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Christopher Bechtel, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH

ChristopherPatrickBechtelMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Cleveland, OH

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Professor, Division of Total Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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  • Office

    11100 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44106
    Phone+1 216-844-8447
    Fax+1 216-844-5970

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2016 - 2017
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, Magna Cum Laude, 2001 - 2005
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameB.S., Magna Cum Laude, 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2016 - 2019
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2016 - 2018

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2nd Place, Resident Essay Contest Ohio Orthopaedic Society Meeting, 2014
  • Best Research Presentation Award, Musculoskeletal Research Day Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2012
  • Volvo for Life Award, National Finalist 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Are radiographic and direct measures of acetabular polyethylene wear comparable?  
    Parran KK, Bechtel CP, Moore RD, Gebhart JJ, Reich MS, Kraay MJ, Rimnac CM, J Arthroplasty, 1/1/2018
  • Particle-induced osteolysis is mediated by TIRAP/Mal in vitro and in vivo: Dependence on adherent pathogen-associated molecular patterns  
    Bechtel CP, Gebhart JJ, Tatro JM, Kiss-Toth E, Wilkinson JM, Greenfield EM, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am), 1/1/2016
  • Stability of the posteromedial fragment in a tibial plateau fracture  
    Immerman I, Bechtel C, Yildrim G, Heller Y, Walker PS, Egol KA, Journal of Knee Surgery, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Femoral head-stem dissociation secondary to severe trunnion corrosion. 
    1/1/2017
  • Combined use of intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid for total knee arthroplasty: Can you have too much of a good thing? 
    Naples, FL - 1/1/2017
  • TLR Signaling through TIRAP/Mal Mediates Inflammatory Osteolysis. 
    Kos, Greece - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • Treatment of long bone nonunions: factors affecting healing. 
    Egol KA, Bechtel C, Spitzer AB, Rybak L, Walsh M, Davidovitch R, Bulletin of NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
    1/1/2012

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