Jacob M. Modest, M.D., Curriculum Vitae

	Specialty Areas
	Sports Medicine including hip, knee, and shoulder surgery
	Common Conditions Treated
	ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear) ACL Injuries Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee) Patellar Tracking Disorder Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Quadriceps Tendon Tear Meniscus Tears Osgood-Schlatter Disease Tibial Plateau Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Knee Fractures Patella Tendon Rupture Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap) Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis) Femoral Fractures Femoral-Acetabular Impingement Labral Tears of the Hip Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh Hip Fractures Biceps Tendon Rupture Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle) Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Glenoid Labrum Tears Hill-Sachs Lesion Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator Cuff Tears Shoulder Dislocations Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability) Shoulder Impingement Syndrome SLAP Tear Subacromial Bursitis
	Fellowship & Graduate Training:
Sports Medicine Fellowship (July 2025)	The Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH
Trauma Fellowship: (July 2024)	The Warren Albert Medical School of Brown University Providence, RI
Residency: (June 2023)	The Warren Albert Medical School of Brown University Providence, RI
	Education
Doctor of Medicine (May 2018)	University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, MA
	Sports Team Coverage
	Professional: Cleveland Cavaliers NBA: Assistant to Team Physician, James Rosneck, MD (2024 – 2025) Cleveland Guardians MLB: Spring Training Assistant to Team Physician, Mark Schickendantz, MD (March 2025) Lake County Captains Minor League Baseball (Class High-A): Assistant to Team Physician (2024 – 2025)
	Collegiate: Kent State University Division I Athletics: Football Assistant Team Physician (2024 -2025) Cleveland State University Division I Athletics: Assistant Team Physician (2024 – 2025) John Carroll University Division III Athletics: Assistant Team Physician (2024-2025)
	Academic Society Memberships
	American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Candidate Member Arthroscopy Association of North America, Candidate Member Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society American Medical Association Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
	Peer-Reviewed Publications
	Modest JM, Alley MC, Yalcin S, Farrow LD. Patellofemoral Instability: Video Presentation of MPFL Reconstruction and TTO Distalization Part 1—Background and TTO. Video Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025;5(5). doi:10.1177/26350254251342816 Modest JM, Alley MC, Yalcin S, Farrow LD. Patellofemoral Instability: Video Presentation of MPFL Reconstruction and TTO Distalization Part 2—Lateral Lengthening and MPFL Reconstruction. Video Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025;5(5). doi:10.1177/26350254251342813 Testa EJ, Modest JM, Byrne RA, Owens BD, Hsu R. Arthroscopic Simulation in Orthopaedic Surgery Training. R I Med J (2013). 2023 Oct 2;106(9):46-51. PMID: 37768163. Berk BD, D’Andrea VD, Modest JM, Wollin DA. Robotic Simulation in Urologic Surgery. R I Med J (2013). 2023 Oct 2;106(9):41-45. PMID: 37768162. Zhu AS, Byrne R, Quinn M, Modest JM, Meghani O, Owens BD. Characterization of Throwing Track and Field Injuries in Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes. Int J Sports Exerc Med 2023, 9:253. Modest JM, Raducha JE, Schilkowsky RM, Molino J, Got CJ, Katarincic JA, Gil JA. Supplementary Fixation Improves Stability of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures Managed With a Spanning Plate. J Hand Surg Am. 2023 Feb 13:S0363-5023(23)00021-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.01.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36792395. Dove JH, Lemme NJ, Modest JM, Talley-Bruns RC, Tabaddor RR, Fadale PD. A Review of Abductor Tendon Tears: The Hidden Lesion of the Hip. JBJS Rev. 2022 Dec 21;10(12). