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David Frumberg, MD, FAAOS

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

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David Frumberg, MD, FAAOS

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  • Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

    P.O. Box 208071

    New Haven, CT 06520-8071

    United States

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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.

Dr. Frumberg is the Clinical Research Director of the Sports Equity Lab at Yale (SELY).

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Research Interests

Arthrogryposis; Bone Lengthening; Cerebral Palsy; Gait; Neuromuscular Diseases; Rickets; Walking; Limb Deformities, Congenital; Ilizarov Technique; Limb Salvage; Sports for Persons with Disabilities

Selected Publications

  • 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.
  • 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 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.11.023.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Clinical Therapy Services for Adults with Cerebral PalsyGannotti M, Frumberg D. Clinical Therapy Services for Adults with Cerebral Palsy 2019, 1-24. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50592-3_158-1.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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