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Office
3800 S National Ave
Suite 600
Springfield, MO 65807Phone+1 417-875-3846Fax+1 417-875-2517
Summary
- I am a board-certified orthopaedic traumatologist. I server on local, national and international committees involving education.
My heart is in education.
Education & Training
- University of Alabama HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 1997 - 1997
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1994 - 1995
- Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1993
- Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987
- Rhodes College (Formerly Southwestern at Memphis)B.A., Business Administration, 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- MO State Medical License 2010 - 2025
- AL State Medical License 1998 - 2010
- GA State Medical License 1989 - 1999
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors in America
- Selected as “Highlight Paper” for presentation American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2009
- Kurt M.W. Niemann, M.D. Faculty Teaching Award UAB Orthopaedic Residency, 2001
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Clinical Trials
- Vacuum Assisted Closure as a Treatment for Draining Hematomas Start of enrollment: 2001 Sep 01
- The Use of RIA to Harvest Bone Graft for Treatment of Non-unions and Fractures Start of enrollment: 2007 Jan 01
- Compass Hinge Stabilization of Knee Dislocations: A Randomized Trial Start of enrollment: 2000 Aug 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 44 citationsWorking length and proximal screw constructs in plate osteosynthesis of distal femur fractures.William H. Harvin, Lasun O. Oladeji, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Yvonne M. Murtha, David A. Volgas
Injury. 2017-11-01 - 198 citationsThe Posterolateral Corner of the Knee Repair Versus ReconstructionJames P. Stannard, Stephen L. Brown, Rory C. Farris, Gerald McGwin, David A. Volgas
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2005-06-01 - 32 citationsDeep-vein thrombosis in high-energy skeletal trauma despite thromboprophylaxisJames P. Stannard, A. K. Singhania, Robert Lopez-Ben, E. R. Anderson, R. C. Farris
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume. 2005-07-01
Journal Articles
- The viability of cells obtained using the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator system and in bone graft from the iliac crest.Uppal H, Peterson B, Misfeldt M, Della Rocca GJ, Volgas DA, Murtha YM, Stannard JP, Choma T, Crist BD, The Bone and Joint Journal, 9/1/2013
- Evaluation and management of an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocationCapito N, Gregory MH, Volgas D, Sherman SL, J Knee Surg, 3/19/2013
- Co-management of geriatric patients with hip fractures: a retrospective, controlled, cohort studyDella Rocca GJ, Moylan KC, Crist BD, Volgas DA, Stannard JP, Mehr DR, Geriatric Orthop Rehab, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Pie crusting reduces skin tension during closure of open wounds: a cadaveric animal study. Poster #51Della Rocca GJ, Crawford A, Dailey T, Crist BD, Stannard JP, Volgas DA, Pfeiffer, F, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, International Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
- Reliability of an Adaptive Computer-Based Patient Outcomes Scoring Tool In Orthopaedic Trauma Patients, Poster #125Crist BD, Della Rocca GJ, Volgas DA, Stannard JP, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
- Cell viability and osteogenic potential of bone graft obtained via iliac crest versus reamer irrigator aspirator (RIA) Abstract #16Uppal H, Peterson B, Misfeldt M, Murtha YM, Della Rocca GJ, Stannard JP, Volgas DA, Choma T, Crist BD, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. International Meeting., Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
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Lectures
- Moderator, Module 3 – Soft TissueLas Vegas, NV - 1/18/2013
- Lecturer, Table Instructor, Proximal Humerus, Module 7 - Special Fracture ProblemsSt. Louis, MO - 10/18/2012
- Lecturer, Table Instructor, Module 4 - Open FracturesSeattle, WA - 8/18/2012
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Press Mentions
- 175+ Spine, Orthopedic Surgeons on the Move in 2020November 30th, 2020
- 17 Orthopedic Surgeon Moves in OctoberNovember 6th, 2020
- Drs. Joseph O'Neill, Anthony Schena & More: 7 Orthopedic Surgeons Making the NewsOctober 28th, 2020
Professional Memberships
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