2024 Highlights

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery

Throughout 2024, our department has continued to expand our leadership in care through flexibility and innovation, as we provide high-quality musculoskeletal treatment to every patient we served. We have broadened our footprint by establishing new clinics, expanding access to care.

Neil J. Cobelli, MD, Chairman and Professor, Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery


 

Note from the Chair

The past year has been one of remarkable achievement by every measure. Our department continues to provide exceptional care across all orthopedic surgery subspecialties, consistently growing in outpatient visits, surgical procedures, research contributions, and educational initiatives. These successes are a testament to the collaborative culture that defines both our department and the larger institution—an environment built on shared dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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DATA & STATISTICS

2024 by the numbers

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1,920+

Joint replacement surgeries

6,600+

Orthopedic surgeries

1+

Caring for 10+ professional and collegiate sport teams

240,000+

Office visits

Unmatched Patient Access and Communication

Unmatched Patient Access and Communication

Our Call Center continues to operate at full capacity, receiving over 300,000 calls per year. This volume reflects the trust patients place in our services, and our team’s ability to manage and prioritize patient needs efficiently.

Sports Medicine Research Highlights

Sports Medicine Research Highlights

The Division of Sports Medicine is investigating minimally invasive alternative treatments for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. In conjunction with the Pain Medicine Department, we are working to improve patients’ range of motion and pain with minimally invasive techniques. The division is also investigating trochanteric pain due to iliotibial band tendinopathy using a novel, minimally invasive technique to alleviate pain and return patients to full activity.

Clinical Trials

Advancing care through clinical trials

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery participates in both national and clinical trials, a selection of which are highlighted below. 

Surveillance After Extremity Tumor Surgery (SAFETY)

Surveillance After Extremity Tumor Surgery (SAFETY) is a multinational and multi-institutional effort led by researchers at McMaster University that seeks to identify the most effective method for monitoring soft tissue sarcoma patients who are at risk for developing pulmonary metastases. Montefiore’s Division of Orthopedic Oncology is a participating site that enrolled its first patient this year.

Prospective Cohort Study on Current Treatments of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

Dr. Eric Fornari 

The Children’s Spine Registry

Dr. Jaime A. Gomez, Dr. Jacob F. Schulz  

SLIP Registry - SCFE Longitudinal International Prospective Registry

Dr. Eric Fornari 

Simple Bone Cysts in Kids (SBoCK)

Dr. Jacob F. Schulz

Upfront Surgical Resection for Osteosarcoma

Dr. Alice Lee

Team News

Updates and additions to our world-renowned faculty

Zachary P. Berliner, MD

Attending Physician
Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery

Vanessa Charubhumi, MD

Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery

Arin E. Kim, MD

Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery
Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery

Catherine A. Mackey, MD

Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program 2024 Recap

In 2024 the Montefiore Einstein Orthopaedic Surgery Residency reached new heights. Under the direction of our growing residency leadership team, we saw several changes including expanding our residency class, welcoming 7 interns in the class of 2029. We were heavily sought out as a training center for prospective residents, and medical students from around the country, having hosted over 40 visiting students who rotated on one of our 6 subspecialty rotations. We continue to grow academically and laud our residents for remaining highly accomplished on their in-training written board examinations. We launched a new medical student education program, expanding residency education efforts including a new hand lecture series, and a part two board preparation course. We continue to share our research with the country, with residents presenting at several conferences around the nation. We also initiated a new research mentorship program, matching our new interns with faculty who they could conduct research with. We continue to celebrate our teaching faculty who have been recognized for their efforts, and last year our residents recognized Dr. Mani Kahn, our new program director, with the 2024 educator of the year award. We remain committed to advancing musculoskeletal health and even had several residents travel abroad to take part in mission work. We remain a tight knit group of residents and faculty and enjoyed getting together at our annual Mel Adler golf outing, our annual Superbowl game, and had a wonderful annual retreat at the Bronx Zoo. We look forward to great things ahead.

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