Aidin Eslam Pour, MD, MS
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Chief of Orthopaedic surgery, Department of surgery, West Haven Veterans Affair Hospital
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Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 208071
New Haven, CT 06520-8071
United States
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Additional Titles
Chief of Orthopaedic surgery, Department of surgery, West Haven Veterans Affair Hospital
Contact Info
Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 208071
New Haven, CT 06520-8071
United States
Appointments
Additional Titles
Chief of Orthopaedic surgery, Department of surgery, West Haven Veterans Affair Hospital
Contact Info
Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 208071
New Haven, CT 06520-8071
United States
About
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Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation; Chief of Orthopaedics, VA Medical Center
Positions outside Yale
Chief of Orthopaedic surgery, Department of surgery, West Haven Veterans Affair Hospital
Biography
Dr. Aidin Eslam Pour, MD, MS, FAAOS is a highly trained and qualified orthopaedic surgeon and clinician scientist who specializes in treating patients with hip and knee problems. As the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at West Haven Veterans Affair Hospital, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients including Veterans.
Dr. Eslam Pour is experienced in using joint preservation techniques, as well as performing total hip and knee arthroplasty to restore mobility and alleviate pain. Additionally, he is skilled in addressing complications related to prosthetics, such as dislocation, infection, and pain.
One of Dr. Eslam Pour's primary areas of research is digital human performance analysis, where he investigates the relationship between the hip and spine, as well as computer simulations of human motion. He also conducts clinical research on surgical arthritis and joint preservation. Dr. Eslam Pour has been recognized for his contributions to the field, having been awarded the Mentored Clinician Scientist Award (K08) from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and grants from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).
Dr. Eslam Pour's expertise is not limited to patient care and research. He is also an esteemed member of the medical community, serving as an Elite reviewer for several reputable orthopaedic journals, including the Journal of Arthroplasty, International Orthopaedics, Arthroplasty Today, and Bone and Joint Journal. He also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for grant programs, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of orthopaedics.
Appointments
Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Assistant ProfessorPrimary
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Education & Training
- MS
- University of Michigan-Health and health system research (2018)
- European Traveling Fellowship
- Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université (2013)
- Non Degree Program
- American Hip Society-European traveling fellowship (2013)
- European Traveling fellowship
- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust (2013)
- European Traveling Fellowship
- Schulthess Klinik (2012)
- European Traveling Fellowship
- Vitos clinic (2012)
- Non Degree Program
- Emory University-Adult reconstruction fellowship (2012)
- Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
- Emory University (2012)
- Non Degree Program
- Thomas Jefferson University-Orthopaedic surgery residency, Orthopaedic Surgery (2011)
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Non Degree Program
- Rothman Institute-Research fellowship (2006)
- MD
- Oroumieh University of Medical Sciences (2001)
Research
Overview
Dr. Aidin Eslam Pour is a highly regarded clinician-scientist with a research focus on investigating the hip-spine relationship, computer simulation of human motion, and clinical research related to surgical arthritis and joint preservation. His dedication to advancing the field of orthopaedics is evident in his numerous awards and accolades, including receiving a mentored clinical scientist grant from the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) in 2019, as well as from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) in 2022 and 2023.
Dr. Eslam Pour's research into the hip-spine relationship builds upon the work of his mentors, Professor Lazennec and Professor Lawrence Dorr, who demonstrated the role of hip-spine relation in dislocation of total hip arthroplasty and prosthetic or bone-on-bone impingement. Using computer simulations, Dr. Eslam Pour has studied how the pelvis tilts sagittally, coronally, and axially during the motions of daily living, as well as how the femur moves in different patients. He has also investigated how total hip arthroplasty implant orientation and design affect the risk of impingement and dislocation, using verified computer simulation models and available technologies from major orthopaedic companies. Additionally, Dr. Eslam Pour has invented smart trial implants that further enhance his research capabilities.
