JohnJospehFaillaceMDFAAOS

Hand Surgery

Associate Professor Hand Surgery Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

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Office
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
Phone+1 409-772-2222

Education & Training

National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2001 - 2002
MedStar Health/Union Memorial HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2001 - 2002
William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University (El Paso)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1992
Catholic University of AmericaBS, Chemistry, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1993 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2007 - 2012
HI State Medical License 2003 - 2008
LA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification RcopiaMU EHR, DrFirst.com, Inc., 2013
Subspecialty Certificate in Hand Surgery American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2012
Elected to Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2006
Elected as Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2006
Humanitarian Service Medal for participation in Hurricane relief, New Orleans, LA 2005
Army Achievement Medal for meritorious performance with the 21st CSH 2005
Outstanding Resident Award 2001
Army Commendation Medal for superior performance in Orthopaedic Residency 1997
Army Commendation Medal for outstanding performance WBAMC, TX, 1996
Army Achievement Medal for dedication to Intrinsic Action 95-2, Kuwait 1995
Meritorious Service Medal for service to the NATO community SHAPE, Belgium, 1993
Analytical Chemistry Award CUA, 1987
Eagle Scout BSA, 1982
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Assessing the Impact of Nicotine Dependence on 90-Day Major Complications and 2-Year Hardware Outcomes in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Distal Radius Fra...
Jad J Lawand, Isabel B Obias, Patrick J Tansey, John J Faillace
Hand. 2024-09-27
Vibratory Anesthesia's Effect on Pain Perception in Upper Extremity Corticosteroid Injections.
Dexter W Weeks, John J Faillace
Hand. 2024-03-01
Salvage of Failed Distal Radius Open Reduction Internal Fixation With Long-Stem Total Wrist Arthroplasty.
Patrick A Naeger, John J Faillace
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2023-03-01

Journal Articles

“Soft Tissue Tumors of the Hand”
Ingari JV, Faillace JJ, Hand Clinics, 1/1/2004
“Scaphoid Cortical Ring Sign: Indicator of Injury?”
Pirela-Cruz, M; Faillace, JJ; Hamilton, M, Surg Radiol Anat, 11/1/2003
“Pediatric Lower Extremity Surgery Using a Hand Table”
Faillace, JJ, Bagg, RJ, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1/1/2002
“Extended Hindfoot Fusions and Pantalar Fusions: History, Biomechanics and Clinical Results”
Faillace, JJ, Leopold, SS and Brage, ME, Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America, 12/1/2000
“Scapular Body Stress Fractures: A Case Report"
Parr, T.J. and Faillace, J, Orthopaedica Scandinavica, 1/1/1999
"Orthopaedic Manifestation” of Hyperlipoproteinemia: An Unusual Case of Knee Pain”
Kruse, R.W., St. Louis, J. and Faillace, J., Military Medicine, 1/1/1993
Orthopaedic Manifestation of Hyperlipoproteinemia: An Unusual Case of Knee Pain..
Kruse, R.W., St. Louis, J. and Faillace, J., Military Medicine 158(8):576-7
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Books/Book Chapters

Emergency War Surgery. 3rd US Revision
Chapter: Chapter 26.1-26.5 “Hand Injuries and Burns”
Faillace, JJ, Farber, GL2004
Emergency War Surgery, 3rd US Revision
Chapter: Hand Injuries and Burns
Page 261 - 265Faillace, JJ, Farber, GLEdition 3rd,

Abstracts/Posters

“Adult Periarticular Distal Humerus Fracture Fixation Using a Unique Intramedullary Device.” (Scientific Paper Presentation)
Faillace, JJ., Florida Hand Society Annual Meeting, 5/1/2013
“Limited Wrist Fusion using a New Memory Staple.” (Scientific Paper Presentation)
Faillace, JJ., Florida Hand Society Annual Meeting, 5/1/2012
"The Treatment of Thumb CMCJ Arthritis with a Novel Implant.” (Scientific Paper Presentation)
Faillace, JJ., Florida Hand Society Annual Meeting, 5/1/2011
Biotenodesis Screw in Basilar Thumb Arthritis: A Biomechanical Study. Abstract from the AAHS 2008 annual meeting.
Faillace, JJ; Hermenau S, Hand, 1/1/2008
“Biotenodesis Screw in Basilar Thumb Arthritis: A Biomechanical Study.” (Scientific Paper presentation)
Faillace, JJ; Hermenau S., AAHS Annual Meeting, 1/1/2008
“Using Biceps-Triceps Reflex Inhibition in Elbow Rehabilitation.” (Poster Presentation)
Faillace, JJ; Yeager, A., Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, 10/1/2006
“Percutaneous Fixation of Scaphoid Fractures: An Outcomes Study”
Moyer, M; Faillace, JJ., Hawaii Orthopaedic Association Meeting, 4/1/2003
“Scaphoid Cortical Ring Sign: Indicator of Injury?” (Free paper presentation)
Faillace, JJ; Pirela-Cruz, M; Hamilton, M., AOA-COA combined meeting, 4/1/2002
“False Positive Nuclear Labeled White Blood Cell Scans Seen in Pseudotumor of Prosthetic Debris.”
Maale, G: Faillace, JJ; Harvey, W., Musculoskeletal Infection Society meeting, 8/1/2001
“Radiographic Appearance of Metallic Suture Anchors in the Glenoid.”
Faillace, JJ; Leitschuh, P., Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting, 12/1/1998
“Effect of Ca+ on Conductive Cl- Transport in Rabbit Medullary Thick Ascending Limb (mTAL) Basolateral Membrane Vesicles (BMV).”
Faillace, JJ; Molony, DA; Mehta, P., National Student Research Forum, 1/1/1990
Biotenodesis Screw in Basila Thumb Arthritis: A Biomechanical Study
Faillace, JJ, Hermenau, S, HAND 3:179
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