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.22.00133. PMID: 36546777. Modest JM, Sheth H, Gohh R, Aaron RK. Osteomalacia and Renal Osteodystrophy. R I Med J (2013). 2022 Oct 3;105(8):22-27. PMID: 36173905. Brodeur PG, Walsh DF, Modest JM, Salameh M, Licht AH, Hartnett DA, Gil J, Cruz AI Jr, Hsu RY. Trends and Reported Complications in Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis in the State of New York, 2009-2018. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Aug 23;7(3):24730114221117150. doi: 10.1177/24730114221117150. PMID: 36046550; PMCID: PMC9421042. Testa EJ, Brodeur PG, Kim KW, Modest JM, Johnson CW, Cruz AI, Gil JA. The Effects of Social and Demographic Factors on High-Volume Hospital and Surgeon Care in Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 Aug 12;6(8):e22.00107. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-22-00107. PMID: 35960959; PMCID: PMC9377672. Arant KR, Modest JM, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. What’s New in Pediatric Orthopaedic Health Care Disparities? J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Aug 11. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002224. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35948529. Modest JM, Brodeur PG, Kim KW, Testa EJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. Social Disparities in Outpatient and Inpatient Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. J Clin Med. 2022 Aug 5;11(15):4573. doi: 10.3390/jcm11154573. PMID: 35956188; PMCID: PMC9369519. Lemme NJ, Yang D, Lama C, Testa EJ, Dworkin M, Modest JM, Owens BD, Daniels AH, Defroda SF. The effect of pre-operative shoulder injections on post-operative opioid use, infection and revision following shoulder arthroplasty. Shoulder & Elbow. July 2022. doi:10.1177/17585732221114647 Testa EJ, Brodeur PG, Li LT, Berglund-Brown IS, Modest JM, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr, Owens BD. Social and Demographic Factors Impact Shoulder Stabilization Surgery in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2022 Jul 19;4(4):e1497-e1504. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.06.001. PMID: 36033183; PMCID: PMC9402473. Testa EJ, Walsh D, Patel D, Kahan LG, Modest J, Schilkowsky R, Hsu R. Supination Adduction Vertical Medial Malleolar Fracture Fixation with Buttress Plating vs a Novel Screw-Only Construct: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. Foot Ankle Int. 2022 Jun;43(6):810-817. doi: 10.1177/10711007221078576. Epub 2022 Mar 16. PMID: 35293239. Brodeur PG, Licht AH, Modest JM, Testa EJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. Epidemiology and Revision Rates of Pediatric ACL Reconstruction in New York State. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Apr;50(5):1222-1228. doi: 10.1177/03635465221074694. Epub 2022 Mar 2. PMID: 35234535. McDonald CL, Cohen BH, Medina Pérez G, Modest JM, Kuris EO, Born C. Pre-Operative Medications as a Predictor for Post-Operative Complications Following Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2022 Apr 14;13:21514593221091062. doi: 10.1177/21514593221091062. PMID: 35450299; PMCID: PMC9016589. Modest JM, Lemme NJ, Testa EJ, Evans AR, Reid DBC. Successful Fracture Healing for Femoral Neck Nonunion with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate. R I Med J (2013). 2022 Mar 1;105(2):13-16. PMID: 35211703. Lemme NJ, Li NY, Testa EJ, Kuczmarski AS, Modest J, Katarincic JA, Gil JA. A Nationwide Epidemiological Analysis of Finger Infections Presenting to Emergency Departments in the United States From 2012 to 2016. Hand (N Y). 2022 Mar;17(2):302-307. doi: 10.1177/1558944720915614. Epub 2020 May 1. PMID: 32354232; PMCID: PMC8984722. Modest JM, Brodeur PG, Lemme NJ, Testa EJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. Outpatient Operative Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: An Analysis of Frequency, Complications, and Cost From 2009 to 2018. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Jan 1;42(1):4-9. