George Rublev, MD
Postdoctoral AssociateAbout
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Postdoctoral Associate
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Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
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- MD
- David Tvildiani Medical University, Doctor of Medicine
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Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation Coupled With Platelet‐Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid Injections Can Yield Favorable Outcomes in Patients With Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Rublev G, Pant N, Mohamed M, Tamazishvili T, Khokhashvili G, Gogua I, Kartozia I, Zimlitski G, Loria G, Gaprindashvili V, Zimlitski M, Natchkebia L. Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation Coupled With Platelet‐Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid Injections Can Yield Favorable Outcomes in Patients With Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2025, 7: 101206. PMID: 41583820, PMCID: PMC12827211, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOsteochondral autograft transplantation surgeryVisual analog scalePlatelet-rich plasmaOutcomes of patientsFollow-up timeOsteochondral lesionsMinimum follow-up timePostoperative visual analog scalePlatelet-rich plasma injectionsVisual analog scale scoreFailure of conservative managementAverage follow-up timeLong-term donor-site morbidityPatient acceptable symptom stateTherapeutic case seriesOsteochondral allograft transplantationOsteochondral autograft transplantationAcceptable symptom stateMinimal Clinically Important DifferenceHyaluronic acid injectionsDonor-site morbidityClinically Important DifferenceAOFAS scoring systemHyaluronic acidInitial surgeryThe Role of Perioperative Nutritional Status and Supplementation in Orthopaedic Surgery
Tedesco A, Sharma A, Acharya N, Rublev G, Hashmi S, Wu H, Lee Y, Scolaro J, Bhatia N. The Role of Perioperative Nutritional Status and Supplementation in Orthopaedic Surgery. JBJS Reviews 2024, 12: e23.00242. PMID: 38619394, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatients' nutritional riskMalnourished patientsLoss of subcutaneous fatAssociated with worse outcomesPerioperative nutritional statusPrognostic screening toolAt-risk patientsInsufficient energy intakePreoperative evaluation processNutritional riskPerioperative supplementationWorse outcomesLaboratory valuesMuscle atrophyEnergy intakeFluid accumulationNutritional statusPatientsNutrition consultationFunctional statusOrthopaedic proceduresWeight lossOrthopaedic surgeonsOrthopaedic surgeryScreening toolArthroscopic Saucerization of Discoid Lateral Meniscus, With Meniscus Repair as Indicated, Results in Excellent Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Younger Than 12 Years of Age
Rublev G, Natchkebia L, Gaprindashvili V, Mohamed M, Tamazishvili T, Kartozia I, Zimlitski M. Arthroscopic Saucerization of Discoid Lateral Meniscus, With Meniscus Repair as Indicated, Results in Excellent Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Younger Than 12 Years of Age. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2024, 6: 100915. PMID: 38532769, PMCID: PMC10963204, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2024.100915.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiscoid lateral meniscusPediatric patientsArthroscopic saucerizationYears of agePartial resectionExcellent outcomesFollow-upOutcomes of arthroscopic partial meniscectomyTear repairLateral meniscusGroup BGroup ADiscoid meniscusAverage follow-upOsteoarthritis Outcome ScoreCase-control studyArthroscopic partial meniscectomyAverage Knee InjuryClinical outcomesOutcome scoresLevel IIIPartial meniscectomyPatientsMedical recordsKnee injuries
2026
What does infection cost? A comparative analysis of shoulder, hip, and knee two-stage revision procedures
Schaffer O, Rublev GA, Perry A, Romem R, Aggarwal VK, Schwarzkopf R, Yao JJ, Cohen-Rosenblum AR. What does infection cost? A comparative analysis of shoulder, hip, and knee two-stage revision procedures. Journal Of Clinical Orthopaedics And Trauma 2026, 78: 103489. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2026.103489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRib Bone Stress Injuries in a Novice Golfer With Chronic Scapular Dysfunction: A Case Report
Carrard J, Rublev G, Bordalo M, Buttinoni L, Targett S. Rib Bone Stress Injuries in a Novice Golfer With Chronic Scapular Dysfunction: A Case Report. Case Reports In Orthopedics 2026, 2026 DOI: 10.1155/cro/9535705.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBone stress injuriesScapular dysfunctionScapular dyskinesiaBiomechanical risk factorsRisk factorsStress injuryRotational sportsShoulder injuriesCase reportAtypical thoracic painPeripheral nerve involvementAthletesNovice golfersThoracic painMuscle atrophyNerve involvementProgressive painClinical examinationShoulderNeuromuscular abnormalitiesPainDyskinesiaGolf trainingDysfunctionInjury
2024
103. Elevated alkaline phosphatase is associated with increased rates of pseudarthrosis and perioperative complications following lumbar fusion surgery
Sharma A, Heath F, Goldenhersh N, Liang J, Moslehyazdi M, Acharya N, Rublev G, Wu H, Hashmi S, Buser Z, Bhatia N. 103. Elevated alkaline phosphatase is associated with increased rates of pseudarthrosis and perioperative complications following lumbar fusion surgery. The Spine Journal 2024, 24: s53-s54. DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.06.546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLumbar fusion surgeryElevated alkaline phosphataseReturn to ORLumbar spinal fusion surgeryOutcome measuresFusion surgeryAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status ClassificationSerum ALP levelsSpinal fusion surgeryPhysical status classificationAlkaline phosphatase levelsALP levelsAmerican CollegeElective lumbar fusion surgeryLumbar spine fusion surgeryMultivariate modelLumbar spine proceduresQuality Improvement ProgramSpine fusion surgeryAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramReturn to operating roomNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramAssociated with readmissionSurgical Quality Improvement Program
2023
Discoid Medial Meniscus: An Uncommon Case in an Even More Uncommon Patient Population
Rublev G, Nachkebia L, Kartozia I, Gogua I, Mohamed M. Discoid Medial Meniscus: An Uncommon Case in an Even More Uncommon Patient Population. Case Reports In Orthopedic Research 2023, 6: 24-31. DOI: 10.1159/000532002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research