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Recent Publications

• Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty in Octogenarians
• Smart implants hold big promise for orthopedic, spine surgery
• The utilization of smart trials in PCL retaining knees
• Robotic-assisted Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: The MAKO Experience , Article Published in Clinics in Sports Medicine, Volume 33, Issue 1, Pages 123-132, January 2014.
• Intraoperative Sensors for Dynamic Feedback during Soft Tissue Balancing, featured in International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, January 20, 2014.

Peer Reviewed PubMed:

1. Roche M, Law TY, Kurowicki J, Rosas S, Rush III AJ. Effect of Obesity on Total Knee Arthroplasty Costs and Revision Rate. The journal of knee surgery. 2018 Jan;31(01):038-42.

2. Piuzzi NS, Khlopas A, Newman JM, Ng M, Roche M, Husni ME, Spindler KP, Mont MA, Muschler G. Bone Marrow Cellular Therapies: Novel Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis. The journal of knee surgery. 2018 Jan;31(01):022-6.

3. Kurowicki J, Rosas S, Khlopas A, Newman JM, yee Law T, Roche MW, Higuera CA, Mont MA. Impact of Perioperative HbA1c on Reimbursements in Diabetes Mellitus Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Analysis. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Feb 5.

4. Krebs VE, Elmallah RK, Khlopas A, Chughtai M, Bonutti PM, Roche M, Mont MA. Wound Closure Techniques for Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Evidence-Based Review of the Literature. The Journal of arthroplasty. 2018 Feb 1;33(2):633-8.

5. Kurowicki J, Khlopas A, Sultan AA, Sodhi N, Samuel LT, Chughtai M, Roche M, Bonutti PM, Mont MA. Improvement in hamstring and quadriceps muscle strength following cruciate-retaining single radius total knee arthroplasty. Annals of translational medicine. 2017 Dec;5(Suppl 3).

6. Rosas S, Sabeh K, Kurowicki J, Buller L, Law TY, Roche M, Conway S, Hernandez VH. National use of total hip arthroplasty among patients with a history of breast, lung, prostate, colon or bladder cancer—an analysis of the Medicare population. Annals of translational medicine. 2017 Dec;5(Suppl 3).

7. Rosas S, Ong AC, Buller LT, Sabeh KG, yee Law T, Roche MW, Hernandez VH. Season of the year influences infection rates following total hip arthroplasty. World journal of orthopedics. 2017 Dec 18;8(12):895.

8. Buller LT, Rosas S, Sabeh KG, Roche MW, McLawhorn AS, Barsoum WK. Hypothyroidism Increases 90-Day Complications and Costs Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Journal of arthroplasty. 2017 Nov 6.

9. Harwin SF, Levin JM, Khlopas A, Ramkumar PN, Piuzzi NS, Roche M, Mont MA. Cementless Posteriorly Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty: Seven-Year Minimum Follow-Up Report. The Journal of arthroplasty. 2017 Nov 16.

10. Rosas S, Marquez-Lara A, Bracey DN, Kurowicki J, Roche MW, Emory CL. History of Breast Cancer Increases 90-Day Pulmonary Embolism Rates and Reimbursements After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A National Matched-Pair Analysis. The Journal of arthroplasty. 2017 Oct 31.

11. Elmallah RK, Chughtai M, Khlopas A, Newman JM, Stearns KL, Roche M, Kelly MA, Harwin SF, Mont MA. Pain Control in Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2017 Jul 18.

12. Roche MW, Law T, Triplet JJ, Hubbard ZS, Kurowicki J, Rosas S. Effect of Hypoglycemia on the Incidence of Revision in Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Journal of arthroplasty. 2017 Feb 28;32(2):499-502.

13. Harwin SF, Patel NK, Chughtai M, Khlopas A, Ramkumar PN, Roche M, Mont MA. Outcomes of newer generation cementless total knee arthroplasty: beaded periapatite-coated vs highly porous titanium-coated implants. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 Feb 3.

14. Pearle AD, van der List JP, Lee L, Coon TM, Borus TA, Roche MW. Survivorship and patient satisfaction of robotic-assisted medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at a minimum two-year follow-up. The Knee. 2017 Mar 31;24(2):419-28.

15. Sabeh K, Rosas S, Buller L, Roche M, Hernandez VH. The Impact of Discharge Disposition on Episode of Care Reimbursement Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 May 11.

