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Dr. Soroush Baghdadi is a highly accomplished pediatric orthopedic surgeon with a career spanning over a decade. His clinical expertise is complemented by a strong commitment to education, having taught orthopedic residents and developed specialized courses in gait analysis. Dr. Baghdadi’s dedication to advancing pediatric orthopedics is reflected in his research, clinical practice, and contributions to the global orthopedic community.
He earned his MD from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where he also completed his residency and fellowship in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Baghdadi has held prestigious fellowships at renowned institutions, including The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Montefiore Children’s Hospital, and Lurie Children’s Hospital. As an active researcher and educator, he has published extensively and presented his work at major orthopedic conferences worldwide.
Dr. Baghdadi is a member of several prominent organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
1. Baghdadi S, Nabian MH, Baghdadi T. Bone in the Time of Corona: Suggestions for Managing Pediatric Orthopaedics Conditions in a Resource-limited Environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2020 Apr;8(Suppl 1):231.
2. Baghdadi S, Arkader A. Fibrous Dysplasia: Recent Developments and Modern Management Alternatives. JPOSNA. 2020 Jul 5;2(2).
3. Satehi SH, Besharatry S, Simon AL, Baghdadi S, Baghdadi T, Nabian MH. Legg–Calvé–Perthes Disease: A Case-Based Resident’s Guide for the Pediatric Rotation. Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma. 2020 Sep 29.
4. Baghdadi S, Arkader, A. Unicameral Bone Cysts: Treatment Rationale and Approach. JPOSNA. 2021 May 3(2).
5. Baghdadi S, Yadav P, Banskota B, Aroojis A, Talwar D, Spiegel DA. Outcome Measures in Clubfoot. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia Pacific) 2021;8(3):132–140.
6. Baghdadi S, Sankar WN. Residual Acetabular Dysplasia in the Reduced Hip. Indian Journal ofOrthopaedics. 2021 Sep 15:1-0.
7. Khan SA, Baghdadi S, Carey JL, Moores TS, Sheth NP, Ganley T. Osteochondral Fractures After Patellar Dislocation: Current Concepts. JAAOS Global Research & Reviews. 2021 Dec 1;5(12):e21.
8. Cruz AI, Lee RJ, Kushare I, Baghdadi S, Green DW, Ganley TJ, Ellis HB, Mistovich RJ. Tibial Spine Fractures in Young Athletes. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2022 Oct 1;41(4):653-70.
9. Baghdadi S, Baldwin K. Selection of Fusion Levels in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Curr RevMusculoskelet Med (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-023-09876-6
10. Syed AN, Baghdadi S, Muhly WT, Baldwin KD. Nausea and Vomiting After Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic and Critical Analysis Review. JBJS reviews. 2024 Jan 1;12(1):e23.
1. National Board Exam of Orthopedics Questions: Answers and Review. 2016, ParsianTeb Publications, ISBN 978-600-411-524-7
2. Farsi translation of Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Periprosthetic JointInfection, 2014, Teimoorzadeh Publications, ISBN 978-600-238-143-9
3. Fracture healing in children: A review of pediatric osseous modeling and remodeling. Edited by: Erynn Krasovic, PA-C, David Bennett, MD. Published 2021, ISBN: 979-854-628-587-6.
4. Ganley T, Baghdadi S. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee and Elbow. AAOS Resident Curriculum (ROCK).
5. Schulz J, Baghdadi S. Complications in Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma. Complications in Orthopaedics, pediatrics, Editor: Matthew Schmitz. Elsevier, 2024.
