Specialty Areas |
Sports Medicine, Knee, Hip and Shoulder Surgery |
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Board Certification |
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022) |
Licensure |
Connecticut (2021) |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: | |
Fellowship 2019 – 2020 |
Orthopedic Sports Medicine |
Executive Chief Resident 2014 – 2019 |
Orthopedic Surgery |
EDUCATION: | |
Medical 2009 – 2014 |
Doctor of Medicine
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Undergraduate 2004 – 2008 |
Bachelor of Science in Engineering |
High School 2001 – 2004 |
Phillips Exeter Academy |
HOSPITAL & SURGICAL CENTER AFFILIATIONS: | |
Pending 8/2020 |
Danbury Hospital New Milford Hospital Norwalk Hospital Western Connecticut Orthopedic Surgical Center (WCOSC) |
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: | |
2014 – Present |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) |
2018 – Present |
American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) |
2019 – Present |
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) |
2019 – Present |
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) |
2019 – Present |
International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) |
2016 – Present |
J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, Member |
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT: | |
9/2020 – Present |
Private Practice, OrthoConnecticut |
AWARDS/HONORS: | |
2019 |
Ralph and Phyllis Luskin Resident Teaching Award |
2018 | AAOS Orthopaedic Video Theater Award |
2018 |
American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leader |
2015 | Nate Bondi Resident Award |
2013 |
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society |
2013 |
Gold Humanism Honor Society |
Healthgrades Honor Roll | |
Sports COVERAGE: | |
2019 – 2020 |
Chicago Bulls, Chicago, IL |
2019 – 2020 |
Chicago White Sox, Chicago, IL |
2019 – 2020 |
Chicago Fire, Chicago, IL |
2019 – 2020 |
Chicago Steel, Geneva, IL |
2019 – 2020 |
Depaul University Blue Demons, Chicago, IL |
2019 – 2020 |
Chicago State University Cougars, Chicago, IL |
2019 – 2020 |
Mount Carmel Caravan, Mount Carmel, IL |
2017 – 2018 |
Long Island University Sharks, Brooklyn, NY |
2017 – 2018 |
New York University Men’s Basketball, New York, NY |
2017 – 2018 |
Metropolitan Riveters, Newark, NJ |
2015 – 2016 |
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York, NY |
2010, 2013 |
ING New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
2012 |
Ironman U.S. Championship, New York, NY |
2011 |
Aquaphor NYC Triathlon, New York, NY |
PUBLICATIONS: | |
Eliyahu E, Wolfson T, Ge Y, Jepsen KJ, Schuchman EH, Simonaro CM. Anti-TNF-alpha therapy enhances the effects of enzyme replacement therapy in rats with mucopolysaccharidosis type VI. PLoS One. August, 2011. 6(8): e22447. Coakley BA, Sussman ES, Wolfson TS, Bhagavath AS, Choi JJ, Ranasinghe NE, Lynn ET, Divino CM. Postoperative antibiotics correlate with worse outcomes after appendectomy for nonperforated appendicitis. Journal of the American College of Surgery. December, 2011. 213(6): 778-83. Snir N, Hamula M, Wolfson T, Laible C, Sherman, O. Long head of the biceps tenodesis with cortical button technique. Arthroscopy Techniques. March, 2013. 2(2): e95-7. Snir N, Wolfson TS, Schwartzkopf R, Alvarado CM, Swensen S, Hamula M, Dayan AJ. Outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in human-immunodeficiency virus-positive patients. Journal of Arthroplasty. January, 2014. 29(1): 157-61. Snir N, Hamula MJ, Wolfson TS, Sherman OH, Feldman AJ. Popliteal cyst excision using open posterior approach following arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy. Arthroscopy Techniques. August, 2013. 2(3): e295-8. Snir N, Wolfson TS, Hamula MJ, Gyftopoulos S, Meislin RJ. Arthroscopic anatomic humeral head reconstruction with osteochondral allograft transplantation for large Hill-Sachs lesions. Arthroscopy Techniques. August, 2013. 2(3): e289-93 Snir N, Kaye I, Klifto C, Hamula M, Wolfson T, Schwarzkopf R, Jaffe FF. 10-year follow-up wear analysis of first generation highly cross-linked polyethylene in primary total hip arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. March, 2014. 