Dr. Aidin Eslam Pour's research portfolio extends beyond the hip-spine relationship and computer simulation of human motion. He has also conducted extensive research on limb length discrepancy and is interested in hip muscle function using 3D imaging and computer simulation. Using EOS imaging, Dr. Eslam Pour has studied the patient’s perception of limb length discrepancy and how it is affected by each patient’s anatomy.
Dr. Eslam Pour is committed to advancing personalized medicine approaches in orthopaedics, recognizing that each patient has unique needs and anatomical considerations. By tailoring treatment plans to individual patients, he believes that he can improve the outcome of surgery and treatment. He is also investigating the femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, using computer simulations to study the motions of athletes and understand how each athlete's movements affect impingement, and how to perform preoperative planning for each athlete based on their unique anatomy and motions.
Collaboration is a crucial aspect of Dr. Eslam Pour's research efforts, and he works closely with world-renowned orthopaedic surgeons from the United States and Europe, as well as with his colleagues at Yale. Through these collaborations, he is able to share knowledge and expertise, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Daniel Wiznia, MD
Steven Tommasini, PhD
Publications
Featured Publications
The Current Proposed Total Hip Arthroplasty Surgical Planning Guidelines Based on Classification of Spine Stiffness May be Flawed Due to Incorrect Assumptions
Pour A, Green J, Christensen T, Muthusamy N, Schwarzkopf R. The Current Proposed Total Hip Arthroplasty Surgical Planning Guidelines Based on Classification of Spine Stiffness May be Flawed Due to Incorrect Assumptions. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2023, 38: 1075-1081. PMID: 36863577, PMCID: PMC10200739, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.02.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsSagittal pelvic tiltTotal hip arthroplastyPostoperative changesSacral slopeHip arthroplastyPrimary total hip arthroplastyPreoperative planningPossible postoperative changesSignificant postoperative changesPreoperative planning toolFull-body imagingPostoperative measurementsPreoperative radiographsRetrospective analysisPelvic tiltPatientsCurrent classificationNormal spineSpine stiffnessStiff spinePosthoc power analysisSignificant differencesT-testArthroplastyRadiographsHip Abduction Can Be Considered the Sole Posterior Precaution Strategy to Lower the Rate of Impingement After Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty With Large Femoral Head: A Computer Simulation Study
Eslam Pour A, Tung W, Donnelley C, Tommasini S, Wiznia D. Hip Abduction Can Be Considered the Sole Posterior Precaution Strategy to Lower the Rate of Impingement After Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty With Large Femoral Head: A Computer Simulation Study. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2023, 38: 1385-1391. PMID: 36709882, PMCID: PMC10257737, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.01.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsTotal hip arthroplastyAnterior pelvic tilt angleHip abductionPelvic tilt angleHip arthroplastyHip precautionsPosterior approach total hip arthroplastyPrimary total hip arthroplastyAnterior inferior iliac spineLarger prosthetic headsHip internal rotationRisk of dislocationHip external rotationCup anteversion angleLarge femoral headsAbsolute riskBony impingementHip flexionIliac spineFemoral headExternal rotationProsthetic headAnteversion anglePatientsAcetabular implantsHow much change in pelvic sagittal tilt can result in hip dislocation due to prosthetic impingement? A computer simulation study
Pour AE, Schwarzkopf R, Patel KPK, Anjaria MP, Lazennec JY, Dorr LD. How much change in pelvic sagittal tilt can result in hip dislocation due to prosthetic impingement? A computer simulation study. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 2021, 39: 2604-2614. PMID: 33749925, PMCID: PMC8455710, DOI: 10.1002/jor.25022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsTotal hip arthroplastySagittal pelvic tiltProsthetic impingementPelvic retroversionPelvic tiltHip motionAnterior pelvic tiltNeck-shaft anglePelvic sagittal tiltHigher neck-shaft angleLarge femoral headsTHA dislocationHip dislocationHip arthroplastySpinal fusionFemoral offsetLarge diameter headsSpinal pathologyHip flexionPelvic anteversionFemoral headSagittal tiltBone impingementDiameter headsImplant orientationIs Combined Anteversion Equally Affected by Acetabular Cup and Femoral Stem Anteversion?
