Philip R. Wolinsky, M.D.

Clinical/Research Interests

Philip R. Wolinsky specializes in orthopaedic trauma. His clinical interests include long-bone fractures, patients with multiple injuries, post-fracture reconstruction, and infections. His research focuses on the biomechanics of internal and external fixation devices.

Title:

Professor, Clinical Medical Director

Specialty:

Orthopaedic Surgery - Trauma

Address:

Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y St., Suite 1700
Sacramento, CA 95817

Phone:

(916) 734-2700

Education:

New York University School of Medicine
New York City, New York
M.D. 1987

Columbia University
New York City, New York
B.A. 1983

Internships:

New York University, Bellevue Medical Center
New York, CA
1988

Residency:

New York University, Bellevue Medical Center
New York City, New York
1992
Orthopaedic Surgery

Stony Brook Medical Center
Stony Brook, New York
1989
Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
1993
Orthopaedic Trauma

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Association
AO North America Teaching Faculty
Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society

Honors and Awards:

Amercian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Achievement Award, 2010
Chief of Staff Award for Exemplary Service to UCDMC Medical Staff, 2007-08
Orthopaedic Trauma Assoc. Annual Meeting - Award for one of the "Best Papers" (Effects on pulmonary Physiology of reamed intramedullary nailing in an open chested sheep model), 1994
Dean's List, Columbia University, New York, 1983
Cum Laude, Columbia University, New York, 1983

Select Recent Publications:

Tejwani NC, Webb LX, Harvey EJ, Wolinsky PR. Soft-tissue management after trauma: initial management and wound coverage. Instr Course Lect. 2011;60:15-25.

Wolinsky PR, Webb LX, Harvey EJ, Tejwani NC. The mangled limb: salvage versus amputation. Instr Course Lect. 2011;60:27-34.

Wolinsky PR, Dennis D, Crist BD, Curtiss S, Hazelwood SJ. The biomechanics of varied proximal locking screw configurations in a synthetic model of proximal third tibial fracture fixation. J Orthop Trauma. 2011 Mar;25(3):175-9.

Lowe JA, Tejwani N, Yoo B, Wolinsky P. Surgical techniques for complex proximal tibial fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Aug 17;93(16):1548-59.

Min W, Wolinsky PR. The dedicated orthopedic trauma operating room. J Trauma. 2011 Aug;71(2):513-5.

Wolinsky P, Kim S, Quackenbush M. Does insurance status affect continuity of care for ambulatory patients with operative fractures? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Apr 6;93(7):680-5.

Wolinsky PR: Evaluation of the Trauma Patient (Chapter 50), JR Lieberman, (ed), AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review, AAOS, Rosemont, IL. 539-545. 2009

Crist BD & Wolinsky PRo Reaming does not add significant time to intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal fractures of the tibia and femur. The Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 67(4): 727-734. 2009

Wolinsky PR & Lee MA. The Distal Approach for Anterolateral Plate Fixation of the Tibia: An Anatomic Study. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 22(6): 404-407, 2008.

Tejwani NC & Wolinsky PR: The changing face of orthopaedic trauma: Locked plating and minimally invasive techniques, PJ Duwelius & FM Azar, (ed), AAOS Instructional Course Lectures, Vol. 57, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, pp. 3-9. 2008

To see if Philip R. Wolinsky is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call (800) 2-UC DAVIS.