura S. Phieffer, Thuan V. Ly, Safdar N. Khan> ;Hip International. 2020 Jan 1
13 citations
30-day adverse events, length of stay and re-admissions following surgical management of pelvic/acetabular fractures.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Carmen E. Quatman, Laura S. Phieffer, Nikhil Jain, Safdar N. Khan, Thuan V. Ly> ;Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2019 Feb 12
16 citations
Timing of complications following surgery for geriatric hip fractures.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Carmen E. Quatman, Laura S. Phieffer, Thuan V. Ly, Safdar N. Khan> ;Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2019 Sep 1
4 citations
Piperacillin/Tazobactam versus Tobramycin-Based Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Type III Open Fractures.
Suhair K Shawar, Thuan V. Ly, Junan Li, Mary Beth Shirk, Erin M Reichert> ;Surgical Infections. 2020 Jan 14
7 citations
Urinary tract infection (UTI) at time of geriatric hip fracture surgery increases the risk of experiencing adverse 30-day outcomes.
Nisha Crouser, Azeem Tariq Malik, Laura S. Phieffer, Thuan V. Ly, Safdar N. Khan, Carmen E. Quatman> ;Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2019 Jul 1
9 citations
Factors Associated With Inability to Bear Weight Following Hip Fracture Surgery: An Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Hip Fracture Procedure Targeted Database.
Azeem Tariq Malik, Catherine Quatman-Yates, Laura S. Phieffer, Thuan V. Ly, Safdar N. Khan, Carmen E. Quatman> ;Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2019 Apr 30
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Hospital Affiliations

Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, Massachusetts