16. Gustke KA, Golladay GJ, Roche MW, Elson LC, Anderson CR. A Targeted Approach to Ligament Balancing Using Kinetic Sensors. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 Feb 16.

17. Krebs VE, Elmallah RK, Khlopas A, Chughtai M, Bonutti PM, Roche M, Mont MA. Wound Closure Techniques for Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Evidence-Based Review of the Literature. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 Sep 25.

18. Roche M, Law T, Rosas S, Rush III A, Khlopas A, Chughtai M, Mont M. Transfusion Requirements Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Preexisting Blood Dyscrasia. Accepted to Surgical Technology International.

19. Rosas S, Sabeh K, Buller L, Law T, Roche M, Hernandez V. Medical Comorbidities Impact The Episode of Care Reimbursements of Total Hip Arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 Feb 3. DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.02.039

20. Roche M, Law TY, Chughtai M, Elmallah RK, Hubbard Z. Do Pre-Operative Glycated Hemoglobin Levels Correlate with the Incidence of Revision in Diabetic Patients that Undergo Total Knee Arthroplasty? Surgical Technology International. 2016 Oct 6; 29.

21. Urish KL, Conditt M, Roche M, Rubash HE. Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Assistant for a Customized Normal Kinematic Knee. Orthopedics. 2016 Jul 12.

22. Elmallah RK, Mistry JB, Cherian JJ, Chughtai M, Bhave A, Roche MW, Mont MA. Can We Really “Feel” a Balanced Total Knee Arthroplasty? The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2016 Apr 13.

23. Roche MW, Elson LC, Anderson CR. A novel technique using sensor-based technology to evaluate tibial tray rotation. Orthopedics. 2015 Mar 1; 38(3): e217-22.

24. Roche M. Robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: The MAKO experience. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2014 Jan 31; 33(1): 123-32.

25. Nwachukwu BU, McCormick F, Provencher MT, Roche M, Rubash HE. A comprehensive analysis of Medicare trends in utilization and hospital economics for total knee and hip arthroplasty from 2005 to 2011. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015 Jan 31;30(1):15-8.

26. Nwachukwu BU, McCormick FM, Schairer WW, Frank RM, Provencher MT, Roche MW. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty versus high tibial osteotomy: United States practice patterns for the surgical treatment of unicompartmental arthritis. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014 Aug 31;29(8):1586-9.

27. Gustke KA, Golladay GJ, Roche MW, Elson LC, Anderson CR. A new method for defining balance: promising short-term clinical outcomes of sensor-guided TKA. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014 May 31;29(5):955-60.

28. Gustke KA, Golladay GJ, Roche MW, Elson LC, Anderson CR. Primary TKA patients with quantifiably balanced soft-tissue achieve significant clinical gains sooner than unbalanced patients. Advances in Orthopedics. 2014 Aug 18;2014.

29. Gustke KA, Golladay GJ, Roche MW, Jerry GJ, Elson LC, Anderson CR.

Increased Patient satisfaction after total knee replacement using sensor-guided technology. Bone Joint Journal. 2014 Oct; 96-B(10):1333-8. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.96B10.34068.

30. Roche M, Elson L, Anderson C. Dynamic soft tissue balancing in total knee arthroplasty. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2014 Apr 30; 45(2): 157-65.

31. Rossi MD, Eberle T, Roche M, Brunt D, Wong M, Waggoner M, Blake R, Burwell B, Baxter A. Use of a squatting movement as a clinical marker of function after total knee arthroplasty. American Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation. 2013 Jan; 92(1): 53-60.

32. Dunbar NJ, Roche MW, Park BH, Branch SH, Conditt MA, Banks SA. Accuracy of dynamic tactile-guided unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2012. (5): 803-8e1.

33. Bozic KJ, Roche M, Agnew SG. Hospital-Based Employment of Orthopedic Surgeons – Passing Trend or New Paradigm? AOA Critical Issues. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery America, 2012. 94(9); e59 1-5.

34. Rossi MD, Eberle T, Roche M, Waggoner M, Blake R, Burwell B, Baxter A. Squatting after primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty: A pilot study examining differences between genders. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Jul; 3(7): 613-8, 2011.

35. McRoberts WP, Roche MW. Novel Approach for peripheral subcutaneous field simulation for the treatment of serve, chronic knee joint pain after total knee arthroplasty. Neuromodulation. 2010. Apr; 13(2): 131-6.

