Katahdin, ME

BORN: May 29, 1958 Schenectady, NY ( USA)

E-MAIL: genufix@yahoo.com  Please note: we do not diagnose and treat over the Internet.

WEB ADDRESS: www.genufix.com

OCCUPATION: Orthopedic Surgeon, Knee and Shoulder and Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Arthroscopic Surgeon

OTHER: MBA, Suracuse University, 2004

Dr. Wnorowski currently works with "Orthopedic Associates" at the following locations:

PERSONAL REFERENCES:

John Fatti, MD, Syracuse, NY

Richard Rozanski, MD Syracuse, NY

Tom Baesl, MD, Colorado Springs, CO

Jason Edwards, Mountaineering Guide, University Pl, WA

Aconcagua, Argentina

Active Staff Physician and Orthopedic Surgeon:  Specialists One-Day Surgery Center, Crouse Health, Harrison Center Outpatient Surgery Center, Harrison West Outpatient Surgery Center, Madison-Irving Surgery Center, Northeast Outpatient Surgery Center.

Courtesy Staff:  Upstate Medical University (Syracuse), St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Community General Hospital

EDUCATION:

Mohonasen High School 1972-1976: Schenectady, NY

B.S. Biology 1976-1980:  Valedictorian Siena College, Loudonville, NY 

M.D. 1980-1984: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

M.B.A. Professional Program 1997-2004: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 

Internship:  General Surgery (July 1984-June 1985):

SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse

David Fromm, M.D., Chairman

Residency:  Orthopedic Surgery (July 1985-June 1989):

SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse

David G. Murray, M.D., Chairman

Fellowship:  Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery (Aug. 1989-July 1990):

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (formerly Salt Lake City Knee Research Foundation)

Lonnie E. Paulos, M.D.

Thomas D. Rosenberg, M.D.

Charles L. Beck, M.D.

Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners: July 1985

Board Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS) July 1992:  Part I (Written Exam 98th percentile) July 1989, Passed Part II (Oral Exam) July 1992, (Recertification June 2002)

 

                                                                Mt. Elbrus, Russia

 

MEDICAL LICENSURE:

New York (169874-1) March 1986

Utah (180744-1205) July 1989

RESIDENCY TRAINING EXPERIENCE: General Orthopedics (21 months), Hand Surgery (6 months), Pediatric Orthopedics (6 months), Spine Surgery (6 months), Reconstructive Surgery (6 months), Chief Resident (9 months)

FELLOWSHIP TRAINING: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Knee-Shoulder Reconstruction (12 months)

Valedictorian, Siena College (Class of 1980), Summa Cum Laude, Siena College (1980)

Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society

Science Division Award for Excellency in Major Field Biology, Siena College (1980)

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (1985)

Resident's Essay Award, Arthroscopy Association of North America, for "Anatomic and Biomechanical Analysis of the Arthroscopic Wafer Procedure," Orlando, FL (Apr. 19, 1990)

Clinical Preceptor of the Academic Year: (1999-2000): awarded to CNY Orthopedics surgeons for best teaching to Drs. deRosa, Lasda, Fatti, Wnorowski, Wiese, DiStefano, DiChristina, and PA Failing by LeMoyne College PA training program graduates (September, 2000)

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Arthroscopy Association of North America

Eastern Orthopedic Association

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

American College of Sports Medicine

Wilderness Medical Society

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

American Medical Association

New York State Medical Society

Onondaga County Medical Society

Basic AO Course, 44th Annual Meeting Dec. 1986, Davos, Switzerland

Hip Symposium March 1987, Syracuse, NY

Musculoskeletal Pathology (Enneking) Oct. 1987, Marineland Whitney Lab, St. Augustine, FL

Basic External Fixator Course June 1988, Syracuse, NY

American Academy Orthopedic Surgeons Mar. 1989, 56th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

American Orthopedic Association Mar. 1989 Resident's Conference, Rochester, NY

Southwestern Review Course Apr. 1989, Dallas, TX

Basic Course on the Operative Treatment of Femur Fractures June 1989, Syracuse, NY

Arthroscopic Surgery, 12th Annual Seminar- "Metcalf Course" Jan. 1990, Snowbird, UT

Orthopedic Research Society Feb. 1990, 36th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Mar. 1990, "Reconstruction of the Shoulder-State of the Art", Bal Harbor, FL

Arthroscopy Association of North America Apr. 1990, 9th Annual Meeting Orlando, FL

