Dr. Nakul V. Karkare, MD

Dr. Nakul Karkare

I am Dr Nakul V Karkare; an orthopedic surgeon specialized in limb reconstruction and joint replacement surgery.

I have operating privileges at Winthrop Hospital, St Charles Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital, Mather Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center, and I serve on the FDA advisory board, under the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Device Panel.

Dr Karkare has offices in Stony Brook, Babylon and Bayside and takes care of his patients at the following hospitals:

  • Peconic Bay Medical Center
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • St Joseph Hospital
  • St Catherine of Sienna

M.B.B.S.
Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, India
(September 1990 – July 1995)

D’Ortho
Diploma of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay, India
Orthopaedics
(October 1999)

FCPS
Fellow of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay, India
Orthopaedics
(November 2000)

DNB
Diplomate in National Board of Examinations
Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery, India
(February 1997- May 2001)

M.S.
Master of Science in Biomedical Materials Engineering
State University of New York, Alfred, NY, USA
(January 2002-July 2003)

6/2010 – 6/2011
Trauma Fellow, York Hospital, PA

8/2006 – 7/2007
Arthroplasty Fellow, Hospital for Special Surgery, NY

8/2007 – 7/2008
Arthroplasty and Metabolic Bone Disease Fellow, Hospital For Special Surgery

8/2008
A.O. Fellow, Orthopedic trauma, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma center, University of Maryland, MD, USA

8/2008
A.O. Fellow, Orthopedic trauma, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma center, University of Maryland, MD, USA

8/2005 – 7/2006
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellow, Wayne State University

Fellowship

  • 2009 – AAOS Annual Meeting Best Poster. Tumor and Metabolic Disease Category. “Hypovitaminosis D in Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery: A single center analysis”. Poster # P539 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2009, Las Vegas, NV, USA.

Residency

  • 2000 – Dr. Sancheti Gold Medal (Summa cum-laude) in Orthopedics awarded by the College
    of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay, India

Medical School

  • 1995 –  First Rank (Summa cum-laude) in final MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) graduating class, Amravati University, India
  • 1995 First Rank (Summa cum-laude) in Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology and Preventive & Social medicine, Amravati University, India

Professional Honors

  • 2009 FDA Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel
  • 2002 Sigma–Xi
  • Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
  • American Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Volunteer Physician to Red Skins at Richmond Camp, Richmond, VA, (2017)
  • Volunteer Physician Special Olympics, Richmond, VA, (2018)
  • Volunteer Physician to local High School and Colleges as Sports Physician (2017-2018)
  • Assistant Consultant, ISIC, India (2015-2016)
  • Chief Fellow Spine Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2013-2014)
  • pecialist Orthopedics, Ministry of Health, Oman (2009-2011)
  • Lecturer Medical College of Oman, Sohar, Oman (2009-2011)
  • Specialist Orthopedics, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia (2007 – 2009)
  • Medical Board of Trustees, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation ( MTF) (2009)
  • AO North America Musculoskeletal Trauma Faculty -2009
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) (2006)
  • Nominated Member, Sigma–Xi Organization (2002)
  • Invited Member, Cambridge Whos Who registry among Executives and professionals in the field of Education and Research (2009)
  • American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) (2007)
  • The International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (2006)
  • Orthopedic Research Society (a) (2005)
  • International Cartilage Repair Society (2005)
  • Council of Science Editors (2005)
  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International (2005)
  • ASTM subcommittee F04- Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices (2005)
  • ASTM subcommittee F04.05- Computer Assisted Surgical Systems (2005)
  • ASTM subcommittee F04.22-Arthroplasty (2005)
  • ASTM subcommittee F04.97- Editorial (2005)
  • American Medical Association (2005)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2005)
  • Materials Research Society (00199508) (2005)
  • Member, International Society of Medical Implants and Devices (2002-to date)
  • Member, The Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine (2004)
  • Founder and President, Biomaterials Society Alfred University Chapter, Alfred, NY, USA (2003)
  • Member, Keramos (ceramic engineering) (2003)
  • Member, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, India (2000)
  • Member, Bombay Orthopedics Association, Mumbai, India (2000)
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Call Us Now!