36. Rossi MD, Eberle T, Roche M, Waggoner M, Blake R, Burwell B, Baxter A. Initiation of a Closed-Chain Exercise Program Within the First Month After Simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgery: A Case Report. Physiotherapy Theory Practice. 2010; 26(3): 204-14.

37. Kindsfater K, Roche MW, Gruen TA. In Vivo Performance of Third Generation Polyethylene in a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2010 Apr 30; 25(3): e10.

38. Conditt MA, Roche MW. Minimally Invasive robotic-arm-guided unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery America. 2009 Feb; 91 Suppl 1:63-8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.H.01372. PMID: 19182027

39. Rossi MD, Eberle T, Roche M, Waggoner M, Blake R, Burwell B, Baxter A. Delaying knee replacement surgery, implications on early post-operative outcomes: A pilot study. Orthopedics. 2009; 32(12): 885-93.

40. Eberle T, Roche M, Blake R, Rossi MD. Strength Training Initiated Within The First Two Weeks After Unilateral Knee Replacement Based On Medical Exercise Therapy (M.E.T.): Can Intense Physical Therapy Be Initiated Soon After Surgery And What Are The Results? Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 39(1): A39-A100.

41. Eberle T, Rossi MD, Roche M, Waggoner M, Blake R, Burwell B, Baxter A, Elbaum L, Capote D, Cata J. Utilization Of An Exercise Protocol With The Distal Segment Fixed Following Primary Unilateral Knee Replacement: A Descriptive Analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 38 (1): Suppl: A45-6.

42. Dalury DF, Barrett WP, Mason JB, Goldstein WM, Murphy JA, Roche MW. Midterm survival of a contemporary modular total knee replacement. A multicenter study of 1970 knees. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British. 2008;90(12):1594-1596.

43. Eberle T, Rossi MD, Roche M, Cancino K, Lima T, Llovett S. Utilization Of Closed-Chain Exercise Combined With Physical Therapy Within One Week Following Unilateral Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Surgery. Journal of Manual Manipulative Therapy. 2007. 15(3): 175–189.

44. Roche M, Barrett W, Mason JB, Boese K, Goldstein W, Murphy J. Survival analysis of a second-generation contemporary modular total knee arthroplasty: a large multicenter 10-year study. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2007 Feb 28; 22(2): 314.

Non-Peer Reviewed:

1. Conditt M, Coon T, Roche M, Buechel F, Borus T, Dounchis J, Pearle A. Bmi Has No Effect On Revision Rate Following Robotically-Assisted Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. Bone Joint J. 2016 Jan 1;98(SUPP 1):98-.

2. Anderson C, Gustke KA, Roche M, Golladay G, Meere P, Elson L. Increased Patient Satisfaction after Sensor Guided. Bone & Joint Journal. 2016 Jan 1; 98(SUPP 3): 37.

3. Anderson C, Gustke KA, Roche M, Golladay G, Meere P, Elson L. Primary TKA Patients With Quantifiably Balanced Soft-Tissue Achieve Significant Clinical Gains Sooner Than Unbalanced Patients. Bone & Joint Journal. 2016 Jan 1; 98(SUPP 3): 33-.

4. Roche M, Anderson C, Golladay G, Elson L. Bony Cuts Or Soft-Tissue Release? Using Intra-Operative Sensors to Refine Balancing Techniques In TKA. Bone & Joint Journal. 2016 Jan 1; 98(SUPP 1): 16-.

5. Roche M, Branch S, Lightcap C, Conditt M. Intra-Operative Assessment of the Soft Tissue Envelope is Integral to the Planning of UKA Components. CAOS International. 2016.

6. Roche MW. Robotic and Sensor-Assisted Technologies in Knee Arthroplasty. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2015 Jun 30; 25(2): 127-49.

7. Roche M, Gustke KA, Law TY. The utilization of smart trials in PCL retaining knees. In Seminars in Arthroplasty 2015 Dec 31 (Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 218-228). WB Saunders.

8. Golladay G, Jerry G, Gustke K, Roche M. Post-operative weight gain after total knee arthroplasty: prevalence and its possible attenuation using intraoperative sensors. Reconstructive Review. 2014 Mar 31;4(1).

9. D’Alessio J, Roche M, Kester M. The Relationship of the Medial 1/3rd of the Tibial Tubercle to the Posterior Aspect of the Tibia. Bone & Joint Journal. 2013 Dec 1; 95(SUPP 34): 163-.