29(3): 630-3. Snir N, Hamula M, Wolfson T, Meislin R, Strauss E, Jazrawi L. Clinical outcomes after chronic distal biceps reconstruction with allograft. American Journal of Sports Medicine. October, 2013. 41(10): 2288-95. Beck D, Park B, Wolfson T, Youm T. Arthroscopic treatment of labral tears and concurrent avascular necrosis of the femoral head in young adults. Arthroscopy Techniques. September, 2013. 2(4): e367-71. Wolfson TS, Hamula MJ, Jazrawi LM. Impact of diabetes mellitus on surgical outcomes in sports medicine. The Physician and Sportsmedicine. November, 2013. 41(4): 64-77. Garofolo G, Snir N, Park B, Wolfson T, Hamula M, Marwin S. Revision of failed hip resurfacing and large metal on metal total hip arthroplasty – utilising the dual mobility device. Bone and Joint Journal. December, 2013. 95(34): 413-8. Ding D, Gupta A, Snir N, Meislin RM, Wolfson TS, Jazrawi LM. Nerve proximity during bicortical drilling for subpectoral biceps tenodesis: a cadaveric study. Arthroscopy. August, 2014. 30(8): 942-6. Wolfson TS, Epstein DM, Day MS, Joshi BJ, McGee A, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Outcomes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in patients older than 50 years of age. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases. December, 2014; 72(4): 277-283 Struhl S, Wolfson TS. Continuous loop double endobutton reconstruction for acromioclavicular joint dislocation. American Journal of Sports Medicine. October, 2015. 43(10): 2437-44. Roghani R, Snir N, Wolfson TS, Rokito AS. The importance of tear edge fixation in modified transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair: a biomechanical study. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases. March, 2015. 73(1): 10-7. Pinkerton NM, Gindy ME, Calero-DdelC VL, Wolfson T, Pagels RF, Adler D, Gao D, Li S, Wang R, Zevon M, Yao N, Pacheco C, Therien MJ, Rinaldi C, Sinko PJ, Prud’homme RK. Single-step assembly of multimodal imaging nanocarriers: MRI and long-wavelength fluorescence imaging. Advanced Healthcare Materials. June, 2015. 4(9): 1376-85. Struhl S, Wolfson TS. Closed-loop double endobutton technique for repair of unstable distal clavicle fractures. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. July, 2016. 4(7): 2325967116657810. Hasan S, McGee A, Weinberg M, Bansal A, Hamula M, Wolfson T, Zuckerman J, Jazrawi L. Changes in driving performance following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. International Journal of Sports Medicine. August, 2016. 37(9): 748-53. Struhl S, Wolfson TS, Kummer F. Axial-plane biomechanical evaluation of 2 suspensory cortical button fixation constructs for acromioclavicular joint reconstruction. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. December, 2016. 4(12): 2325967116674668. Begly JP, Guss MS, Wolfson TS, Mahure S, Rokito AS, Jazrawi LM. Performance outcomes after tommy john surgery in major league baseball positional players. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. February, 2018. 27(2): 282-290. Novikov D, Anoushiravani AA, Chen KK, Wolfson T, Snir N, Schwarzkopf R, Total hip arthroplasty in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients: a concise follow up at 10 to 14 years, The Journal of Arthroplasty. March, 2019. 34(3):522-526 Roof MA, Anoushiravani AA, Chen KK, Moses MJ, Wolfson T, Poultsides L, Schwarzkopf R. Outcomes of total knee arthroscopy in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients. The Journal of Knee Surgery. April, 2019. [epub ahead of print] Wolfson TS, Lowe D, Egol K. Capitellum Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Headless Screws. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. August, 2019. 33(Supplement 1): S5-S6. Snir N, Wolfson T, Pham H, Dai A, Sherman O, Feldman A, Jazrawi L. Clinical outcomes after mini-open excision of popliteal cysts. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease. September, 2019; 77(3): 159-163. Wolfson TS, Ryan MK, Begly JP, Looze CA, Capogna B, Youm T. Outcome trends after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement: when do patients improve? Arthroscopy. December, 2019. 35(12): 3261-3270. Wolfson TS, Struhl S. Continuous-loop double endobutton for distal tibiofibular syndesmosis repair: a technical note and case series. Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery. January, 2020. [epub ahead of print] Wolfson TS, Novikov D, Chen KK, Kim KY, Anoushiravani AA, Deshmukh AJ, Lajam CM. Total knee arthroplasty is safe in Jehovah Witness patients – a 12-year perspective. The Journal of Knee Surgery. January, 2020. 33(1): 34-41 Essilfie AA, Bloom DA, Zusmanovich M, Kester B, Wolfson T, Youm T. Staged bilateral hip arthroscopy compared with matched unilateral hip arthroscopy group: minimum 2-year follow-up. Arthroscopy. February, 2020. Campbell A, Thompson K, Pham H, Pickell M, Begly J, Wolfson T, Youm T. The incidence and pattern of iliopsoas tendinitis following hip arthroscopy. Hip International. February, 2020. [epud ahead of print] Wolfson TS, Alaia MJ. Bone tunnel management in Modern Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease. March, 2020; 78(1): 53-64. Haunschild ED, Gilat R, Fu M, Tauro T, Wolfson T, Forsythe B, Verma N, Garrigues G, Nicholson G, Cole BJ. Defining Clinically Significant Outcomes for the PROMIS Upper Extremity Questionnaire After Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty. JSES International. [submitted: January, 2020] Haunschild ED, Gilat R, Parvaresh KC, Wolfson T, Tauro T, Yanke A, Cole BJ. Functional Outcomes and Survivorship of Distal Femoral Osteotomy with Cartilage Restoration of the Knee. Arthroscopy. [submitted: March, 2020] Polce EM, Wolfson TS, Skallerud WK, Maheshwer B, Fu M, Chahla J, Garrigues G, Forsythe B, Nicholson GP, Cole BJ, Verma N. Establishing Thresholds for Achievement of Clinically Significant Satisfaction at Two Years Following Shoulder Arthroplasty: The Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. [submitted: July, 2020] Gilat R, Haunschild ED, Huddleston H, Patel S, Wolfson T, Parvaresh KC, Yanke AB, Cole BJ. Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Focal Cartilage Defects of the Knee: Clinically Significant Outcomes, Failures, and Survival at A Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up. American Journal of Sports Medicine. [submitted: March, 2020] Maheshwer B, Polce EM, Paul K, Williams BT, Wolfson TS, Yanke A, Verma NN, Cole BJ, Chahla J. Regenerative Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis and Chondral Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Arthroscopy. [accepted: May, 2020] Browning RB, Clapp IM, Nwachukwu BU, Wolfson T, Suppauksorn S, Nho SJ. Superior Gluteal Reconstruction for Massive Abductor Tendon Tears: Case Series with Minimum 1-Year Follow-up. Arthroscopy. [submitted: July, 2020] | |
MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED: | |
Zusmanovich M, Kester B, Wolfson TS, Youm T. Rate and predictors of bilateral hip arthroscopy: which patients undergo bilateral hip scopes? Arthroscopy. Snir N, Wolfson TS, Pham H, Dai A, Sherman O, Feldman A. Clinical outcomes after mini-open excision of popliteal cysts. The Knee. Campbell A, Pham H, Pickell M, Begly J, Wolfson T, Youm T. The prevalence and pattern of iliopsoas tendinitis following hip arthroscopy. Arthroscopy. | |
MULTIMEDIA: | |
Meislin R, Snir N, Wolfson T, Hamula M. Microionized allograft cartilage matrix for osteochondral lesions.
Gidumal R, Gupta A, Wolfson T, Hamula M. Proximal hamstring rupture primary repair using transverse incision.
Snir R, Hamula M, Wolfson T, Dhanaraj D, Feldman A, Sherman O. Long head of the biceps tenodesis with a cortical button fixation technique.
Struhl S, Lowe D, Wolfson T, Laible CN, Hamula M. Closed-loop double endobutton technique for complete AC joint dislocation: a technique review and demonstration.
Gonzalez-Lomas G, Lowe D, McGee AW, Wolfson TS, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Simultaneous unicondylar osteoarticular allograft and high tibial osteotomy: case presentation and technique.
Oren JH, Wolfson TS, Lowe D, Hamula M, Sheskier S. Modified interpositional arthroplasty for advanced hallux rigidus: an improved technique.
Patel D, Hamula M, Lowe D, Wolfson T, Strauss E, Feldman D, Jazrawi L. Physeal-sparing ACL reconstruction using hamstring autograft: case presentation and surgical technique.
Wolfson TS, Zachilli M, Lowe D, Dai A, Tejwani N, Jazrawi LM. Medial Malleolar Osteotomy with Fresh Osteochondral Allograft for Large Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus.
