The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Michael J. Grecula, M.D. Associate Professor Joint Arthroplasty and General Orthopaedics 411 Jeanie Sealy 301 University Blvd., Route 0478 Galveston, Texas 77555-0478 Office: (409) 747-0329

Education

1986 B.S., Kent State University
1986 M.D., Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

Professional Education

1986-87 General Surgery Internship - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
1987-91 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
1991-93 Fellowship - Adult Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip, Knee, and Shoulder, Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles, CA

Certification

1995 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Current Professional Activities

Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee
Operative and Other Invasive Procedures Committee
Supply Cost Reduction Task Force
Orthopaedic Surgery Critical Path Team

Role in Residency program

Chief, Arthroplasty and Hip Service.
Responsible for resident and student supervision in operating room, clinic, and wards.
Responsible for monthly conference to Department involving diagnosis and treatment of hip disorders.
Responsible for weekly hip conference with B-Service residents and students.

Selected Publications

1. Grecula, M.J., Morris, R.J., Laughlin, J.C., Buford, W.L., Jr. Patterson, R.M., "Femoral Surface Strain In Intact Composite Femurs: a Custom Computer analysis of the Photoelastic Coating Technique," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 47(7): 926-933, 2000.
2. Lieberman, J.R., Wollaeger, J., Dorey, F., Thomas, B.T., Kilgus, D.J., Grecula, M.J., Finerman, G.A., Amstutz, H.C., "The Efficacy of Prophylaxis with Low-Dose Warfarin for Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism Following Total Hip Arthroplasty," Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 79A: 319-325, 1997.
3. Grecula, M.J., Morris, R.P., Laughlin, J.C., Buford, W.L., "Development Of A Computer Analysis Technique For Strain Patterns On The Femoral Surface After Total Hip Arthroplasty Using The Photoelastic Method." American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons, February 12-15, 1997, Orthopaedic Transactions, 1997.
4. Grecula, M.J., Grigoris, P., Schmalzried, T.P., Dorey, F., Campbell, P.A., Amstutz, H.C., "Endoprostheses for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: A Comparison of Four Models in Young Patients," International Orthopaedics, 19(3): 137-43, 1995.
5. Grigoris, P., Grecula, M.J. Amstutz, H.C., "Hip Arthroplasty in Gaucher’s Disease," Hip International, 5(1): 25-30, 1995.
6. Grigoris, P., Grecula, M.J., Amstutz, H.C., "Dislocation of a Total Hip Arthroplasty Caused by Iliopsoas Tendon Displacement," Clinical Orthopaedics, 306: 132-135, 1994.
7. Schmalzried, T.P., Guttmann, D., Grecula, M.J., Amstutz, H.C., "The Relationship Between the Design, Position, and Articular Wear of Acetabular Components Inserted without Cement and the Development of Pelvic Osteolysis," J Bone Joint Surg., 76A:677-688, May, 1994.
8. Amstutz, H.C., Grigoris, P., Safran, M.R., Grecula, M.J., Campbell, P.A., and Schmalzried, T.P., "Precision-Fit Surface Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Head Osteonecrosis," J Bone Joint Surg., 76B:423-427, May, 1994.

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