Curriculum Vitae

Paul M. Lafferty, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
Regions Hospital
640 Jackson Street
Mail Stop 11503L
St. Paul  MN  55101
 

EMPLOYMENT

8/11-Present Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Minnesota
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota

8/09-7/11 Orthopaedic Traumatologist
Cooper Bone and Joint Institute
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, New Jersey

EDUCATION

8/08-7/09 Fellow in Orthopaedic Traumatology
University of Minnesota
Regions Hospital Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
Saint Paul, Minnesota

7/03-6/08 Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
New York University
Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute
New York, New York

8/99-5/03 Doctor of Medicine
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey

1/96-5/98 Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Rutgers University
Camden College of Arts and Sciences
Camden, New Jersey

9/93-12/95 Associate in Science in General Science
Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey
 

CERTIFICATIONS

7/11 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 7/21/2011-12/31/2021
 

HONORS AND AWARDS

Medical School

- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Alumni Association Sidney A. Sass Scholarship
- Alumni Association Class of 1972 Scholarship

Undergraduate

- High Honors, Rutgers University
- Rutgers Athenaeum
- Permanent Presidents List, Camden County College
- Phi Theta Kappa Junior College Honor Society
- Psi Beta International Psychology Honor Society
 

PUBLICATIONS

Farrell EF, Lafferty PM. “Tibial Plateau Fracture: Infection, Failure of Fixation, and Instability.” In Archdeacon MT, Anglen JO, Ostrum RF, Herscovici D (Eds.) Prevention and Management of Common Fracture Complications pp 255-264. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Publications 2012

Will RE, Fleming ME, Lafferty PM, Fletcher JW, Cole PA. Low Complication Rate Associated with Raising Mature Flap for Tibial Nonunion Reconstruction J Trauma 2011;71(6):1709-14

Schwarzkopf R, Katz G, Walsh M, Lafferty PM, Slover JD “Medical Clearance Risk Rating as a Predictor of Perioperative Complications After Total Hip Arthroplasty” J Arthroplasty. 2011;26(1):36-40

Lafferty PM, Will RE, Cole PA. “Current Concepts Review: Operative Treatment of Chest Wall Injuries” J Bone Joint Surg Am 2011;93:97-110

Lafferty P, Min, W, Tejwani NC. “Stress Radiographs in Orthopaedics” J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 2009;17(8):528-539

Lafferty PM, Keener E, Cole PA. “Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures” in Rehman S, Ilyas AM (Eds.) Contemporary Management of Fractures and Complications. In Print. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Medical Publishers

Lafferty, P. Will, R. Cole, P. Li, M, Switzer, J. “Short-Term Radiographic and Clinical Results of Proximal Femoral Fractures Treated with the Proximal Femoral Locking Compression Plate (PF-LCP).” Retrospective Study in Progress.

Lafferty, P. Ly, T. Will, R. Cole P. “Intraoperative O-arm Evaluation of the Effect of Ankle Position and Clamp Placement on Syndesmotic Reduction.” Prospective study. Enrollment in Progress.

PRESENTATIONS

1. The Treatment of Complex Hip Fractures with a Proximal Femoral Locking Plate and Short Term Surgical Results. Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. April 29, 2011

PROFESSIONAL LECTURES

1. Bisphosphonates: What Orthopods Need to Know. Trauma Orthopaedics of the Delaware Valley 4th Annual Trauma Symposium, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. June 10, 2011

2. Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures: Avoiding Malreduction. Trauma Orthopaedics of the Delaware Valley 4th Annual Trauma Symposium, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. June 10, 2011

3. Hardware Removal: Why and How. AO Operating Room Personnel Course. Minneapolis, MN. April 17, 2011.

4. Pilon Fractures. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine Orthopaedic, Stratford, N.J. February 16, 2011

5. Bone Injury and Repair. AO Operating Room Personnel Course. Philadelphia, PA. December 3, 2010

6. Pertrochanteric Femur Fractures: What’s the Evidence? ORIF. 33rd Annual Howard Rosen TriState Trauma Symposium. New York University - Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, N.Y. October 22, 2010

7. Fragility Fractures: Surgical and Rehabilitation Timing. Trauma Orthoapedics of the Delaware Valley 3rd Annual Trauma Symposium, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. June 11, 2010

8. Pilon Fractures. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. March 23, 2010

RESIDENT ACTIVITIES

- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York, New York
Staff Physician covering professional dance performances.

- New York City High School Football, New York, New York
Staff Physician covering junior high and high school football games.
 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Dipolomate
- American Medical Association - Member
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Candidate Member
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association – Candidate Member
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Alumni Association
-Rutgers University Alumni Association
 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES

- AO ASIF Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management 11/2004
- AO ASIF Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management 5/2009
- OTA Orthopaedic Trauma Fellows Course 4/2009
- AO ASIF Advance Principals and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management 3/2012
- AO ASIF Solutions for Fracture Fixation Problems 4/2012

March 2012