David Frumberg, MD, FAAOS
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation; Co-Director, Yale Limb Restoration and Lengthening Program, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation; Director, Cerebral Palsy Program, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
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Research Summary
Dr. Frumberg directs a lab that focuses on surgical techniques and patient outcomes in complex limb surgery. He focuses on participation in adults with cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Research Interests
Arthrogryposis; Bone Lengthening; Cerebral Palsy; Neuromuscular Diseases; Rickets; Limb Deformities, Congenital; Ilizarov Technique; Limb Salvage; Sports for Persons with Disabilities; Decision Making, Shared
Selected Publications
- Postoperative Immobilization After Hip Reconstruction in Cerebral Palsy: No Difference Between Hip Spica and Abduction PillowVasconcellos AL, Tagawa AS, Rhodes JT, Silveira LJ, Skinner AA, Frumberg DB. Postoperative Immobilization After Hip Reconstruction in Cerebral Palsy: No Difference Between Hip Spica and Abduction Pillow Frontiers In Surgery 2022, 9: 863287. PMID: 36034398, PMCID: PMC9407031, DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.863287.
- A Practical Guide for Improving Orthopaedic Care in Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderMaloy G, Kaszuba S, Stoeckel M, Mariotti E, Frumberg D. A Practical Guide for Improving Orthopaedic Care in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Journal Of The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society Of North America 2023, 5 DOI: 10.55275/jposna-2023-640.
- The Impact of Blade Technology on Paralympic Sprint Performance Between 1996 and 2016: Bilateral Amputees' Competitive Advantage.Tuakli-Wosornu YA, Li X, Ona Ayala KE, Wu Y, Amick M, Frumberg DB. The Impact of Blade Technology on Paralympic Sprint Performance Between 1996 and 2016: Bilateral Amputees' Competitive Advantage. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 2021, 38: 494-505. PMID: 33975278, DOI: 10.1123/apaq.2020-0064.
- Clinical Therapy Services for Adults with Cerebral PalsyGannotti M, Frumberg D. Clinical Therapy Services for Adults with Cerebral Palsy 2020, 2519-2541. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-74558-9_158.
- Adaptive skiing/snowboarding affects the quality of life of children with disabilitiesFrumberg DB, Gerk A, Autruong P, Flynn K, Pan Z, Chang FL. Adaptive skiing/snowboarding affects the quality of life of children with disabilities. Palaestra 2019, 3:21-26.
- Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical ImplicationsJabbouri S, McLaughlin W, Joo P, Cooperman D, Fulkerson J, Frumberg D. Localization of the Adductor Tubercle in the Skeletally Immature: A Computed Tomography Study With Patellofemoral Surgical Implications The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 51: 1792-1798. PMID: 37093662, DOI: 10.1177/03635465231166027.
- Three-Dimensional Reproductions for Surgical Decision-Making in the Treatment of Recurrent Patella DislocationYu K, Beitler B, Cooperman D, Frumberg D, Schneble C, McLaughlin W, Fulkerson J. Three-Dimensional Reproductions for Surgical Decision-Making in the Treatment of Recurrent Patella Dislocation Arthroscopy Techniques 2023, 12: e807-e811. DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.02.010.
- Three-Dimensional Printing of the Patellofemoral Joints of Patellar Instability PatientsBeitler B, Yu K, Wang A, Frumberg D, Tommasini S, Wiznia D, Cooperman D, Lattanza L, Fulkerson J. Three-Dimensional Printing of the Patellofemoral Joints of Patellar Instability Patients Arthroscopy Techniques 2023, 12: e401-e406. DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.11.023.
- Ultrasonic bone scalpel for long bone resections in limb reconstruction: device description and case seriesS.V. Kaszuba, M. Amick, D.L. Colen, D.B. Frumberg, Ultrasonic bone scalpel for long bone resections in limb reconstruction: Device description and case series, Orthoplastic Surgery (2023)
- Complications in surgical management of adolescent Blount diseaseFrumberg DB, Amick M. Complications in surgical management of adolescent Blount disease. Complications in Orthopaedics: Pediatrics, 1st Edition (2023).
