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Balazs Galdi, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Galdi is originally from the North Jersey area. Growing up in North Bergen, he attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, where he was a First Team All-County Athlete in tennis. Following high school, Dr. Galdi received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University in New Brunswick. While at Rutgers, not only was he was Captain and Most Valuable Player of the Division I Men?s Varsity Tennis Team, but he also graduated Summa Cum Laude with highest honors. Furthermore, during his time ?On the Banks?, he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society, received the Big East Conference Scholar-Athlete and the Rutgers College Scholastic Excellence awards, and was inducted into the Dean?s List each of his eight semesters. After college, Dr. Galdi subsequently received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and was named a Golding Distinguished Scholar. After medical school, Dr. Galdi completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. Following residency, Dr. Galdi completed the world-renowned Charles Neer Fellowship in Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine at Columbia University. While in fellowship, Dr. Galdi assisted in the care of the New York Yankees.
Education
B.A., 2004, Rutgers University M.D., 2008, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Licensure & Certification
Medical Licensure New Jersey
Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Ulnar neuropathy due to anconeus epitrochlearis: A Case Report. Nellans K, Galdi B, Kim HK, Levine WN. Orthopedics. 2014 August 1;37(8):e743-5.
Glenoid Revision is Best Treated with Glenoid Implants- Affirms. Galdi B, Bigliani LU.
Semin Arthroplasty. 2014 February; 25(1): 48-53.
Primary Anterior-Inferior 2.7mm versus 3.5mm Plating for AO/OTA Type B Clavicle Fractures: A Comparative Cohort Clinical Outcomes Study. Galdi B, Yoon RS, Choung EW, Reilly MC, Sirkin MS, Smith WR, Liporace FA. Journal of Orthopedic Trauma. 2013 March; 27(3): 121-125.
Osteoid Osteoma of the Thumb: A Case Report. Galdi B, Capo J, Nourbakhsh A, Patterson F. HAND. 2010 December; 5(4): 423-426.
Autologous Hamstring ACL Graft Failure using the Anteromedial Portal Technique with Suspensory Femoral Fixation: A Case Series of 7 Patients. Galdi B, Reyes A, Levine WN.
Accepted to the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Reverse Total Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures. Jobin C, Galdi B, Levine WN.
Accepted to the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
The Thrower's Shoulder: An Update. Brabston EW, Galdi B, Ahmad CS.
Accepted to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Trabecular Metal versus Standard Hemiarthroplasty in the Treatment of 3 and 4 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures. Cody EA, Galdi B, Brabston EW, Greiwe RM, Ahmad CS, Bigliani LU, Levine WN.
Accepted to the Journal of Orthopedic Trauma
Patients Have Strong Preferences and Perceptions for Biceps Tenotomy versus Tenodesis. Galdi B, Southren D, Brabston EW, Popkin CA, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS.
Submitted to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Reconstruction and Surgical Simulation of 3 and 4 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures Using Patient Specific 3-D CT Modeling. Khanna K, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Brabston EW, Galdi B, Gardner TR, Ahmad CS.
Submitted to the Journal of Orthopedic Trauma
Areas Of Interest
Biceps Tenodesis versus Tenotomy ? A Prospective Randomized Control Trial. J, Galdi B, Brabston EW, Southren D, Jobin C, Levine WN.,
Clinical Outcomes of Various Biceps Tenodesis Techniques: A Retrospective Review. Galdi B, Southren D, Ahmad CS.,
Patient Perceptions of Biceps Tenotomy versus Tenodesis. Galdi B, Brabston EW, Southren D, Ahmad CS.,
Preoperative Synovitis in Type 2 SLAP Lesions. Brabston EW, Galdi B, Ahmad CS.,
Primary Anterior-Inferior 2.7mm versus 3.5mm Plating for AO/OTA Type B Clavicle Fractures: A Biomechanical Follow-Up to a Clinical Outcomes Study. Galdi B, Reilly MC, Sirkin MS, Donegan DJ, Liporace FA.,
Reliability and Validity of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Radiographic Measurements. Vogel L, Galdi B, Jobin C.,
Subscapularis Tenotomy versus Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy: A Prospective, Randomized Study. Hsu S, Galdi B, Ahmad CS, Bilgiani LU, Levine WN.,
The Effect of Smoking on Rotator Cuff Repair: Functional Outcomes and Cuff Integrity. Galdi B, Anakwenze O, Southren D, Jobin C, Ahmad CS, Levine WN.,