  • 2015 Medical Practice and Ethics, 9th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 15, 2015
  • 2009 17 th Annual Research seminar, Session 2, (A 3rd-body debris challenge from hydroxyapatite coating of femoral stem, Complications associated with removal of well-fixed flanged humeral prostheses), Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, School of Medicine, Collins Auditorium, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
  • 2005 Animal Experimentation: Ethical Issues, Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, Session V, June 4-6, New York, USA.
  • 2003 Growth Factors and Tissue Engineering. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering
  • 2003  Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, Charlotte, NC, USA
 
  • S. Khokhar, V. Vaksha, N. Karkare, “Stem Cell Use in Orthopedics: Ethical Considerations” 10th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine – University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; April 24 – 26, 2020
  • S. Gill, S. Khokhar, A. Malhotra, V. Vaksha, N. Karkare, “Ethical Considerations in Management of Fragility Fractures” 10th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine – University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; April 24 – 26, 2020
  • S. Gill, S. Khokhar, V. Vaksha, N. Karkare, “Clinical Trials in Osteoporosis Research: Ethical Considerations” 10th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine – University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; April 24 – 26, 2020
  • S. Khokhar, V. Vaksha, N. Karkare, “Out of Pocket Payment in Orthopedic Care: Ethical Considerations” 10th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; April 24 – 26, 2020
  • E. Naghdi, A. Karkare, F. Zaghi, S. Kafshi, N. Karkare, P Kozlowski “The Influence of Religion on Tissue and Organ Donation for Biomedical Research”. 9th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 14-15, 2018
  • L. Simani, A. Karkare, E. Naghdi, N. Karkare, P Kozlowski “Ethical Dilemma of Management and Treatment of Hip Fractures in the Elderly”. 9th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 14-15, 2018
  • N. Becher, A. Karkare, L.Simani, Naghdi, N. Karkare, P Kozlowski “Ethical Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis”. 9th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 14-15, 2018
  • N. Karkare “Orthopedics – The World of Reconstructive Joints, Dissecting the Ultimate Role of Robotics & Other Dynamics.” Panel expert. MedTools Unlocked Conference. Cowen and Company, LLC. Sheraton New York Times Square
  • N. Karkare “Advances in Joint Replacement Surgery” AAPI-QLI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin- Queens Long Island) CME Lectures & Educational Seminar, August 13, 2017, NY
  • E. Naghdi, A. Karkare, F. Zaghi, S. Kafshi, N. Karkare, P Kozlowski “The Influence of Religion on Tissue and Organ Donation for Biomedical Research”. 9th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 14-15, 2015
  • L. Simani, A. Karkare, E. Naghdi, N. Karkare, P Kozlowski “Ethical Dilemma of Management and Treatment of Hip Fractures in the Elderly”. 9th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 14-15, 2015
  • N. Becher, A. Karkare, L.Simani, Naghdi, N. Karkare, P Kozlowski “Ethical Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis”. 9th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine –Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 14-15, 2015
  • N. Karkare “Advances in treatment of Osteoporosis” Brookhaven Hospital medical staff grand rounds, October 2, 2015, NY
  • N. Karkare “Management of Metabolic Bone Disorders” Brookhaven Hospital grand rounds, April 24, 2015, NY
  • N. Karkare, P. Kota, S. Saha “Ethical Issues in the Management of Osteoporosis”. National Osteoporosis Foundation Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) Washington, D.C., Improving Performance in Post-Fracture Patient Care, May 19-22, 2015
  • N. Karkare, P. Kota, S. Saha “Ethical issues in metabolic bone disease management” 8th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine – April 24-26, 2015
  • A. Karkare, N. Karkare, S. Saha “Analysis of the Sunshine act data pertaining to NY orthopedic surgeons” 8th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine – April 24-26, 2015
  • N. Karkare “Management of Metabolic Bone Disorders” Winthrop University grand rounds, March 6, 2015, NY
