JeffreyHDeClaireMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Rochester, MI

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

The DeClaire LaMacchia Orthopaedic Institute

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Office
1135 W University Dr
Ste 450
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone+1 248-650-2400

Fax+1 248-650-4596

Summary

I am a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee. My practice has been limited to knee surgery for over 25 years.

My specific area of specialty is minimally invasive partial and total knee replacement as well as major reconstructive knee arthroplasty and revision total knee replacement.

Clinical education and research are also and integral part of my practice. I have been involved in international education and training of orthopaedic surgeons for over 12 years.

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Education & Training

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1987
University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1986
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1983
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1981
University of Michigan-Ann ArborB.A., Microbiology, Highest Distinction, 1973 - 1977
Grosse Pointe North High SchoolDiploma, Highest Honors, 1969 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 1982 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1986 - 1988
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Medical Director Adult Reconstructive & Joint Replacement Program Ascension Crittenton Hospital, 2016-2017
Top Doc Hall of Fame Hour Magazine, 2012, 2016-2017
Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, 2012-2016
Chief, Department of Surgery Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, 2012-2016
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Outstanding International Physician of the Year Award 2012, 2014
Outstanding Physician of the Year Award 2011
Top Doc Recognition Hour Magazine, 2006
Outstanding Physician of the Year Governor John Engler, 1997
American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine 1989
Arthroscopy Association of North America 1989
Academic Honors General Surgery University of Michigan Hospitals, 1979
Academic Recognition Sigma Alpha Epsilon, University of Michigan, 1975
James B. Angel Scholar Award University of Michigan, 1975
William J. Brandstrom Freshman Prize University of Michigan, 1974
Class Honors University of Michigan, 1974
Michigan Competitive Scholarship Award University of Michigan, 1973
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Impact of Joint Laxity on 2-Year KOOS Outcomes of Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Amber L Randall, Edgar A Wakelin, James Kah, John M Keggi, Jan A Koenig
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2024-12-01
Modern robotics platform associated with reduced 90-day complications in hospital setting.
Jeffrey H DeClaire, Edgar A Wakelin, Kayla Chattinger, Christopher Plaskos
Technology and Health Care. 2024-01-01
7 citations
Intra-operative laxity and balance impact 2-year pain outcomes in TKA: a prospective cohort study.
Edgar A Wakelin, Corey E Ponder, Amber L Randall, Jan A Koenig, Christopher Plaskos
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2023-12-01

Journal Articles

Significant Weight Loss May Delay or Eliminate the Need for Total Knee Replacement
JH DeClaire, T Savich, A Montgomery, O Warritay, International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 5/1/2014
Improved Accuracy of Alignment With Patient- Specific Positioning Guides Compared with Manual Instrumentation in TKA
JH DeClaire, A Lombardi, K Berend, Bone Joint J, 1/1/2013
Pre-Operative Selection Criteria for Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
JH DeClaire, K Ramaseshan, M Wood, S Anderson, Bone Joint J, 1/1/2013
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for a Discoid Lateral Meniscus Tear in a Child
GA Hanks, JH DeClaire, JA Handal, WJ Sebastinanelli and A Kalenak, Case Report and Literature, 1/1/1990
Early Operative Treatment of Grade III Acromioclavicular Separations
JH DeClaire and W Roeser, American Journal of Sport Medicine, 1/1/1989
Long Term Follow-up of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Under Age 35
JH DeClaire, H Kaufer and S Struhl, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1/1/1987
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Books/Book Chapters

Partial Knee Arthroplasty: Techniques for Optimal Outcomes
Chapter: Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: Indications and Outcomes
Page 145 - 162Jeffrey H. DeClaire, MD
Partial Knee Arthroplasty: Techniques for Optimal Outcomes
Chapter: The Failed Uni
Page 195 - 214Jeffrey H. DeClaire, MD