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001999. PMID: 34739433. Brodeur PG, Kim KW, Modest JM, Cohen EM, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. Surgeon and Facility Volume are Associated With Postoperative Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today. 2022 Jan 17;14:223-230.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2021.11.017. PMID: 35510066; PMCID: PMC9059075. Testa EJ, Modest JM, Brodeur P, Lemme NJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI Jr. Do Patient Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influence Surgical Treatment Rates After ACL Injury? J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Jan 10. doi: 10.1007/s40615-021-01222-1. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35006586. Testa EJ, Brodeur P, Kahan LG, Modest JM, Cruz AI Jr, Gil JA. The Effect of Hospital and Surgeon Volumes on Complication Rates After Fixation of Peritrochanteric Hip Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2022 Jan 1;36(1):23-29. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002185. PMID: 34050080. Goodman AD, Modest JM, Johnson JP, Hayda RA. A Simple Initiative to Decrease Time to Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Open Fractures Is Durable After 2 Years. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Sep 15;29(18):e932-e939. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00075. PMID: 33399289. Modest JM, Cruz AI Jr, Daniels AH, Lemme NJ, Eberson CP. Applicant Fit and Diversity in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Selection Process: Defining and Melding to Create a More Diverse and Stronger Residency Program. JB JS Open Access. 2020 Nov 23;5(4):e20.00074. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.20.00074. PMID: 33244508; PMCID: PMC7682980. Goodman AD, Modest JM, Johnson JP, Hayda RA, Got CJ, Gil JA, Weiss AC. Implant Charge Differences Between Distal Radius Fixation Constructs (CPT 25607, 25608, and 25609). Hand (N Y). 2020 Oct 19:1558944720963927. doi: 10.1177/1558944720963927. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33073591. Lemme NJ, O’Donnell R, Modest J, Quinn M, Owens BD. Management of Anterior Shoulder Instability for the In-Season Athlete. R I Med J (2013). 2020 Sep 1;103(7):30-36. PMID: 32872687. Modest JM, Raducha JE, Testa EJ, Eberson CP. Management of Post-Amputation Pain. R I Med J (2013). 2020 May 1;103(4):19-22. PMID: 32357588. Dwivedi S, Testa EJ, Modest JM, Ibrahim Z, Gil JA. Surgical Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand. R I Med J (2013). 2020 May 1;103(4):32-36. PMID: 32357591. Modest J, Clair B, DeMasi R, Meulenaere S, Howley A, Aubin M, Jones M. Self-measured wrist range of motion by wrist-injured and wrist-healthy study participants using a built-in iPhone feature as compared with a universal goniometer. J Hand Ther. 2019 Oct-Dec;32(4):507-514. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.03.004. Epub 2018 Jul 13. PMID: 30017418. Daigle A, Geiler M, Geiler A, DuPre E, Modest J, Chen Y, Vittoria C, Harris V. Permeability spectra of Co2Z hexaferrite compacts produced via modified aqueous co-precipitation technique. J. Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2012; 324(22): 3719-3722. doi: 10.1016/J.Jmmm.2012.06.002 Daigle A, Modest J, Geiler AL, Gillette S, Chen Y, Geiler M, Hu B, Kim S, Stopher K, Vittoria C, Harris VG. Structure, morphology and magnetic properties of Mg((x))Zn((1 – x))Fe2O4 ferrites prepared by polyol and aqueous co-precipitation methods: a low-toxicity alternative to Ni((x))Zn((1 – x))Fe2O4 ferrites. Nanotechnology. 2011 Jul 29;22(30):305708. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/22/30/305708. Epub 2011 Jul 1. PMID: 21719975. Li Y, Zaluzhna O, Xu B, Gao Y, Modest JM, Tong YJ. Mechanistic insights into the Brust-Schiffrin two-phase synthesis of organo-chalcogenate-protected metal nanoparticles. J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Feb 23;133(7):2092-5. doi: 10.1021/ja1105078. Epub 2011 Jan 26. PMID: 21268580.
