StevenDefrodaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Columbia, MO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery

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Office
1100 Virginia Ave
Columbia, MO 65212
Phone+1 573-882-2663

Fax+1 573-884-2552

Education & Training

Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

MO State Medical License 2021 - 2026
VT State Medical License 2019 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
IN State Medical License 2020 - 2021
RI State Medical License 2014 - 2020
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Characterization of distal biceps tendon and triceps tendon injuries in National Football League players from 2009 to 2022.
Ashwin R Garlapaty, Molly Jones, John Baumann, Christian Gunn, James L Cook
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2025-10-01
High failure rates in comminuted patella fractures (AO/OTA 34-C3) fixed with an isolated new patella specific 2.7 mm variable angle locking plate.
Wayne Hoskins, Rown Parola, Charles Gusho, Jaime L Bellamy, Abdulai Bangura
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2025-03-07
A Retrospective Review of Revision and Re-revision Patella Osteosynthesis Performed for Failure of Fixation of Initial Comminuted Fracture Patterns: Very High Complica...
Wayne Hoskins, Charles Gusho, Rown Parola, Steven DeFroda, Douglas Haase
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2025-03-01