JAOAO | Spring 2026 | American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

Volume X, Number 1 | Spring 2026

Published May 29, 2026

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT SERIES

OPTI–West Valley Hospital Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

In a city defined by rapid growth, a diverse patient population, and a high demand for musculoskeletal care, the OPTI–West Valley Hospital Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program has emerged as a rigorous, high-volume training environment designed to graduate practice-ready orthopaedic surgeons with durable academic habits. Based in Las Vegas, the program offers a five-year, progressive surgical curriculum with continued accreditation through ACGME and American Osteopathic Association. With two residents matched per year—maintaining a full complement of ten trainees—the program emphasizes deliberate repetition, close faculty mentorship, and graded autonomy anchored in patient-centered outcomes. Read more…

west valley program series articles

Google Review: Volume Varies Widely and is Directly Associated with Average Ratings Among Academic Spine Surgeons

John P Walsh, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident¹; Alexander J Baur, DO, Research Assistant²; Taylor Anthony, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident¹; Daniel D Lee, MD Department Orthopaedic Surgery³¹Valley Hospital Medical Center
²Liberty University
³Desert Orthopaedic Center & Valley Hospital Medical Center

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/m34mp6iwp0w4qm

Perioperative Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Surgical Outcomes

Grace Kim, BA OMS2¹; William H. Fang, DO²; Justin Chung, BS OMS2³; Evan Dunn, DO²; Rowen Lin, BS OMS2³; Kevin Mo, DO²; Daniel Lee, DO²
¹Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA
²Valley Hospital Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics, Las Vegas NV
³Touro University, Henderson NV

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/pmiw7lkpkareon

Snapping Biceps Femoris Mimicking Lateral Meniscus Pathology: Delayed Diagnosis and Successful Conservative Treatment

Alexander J Baur, DO, Research Fellow¹; Ethan C Gazan, MS OMS-2¹; Taylor Anthony, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident²; William H Fang, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident²; John P Walsh, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident²; Randa Bascharon, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery Attending³¹Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
²Valley Hospital Medical Center
³Valley Hospital Medical Center, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute of Las Vegas

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/6q6v3pm2njgmu0

The Accuracy of ChatGPT in Classifying Lumbar Spondylolisthesis and Compression Fractures

Justin Chung BS¹; Rowen Lin BS¹; Evan Dunn DO²; Grace Kim BA³; Caleb Choi BS⁴; Kevin Mo DO²; William Fang DO²; Daniel Lee MD⁵¹Touro University Nevada
²Valley Hospital Medical Center
³Western University of Health Sciences
⁴University of California, Irvine
⁵Desert Orthopaedic Center

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/qbghijluqge3j8

Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Image-Based Active Robotic Arm-Assisted System for Femoral Augmentation: a Stepwise Surgical Technique

John P. Walsh, DO¹; Taylor Anthony, DO¹; Benjamin Moyer, DO¹; Keith Kotecki, DO²
¹Valley Hospital Medical Center
²Nevada Orthopedic and Spine

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/gxiv50on8u3zpl

Operative and Nonoperative Management of Tarsal Navicular Stress Fractures: A Narrative Review Across Adolescent, Adult and Athletic Populations

Jennifer A. Kipp DPM¹, William H. Fang DO², Evan Dunn DO², Mitchell Tingey MD², Troy Watson MD^1,2¹Desert Orthopaedic Center, Las Vegas NV
¹Valley Hospital Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Las Vegas NV

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/yhj5qlgpvop512

The Impact of Trial Discontinuation and Nonpublication in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov From 2013-2023

Daxton Kennington, OMS 2029¹; Carson Sautter, OMS 2029¹; Connor Parry DO²; Nicolette McNair DO²; Keith Kopecki DO³¹Des Moines University of Medicine and Health Sciences
²Valley Hospital Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
³Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/qbghijluqge3j8

adult reconstruction

Tourniquet vs No Tourniquet in High Tibial Osteotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Jonathan Elias BA, OMS-III¹; Warren Chan MS, OMS-III¹; Thomas Oliver DO²; Lothar Vidal BS, OMS-III¹; Elie Christoforides BS, OMS-IV³; Aarsh Patel BS, OMS-III¹; Elizabeth Ford DO⁴; Sean McMillan DO⁵
¹Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
²AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
³Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
⁴Inspira Health Network
⁵Virtua Health System

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/8t0niwdob8exg4

Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Propensity Matched Study

Hayden Flume, OMSIII (2027)¹; Ryan Johnson, MS²; Javier Tello, OMSII (2028)¹; Julieanne P. Sees, DO MBA³
¹Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
²Capitol Technology University
³Saint Joseph’s University Haub School of Business

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/1zdlygtdjbapfd

general

A 10-year NEISS Study of Hospital Admission Risk by Fracture Location in Pediatric Sports-Related Lower-Extremity Injuries

Justin Le, OMS-II¹; Nicholas Moscardelli, OMS-II¹; Isha Shashi, OMS-I¹; Anter Gonzales, MD²
¹Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, 0009-0008-6434-7931
²Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY/Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics, Brick, NJ

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/94szhbx9y5ddfx

Clinical Outcomes of Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix in Complex Lower Extremity Wound from Necrotizing Fasciitis

Christian Allen, DO¹; Andres Toledo, DO¹; Ryan Dennett, OMS 2028²; John Harker, DO¹; Richard Crank, DO¹¹HCA Largo Florida/USF Morsani College of Medicine
²University of North Texas Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/ezvkkk4dcmulbu

shoulder & elbow

Synovial Chondromatosis of the Upper Extremity: Surgical Management and Outcomes

Cameron Ballard, OMS 2028; Adam Youssef, OMS 2028; Dryden Dalbey, OMS 2028; Paul Doney, OMS 2028; Jeffrey Staudinger, PhD
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/0g2g0epnu37gru

spine

Guillain-Barré Syndrome in a 49-year-old Male Following a Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Report

Reagan Boyett, OMS III¹; Morgan Wirth, OMS II²; Tyler Overbeek, OMS IV²; Nathan Douthit, MD²; Blake Boyett, DO³
¹Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn and The Orthopedic Center
²Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn
³The Orthopedic Center

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/wc4tzedv73u868

Microwave Ablation with Vertebroplasty in Reducing Cancer-Related Back Pain, Disability, and Opioid Use in Spinal Metastases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jonathan Elias BA, OMS-3¹; Lothar Vidal BS, OMS-3¹; Timothy Gelatt BS, OMS-3¹; Sami Dakhel MS, OMS-3¹; Richard Jermyn DO, Dean¹; James Sanfilippo MD²¹Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
²Virtua Health System

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/v3pg0260a73h1o

sports medicine

Hip Pathology in the Dancing Athlete - A Clinical Review

Dustin Volkmer MD¹; Natalie Nacy, BS, OMS II²; Alexandra Wade, BS, OMS II³
¹Avera Orthopedics
²Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
³Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/g67qy5gpwyfkcg

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