	Poster and Podium Presentations
	McDonald C, Cohen B, Perez G, Modest J, Kuris E, Born CT. The number and type of pre-operative medications can be a predictor for post-operative complications following geriatric hip fracture surgery. Podium Presentation, 17th Annual Scientific Symposium of the Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma, February, 2023, Las Vegas, NV. Podium Presentation by Born CT Modest JM, Raducha JE, Schilkowsky R, Molino J, Katarincic JK, Got CG, Gil JA. Supplementary Fixation Improves Stability of Intraarticular Fractures Managed with a Spanning Plate. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2023. Poster Presentation by Modest JM. Modest JM, Raducha JE, Schilkowsky R, Molino J, Katarincic JK, Got CG, Gil JA. Supplementary Fixation Improves Stability of Intraarticular Fractures Managed with a Spanning Plate. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. Sept 2022. Poster Presentation by Gil JA. Modest JM, Brodeur PG, Salameh M, Hartness DA, Walsh D, Gil JA, Cruz AI, Hsu R. Trends and Complications in Ankle Arthroplasty Versus Arthrodesis in the State of New York, 2009-2018. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting. Quebec, Canada. Sept 2022. Podium Presentation by Modest JM. Modest JM. Distal Radius Fractures in 2022: Radiographic Interpretation, Expanding Indications, and Current Trends. Grand Rounds Senior Talk. June 2022. Podium Presentation by Modest JM Modest JM, Raducha JE, Schilkowsky R, Molino J, Katarincic JK, Got CG, Gil JA. Supplementary Fixation Improves Stability of Intraarticular Fractures Managed with a Spanning Plate. Rhode Island Hospital Orthopedic Foundation. June 2022. Podium Presentation by Modest JM. Modest JM, Brodeur P, Li LT, Berglung-Brown IS, Testa EJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI, Owens BD. Disparities in the Surgical Management of Shoulder Instability After Emergency Room Presentation. Arthroscopy Association of North America 2022 Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. May 2022. Podium Presentation by Modest JM. Brodeur PG, Kim KW, Testa EJ, Modest JM, Gil JA, Cruz AI. Epidemiology and Revision Rates of Pediatric ACL Reconstruction in New York State. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. March 2022. Podium Presentation by Brodeur PG. Brodeur PG, Licht AH, Testa EJ, Modest JM, Gil JA, Cruz AI. Surgeon and Facility Volume are Associated with Post-Operative Complication after Shoulder Arthroplasty. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. March 2022. Poster Presentation by Brodeur PG. Testa EJ, Walsh DW, Patel DP, Kahan L, Modest JM, Schilkowsky R, Hsu R. Supination Adduction Vertical Medial Malleolar Fracture Fixation with Buttress Plating vs a Novel Screw-Only Construct: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. March 2022. Poster Presentation by Testa EJ. Modest JM, Brodeur P, Testa EJ, Lemme NJ, Gil JA, Cruz AI. Outpatient Operative Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: An Analysis of Frequency, Complications, and Cost from 2009-2018. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Sept 2021. Podium Presentation by Modest JM Modest JM. Patient Factors Leading to Disparities in Adult Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Sept 2021. Poster Presentation by Modest JM Testa EJ, Brodeur P, Kahan LG, Modest JM, Cruz AI Jr, Gil JA. The Effect of Hospital and Surgeon Volume on Complication Rates Following Fixation of Peritrochanteric Hip Fractures. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Sept 2021. Poster Presentation by Testa EJ. Testa EJ, Walsh DW, Patel DP, Kahan L, Modest JM, Schilkowsky R, Hsu R. Supination Adduction Vertical Medial Malleolar Fracture Fixation with Buttress Plating vs a Novel Screw-Only Construct: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. OREF Northeastern Resident Symposium. Hanover, NH. Oct 2021. Podium Presentation by Testa EJ Modest J, Clair B, Aubin M, Jones M. Reliability of Built-In Smartphone Electronic Level Feature in Wrist Range of Motion. American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. Sept 2016. Podium Presentation by Modest JM. Aubin M, Modest J, Jones M. The Use of Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes: A Smart Phone Survey. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Scientific Program ePoster, p63. Scottsdale, Arizona. Jan 2016. Presented by Aubin M. Aubin M, Clair B, Modest J, Jones M. The Use of Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes: A Texting Study. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Scientific Program ePoster, p64. Scottsdale, Arizona. Jan 2016. Presented by Aubin M. Modest J, Clair B, Aubin M, Jones M. Reliability of Mobile Device Goniometer in Wrist Range of Motion. New England Hand Society Annual Meeting. Sturbridge, MA. Dec 2015 Podium Presentation by Modest JM. Aubin M, Clair B, Modest J, Jones M. The Role of Smartphone Technology in Distal Radius Rehabilitation. New England Hand Society Annual Meeting. Sturbridge, MA. Dec 2015. Podium Presentation by B Clair.
	Other Experiences and Interests
	Soccer: Continued pickup. Georgetown Men’s Club. Running: Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon, top 100 finish overall, 1:24:54 (2015). Recreational Running. Fitness: Peloton, Weightlifting, Helped to start November Project, Worcester Chapter (2015)

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