1. Baghdadi S, Mortazavi SMJ. Aspirin is a Safe Thromboprophylaxis for Joint Arthroplasty, 25th AnnualMeeting of the Iranian Orthopaedic Association, November 2017 (Presented at IOA meeting)
2. Baghdadi S, Mortazavi SMJ. Tourniquet Release at the End of Total Knee Arthroplasty is Not Necessary, 25th Annual Meeting of the Iranian Orthopaedic Association, November 2017, Tehran, Iran (Presented at the IOA meeting)
3. Baghdadi S, Mortazavi SMJ. Missed Transient Patellar Dislocation in Younger Patients with Traumatic Knee Injuries, 25th Annual Meeting of the Iranian Orthopaedic Association, November 2017, Tehran, Iran (Presented at IOA meeting)
4. Baghdadi S, Khandan A, Baniasad MA, Darbandi H, Vafaei AR. Absence of the patella has minimal effects on sagittal plane gait parameters. Gait & posture. 2018 Jul 31. (Presented at ESMAC 2018)
5. Shojaeefard M, Khandan A, Baniasad MA, Farahmand F, Baghdadi S, Vafaei A, Narimani R. There are common patterns of muscle synergy in cerebral palsy crouch gait. Gait & posture. 2018 Jul 25.(Presented at ESMAC 2018)
6. Salehi A, Khandan A, Arab MB, Baghdadi S, Farahmand F, Zohoor H. Center of pressure progression and ground reaction forces are altered in cerebral palsy crouch gait. Gait & posture. 2018 Jul. (Presented at ESMAC 2018)
7. Baniasad M, Baghdadi S, Farahmand F, Ghasami M. Kinematic synergies are recognizable in the walker- assisted gait of spinal cord injury patients. Gait and Posture. September 2019. (Presented at ESMAC 2019)
8. Baniasad M, Baghdadi S, Farahmand F, Ghasami M. Phasic time normalization increases repeatability of electromyography data during gait in individuals with spinal cord injury. Gait and Posture. September 2019 (Presented at ESMAC 2019)
9. Baghdadi S, Saberi S, Baghdadi T. Patients with congenital insensitivity to pain benefit from early guided growth procedures around the knee. (Presented at the AAOS 2020 Annual Meeting)
10. Baghdadi S, Baldwin K. Pediatric floating elbow injuries are not as problematic as they were once thought to be: a systematic review, (Presented at the Pediatric trauma society, October 2020)
11. Baghdadi S, Weltsch D, Arkader A, Harwood K, Lawrence JT. Open reduction of medial epicondyle fractures in children. (Presented at PRiSM 2020)
12. Baghdadi S, Isaacs D, Chan C, Wells L, Ganley T, Lawrence JT. Complications of arthroscopic drilling of juvenile knee OCDs. (Presented at PRiSM 2020)
13. Baghdadi S, Wells L, Ganley T, Lawrence JT. Predicting arthrofibrosis after pediatric ACL reconstruction: a matched case-control study. (Presented at POSNA 2021)
14. Baghdadi S, VanEenenaam D, Williams B, Lawrence JT, Maguire K, Wells L, Ganley T. Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Graft Dimensions and Prediction of Size on Preoperative MRI (Presented at AAP national meeting 2021)
15. Baghdadi S, VanEenenaam D, Williams B, Lawrence JT, Maguire K, Wells L, Ganley T. Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Graft Dimensions and Prediction of Size on Preoperative MRI (Presented at PRiSM meeting 2022, Houston, Texas, and POSNA meeting 2022, Vancouver, Canada)
16. Baghdadi S, Mahmoud MAH, Flynn JM, Arkader A. Unplanned Return to the Operating Room (UpROR) After Pediatric Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures (Presented at POSNA meeting 2022, Vancouver, Canada)
17. O’Donnell R, Lemme N, Piana L, Artigliere D, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Green DW, McKay S, Schmale GA, Mistovich RJ, Baghdadi S, Ellis HB, Tibial Spine Research Interest Group, Cruz AI. Growth Soroush Baghdadi, MD Disturbance after Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Spine Fracture: Results from a Multicenter Cohort. American Academy of Pediatrics 2022 National Meeting. Anaheim, CA. Podium Presentation. Oct 9, 2022.
18. O’Donnell R, Lemme N, Piana L, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Green DW, McKay S, Schmale GA, Mistovich RJ, Baghdadi S, Ellis HB, Tibial Spine Research Interest Group, Cruz AI. Growth Disturbance after Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Spine Fracture: Results from a Multicenter Cohort. Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine 2023 National Meeting. Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. Feb 3, 2023.
19. O’Donnell R, Lemme NJ, Piana L, Aoyama JT, Ganley TJ, Fabricant PD, Green DW, McKay S, Schmale GA, Mistovich RJ, Baghdadi S, Yen YM, Tibial Spine Research Interest Group, Ellis HB Jr., Cruz AI Jr. “Risk Factors for Growth Abnormality After Pediatric Tibial Spine Fracture in a Multicenter Cohort.” ISAKOS 2023 Congress, June 18-21, 2023, Boston, MA
20. Baghdadi S, Fornari E. Femoral Head Core Decompression and Bone Marrow Concentrate Injection in Pediatric Sickle-Cell Related Avascular Necrosis. AAOS 2023, Las Vegas, NV.
21. Baghdadi S, Fornari E. Revisiting non-operative treatment of patellar dislocation in children: Excellent functional outcomes even after recurrence. AAOS 2023, Las Vegas, NV
22. Baghdadi S, Fornari E. Revisiting non-operative treatment of patellar dislocation in children: Excellent functional outcomes even after recurrence. POSNA 2023, Nashville, TN
23. Baghdadi S, Arkader A. Size Matters but is not everything! Location as a prognostic factor for fracture in non-ossifying fibromas of the distal femur. POSNA 2023, Nashville, TN
24. Baghdadi S, Ganley T, Mauck R. Healing Of Partial-thickness Cartilage Injuries In The Immature Skeleton: Development Of A Large Animal Model For Pediatric Cartilage Research. ORS 2024.
25. Baghdadi S, Momtaz D, Hosseinzadeh P. Demographic Risk Factors for Non-Accidental Trauma in Children: A Case-Control Database Study. AAOS 2024, San
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