- Pediatric orthopedics: use of the direct anterior approach in children and adolescentsNasreddine AY, Frumberg DB, Millis MB. Pediatric orthopedics: use of the direct anterior approach in children and adolescents. The Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Reconstruction, Second Edition (2023)
- In-hospital complications after cervical fusion in cases with versus without cerebral palsyGalivanche AR, Gillinov SM, Mercier MR, Schneble CA, Varthi AG, Grauer JN, Frumberg DB. In-hospital complications after cervical fusion in cases with versus without cerebral palsy North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2022, 12: 100167. PMID: 36132746, PMCID: PMC9483629, DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100167.
- NFB-05. A family-centered neurocutaneous syndrome clinic in the age of targeted therapiesMarks A, Antaya R, Balsamo L, Cardinale K, Cheron R, Frumberg D, Gentile V, Habib L, Puthenpura V, Zhang H. NFB-05. A family-centered neurocutaneous syndrome clinic in the age of targeted therapies Neuro-Oncology 2022, 24: i129-i129. PMCID: PMC9165028, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noac079.469.
- Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Classic Hemophilia: A Matched Comparison of 90-Day Outcomes and 5-Year Implant SurvivalGillinov SM, Burroughs PJ, Moore HG, Rubin LE, Frumberg DB, Grauer JN. Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Classic Hemophilia: A Matched Comparison of 90-Day Outcomes and 5-Year Implant Survival The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2022, 37: 1333-1337. PMID: 35257821, PMCID: PMC9177736, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.107.
- A 7-year-old girl with progressive left neuromuscular patellar instabilityJabbouri S, Petit L, Pathak N, Fulkerson JP, Frumberg DB. A 7-year-old girl with progressive left neuromuscular patellar instability. Orthopedics Today, April 2022.
- Patients With Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Experience Higher Rates of Prosthetic Dislocation After Total Hip Arthroplasty and Worse Implant Survival at 5 Years.Moore HG, Burroughs PJ, Rubin LE, Frumberg DB, Sculco PK, Grauer JN. Patients With Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Experience Higher Rates of Prosthetic Dislocation After Total Hip Arthroplasty and Worse Implant Survival at 5 Years. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2021, 30: 177-183. PMID: 34967762, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00347.
- Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism in Children Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery.Mets EJ, Pathak N, Galivanche AR, McLynn RP, Frumberg DB, Grauer JN. Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism in Children Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery. Orthopedics 2021, 45: 31-37. PMID: 34846239, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20211124-06.
- Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Cerebral Palsy: A Matched Comparison of 90-Day Adverse Events and 5-Year Implant SurvivalMoore HG, Gardezi M, Burroughs PJ, Rubin LE, Frumberg DB, Grauer JN. Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Cerebral Palsy: A Matched Comparison of 90-Day Adverse Events and 5-Year Implant Survival The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2021, 36: 3534-3537. PMID: 34176692, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.05.039.
- Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Outcomes by Pediatric and Nonpediatric Orthopedists.Mets EJ, Grauer JN, McLynn RP, Frumberg DB. Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Outcomes by Pediatric and Nonpediatric Orthopedists. Orthopedics 2020, 44: e203-e210. PMID: 33316820, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20201210-03.
- Arthrofibrosis of the AnkleVelasco BT, Patel SS, Broughton KK, Frumberg DB, Kwon JY, Miller CP. Arthrofibrosis of the Ankle Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2020, 5: 2473011420970463. PMID: 35097416, PMCID: PMC8564948, DOI: 10.1177/2473011420970463.
- Can flexible intramedullary nails provide proper fixation of long bone fractures in patients weighing over 100 pounds?Frumberg D, Van Lanen-Wanek D, Jauregui J, Nadarajah V, Illical E. Can flexible intramedullary nails provide proper fixation of long bone fractures in patients weighing over 100 pounds? Journal Of Orthopaedics Trauma And Rehabilitation 2019, 26: 9-13. DOI: 10.1016/j.jotr.2018.02.001.