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship Apr. 1990 (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): Werner Muller, M.D., Snowbird, UT

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship Feb. 1991 (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): Jesse DeLee, M.D., Park City, UT

Arthroscopy Association of North America Apr. 1991, 10th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA 

Alta Trauma Course May 1991, Philadelphia, PA

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine July 1991, 17th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

"Reconstruction of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament" Jan. 1992, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (Instructor), Salt Lake City, Utah

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Feb. 1992, 59th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Feb. 1992, (AAOS-Specialty Day), Washington, DC

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship Mar. 1992 (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): William Clancy, M.D., Salt Lake City, UT

University Hospitals (Case Western Reserve) May 1992 Comprehensive Review Course, Cleveland, OH

"Arthroscopic Enhanced Surgery of the Shoulder" Dec. 1992, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (Instructor), Salt Lake City, UT

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship Mar. 1993 (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): Russ Warren, M.D., Salt Lake City, UT

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine July 12-15, 1993, 19th Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, ID

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Workshop July 16, 1993 Sun Valley, ID

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship Mar. 1994 (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): James Andrews, M.D., Salt Lake City, UT

Arthroscopy Association of North America Apr. 28-May 1, 1994 13th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Feb. 15-20, 1995, 62nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine February 19, 1995, Specialty Day 1995, Orlando, FL

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship March 24-25, 1995 (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): Richard Caspari, M.D., Salt Lake City, UT

Arthroscopy Association of North America May 4-7, 1995, 14th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine July 16-19, 1995, 21st Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship March 22-23, 1996 (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): Peter Fowler, M.D., Salt Lake City, UT

Arthroscopy Association of North America April 11-14, 1996, 15th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Second World Congress Sports Trauma June 16-20,1996, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, 22nd Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Wilderness and Travel Medicine March 12-16, 1997, 11th Annual Meeting, Snowbird, UT

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Workshop May 22, 1997 Kennesaw, GA

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine June 22-25, 1997, 23rd Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, ID

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship June 27-28, 1997, (Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): David Drez, M.D., Salt Lake City, UT

Holmium Laser: Arthroscopic Applications June 27, 1997, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT

Endoscopic Reconstruction of the ACL, Meniscal Repair, and October 3-4, 1997 Regenerative Chondroplasty (Instructor), The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT

Arthroscopy Association of North America April 30-May 3, 1998, 17th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Annual Fellowship February 25-26, 2000,(Cub Bear) Reunion, Guest Professor (Grizzly): Steve Snyder, Mark Friedman, M.D., Salt Lake City, UT

Arthroscopy Association of North America April 13-16, 2000, 19th Annual Meeting, Miami, FL

Alumni (Murray) Day, SUNY Orthopedic Department 19th Annual Reunion Meeting, June 9, 2000, Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine June 18-21, 2000, 26th Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, ID

Arthrex Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Seminar October 20, 2000, Naples, FL

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Feb. 27-March 4, 2001, 68th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA

Arthroscopy Association of North America "The Master's Experience" Advanced Shoulder Course June 8-10, 2001, Chicago, IL

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course July 11-12, 2001, Syracuse, NY.

Southwestern Review Course March 15-17, 2002, Dallas, TX

Arthroscopy Association of North America 21st Fall Course November 17-19, 2002, Palm Desert, CA

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons February 4-9, 2003, 70th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine February 8, 2003, Specialty Day 2003, New Orleans, LA

Biomet Repicci II Minimally Invasive Arthroplasty Seminar May 5, 2003, Chicago, IL

Biomet Vanguard Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty, Microplasty Total Knee Replacement Course January 12, 2004, Chicago, IL

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine June 24-27, 2004, 30th Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Arthroscopy Association of North America May 12-15, 2005, 24th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC

Stryker Orthopedics Advanced Product and Procedural Training Program: MIS Knee Joint Replacement- Modified Mid-Vastus Approach (Scorpio MIS and Computer Navigation Technology), The Medical Education and Research Institute June 23, 2005, Memphis, TN

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons December 2-4, 2005, Knee Arthroplasty: Insight and Evaluation of New Techniques, Chicago, IL

On-Field Assessment and Management of Knee Injuries, "Getting Back in the Game": Sports Medicine Symposium, May 5, 2007, Syracuse University Manley Field House, Syracuse, NY               

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons June 8-9, 2007, Cartilage Restoration of the Knee, Chicago IL 