Abstracts/Posters

Pre-Operative Selection Criteria for Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
JH DeClaire, Mid America Orthopaedic Association, LaCanter Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, 4/23/2014
Total Knee Arthroplasty in the 80-Year-Old and Older Patient Population
JH DeClaire, Mid America Orthopaedic Association, LaCanter Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, 4/23/2014
Patient-Specific Instrumentation in Fixed-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Early Clinical Result
JH DeClaire, Mid America Orthopaedic Association, LaCanter Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, 4/23/2014
Improved Accuracy of Alignment With Patient- Specific Positioning Guides Compared with Manual Instrumentation in TKA
JH DeClaire, International Society of Technology in Arthroplasty, Palm Beach, FL, 10/17/2013
TKA in the 80 Year Old and Older Age Group
JH DeClaire, Michigan Orthopedic Society, Mackinac Island, MI, 6/21/2013
Golfing, Skating and Motorcycling after Uni-compartmental and Total Knee Arthroplasty
JH DeClaire, Michigan Orthopaedic Society-2011 Annual Meeting, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 6/24/2011
Modern Cementing Technique: Creating a Solid Foundation
JH DeClaire, Vanguard XP Acl Proserving TKA Surgeon Training Program
XP Bi-cruciate TKA: Surgical Technique
JH DeClaire, Vanguard XP Acl Proserving TKA Surgeon Training Program
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Lectures

Japan International Training Program x2
New York City, NY - 10/4/2014
Chile International Training Program
New York City, NY - 10/4/2014
Sweden International Training Program
New York City, NY - 10/4/2014
Cadaver Training: Soft Tissue Balancing Techniques Using Orthosensor Technology
Las Vegas, NV - 5/19/2014
Advances in Total Knee Arthroplasty
LaCanter Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX - 4/23/2014
Pre-Operative Selection Criteria for Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Palm Beach, FL - 10/17/2013
Mobile UKA: Tips & Techniques
Scottsdale, AZ - 9/26/2013
The Importance of Alignment in TKA
Scottsdale, AZ - 9/26/2013
Surgical Exposure and Component Removal in Revision TKA
Scottsdale, AZ - 9/26/2013
The Treatment of the Varus Knee: Total Knee Arthroplasty
Palm Springs, CA - 9/19/2013
Knee DJD - The Valgus Knee
Palm Springs, CA - 9/19/2013
Full length Surgical Presentation: How to Balance the Valgus Knee
Palm Springs, CA - 9/19/2013
Patient Management - Persistent Wound Drainage
Palm Springs, CA - 9/19/2013
Cruciate Sacrifice TKA: The Importance of Ligament Balance and Stability
Fukuoka, Japan - 4/12/2013
Patient Specific TKA: Techniques and Outcomes
Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan - 4/11/2013
Uni-compartmental Knee Arthroplasty Utilizing Patient Specific Instrumentation
Chicago, IL - 3/19/2013
Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Rochester, MI - 2/26/2013
Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Rochester, MI - 2/26/2013
Total Knee Arthroplasty using Patient Specific Instrumentation
Michigan State University Education Center,Troy, MI - 12/12/2012
Mobile UKA: Tips and Tricks
Scottsdale, AZ - 10/4/2012
Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
Garden City, NY - 6/1/2012
Onlay Technique for Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: Only Way to Go
Garden City, NY - 6/1/2012
Total Knee Arthroplasty in the Morbid Obese Patient: A Prospective Review of Early Clinical Outcomes Using a Rapid Recovery Program
Bonita Springs, FL - 4/18/2012
Surgeon Visitations and Training Involving a Lecture Series on Total Knee Arthroplasty, and Live Surgery
Seoul, Korea; Beijing, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 3/24/2012
Surgical Exposure Options in Revision TKA
Charlotte, NC - 3/15/2012
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Other

Vanguard XP Total Knee Arthroplasty
JH DeClaire, International Live Surgical Broadcast
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center - 4/3/2014

Press Mentions

Health Spotlight: Smartwatches Do More Than You ThinkApril 11th, 2023
69 Hospitals and Health Systems with an Advanced Hip, Knee Replacement CertificationMarch 1st, 2023
YOUR HEALTH: Balance Bots, More Precise Total Knee ReplacementsJanuary 12th, 2023
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