- Spine Injuries in Child AbuseJauregui JJ, Perfetti DC, Cautela FS, Frumberg DB, Naziri Q, Paulino CB. Spine Injuries in Child Abuse Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2019, 39: 85-89. PMID: 27662382, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000877.
- Rotational Deformity of the First Ray Precludes Accurate Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle Measurement in Hallux ValgusFrumberg DB, Naziri Q, Pivec R, Bloom L, Freeman B, Uribe JA. Rotational Deformity of the First Ray Precludes Accurate Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle Measurement in Hallux Valgus Journal Of Long-Term Effects Of Medical Implants 2018, 28: 41-46. PMID: 29772992, DOI: 10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.2017020615.
- First ray rotational deformity precludes accurate distal metatarsal articular angle measurementFrumberg D, Naziri Q, Pivec R, Hayes W, Segreto F, Bloom L, Uribe J. First ray rotational deformity precludes accurate distal metatarsal articular angle measurement Foot And Ankle Surgery 2017, 23: 141. DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2017.07.520.
- Biomechanical evaluation of varying the number of loops in a repair of achilles tendon ruptureGrieco P, Frumberg D, Weinberg M, Pivec R, Segreto F, Naziri Q, Uribe J. Biomechanical evaluation of varying the number of loops in a repair of achilles tendon rupture Foot And Ankle Surgery 2017, 23: 144. DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2017.07.527.
- Regenerate bone stimulation following limb lengthening: a meta-analysisJauregui JJ, Ventimiglia AV, Grieco PW, Frumberg DB, Herzenberg JE. Regenerate bone stimulation following limb lengthening: a meta-analysis BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2016, 17: 407. PMID: 27686373, PMCID: PMC5043605, DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1259-5.
- Prosthetic hip infection with Edwardsiella tarda in sickle cell beta thalassemia disease: A case reportFrumberg DB, Epstein SE, Jauregui JJ, Pivec R, Maheshwari AV. Prosthetic hip infection with Edwardsiella tarda in sickle cell beta thalassemia disease: A case report Journal Of Clinical Orthopaedics And Trauma 2016, 7: 130-133. PMID: 28018092, PMCID: PMC5167442, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2016.02.008.
- Current Concepts in Sports-Related ConcussionChatterjee D, Frumberg DB, Mulchandani NB, Eldib AM, Xavier F, Barbash SE, Saha S, Urban WP. Current Concepts in Sports-Related Concussion Critical Reviews In Biomedical Engineering 2015, 43: 371-383. PMID: 27480581, DOI: 10.1615/critrevbiomedeng.2016016393.
- Biomechanical Evaluation of Varying the Number of Loops in a Repair of a Physiological Model of Achilles Tendon RuptureGrieco PW, Frumberg DB, Weinberg M, Pivec R, Naziri Q, Uribe JA. Biomechanical Evaluation of Varying the Number of Loops in a Repair of a Physiological Model of Achilles Tendon Rupture Foot & Ankle International 2014, 36: 444-449. PMID: 25380774, DOI: 10.1177/1071100714559270.
- The Bilateral Nature and Origin of the Medial Circumflex Femoral ArteryBeckman M, Frumberg D, Márquez S. The Bilateral Nature and Origin of the Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 820.5-820.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.820.5.
- Tracking the Anatomical Contents of the Quadrilateral Space: Clinical ImplicationsFrumberg D, Beckman M, Marquez S. Tracking the Anatomical Contents of the Quadrilateral Space: Clinical Implications The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 822.3-822.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.822.3.
- Metabolic and behavioral deficits following a routine surgical procedure in ratsFrumberg DB, Fernando MS, Lee DE, Biegon A, Schiffer WK. Metabolic and behavioral deficits following a routine surgical procedure in rats Brain Research 2007, 1144: 209-218. PMID: 17346680, PMCID: PMC2720638, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2007.01.134.