Pour AE, Schwarzkopf R, Patel KP, Anjaria M, Lazennec JY, Dorr LD. Is Combined Anteversion Equally Affected by Acetabular Cup and Femoral Stem Anteversion? The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2021, 36: 2393-2401. PMID: 33653630, PMCID: PMC8197737, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricPost-operative urinary retention after lower extremity arthroplasty and the peri-operative role of selective alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agents in adult male patients: a propensity-matched retrospective cohort study.
Schubert MF, Thomas JR, Yashar J, Lee JJ, Urquhart AG, Gagnier JJ, Pour AE. Post-operative urinary retention after lower extremity arthroplasty and the peri-operative role of selective alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agents in adult male patients: a propensity-matched retrospective cohort study. International Orthopaedics 2020, 44: 39-44. PMID: 31641804, DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04420-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe AAHKS Clinical Research Award: Prophylactic Tamsulosin Does Not Reduce the Risk of Urinary Retention Following Lower Extremity Arthroplasty: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.
Schubert MF, Thomas JR, Gagnier JJ, McCarthy CM, Lee JJ, Urquhart AG, Pour AE. The AAHKS Clinical Research Award: Prophylactic Tamsulosin Does Not Reduce the Risk of Urinary Retention Following Lower Extremity Arthroplasty: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2019, 34: S17-S23. PMID: 30982761, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDoes Patients' Perception of Leg Length After Total Hip Arthroplasty Correlate With Anatomical Leg Length?
Lazennec JY, Folinais D, Florequin C, Pour AE. Does Patients' Perception of Leg Length After Total Hip Arthroplasty Correlate With Anatomical Leg Length? The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2018, 33: 1562-1566. PMID: 29310921, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWhat is the Impact of a Spinal Fusion on Acetabular Implant Orientation in Functional Standing and Sitting Positions?
Lazennec JY, Clark IC, Folinais D, Tahar IN, Pour AE. What is the Impact of a Spinal Fusion on Acetabular Implant Orientation in Functional Standing and Sitting Positions? The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2017, 32: 3184-3190. PMID: 28578842, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.04.051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcetabular and Femoral Anteversions in Standing Position are Outside the Proposed Safe Zone After Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Lazennec JY, Thauront F, Robbins CB, Pour AE. Acetabular and Femoral Anteversions in Standing Position are Outside the Proposed Safe Zone After Total Hip Arthroplasty. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2017, 32: 3550-3556. PMID: 28697862, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.06.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAre advanced three-dimensional imaging studies always needed to measure the coronal knee alignment of the lower extremity?
Lazennec JY, Chometon Q, Folinais D, Robbins CB, Pour AE. Are advanced three-dimensional imaging studies always needed to measure the coronal knee alignment of the lower extremity? International Orthopaedics 2017, 41: 917-924. PMID: 27844117, DOI: 10.1007/s00264-016-3340-y.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
activity American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Meeting Planning and ParticipationAbstract ReviewerDetails11/02/2017 - Presentactivity American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Meeting Planning and ParticipationAbstract ReviewerDetails11/07/2019 - Presentactivity American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Meeting Planning and ParticipationAbstract ReviewerDetails11/05/2020 - Presentactivity American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Meeting Planning and ParticipationAbstract ReviewerDetails11/11/2021 - Presentactivity American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetailsAdult reconstruction hip instructional course committee02/19/2024 - Present
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Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
- Certification Organization
- AB of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Original Certification Date
- 2015
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- December 06, 2023Source: CBS News
Faulty hip implants took years to be recalled
- December 05, 2023Source: CBS News
Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.
- November 10, 2023
Adult Reconstruction Division Welcomes Andrzej Brzezinski, MD as 2023-24 Total Joint Replacement Surgery Fellow
- September 18, 2023
Yale Orthopaedics Hosts Japanese Hip Society Traveling Fellow
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P.O. Box 208071
New Haven, CT 06520-8071
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