  • N. Karkare “Osteoporosis and Orthopaedics”. The Laurence T. Butler Memorial Lectureship Continuing Medical Education Series, May 5, 2014, NY
  • N. Karkare “Osteoporosis”. Mather and St Charles Orthopaedic Department meeting, October 7, 2013, NY
  • N. Karkare “Advances in Osteoporosis”. Invited lecture. The Obstetrical and Gynecological Society of Suffolk County Annual Clinic Day Symposium, April 10, 2013, NY
  • N. Karkare, “Fracture Clasification” Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Course for Residents, St. Louis, MO, Oct 18, 2012
  • N. Karkare, “Metabolic Considerations in Ortho Trauma” 51st Postgraduate Seminar of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, May 13, 2011, Scottsdale, AZ
  • N. Karkare, “Geriatric Fractures” 51st Postgraduate Seminar of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, May 13, 2011, Scottsdale, AZ
  • N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Biologics in orthopaedics: The Ethical Challenges” Sixth International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering transactions. April 1 – 3, 2011, NY, USA
  • N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Ethical Challenges involving Orthopaedic Trauma” Sixth International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering transactions. April 1 – 3, 2011, NY, USA
  • N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale “Suprapatellar Approach for Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures: The Cole Technique” Poster presentation, November 11-14, 2010. 2010 Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines. Phoenix, AZ
  • N. Karkare, “Metabolic Bone Diseases and its relationship to fractures” Grand rounds, June 17, 2010, York Hospital, York, PA
  • N. Karkare, “Thromboprophylaxis after Joint Replacement Surgery” Grand rounds, July 29, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
  • N. Karkare, “Management of Metabolic Disease for orthopedic surgeons” Grand rounds, July 28, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
  • N. Karkare, “Metabolic Bone Disease: Management and Treatment Strategies for Orthopaedic Surgeons” Grand rounds, June 25, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA
  • N. Karkare, “Concepts of total hip arthroplasty” Grand rounds, December 10, 2008, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
  • N. Karkare, “Concepts of total knee arthroplasty” Grand rounds, January 14, 2009, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
  • N. Karkare, J. M. Lane, “Osteoporosis: Management and Treatment Strategies for Orthopaedic surgeons”, Instructional Course lecture, ICL 58, DVD video supplement American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons, 2008, Rosemont, IL  60018
  • N. Karkare, “Management of Metabolic Bone Disease”, Grand rounds October 3, 2008, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 30, Brooklyn, NY 1120
  • L. Bogunovic, N. Karkare, J. M. Lane “Hypovitaminosis D in Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery: A single center analysis”. Poster # P539, 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2009, Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • N. Karkare, A. Steever, L. Bogunovic, R. Parker, P. O’Loughlin, J. M. Lane. “The Safe Zone for Percutaneous Extrapedicular Surgical Approach to the Lumbar Spine” Session: Osteoporosis Treatment (Pre-Clinical): Other Agents Presentation Number: M344. Category: M. Osteoporosis – Treatment (clinical). American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane. “Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Surgical Orthopedic Patients: A Single Center Analysis” Session: Steroid Hormones and Receptors: Vitamin D and Its Analogs. Presentation Number: Su205. Category: O. Aging and Other Disorders of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane “Characterization of the Osteotomy Callus Using Fourier Transfer Infrared (FTIR) Imaging in a Rabbit Ulnar Model”. Session: Bone Biomechanics and Quality: Assessment of Bone Quality and Strength Presentation Number: M471. Category: D. Bone, Cartilage and Connective Tissue Matrix & Development. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • Karkare N. “Core decompression for Osteonecrosis”. Hospital for Special Surgery 89th Alumni Meeting. November 15, 2007, NY, NY
  • Andrew AD, Karkare N, Granchi C, Plaskos C, Moreau-Gaudry A, Sculco TP. A CAS-Enabled Cutting Guide for Efficient and Accurate Preparation of the Femur in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Surgetica Conference, Chambery, France, September 19-21, 2007
