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Saul W. Fredrickson, MD

adj_Faculty-Fredrickson Assistant Professor
Joint Reconstruction

Dr. Fredrickson's areas of expertise include:

Hip and Knee Arthritis and Replacement
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Muscle Sparing Knee Replacement
Same-day Outpatient Surgery
Robotic Assisted Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Periprosthetic Fractures Around Hip and Knee Replacements
Surgical Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infections (PJI)
Knee Arthroscopy

Education

Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, OrthoCincy Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, 2024 – 2025

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 2019 – 2024

Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 2015 – 2019

Undergraduate: BS Biochemistry and Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2010 – 2014

Certification

ABOS Board Eligible

Licensure

Texas
Ohio
Kentucky

Committee Responsibilities

UTMB

2023-2024: Vice Chair, Chief Resident/HOA Officers Committee
2023-2024: Committee Member, Graduate Medical Education Subcommittee
2023-2024: Orthopedic In Training Exam (OITE) Resident Leader, UTMB Orthopedic Surgery Residency
2023-2024: Anatomy Lab Resident Leader, UTMB Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Professional Memberships

2019-Present: American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
2021-Present: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Honors

2020: UTMB Outstanding Resident Nominee
2021: UTMB OITE Highest Score
2022: UTMB Annual Resident Case Presentation Winner
2022: AAHKS Resident Course Scholarship
2022: AOFAS Resident Scholarship 2021
2023: UTMB Golden Bone Award
2024: UTMB Michael W. Britt, MD Award

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Taggart DJ, Fredrickson SW, Gadkari VV, Suo Z. Mutagenic potential of 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'-deoxyguanosine bypass catalyzed by human Y-family DNA polymerases. Chem Res Toxicol. 2014 May 19;27(5):931-40. doi: 10.1021/tx500088e. Epub 2014 May 5. PMID: 24779885; PMCID: PMC4033635.  
  2. Taggart DJ, Dayeh DM, Fredrickson SW, Suo Z. N-terminal domains of human DNA polymerase lambda promote primer realignment during translesion DNA synthesis. DNA Repair (Amst). 2014 Oct;22:41-52. doi: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2014.07.008. Epub 2014 Aug 3. PMID: 25108835; PMCID: PMC4175094.  
  3. Frantz TL, Everhart JS, Jamieson M, Fisk E, Fredrickson S, Kanney J, Miller TL. Patient-Reported Outcomes of Achilles Tendon Repair Using the Modified Gift-Box Technique With Nonabsorbable Suture Loop: A Consecutive Case Series. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Jul;58(4):696-701. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2018.11.034. Epub 2019 May 10. PMID: 31079985.  
  4. Hagedorn JC 2nd, Chen J, Weiss WM, Fredrickson SW, Faillace JJ. Interviewing in the Wake of COVID-19: How Orthopaedic Residencies, Fellowships, and Applicants Should Prepare for Virtual Interviews. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Apr 1;29(7):271-277. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-01148. PMID: 33315646. 
  5. Ayaz T, Fredrickson S, O'Mary K, Panchbhavi MA, Panchbhavi VK. Differences in cancer amputee survival based on marital status: an analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. J Psychosoc Oncol. 2022;40(2):203-214. doi: 10.1080/07347332.2021.1887429. Epub 2021 Feb 19. PMID: 33606611.

Papers and Continuing Education Programs Presented

  1. “Abasic Site Bypass and Incorporation by Human DNA Polymerase β.” OSU Biochemistry H201 Poster Presentation, May 2012. 
  2. “Quantitative Analysis of 8-oxo-G Induced Mutations Catalyzed by Human Y-Family.” Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, Natural and Mathematical Sciences Research Forum, March 2013. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, Natural and Mathematical Sciences Research Forum, March 2014. 
  3. “A High-Throughput and Quantitative Analysis of Oxidative DNA Lesion Bypass Catalyzed by Human X-family DNA Polymerases.” Poster Presentation.  
  4. “Physicians Care Connection Prescription Assistance.” Poster Presentation. OSU Community Health Education Day. January 2017. 
  5. “Patient-Reported Outcomes of Achilles Tendon Repair Using the Modified Gift-Box Technique With Nonabsorbable Suture Loop: A Consecutive Case Series.” Poster Presentation. Mid America Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference. Miramar Beach, Florida. 2019. 
  6. “Principles of the Management of the Compromised Limb.” Lecture, UTMB Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. September 2021  
  7. “Implant Wear and Osteolysis.” Lecture, UTMB Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. April 2022.  
  8. “Periprosthetic Fractures Involving Total Hip Arthroplasty.” Lecture, UTMB Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. November 2022.  
  9. “Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.” Lecture, UTMB Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 2023.

 

 

UTMB Health

Clinic Locations:

UTMB Health Primary Care Pavilion
400 Harborside Dr.
Galveston, Texas 77555
Call: (409) 266-7846

UTMB Health League City Campus
2240 Gulf Freeway South
League City, Texas 77573
Call: (832) 505-1200

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