Wolfson TS, Lowe D, Struhl S. AC Joint Reconstruction: Closed-Loop Double Cortical Button Technique for Acute and Chronic AC Joint Dislocations.
Wolfson TS, Lowe D, Struhl S. Acute Syndesmotic Stabilization with a Continuous-Loop Double Cortical Button System
Wolfson TS, Lowe D, Kwon Y, Jazrawi L. Sternoclavicular Joint Reconstruction: Hamstring Autograft Reconstruction of an Irreducible Anterior Dislocation.
Wolfson TS, Lowe D, Egol K. Capitellum Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Headless Screws
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PRESENTATIONS: | |
Prud’homme RK, Gindy ME, Pacheco CRN, Rinaldi C, Wolfson TS, Calero V. Facile synthesis of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles for imaging and drug delivery.
Gindy ME, Wolfson TS, Pacheco CRN, Calero V, Rinaldi C, Prudhomme RK. Controlled aggregation of iron oxide nanocrystals for preparation of magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents.
Wolfson, TS*. Novel treatment for skeletal manifestations of MPS VI.
Coakley, BA, Sussman ES, Wolfson TS, Bhaqavath AS, Choi JJ, Ranasinghe NE, Lynn ET, Divino CM. Postoperative antibiotics correlate with worse outcomes after appendectomy for nonperforated appendicitis.
Yang JC, Wolfson T, and Harris M. A comparison of perceived and measured business of medicine knowledge among medical students, residents, and attending physicians.
Snir N, Quirno M, Hamula MJ, Joshi B, Wolfson TS, Bansal A, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. The utility and role of osteotomies about the knee.
Joshi B, Gould S, Gupta A, Wolfson T, Hamula M, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Strauss E, Jazrawi L. Evaluation and management of injuries to the posterolateral corner of the knee: techniques and outcomes.
Laible C, Collins J, Wolfson TS*, Garofolo G, Hamula MJ, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Basic uses of hyaluronic acid in early knee arthritis.
Snir N, Deshmukh A, Wolfson T*, Hamula M, Lajam C. Hip and knee arthroplasty in Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Snir N, Wolfson T, Schwartzkopf R, Alvarado C, Hamula M, Dayan A. Outcomes of total joint arthroplasty in human-immunodeficiency virus-positive patients.
Snir N, Hamula M, Wolfson T, Meislin R, Strauss E, Jazrawi LM. Clinical outcomes after distal biceps reconstruction with allograft.
Shakked R, Wolfson TS, Hamula M, Garofolo G, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM, Feldman DS. Pediatric patellofemoral instability: a multimedia comprehensive review and novel treatment algorithm.
Uquillas C, Hamula M, Wolfson TS, Garofolo G, Snir N, Sherman OH, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Everything Achilles: knowledge update and current concepts in management.
Snir N, Ding D, Wolfson TS, Hamula M, Garofolo G, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Meniscal allograft transplantation made simple: a how-to guide.
Lin E, Hamula M, Wolfson TS, Garofolo G, Rokito AS, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Suprascapular nerve releases: indications & techniques.
Wolfson TS*, Rossy W, Hamula M, Garofolo G, Struhl S, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Surgical management of acromioclavicular joint injuries: where we are in 2014.
Snir N, Hamula MJ, Wolfson TS, Gyftopoulos S, Meislin RJ, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi, LM. The utility of MRI in the evaluation and treatment of distal biceps brachii ruptures.
Struhl S, Wolfson T. Continuous loop double endobutton reconstruction for AC joint dislocation.
Wolfson TS*, Ryan MK, Begly JP, Looze CA, Capogna B, Hamula MH, Chenard K, Mahure S, Youm T. Outcome trends after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement: when do patients improve?
Wolfson TS*, Ryan MK, Begly JP, Looze CA, Capogna B, Hamula MH, Chenard K, Mahure S, Youm T. Rate and predictors of bilateral hip arthroscopy: which patients undergo bilateral hip scopes?
Wolfson TS*, Hamula M, Leucht P, Egol K. Periprosthetic fractures of the upper extremity: current concepts and lessons learned.
Wolfson TS*, Dai A, Pham H, Campbell KA, Alaia MJ, Stauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. How the patella got her groove back: patella stabilization options in 2017.
