Mark P. Figgie, MD

Dr. Mark P. Figgie is Chief of the Surgical Arthritis Service at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is one of the leading experts in joint replacement for inflammatory arthritis, and performs more than 500 surgeries a year. His training in engineering and biomechanics has helped him become instrumental in the design of implants for elbows, knees, and hips, including the design of custom implants.

As Chief of the Surgical Arthritis Service, Dr. Figgie oversees the comprehensive care of patients with systemic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, lyme disease, and hemophilia. Taking a uniquely coordinated approach, orthopedic surgeons work closely with a team that includes a rheumatologist (the physician who oversees the non-surgical treatment of the disease), an anesthesiologist, a physical therapist, a social worker, and a biomechanical engineer.

Appointments

Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Chief Of Surgical Arthritis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics), Weill Cornell Medical College

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery

Subspecialty

Hip
Knee
Surgical Arthritis
Hip Resurfacing

Special Expertise

Knee, hip elbow and shoulder disorders
Total Joint Replacements-Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Elbow and Ankle
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Awards

North American Travel Fellowship, 1988
Neer Award of Shoulder/Elbow Society, 1995
Eastern Orthopaedic Resident Award, 1987
AOA
Phi Beta Kappa

Education Description

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Figgie has an array of professional degrees.

He graduated summa cum laude from Bucknell University, where he completed two degree programs (BS in Chemical Engineering, BA in Economics in 1977) while playing two varsity sports (football, baseball). He also has a BS in Accounting from Garfield Senior College and an MBA from NYU.

After he received his MD in 1981 from Case Western Reserve University, he completed two fellowships, both at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery, Biomechanics, New York, 1986-1987
Hospital for Special Surgery, Comprehensive Arthritis Program, New York, 1987-1988

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990
Recertified, 2000

State Licensure

New York, Connecticut  

Mark P. Figgie, MD is the author of the following articles on HSS.edu:

Selected Publications

For more publications, please see the PubMed listing.  

Research Description

Dr. Mark Figgie is currently investigating ways to reduce bleeding after total knee replacement surgery. He is also performing studies on elbow kinematics leading to the design of new total elbow replacements.

Research Interests

Current research includes:

Implant Design
Anatomic Non-Cemented Total Hip Replacement
Total Elbow Replacement

Clinical Trials

• Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Total Joint Replacement: The HSS Knee Arthroplasty Cohort
• Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Total Joint Replacement: The HSS Hip Arthroplasty Cohort