  • Liu J., Ebraheim N., Elsamaloty H., Karkare N., Yeasting R., Storer L., “Effect of Lumbar Disc Space Narrowing on Intervertebral Foraminal Dimensions” North American Spine Society Meeting, 20th Annual Meeting, September 27 – October 1, 2005, Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • Karkare N., Ebraheim N., Liu J. and Yeasting R., “Retroperitoneal approach for the lumbosacral spine and related pelvic structures”. International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine Annual meeting, Poster No. 1-21e, May 10-14, 2005, New York, NY, USA
  • Ebraheim N., Liu J., Shafiq Q., Karkare N., Woldenberg L., and Yeasting R. “The effect of dorsal translation of lumbar vertebra on the size of intervertebral foramina: A quantitative analysis”. International Society for Study of Lumbar Spine Annual meeting, Poster No. 5-5g, May 10-14, 2005, New York, NY, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Strengthening of the Bone-PMMA interface”. Fifth Combined Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Societies of Canada, USA, Japan and Europe, Podium. No. 016, October 10-13, 2004, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength”. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society, poster 1438, March 7 – 10, 2004, San Francisco, California, USA
  • Rectenwald, J., Karkare, N., Thiebaud, J., Murray, P. and Saha. S. “Stress Relaxation Behavior of Wrist Ligaments: A Cadaveric Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, 2002, Washington DC, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength: A Biomechanical Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, 2002, Washington DC, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Versatile Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixator”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, 2002, Washington DC, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Effect of Drill Holes on the Strength of Bones”. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, 2003 Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Osteogenic Growth factors: A Review”. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, 2003, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J., Karkare, N. and Saha, S “A New Multiphase Injectable Bone Substitute”. 22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, September 26-28, 2003, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Biomechanical Analysis of the Bone Cement Interface and A Review Of Cementation Techniques”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixators-A New Concept in External Fixators”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
  • Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J., Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Bioglass Based Bone Substitute Material: A Preliminary Study”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A New Method for Preparation of Bone Surface Before Total Joint Replacement”. First International Conference on Medical Implants. July 25-28, 2003, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
  • Rectenwald, J., Karkare, N., Thiebaud, J., Murray, P. and Saha. S. “Stress Relaxation of Cadaveric Wrist Ligaments”. Residents and Fellows Conference of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. September 2003, Chicago, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Method for Better Interdigitation of Bone Cement into Bone”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “An Improved Device for External Fixation of Bones”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Growth Factors in Bone Substitute Materials: A Review”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Laboratory Investigations to Improve the Life of Cemented Arthroplasty”. Biomedical Engineering in New York. November 1-2, 2003, Alfred, New York, USA
  • Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “Study Designs in Clinical Research and Bias”. Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, June 4-6, 2005, New York, USA
  • Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice”. Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, June 4-6, 2005, New York, USA
  • Karkare, N., and Saha, S. “The Principles governing Physician-Patient Relationship”. Third International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering, June 4-6, 2005, New York, USA.
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Press Releases

