Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

John Fulkerson works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He attended Yale University School of Medicine. Yale University School of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the US. Yale University School of Medicine is ranked 7 in research and 57 in primary care medicine He received 1 awards: "America's Top Doctors". John Fulkerson is a published doctor as well. He has 20 publications published. The latest was: Radiographic Reference Points Are Inaccurate With and Without a True Lateral Radiograph: The Importance of Anatomy in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. John Fulkerson accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Radiographic Reference Points Are Inaccurate With and Without a True Lateral Radiograph: The Importance of Anatomy in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.
• Medial quadriceps tendon-femoral Ligament: surgical anatomy and reconstruction technique to prevent patella instability.
• Anatomic Guidelines for Harvesting a Quadriceps Free Tendon Autograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
• The role of trochlear dysplasia in Patellofemoral instability.
• Technical aspects of Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for the general orthopaedic surgeon.
• Surgical stress-induced immune cell redistribution profiles predict short-term and long-term postsurgical recovery. A prospective study.
• Patellofemoral Joint preservation.
• AnteroMedialization of the tibial tubercle for patellofemoral arthritis in patients > 50 years.
• Controversies and techniques in the surgical management of Patellofemoral arthritis.
• Quadriceps tendon--a reliable alternative for reconstruction of the Anterior cruciate ligament.
• Restoration of native medial patellofemoral Ligament support after patella dislocation.
• Current concepts review: the medial patellofemoral Ligament.
• Arthroscopic release of the vastus lateralis tendon for recurrent Patellar dislocation.
• Patellofemoral forces after medial patellofemoral Ligament reconstruction: a biomechanical analysis.
• Residual strength of the quadriceps versus Patellar tendon after harvesting a central free tendon graft.
• Alternatives to Patellofemoral arthroplasty.
• Symposium. Operative treatment of Patellofemoral arthritis.
• Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing central quadriceps free tendon.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients with patellofemoral Pain.

Schools

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• Yale Univ Sch Of Med

• Williams College

Procedures Preformed

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• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Joint Drainage
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Conditions Treated

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• Achilles Tendinitis
• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
• Back Pain
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• America's Top Doctors

Education

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• Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Yale University School of Medicine

Hospital

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• Hartford Hospital

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1184621419
NPPES Provider LastName		FULKERSON
NPPES Provider FirstName		JOHN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		061065501
NPPES Provider State		CT
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		146.0
Distinct Opioid Count		2.0
Opioid Claim Count		31.0
Percent Opioid Claims		21.23

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1184621419
Last Name Of The Provider	FULKERSON
First Name Of The Provider	JOHN
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