Overview of Dr. McLawhorn
Dr. McLawhorn is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specialized in reconstruction of the hip and knee, including complex primary and revision joint replacement surgery. He has particular expertise in robotic and computer-assisted joint replacement, direct anterior total hip replacement, partial knee replacement, hip resurfacing, and short-stay/rapid-recovery joint replacement. His practice is committed to providing personalized care to active patients of all ages who have disorders of the hip and knee.
Dr. McLawhorn’s approach to caring for patients with disorders of the hip and knee involves personalized treatments, both operative and non-operative, that are supported by the latest evidence. He believes that shared decision making with his patients is the best way to provide care that is individualized, compassionate, and most likely to achieve their goals.
Office
535 E 70th St
New York, NY 10021Fax+1 212-606-1477
Education & Training
- Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2015 - 2016
- Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Surgery, 2010 - 2011
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2010, MD, MBA
- Yale UniversityBA, 2000 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
- CT State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 2011 - 2025
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- The Frank Stinchfield Award The Hip Society, 2016
- Health Policy Fellow American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2015-2016
Clinical Trials
- Steroids in Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Start of enrollment: 2009 Feb 01
- Effect of Steroids on Thrombosis (Blood Clot Formation) and Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Hip Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 01
- Effect of Low Dose Corticosteroids on Perioperative Markers of Thrombosis and Fibrinolysis in Total Knee Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2011 Feb 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 266 citationsWhat Are the Minimal and Substantial Improvements in the HOOS and KOOS and JR Versions After Total Joint ReplacementStephen Lyman, Yuo-yu Lee, Alexander S. McLawhorn, Wasif Islam, Catherine H. MacLean
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2018-12-01 - 39 citationsDefining the Patient Acceptable Symptom State for the HOOS JR and KOOS JR After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty.Kyle N Kunze, Mark A Fontana, Catherine H MacLean, Stephen Lyman, Alexander S McLawhorn
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2022-02-16 - 308 citationsProjected Economic Burden of Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee in the United States.Ajay Premkumar, David A. Kolin, Kevin X. Farley, Jacob M. Wilson, Alexander S. McLawhorn
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021-05-01
Press Mentions
- Study: Higher Fracture Risk After Total Hip Replacement When Cementless Implant Used to Treat Femoral Neck FractureMarch 8th, 2023
- The Effect of Bariatric Surgery Prior to Lower-Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic ReviewApril 9th, 2019
- Study Launched to See if Weight Loss Surgery Before Knee Replacement Improves OutcomesMay 17th, 2018
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Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Practice Websitehttp://www.drmclawhorn.com
- AAOS Profilehttp://orthodoc.aaos.org/AlexanderMcLawhornMD/index.cfm
- HSS Profilehttps://www.hss.edu/physicians_mclawhorn-alexander.asp
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