AAOSM and AAOS Review Course for Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine August 3-5, 2007, Chicago, IL 

Arthroscopy Association of North America November 1-3, 2007, 26th Annual Fall Course, JW Marriott Resort, Orlando, FL

NYU Medical School May 16-17, 2008, Sports Medicine Imaging 2008 Course, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY

(a complete list of CME I credited activities is available here- click:  CME )

CURRENT INVESTIGATIVE INTERESTS, RESEARCH AND PROJECTS:

MRI Scan/EMG Analysis of Patellar Taping for LPCS

Radiographic Analysis of ACL Reconstruction Tibial Tunnel Enlargement

Clinical Follow-Up of Arthroscopic Bundled Hamstring ACL Reconstruction

Running and Osteoarthritis

Orthopedic Grand Rounds (Residency Presentations),  SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY: Patella Fractures Nov. 6, 1985, Primary Musculoskeletal Lymphoma July 3, 1986, Complications of IM Nailing of the Femur Nov. 26, 1986, Odontoid Fractures Apr. 8, 1987, Spinal Orthoses Sep. 9, 1987, Meniscal Repair Mar. 16, 1988, Running Injuries July 27, 1988

Pediatric Orthopedic Conferences (Residency Presentations), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Aug. 5, 1987 Arthogryposis Aug. 19, 1987, Club Foot Oct. 7, 1987, Leg Length Discrepancy Dec. 16, 1987

Alumni (Murray) Day, 8th Annual May 20, 1988, Epidural Steroids for Low Back and Leg Pain, Syracuse, NY

Interdepartmental Pathology Conferences, Staging of Musculoskeletal Tumors May 23, 1988, SUNY HSC Syracuse, NY

American Orthopedic Association Residents' Conference Mar. 30, 1989, Epidural Steroids for Low Back and Leg Pain Rochester, NY

Orthopedic Research Society, 36th Annual Meeting Feb. 5, 1990, Anatomic and Biomechanical Analysis of the Wafer Procedure, (Poster Presentation), New Orleans, LA 

Alumni (Cub Bear) Reunion Apr. 13, 1990, Preliminary Results of Clinical Review of Patella Entrapment Syndrome: Long-Term Followup, Snowbird, UT

Arthroscopy Association of North America, 9th Annual Meeting Apr. 28, 1990, Anatomic and Biomechanical Analysis of the Arthroscopic Wafer Procedure (Paper Presentation/Resident's Essay Award), Orlando, FL

American Society for Surgery of the Hand Sept. 24, 1990, 8th Annual Resident and Fellows' Conference, Anatomic and Biomechanical Analysis of the Arthroscopic Wafer Procedure, (Paper Presentation), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Instructional Lecture to Orthopedic Residents & Staff Nov. 16, 1990, Examination of the Knee, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Charles R. Ross Research Poster Session Nov. 28-29, 1990, Anatomic and Biomechanical Analysis of the Arthroscopic Wafer Procedure, (Poster Presentation), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Ski Safety Seminar, CNY Orthopedic Center Dec. 1- 5, 1990, Ski Injuries: Epidemiology, Knee Injuries, and Environmental Problems, Syracuse, NY

Instructional Lecture to Orthopedic Residents & Staff Jan. 18, 1991, Mechanical Knee Testing (Arthrometry: KT-1000), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Interleukin I and Early, Localized Arthritis (Paper Presentation) Feb. 1991, Alumni (Cub Bear) Reunion, Park City, UT

Posterior Cruciate Ligament: Mar. 25, 1991, Basic Science and Injury Management, Orthopedic Medical Staff Meeting, Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, NY

Interleukin I and Early, Localized Arthritis (Paper Presentation) Apr. 25, 1991, Arthroscopy Association of North American, 10th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA

Mechanical Knee Testing (Arthrometry: KT-1000) May 21, 1991, Instructional Lecture SUNY Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Staff, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Update on Patella Entrapment Syndrome June 14, 1991, Alumni (Murray) Day, 11th Annual, Syracuse, NY

Patella Entrapment Syndrome: A Clinical Followup with July 9, 1991, Long-Term Results: A PES Update (Paper Presentation), American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, 17th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

ACL Injury and Management Oct. 30, 1991 Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic & Operating Room Nursing Staff), Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, NY

Isokinetic Training and Rehabilitation Oct. 30, 1991, (High School Football Coaches & Trainers), CNY Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center, Syracuse, NY

