MelissaAnnChristinoMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Boston, MA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics

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Office
300 Longwood Ave
Dept Orthopedic Surgery
Boston, MA 02115
Phone+1 617-355-3501

Education & Training

Boston Children’s HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2015
Brown UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013
New York Medical CollegeClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
RI State Medical License 2008 - 2013
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Descriptive Epidemiology of Complete ACL Tears in the Skeletally Immature Population: A Prospective Multicenter PLUTO Study.
Melissa A Christino, Lauren E Hutchinson, Andrew T Pennock, Danielle L Cook, Christian N Anderson
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-01-28
Athletic Identity Associations in Young Sports Medicine Patients.
Melissa A Christino, Ryan P Coene, Kathryn A Williams, Mary Daley, Kathryn E Ackerman
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews. 2024-09-01
Assessing the Impact of Psychological Readiness on Performance and Symmetry in Functional Testing After ACL Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients.
Angela M Mercurio, Elizabeth J Scott, Dai Sugimoto, Melissa A Christino, Ryan P Coene
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024-09-01

Press Mentions

Not Just a Physical Thing: The Psychology of Sports Injuries and RecoverySeptember 9th, 2021
Orthopaedic Surgeon Available to Speak on the Psychological Factors on Postoperative Recovery in AthletesJune 11th, 2021
Your Fear of Reinjury Could Get You Hurt AgainNovember 11th, 2019