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Office
13001 E 17th Pl
Aurora, CO 80045Phone+1 303-724-2974
Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Alfonso is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in orthopedic trauma and general orthopaedics. He has more than 10 publications and over 50 citings.
Education & Training
- The MetroHealth SystemFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2018 - 2019
- University of ColoradoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018
- Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
- CO State Medical License 2015 - 2025
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alumni Hero University of Colorado - Anschutz, 2022
- Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education University of Colorado - Orthopedics Department, 2021
Clinical Trials
- Acute Application of Antibiotic Powder in Open Fracture Wounds Start of enrollment: 2021 Jun 14
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsProphylactic Intrawound Antibiotics Significantly Reduce the Risk of Deep Infections in Fracture Fixation: Subgroup Meta-analyses of the Type of Fracture, Antibiotics,...Mohamed E Awad, Ji Young Chung, Nicole Griffin, Jason W Stoneback, Nicholas A Alfonso
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2023-10-01 - 6 citationsPrecontoured Quadrilateral Surface Acetabular Plate Fixation Demonstrates Increased Stability When Compared With Pelvic Reconstruction Plates: A Biomechanical Study.Weston Ryan, Nicholas A Alfonso, Todd Baldini, Pam Kumparatana, Michael J. Reiter
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2019-09-01 - 8 citationsFixation of Transverse Acetabular Fractures With Precontoured Plates Alone Causes Fracture Malreduction: A Biomechanical Assessment.Nicholas A Alfonso, Weston Ryan, Todd Baldini, Michael J. Reiter, Christopher Joyce
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020-02-01
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
- Shocking Conclusion: No Clinical Value to Antibiotics After Surgery?September 24th, 2024
Grant Support
- Journal Club GrantJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery2022–Present
- SEXTANTMajor Extremity Trauma Research Consortium2021–Present
- TOBRAMajor Extremity Trauma Research Consortium2021–Present
- Acute Application of Intrawound Antibiotic Powder in Open Extremity Fracture Wounds.Orthopaedic Trauma Association2020–Present
Committees
- Trauma Division Liaison, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Quality, Patient Safety, and Outcomes Committee Member 2021 - Present
- Member, UCH Trauma Committee 2019 - Present
- Mentor for medical students and residents, University of Colorado School of Medicine Mentor Program 2019 - Present
- Lead, Orthopedic Trauma DVT Prophylaxis Protocol Development Committee 2019 - 2020
- Administrative Chief, University of Colorado School of Medicine - Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program 2017 - 2018
Research History
- Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Principal Investigator for the Major Extremity Trauma and Rehabilitation Consortium (METRC)2020 - Present
- InvestigatorORS Clinician Scholar Career Development Program, Rosemont, IL2019 - 2019
- InvestigatorMETRC Emerging Investigators Clinical Research Workshop, Baltimore, MD2019 - 2019
- Research Assistant for Christopher Chuinard, MD, MPHGreat Lakes Orthopedics Center, Traverse City, MI2011 - 2013
- Research Assistant for Steven Arnoczky, DVM and Julie Dodds, MDLaboratory for Comparative Orthopedic Research, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI2010 - 2011
- Laboratory Technician for Alan Dombkowski, PhDInstitute of Environmental Health Science Center, Wayne State University Microarray and Bioinformatics Facility Core, Detroit, MI2004 - 2006
- Outcomes of unlocked vs locked cephalomedullary nails in pertrochanteric femur fractures.Alfonso N, Vallier H.
- Delayed union and nonunion in tibia and femoral shaft fractures in the polytrauma patient.Alfonso N, Joseph N, Flanagan C, Copp J, Hirschfeld A
- Results and outcomes after high energy midfoot injuries.Kavanagh M, Benedick A, Alfonso N, Vallier H.
- Acute application of intrawound antibiotic powder in open extremity fracture wounds (APOW).OTA Grant Recipient. Alfonso N, Mauffrey C.
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Board of Orthopedic SurgeonsMember
- AOTraumaMember
- Orthopedic Trauma AssociationMember
- Member
- Golden Key International Honour Society, MSUMember
External Links
- Websitehttps://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/orthopedics/clinical-services/trauma-and-fracture
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