Patella Tracking Problems, Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic Residents & Staff) Nov. 15, 1991, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Rehabilitation and Treatment of Skiing Injuries Nov. 20, 1991, SUNY Cortland Athletic Training Students, Cortland, NY

Skiing Injuries: Epidemiology, Knee Injuries Dec. 4 & Dec. 7, 1991, (Prevention and Treatment), and Environmental Problems in Skiers, Ski Safety Seminar, CNY Orthopedic Center, Syracuse, NY

Prevention of Common Skiing Injuries Jan. 10, 1992, North Country Ski Club, Cicero, NY

Arthroscopic Treatment of the Ulnar Impaction Syndrome Mar. 10, 1992, Tutorial on the Distal Radial-Ulnar Joint, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) Travelling Fellows Lecture, Andrew K. Palmer, M.D., Coordinator, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

ACL Injury/Management Oct. 30, 1992, Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic & Operating Room Nursing Staff), Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, NY

Prevention of Common Skiing Injuries Nov. 13, 1992, North County Ski Club, Cicero, NY

ACL Injury and Knee Patholaxity Jan. 27, 1993, SUNY Cortland ATC Students, Cortland, NY

Basic Techniques of Knee/ Shoulder Arthroscopy Mar. 19, 1993, Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic Residents & Staff), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Sports Tumors (Case Series Presentation) Mar. 27, 1993, Alumni (Cub Bear) Reunion, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT

Meniscal Repair/Rehabilitation Apr. 15, 1993, American Society of Physical Therapists (Syracuse Chapter), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Prevention/Treatment of Common Running Injuries Apr. 17, 1993, YMCA Runners (with Onondaga Sports Medicine P.T.), Syracuse, NY

Meniscal Repair/Rehabilitation June 12, 1993, Syracuse Physical Therapists' Study Group, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Sports Tumors (Case Series Presentation) June 18, 1993, Alumni (Murray) Day, 13th Annual, ON Center, Syracuse, NY

Skiing Injuries Feb. 16, 1994, SUNY Cortland ATC Students, Cortland, NY

Sports Tumors Feb. 16, 1994, 1994 Winter Sports Medicine Symposium with Sports Medicine Sectio, Dept. Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY-HSC Syracuse, Sheraton University Inn, Syracuse, NY

Examination of the Knee Mar. 18, 1994, NYS Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Syracuse Chapter, Quality Inn, Liverpool, NY

Prevention of Throwing Injuries Mar. 30, 1994, Little League Coaches' Clinic, Liverpool, NY

Anatomy, Biology and Biomechanics of Tendon, Ligament and Meniscus May 24 & June 7, 1994, Review Lectures (Orthopedic Residents), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Basic Techniques of Knee/Shoulder Arthroscopy Sept. 15, 1994, Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic Residents & Staff), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY                                                                                        (40)

New Advances in Arthroscopy Nov. 18, 1994 Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic Residents & Staff), Syracuse, NY

MRI Assessment of the Rotator Cuff--Is it Really Accurate? March 24, 1995, Alumni (Cub Bear) Reunion, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT

MRI Assessment of the Rotator Cuff--Is it Really Accurate? May 6, 1995, (Dr. D.W. Senior Author, Dr. B.C. Presentor- Paper Presentation), Arthroscopy Association of North America, 14th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA

The Fate of Intraarticular Debris After Endoscopic ACL Reconstruction June 19, 1995, Alumni (Murray) Day, 15th Annual, The Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Surgical Management and Rehabilitation of the Torn Meniscus October 2, 1995, Fitness Forum Rehabilitation Staff (Therapists and Trainers), Liverpool, NY

Evaluation and Examination of the Knee October 12, 1995, New York State Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, 11th Annual Primary Care Conference, Rye Hilton, Rye, NY

Mechanical Knee Testing (Arthrometry: KT-1000) Feb. 1, 1996, SUNY Cortland ATC Students, Cortland, NY

Fundamentals of Clinical Knee Assessment Feb. 16, 1996, Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic Residents & Staff), SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

The Fate of Intraarticular Debris After Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction March 22, 1996, Alumni (Cub Bear) Reunion, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT

The Fate of Intraarticular Debris After Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction (Paper) April 14, 1996, Arthroscopy Association of North America, 15th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Rehabilitation of the Shoulder June 4, 1996, Instructional Lecture and Discussion (Outpatient Physical Therapy Staff), Department of Physical Therapy, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

