Or·tho·pe·dics also Or·tho·pae·dics
Pronunciation: (ôrth- pdks) n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments


Board Certified since 1981, his areas of interest include injuries to the musculoskeletal system due to fractures, and the late effects of such injuries on the function of bones, joints and muscles. Dr. Strauss is a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Geriatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is the founder and co- chief of the Orthopaedic Geriatric Fracture Service. This service deals with the treatment of geriatric orthopaedic patients and attempts to return the patient to the function that they enjoyed prior to injury.

Dr. Strauss is a Fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Fracture Association. He is a member of many educational and research organizations, as well as a consultant to various orthopaedic design manufacturers. He has worked on this area to develop implants to repair damaged tissue and bone. He has published in many peer- related journals and has lectured nationally and internationally.

Dr. Strauss has worked extensively in the area of reconstruction of the injured limb and has been involved in technology to improve functional outcomes. One such area of specialization has been in the evolution of low-intensity ultrasound technology to heal fractured bones, and to allow joint replacement implants to incorporate into the skeleton without the use of artificial fillers, such as bone cement. As a consequence of trauma or aging, arthritis can develop. Joint reconstruction or joint replacement are two methods of treating arthritis. Dr. Strauss has extensive experience in decreasing patients' pain while improving their function by utilizing these surgical procedures. These treatments allow patients to resume normal lifestyles, including work and sports.



Current research areas include:
- Treatment of fractures of adults including, nonunion, malunion, and osteomyeltis
- Joint replacement surgery
- Geriatric orthopaedics

- Chairman, Committee on Aging: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Member, Council on Education: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery


Press Release: Dr. Strauss Among First to Implant New Trident Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip

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Symposium generator and moderator for the most recent International conference: AAOS Aging Epidemic (PowerPoint)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, February 2003

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