Michael M. Alexiades, MD
Dr. Alexiades concentrates on orthopedic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow, including arthroscopic surgery for each of those joints, joint-sparing surgery and joint replacement. He takes a minimally invasive approach whenever it will give the best result for the patient. He is an early adopter of the Mini Anterior technique in hip replacement surgery, in which no muscles are cut and the patient can generally go home in a day or two.
Since completing his training in 1989, Dr. Alexiades has been active in the development of hip and knee implant design and instrumentation, including the Biomet Vision Hip system and Biomet knee systems. Dr. Alexiades also has a keen interest in the education and training of residents and fellows, and is an examiner for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, with responsibility for the education and certification of orthopedic surgeons.
Dr. Alexiades is a great supporter of law enforcement and its personnel. He is active in New York’s Finest Foundation, chairs the NYPD Article II Medical Board and is Chief Surgeon for the NY State Troopers Association. He is the chairman of physical fitness at the world renowned New York Athletic Club. He also reviews cases for the Office of Professional Medical Conduct.
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Clinical Professor, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Subspecialty
Surgical Arthritis Service
Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery: 1991, 2002
State Licensure
New York
Education
MD, Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY 1983
BA, Queens College, CUNY, Queens, NY 1979
Internship
General Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 1983-1984
Residency
Orthopedic, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 1984-1989
Fellowship
Comprehensive Arthritis, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 1988-1983
Special Expertise
Hip and Knee Arthroscopy and Replacement/Reconstruction
Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy/Reconstruction
Inflammatory Arthritis Reconstructive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Research Interests
Metal on Metal Hip Replacement
Hip Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Instrumentation Implant Design
Awards
PHI BETTA KAPPA 1978
SUMMA CUM LAUDE 1979
Louis Caldor Scholar 1982
Maurice Cowen Award for Medical Teaching 1996, Lennox Hill Hospital
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Eastern Orthropedic Association
American Orthopedic Association
Editorial Appointments
M. Alexiades, CJ Ranawat, editors: Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America. Trend in Orthopedic Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2/98
Selected Publications
M. Alexiades, G. Scuderi, V. Vigorita, W.N. Scott: A histologic study of the posterior cruciate ligament in the arthritic knee. Am. J. Knee Surg., 2:4 (153-159), Oct. 1989
M. Alexiades, O. Boake-Adjei, V. Vigorita: A histomorphometric study of iliac crest biopsies and thoracic vertebral bodies in cadaver specimens. Spine, 15:4 (286-288), April 1990.
M. Alexiades, M. Clain, M. Bronson: Follow-up of PCA total hip arthroplasty. Clin. Orthopedics and Related Research. 269:205 Aug. 1991.
B.H. Moekel, T. Sculco, M. Alexiades, et al. Double stemmed silicone rubber implant for rheumatoid arthritis of the first MTP. JBJS 74A. 564.
RP Dunbar, M. Alexiades: Decision Making in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Determining Surgical Priorities in Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, 24:1 (35-55), Feb 1998
T. Sculco, M. Alexiades: The Cervical Spine. In: Surgical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Ed) T.P. Sculco, Mosby Year Book, 1992. Chapter 7 103-125.
Selected Books/Chapters
M. Alexiades: Soft Tissue. In: Surgical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Ed) T. P. Sculco, Mosby Year Book, 1992. Chap 18 353-360.
M. Alexiades, CJ Ranawat, editors: Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America. Trend in Orthopedic Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2/98
M. Alexiades: Cement Techniques and Correction of Varus Deformities in Total Knee Replacement. Editors: A.G. Rosenberg, J.D. Mabrey, S.T. Woolson, B.J. Cole; Arthritic Knee CD Rom: AAOS 2000
M. Scuderi, M. Alexiades: The evolution of arthroscopy. In: Arthroscopy of the knee (Ed.) W.N. Scott, W.B. Saunders Co., Phila., Pa, 1990.
S. Yang, M. Alexiades: A History of the Surgical Treatment of Knee Injuries. In: The Knee. Ed. W.N. Scott.
Selected Presentations
M.Alexiades: Correction of varus and valgus knee deformities in TKR. Niarchos Total Knee Arthroplasty Course, HSS April 2007
M. Alexiades, M. Bronson, D. Lee: Vision Hip Replacement Preliminary Results in 200 Patients. Lenox Hill Hospital Alumni Association, May 2000
M. Alexiades: Total Knee Replacement in New York, NY. May 1997
M. Alexiades: Osteolysis of the Acetabulum in THR. Hip Reconstruction Course, New York, NY. Dec 1996
M. Alexiades: Management of Chronic Hip Dislocation. Hip and Knee Reconstruction Course in New York, NY. May 1997
M. Alexiades, P. Dossick, M. Figgie, A.E. Inglis: Total Hip Arthroplasty in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Presented at the AAOS Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb. 1991
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