MRI of the Shoulder-Is It Really Accurate? The Effect of the Radiologist's Experience June 14, 1996, Alumni (Murray) Day, 16th Annual,The Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

The Fate of Intraarticular Debris After Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction (Poster Presentation) June 17, 1996, Second World Congress on Sports Trauma, AOSSM 22nd Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Clinical Evaluation of the Rotator Cuff July 18, 1996, Instructional Lecture (Rheumatological Staff), Department of Rheumatology, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Management of Fractures and Multiple Trauma August 28, 1996, Instructional Lecture (P.T. Masters Program), Department of Physical Therapy, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Instructional Lecture October 8, 1996, Fitness Forum Rehabilitation Staff (Therapists and Trainers), Liverpool, NY

Evaluation and Examination of the Knee October 26, 1996, New York State Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, 12th Annual Primary Care Conference, Sagamore Hotel, Bolton Landing, NY

Arthroscopy of the Knee January 23, 1997, Instructional Lecture (Rheumatological Staff), Department of Rheumatology, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Surgical Aspects of the Shoulder January 25, 1997, Central District of the NY Physical Therapy Association, Basic Review of the Shoulder Course, Department of Physical Therapy SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Technique April 9, 1997, Instructional Lecture (Orthopedic Residents), SUNY Health Science Center Syracuse Orthopedic Department, CNY Orthopedic Center, Syracuse, NY

Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Jones' Fractures: A Biomechanical Study June 20, 1997, (Dr. D.W. Senior Author, Dr. M.P. Presentor- Paper Presentation) AOSSM 23rd Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, ID

Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Jones' Fractures: A Biomechanical Study June 27, 1997, Alumni (Cub Bear) Reunion, The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT

Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Jones'Fractures: A Biomechanical Study July 17, 1997, (Dr. D.W. Senior Author, Dr. M.P. Presentor- Paper Presentation), AOFAS 13th Annual Summer Meeting, Monterey, CA

Screw Fixation of Calcaneal Avulsion Fractures: July 18, 1997, A Comparative Biomechanical Study of Parallel and Crossed Techniques, (Dr. D.W. Senior Author, Dr. M.P. Presentor- Poster Presentation) AOFAS 13th Annual Summer Meeting, Monterey, CA

Comprehensive and Systematic Evaluation of Knee Problems October 23, 1997 New York State Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, 13th Annual Primary Care Conference, Sagamore Hotel, Bolton Landing, NY

The Rotator Cuff October 30, 1997 Instructional Lecture (Rheumatological Staff), Department of Rheumatology, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Management of Fractures and Multiple Trauma January 27, 1998, Instructional Lecture (P.T. Master's Program), Department of Physical Therapy, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Knee January 30, 1998, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Overview of Shoulder: Problems and Management February 3, 1998, Instructional Lecture and Discussion (Physical Therapy Students), Department of Physical Therapy,SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder February 6, 1998, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Common Sense: Knee Injuries in Athletes Feb. 12, 1998, NYS Section III High School Athletic Directors' Annual Meeting, Quality Inn, Liverpool, NY

Hamstring ACL Reconstruction: What is the Optimal Number of Strands? Preminary Report: ROM and KT Stability May 29, 1998, (Dr. D.W. Senior Author, Dr. J.N. Presentor- Paper Presentation), Alumni (Murray) Day, 18th Annual, The Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Athletic Performance Agents November 1, 1998, NYS Section III High School Hockey Coaches Meeting, OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse, NY

ACL Reconstruction Technique: Efficient Surgery December 30, 1998, Madison-Irving Surgery Center Staff, Madison-Irving Surgery Center, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Knee January 20, 1999, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY                                                                (80)

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder January 27, 1999, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Management of Fractures and Rehabilitation February 8, 1999, Instructional Lecture (P.T. Master's Program), Department of Physical Therapy, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Steroids, Andostenediol, Creatine February 11, 1999, NYS Section III High School Athletic Directors' Annual Meeting, Quality Inn, Liverpool, NY

Ankle Sprains February 26, 1999, NYS Section III High School LaCross Coaches Meeting, OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse, NY

Shoulder Surgery and Rehabilitation March 16, 1999, Instructional Lecture and Discussion (Physical Therapy Students), Department of Physical Therapy, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Patellofemoral Symposium: Extensor Mechanism Anatomy and Patellofemoral Hyaline Cartilage Disease March 21, 1999, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists First Annual Conference, Physical Therapists' Update and Continuing Medical Education Conference, OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse, NY