  • “Modern Joint replacement surgery at Loma Linda University” Physician practice, March issue 6A, Loma Linda University, CA, USA
  • Joint Replacement Seminar, April 2009, Temecula Senior center, CA, USA
  • “Engineering the Elements”. The Newsletter of Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science, Fall 2002, Vol. 4 No 1, NY, USA
  • Quoted online about lumbar treatment on this Oregon accident attorney website in Oregon, USA
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  • William Faulk, D. Grande, N. Karkare “Retrieval analysis of ceramic on polyethylene total hip replacement” Vol 55, I of Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation. An international journal for the study of biomedical engineering, technology, & education. IAE Publishing, Windsor, Canada
  • N. Karkare, P. Kota, S. Saha “Ethical Issues in the Management of Osteoporosis”. National Osteoporosis Foundation Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) Washington, D.C., Improving Performance in Post-Fracture Patient Care, May 19-22, 2015
  • N. Karkare, P. Kota, S. Saha “Ethical issues in metabolic bone disease management” 8th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine – April 24-26, 2015
  • A. Karkare, N. Karkare, S. Saha “Analysis of the Sunshine act data pertaining to NY orthopedic surgeons” 8th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine – April 24-26, 2015
  • N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Biologics in orthopaedics: The Ethical Challenges” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Pg 24, 25 Volume 5, number 1, 2011
  • N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale , Saha. S “Ethical Challenges involving Orthopaedic Trauma” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Pg 27, Volume 5, number 1, 2011
  • N. Karkare, T. DiPasquale “Suprapatellar Approach for Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures: The Cole Technique” Transactions of 2010 Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines. Phoenix, AZ
  • Peter G Elsissy, N. Karkare, “Inconsistencies in Units Used to Report Cell Counts From Aspirates of Infected Arthroplasties”, J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 May;92(5):1312; author reply 1312-4
  • Karkare N, Yeasting RA, Ebraheim NA, Espinosa N, Scheyerer MJ, Werner CM. “Anatomical considerations of the internal iliac artery in association with the ilioinguinal approach for anterior acetabular fracture fixation” Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2010 Jun 29
  • Peter G Elsissy, N. Karkare, “Inconsistencies in Units Used to Report Cell Counts From Aspirates of Infected Arthroplasties”, Letter to the editor, JBJS June 2009
  • Laura Gehrig, Joseph Lane, Mary I. O’Connor, David Zackson, and Nakul Karkare
    Osteoporosis: Management and Treatment Strategies for Orthopaedic Surgeons
    J. Bone Joint Surg. Am., Letter to the Editor, Nov 2008; 90: 2544 – 2545
  • L. Bogunovic, N. Karkare, J. M. Lane “Hypovitaminosis D in Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery: A single center analysis”. Poster # P539 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2009, Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • N. Karkare, A. Steever, L. Bogunovic, R. Parker, P. O’Loughlin, J. M. Lane. “The Safe Zone for Percutaneous Extrapedicular Surgical Approach to the Lumbar Spine” Session: Osteoporosis Treatment (Pre-Clinical): Other Agents Presentation Number: M344. Category: M. Osteoporosis – Treatment (clinical). American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane. “Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Surgical Orthopedic Patients: A Single Center Analysis” Session: Steroid Hormones and Receptors: Vitamin D and Its Analogs. Presentation Number: Su205. Category: O. Aging and Other Disorders of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane “Characterization of the Osteotomy Callus Using Fourier Transfer Infrared (FTIR) Imaging in a Rabbit Ulnar Model”. Session: Bone Biomechanics and Quality: Assessment of Bone Quality and Strength Presentation Number: M471. Category: D. Bone, Cartilage and Connective Tissue Matrix & Development. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting September 12-16, 2008, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • D Kendoff, C Plaskos, N Karkare, C Granchi, A Mareau-gaudry, T Sculco, A Pearle “A navigated 8-in-1 femoral cutting guide for total knee arthroplasty – Development and accuracy study” 8th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 5th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery Hong Kong, June 4-7, 2008
  • Karkare N, Andrew AD, Granchi C, Plaskos C, Moreau-Gaudry A, Sculco TP. “A
    Navigated 8 in 1 Cutting Guide for Total Knee Arthroplasty”. Hospital for Special Surgery 89th Alumni Meeting. November 15-16, 2007, NY, NY
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Improved Shear Strength of the Bone-PMMA Interface by Vibration and Horizontal Grooves” # P060, AAOS annual meeting, San Diego, California, February 14 – 18, 2007