Wolfson TS*, Weinberg M, Dai A, Pham H, Campbell KA, Alaia MJ, Stauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Filling the void in sports medicine: synthetic bone graft substitutes in 2017.
Capogna B, Hamula M, Begly J, Wolfson T, Looze C, Ryan MK, Youm T. Independent risk factors for poor outcome after hip arthroscopy.
Buckland A, Hamula M, Begly J, Capogna B, Looze C, Chenard KE, Wolfson T, Youm T. Concomitant lumbar spine pathology in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy: a matched cohort analysis.
Kester B, Mahure SA, Capogna B, Ryan MK, Wolfson T, Hamula M, Rokito AS, Youm T. Independent risk factors for revision surgery or conversion THA after hip arthroscopy: an analysis of 3,957 patients.
Shulman B, Wolfson TS, Hacquebord J, Barron O, Catalano L. Wrist Arthroscopy: Scope for the Best and Plan for the Worst.
Wolfson TS*, Chen K, Lajam C. Is Total Joint Arthroplasty Safe in Jehovah’s Witnesses Patients? A 12-Year Perspective.
Wolfson TS*, Hamula M, Baron S, Thompson K, Campbell K, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi L, Musahl V, Alaia M . Management of Bone Tunnels in Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
Campbell A, Thompson K, Pickell M, Pham H, Begly J, Wolfson T, Youm T. The Prevalence and Management of Iliopsoas Tendinitis Following Hip Arthroscopy.
Fu MC, Haunschild ED, Gilat R, Tauro T, Huddleston H, Wolfson T, Forsythe B, Verma NN, Garrigues G, Nicholson G, Cole BJ. Defining Clinically Significant Outcomes for the PROMIS Upper Extremity Questionnaire After Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
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BOOK CHAPTERS: | |
Wolfson TS, Atesok K, Cosku T, Mabrey J, Egol K, Jazrawi L. Animation and Surgical Simulation in Sports Medicine Education. In: Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation. Eds. Doral MN and Karlsson J. Springer: New York, NY. Wolfson TS, Hamula M, Alaia M,. Revision ACL Based Multiple Ligament Knee Surgery. The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee: A Practical Guide to Management, 3rd ed. Ed. Gregory C. Fanelli. Springer: New York, NY. Williams BT, Wolfson TS, Vadhera A, Verma NN. (2020). Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. In G. Milano, A. Grasso, R. Brzòska, L. Kovacic (Ed.), Shoulder Arthroscopy: Principles and Practice, 2nd edition (pp. in press). London: Springer. Wolfson T, Maheshwer B, Polce E, Verma NN. Golfer’s Elbow. In: Romeo AA, Erickson BJ. Sports-Related Conditions of the Elbow: A Guide to Successful Return to Play. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK; 2020: pp in press. Wolfson TS, Williams B, Maheshwer B, Verma NN. Technique Spotlight: Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. In: Garrigues G, Richard M, Gage M, Eds. Skeletal Trauma of the Upper Extremity. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 2020: pp in press. Haunschild ED, Gilat R, Wolfson T, Wong S, Cole BJ. Technique Corner: Marrow Stimulation and Augmentation. In: Advances in Knee Ligament and Knee Preservation Surgery. Berlin: Springer; 2020: pp in press. Gilat R, Haunschild ED, Wolfson TS, Cole BJ. Technique Corner: Technique Corner: Arthroscopic Labral Repair. In: Advances in Knee Ligament and Knee Preservation Surgery. Berlin: Springer; 2020: pp in press. Wolfson T, Newhouse A, Rasio JR, Nho S, Chahla J. Surgical Technique: Femoral Osteochondroplasty Using T-Capsulotomy. In: Nho SJ, Bedi A, Salata MJ, Mather RC, Kelly BT. Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 2nd edition. Berlin: Springer; 2020: pp in press. Wolfson T, Clapp I, Suppauksorn S, Nwachukwu BU, Nho S. Surgical Technique: Superior Gluteal Reconstruction. In: Nho SJ, Bedi A, Salata MJ, Mather RC, Kelly BT. Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 2nd edition. Berlin: Springer; 2020: pp in press. | |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: | |
9/2010 – 12/2010 |
Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Gross Anatomy |
1/2009 – 7/2009 |
Private Science Tutor |
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS: | |
2004 – 2008 |
Soccer, Princeton Men’s Varsity Soccer, Princeton, NJ |
2010 2011 |
Running
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Skiing |