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Nov 03

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS – One of Only Thirty-Six

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New York City, NY and Greenwich, CT
November 3, 2022

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS is an orthopaedic surgeon holding certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. More importantly, Dr. Plancher is one of only thirty-six Orthopaedic Surgeons who hold American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certification in both Surgery of the Hand and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. You can verify ABOS certification online at abos.org.

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a board- certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. He is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in

orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

Nov 01

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH Name EAO President

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New York and Greenwich, CT
November 1, 2022

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS attended the Eastern Orthopaedic Association’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Atlantic City October 26-29, 2022. Dr. Plancher moderated the Rapid Fire
Session 5C – Sports Medicine early Saturday morning. After which he was inducted as the incoming EOA President; pictured here with EOA 2022 President Amar S. Ranawat. Save the date for EOA 2023 54th Annual Meeting at The Charleston Place Hotel in South Carolina, October 26–28, 2023.

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is 1 of only 36 Orthopaedic Surgeons who hold American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons certification in both Surgery of the Hand and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

Oct 25

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH Attends Knee Arthroplasty Forum

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New York and Greenwich, CT
October 20, 2022

Kevin D. Plancher’s, MD, MPH, FAAOS attended the 2022 ISAKOS Knee Arthroplasty Forum in Viña del Mar, Chile. ISAKOS, a global knee society formed by the merger of the International Knee Society and the International Arthroscopy Society hosted the first international meeting dedicated entirely to Knee Arthroplasty October 20-21, 2022.

While in attendance as invited faculty, Dr. Plancher presented and participated in multiple sessions including;

Session 1: Transition to Outpatient Surgery – Making It Reality: Outpatient Arthroplasty in a Self-Standing Surgery Center – From the First Encounter to Saying Goodbye in Less Than 4 Hours
Session 4: Unicompartmental OA Case-Based Discussion
Session 5: Uni Implant Choice in 2022 – Uni Implant Choice in 2022
Session 5: Uni Implant Choice in 2022 – Fixed Bearing UKR
Session 9: Revision Case-Based Presentation – Infection
Session 13: Revision Case-Based Presenations – Revision of UKR to TKR: Tips & Results

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

Jul 28

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS invites you to the AAOS Advanced Techniques in Knee

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On behalf of Nick Sgaglione and the AAOS, Dr. Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS invites you to the AAOS Advanced Techniques in Knee on October 13-15, 2022 at the OLC Education & Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Jul 05

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH & Colleagues Article Published

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New York, NY and Greenwich, CT
July 5, 2022

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery recently published scientific article “Isolated Lateral Tibiofemoral Compartment Osteoarthritis: Survivorship and Patient Acceptable Symptom State After Lateral Fixed-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty at Mean 10-Year Follow-up” written by Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH and his research team at the Orthopaedic Foundation. The purpose of the present study was to determine the survivorship and long-term outcomes in both younger/middle-aged and older patients with lateral compartment OA following non-robotically-assisted, fixed-bearing lateral UKA and to determine if an acceptable symptom state can be achieved. This article is available in the June 28, 2022 – Volume – Issue – 10.2106/JBJS.21.015223 of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

Jun 19

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH Attends 2022 AOA Annual Leadership Meeting

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New York and Greenwich, CT
June 19, 2022

Kevin D. Plancher’s, MD, MPH, FAAOS traveled to Providence, Rhode Island this week to attend the The American Orthopaedic Association’s 2022 Annual Leadership Meeting. This meeting of leaders in the field of orthopaedic surgery “aims to deliver symposia to all in the orthopaedic space that inspire robust discourse on pressing important problems and deliver excellent information of the greatest standard and engagement to all orthopaedic surgeons.”

While in attendance Dr. Plancher was a moderator, symposium speaker, participated in member meetings, and was inducted as a new member.
Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

Jun 16

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH Attends AMA 2022

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New York and Greenwich, CT
June 16, 2022

Kevin D. Plancher’s, MD, MPH, FAAOS attended the 2022 American Medical Association Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois this past week. While in attendance Dr. Plancher was the Official Observer Representing for the American Orthopadeic Association’s Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors Academics Committee. The orthopaedic section was delighted to have the President and CEO of the AMA visit for two hours.

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

Jun 05

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH Attends ACSM

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New York and Greenwich, CT
June 5, 2022

Kevin D. Plancher’s, MD, MPH, FAAOS attended the American College of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting and World Congresses in San Diego, California this past week. The 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health showcased the latest in exercise science and sports medicine—programming that covers the science, practice, public health and policy aspects of sports medicine, exercise science and physical activity.

While in attendance Dr. Plancher chaired the session “State-of-the-Art Knee Cartilage and OA: Indications for Remedies from Nonoperative and Biologics to Operative Interventions. “This session explored nonoperative advancements for solving common knee pain associated with various knee cartilage pathologies, interactive case presentations and audience participation will follow the short didactic lectures. Topics covered included the indications and role of injectables from steroids, viscosupplementation, and biologist as well as the pros and cons of bracing and physical therapy programs. Understanding when surgical intervention is necessary and which procedure may return the individual to actives of daily living or sport were highlighted.”

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

May 27

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH & Colleagues Article Published in OJSM

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New York and Greenwich, CT
May 27, 2022

The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine recently published selected article “Treatment of Lateral Meniscus Tears Influences OA Rate following ACL Reconstruction at 9-year Follow-Up” written by Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH and his research team at the Orthopaedic Foundation. This article addresses recent studies have described an increased risk of osteoarthritis (OA) following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Systematic reviews have suggested that meniscal pathology, which occurs in up to 60% of patients with ACL injury, increases this risk. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of lateral meniscus tears and repair versus partial lateral meniscectomy on the risk of OA in patients following ACLR.

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

May 22

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH Attends AANA22

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New York and Greenwich, CT
May 22, 2022

Kevin D. Plancher’s, MD, MPH, FAAOS recently attended the 40th Anniversary Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The AANA Annual Meeting is committed to teaching new and innovative techniques through controversial conversations and debates, while exploring cutting-edge technology and offering new ideas.

While in attendance Dr. Plancher participated in the general session “The Aging Athlete: Treating Degenerative Joints in the Weekend Warrior” were he debated Pro: Uni is Lower Risk with Higher Satisfaction and moderated “Beyond Arthroscopy: Results, Satisfaction and Return to Sport Recommendations Following Arthroplasty in Younger Weekend Warriors”.

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher is a Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, at the Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York. Since 2001, he has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly directory as a “top doctor” in his field.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. Leaders in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injuries and rehabilitation utilizing the latest techniques in orthopaedic care. plancherortho.com.

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