  • Ebraheim NA, Karkare N, Gehling DJ, Liu J, Ervin D, Werner CM., “ Use of External Rotation view for Posteromedial Tubercle Fractures of the Talus” Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma J Orthop Trauma. 2007 Sep;21(8):579-582
  • Ebraheim NA, Karkare N, Liu J, Xu R, Werner CM. The Use of Angled Posteroanterior fluoroscopy for L5-Sl Discography: A Technical note American Journal of Orthopedics Am J Orthop. 2007 Jul;36(7):380-1
  • Liu J., Shafiq Q., Ebraheim N., Karkare N., Asaad M., Woldenberg L., Yeasting R., “Value of true lateral radiographic view of C2 pedicle for screw trajectory during transarticular screw insertion” Spine J. 2005 Jul-Aug; 5(4): 434-40
  • Karkare, N, Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J.,. and Saha, S. “Synthesis and Characterization of a bone substitute material”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices (Accepted provisionally)
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “History of devices for radiological evaluation of osteoporosis” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices (Accepted provisionally)
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Devices for evaluation of Osteoporosis” International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices (Accepted provisionally)
  • Jiayong Liu , Nabil A. Ebraheim , Steven P. Haman , Qaiser Shafiq , Nakul Karkare , Ashok Biyani , Vijay K. Goel , Lee Woldenberg. Effect of the Increase in the Height of Lumbar Disc Space on Facet Joint articulation area in sagittal plane. Spine 2006 Apr 1;31(7): E198-202
  • Liu J., Ebraheim N., Elsamaloty H., Karkare N., Yeasting R., Storer L., “Effect of Lumbar Disc Space Narrowing on Intervertebral Foraminal Dimensions” North American Spine Society Meeting Proceedings, 20th Annual Meeting. 2005
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Strengthening of the Bone-PMMA interface”. Trans. Fifth Combined Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Societies of Canada, USA, Japan and Europe, 016, 2005
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength”. Trans. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society, 1438, Vol. 29, 2004
  • Rectenwald, J P; Murray, P M; Karkare, N V; Thiebaud, J; Saha, S. “Time dependant relaxation of soft tissue elements about the wrist following external fixation application”. Trans. 50th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society, 1210, Vol. 29, 2004
  • Rectenwald, J., Karkare, N., Thiebaud, J., Murray, P. and Saha. S. “Stress Relaxation Behavior of Wrist Ligaments: A Cadaveric Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Pg 357-358. ISBN: 1-930636-01-6, Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc., 2002
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength: A Biomechanical Study”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Pg 171. ISBN: 1-930636-01-6, Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc., 2002
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A Versatile Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixator”. 21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments, Pg. 169-170. ISBN: 1-930636-01-6, Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc., 2002
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Effect of Drill Holes on the Strength of Bones”. Trans.22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, p. 100, 2003
  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Osteogenic Growth factors: A Review”. Trans.22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, p. 91, 2003
  • Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J., Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A New Multiphase Injectable Bone Substitute”. Trans.22nd Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference and Symposium on Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery, p. 145, 2003
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  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixators-A New Concept in External Fixators”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 1, pg. 9, 2005
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  • Karkare, N. and Saha, S. “A New Method for Preparation of Bone Surface Before Total Joint Replacement”. International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices, Volume 1, Number 1, pg. 36, 2005
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Reviewer

  • Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL
  • Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, CA, USA. Journal of Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI), (Elsevier Science Ltd)
  • Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants (Begell House Inc)
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH, USA 2004, 2005
  • Atomization and Sprays (Begell House Inc)

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  • Advances in Materials Science ISSN (Print): 1730-2439
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  • Patents in Nanotechnology . ISSN(Online): 1872-2105
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  • 2009 FDA Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel
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