10. Elson L, Roche M, Anderson C. Variability of Tibial Tray Rotation: How Accurate Are Our Most Reliable Methods? Rotational Verification With the Use of Intraoperative Sensors. Bone & Joint Journal. 2013 Dec 1; 95(SUPP 34): 162-.

11. Anderson C, Roche M. The Detection of Tibiofemoral Mal-Rotation Utilizing Embedded Sensors to Define Tibiofemoral Contact Points During a Total Knee Replacement. Bone & Joint Journal. 2013 Mar 1; 95(SUPP 15): 313-.

12. Elson L, Gustke KA, Golladay G, Roche M, Anderson C. Modified MCL Release: Sensor-Guided Technique Used to Quantify Intercompartmental Balance in TKA. Bone & Joint Journal. 2013 Dec 1; 95(SUPP 34): 505-.

13. Meere P, Roche M, Walker PS, Bell C, Anderson CR. Inter-Observer Variation of Applied Force on the Knee during Mechanical Testing. 2013.

14. Elson L, Gustke KA, Golladay G, Roche M, Meere P, Anderson C. Ensuring a Stable Total Knee Arthroplasty: Sensor-Guided Techniques Used to Quantify Sagittal Plane Balance. Bone & Joint Journal. 2013 Dec 1; 95(SUPP 34):508-.

15. Conditt M, Coon T, Roche M, Pearle A, Borus T, Buechel F, Dounchis J. Two-year survivorship of robotically guided unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Bone & Joint Journal. 2013 Dec 1; 95(SUPP 34):294-.

16. Cleveland Clinic, Roche M. Update in Joint Reconstruction Surgery. “Integration of Sensors during TKA,” 2012.

17. Velyvis J, Coon T, Roche M, Kreuzer S, Horowitz S, Jamieson M, Conditt M. Early Outcomes of Robotically Guided Bicompartmental Arthroplasty. In Orthopedic Proceedings 2012 Jun 1 (Vol. 94, No. SUPP XXV, pp. 254-254). Orthopaedic Proceedings.

18. Roche M, Horowitz S, Conditt M. Four-year outcomes of robotically guided UKA. In Orthopaedic Proceedings 2012 Jun 1 (Vol. 94, No. SUPP XXV, pp. 30-30). Orthopaedic Proceedings.

19. Roche M, Horowitz S, Conditt MA. A1071. Two-Year Outcomes Of Robotically Guided UKA. In Orthopaedic Proceedings 2011 Nov 1 (Vol. 93, No. SUPP IV, pp. 450-450). Orthopaedic Proceedings.

20. Roche MW, Augustin D, Conditt MA. One-year outcomes of robotically guided UKA. In Orthopaedic Proceedings 2010 Mar 1 (Vol. 92, No. SUPP I, pp. 156-157). Orthopaedic Proceedings.

21. Roche MW, Augustin D, Conditt MA. Accuracy of robotically assisted UKA. In Orthopaedic Proceedings 2010 Mar 1 (Vol. 92, No. SUPP I, pp. 127-127). Orthopaedic Proceedings.

22. Roche M, O’Loughlin PF, Kendoff D, Musahl V, Pearle AD. Robotic arm-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: preoperative planning and surgical technique. American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead NJ). 2009 Feb; 38 (2 Suppl): 10-5.

23. Conditt MA, Roche M. Minimally Invasive Robotic-Arm-Guided Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery America, 2009. 91(Supplement 1); 63-68.

24. Wong M, Rossi MD, Eberle T, Roche M, Waggoner M, Blake R. Can A Leg Press Exercise Be Initiated Early After Simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacement And What Are The Implications on Strength and Weight-Bearing Inter-Limb Asymmetry: A Case Study. Physical Therapy On-Line: PO-112-RR-TH.

25. Rossi MD, Eberle T, Roche M, Waggoner M, Blake R, Burwell B, Baxter A. Does The Timing Of Surgical Intervention Influence Weight-Bearing Within The First Week Following Total Knee Replacement? Physical Therapy On-Line: PO-104-RR-FR.

26. Eberle T, Rossi MD, Waggoner M, Roche M, Blake R, Burwell B, Baxter A. Initiation Of A Leg Press Exercise Within One Week From Unilateral Knee Replacement. Physical Therapy On-Line: PO-108-RR-FR.