Hamstring ACL Reconstruction: Graft Size Correlated with ROM and KT-1000 ACL Stability June 11, 1999, (Dr. D.W. Senior Author, Dr. J.N. Presentor- Paper Presentation), Alumni (Murray) Day, 18th Annual, The Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Knee and Shoulder January 12, 2000, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Exam Skills: Lab Hands-On Session January 19, 2000, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Cumulative Head Trauma and Second Impact Syndrome February 10, 2000, NYS Section III High School Athletic Directors' Annual Meeting, Quality Inn, Liverpool, NY

ACL: Natural History of Tears, Management Options February 10, 2000, NYS Section III High School Athletic Directors' Annual Meeting, Quality Inn, Liverpool, NY

Shoulder Surgery and Rehabilitation March 14, 2000, Instructional Lecture and Discussion (Physical Therapy Students), Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Human Performance, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

ACL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair and Rehabilitation March 14, 2000, Instructional Lecture and Discussion (Physical Therapy Students), Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Human Performance, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Thermal Collagen Shrinkage March 16, 2000, Central District NY Physical Therapy Association, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY, with Teleconferencing to Clarkson College, NY

Thermal Collagen Shrinkage April 1, 2000, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Second Annual Conference, Physical Therapists' Update and Continuing Medical Education Conference, OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse, NY

High Performance Knee Arthroscopy April 11, 2000, RN First Assistant Training Program, Delaware County Community College in Syracuse, NY (Outreach), Marley Education Center, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Knee November 10, 2000, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder November 17, 2000, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Orthopedic Uses of Thermal Energy February 16, 2001, NY State Academy of Family Physicians and Lake Placid Sports Medicine Society, Lake Placid Resort., Lake Placid, NY

The Basic Science Basis of Rehabilitative Aspects of Orthopedic Thermal Surgery Applications March 12, 2001, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, HealthSouth P.T., Fayetteville, NY                            (100)

Shoulder Surgery and Rehabilitation March 21, 2001, Instructional Lecture and Discussion (Physical Therapy Students), Department of Physical Therapy, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Ankle Sprains and Related Problems June 11, 2001, Jamesville-Dewitt Coaches, Jamesville-Dewitt High School, Syracuse, NY

Practical Clinical Assessment of the Knee and Shoulder and Hands-on Instruction Workshop January 25, 2002, Instructional Lecture (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Knee Surgery and Rehabilitation April 9, 2002, Instructional Lecture and Discussion (Physical Therapy Students), Department of Physical Therapy, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

The Female Athletic Triad August 24, 2002, Presentation and Discussion (Coaches, Parents, Athletic Trainers), Jamesville-DeWitt High School, Syracuse, NY 

Practical Clinical Science and Introduction to Diagnostic Assessment of the Knee and Shoulder January 17 and 24, 2003, Instructional Lectures (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

The Patellofemoral Joint May 8, 2003, Presentation and Q/A, Central District NY Physical Therapy Association, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

ACL Reconstruction: Nursing Considerations September 23, 2003, Presentation and Q/A, ASPAN (American Society of Peri-Anaesthesia Nursing), Double Tree Club Hotel, Liverpool, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Knee and Shoulder November 21, 2003, Instructional Lectures (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

"Not Everything is What it Appears": a Dual Presentation-  Benign Tumors Masquerading as Sports Injuries, and Inaccuracies of MRI for Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosis January 7, 2004, Central New York Society Radiological Technicians, Janus Park, Liverpool, NY

"Save the Cartilage and Save the Knee": a Dual Presentation- ACL Deficiency and Arthritis, and Meniscal Repair and Reconstruction March 27, 2004, Orthopedics East Sixth Annual Spring Meeting for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists' Update and Continuing Medical Education Conference, OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse, NY

Shoulder Surgery: In "Windows of Knowledge in Perianaesthesia Nursing", September 25, 2004, NYSPANA (New York State Perianaesthesia Nursing Association) Annual Conference, Wyndham Hotel, Carrier Circle, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder and Knee, November 19 and December 3, 2004, Instructional Lectures (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Benign Tumors Masquerading as Sports Injuries, December 10, 2004, Sports PT of Central New York Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Concepts of Knee and Shoulder Imaging March 9, 2005, Central New York Society Radiological Technicians, SUNY Upstate Medical University Weiskotten Hall, Syracuse, NY

Update on Thermal Treatment of Shoulder Instability April 9, 2005, Orthopedics East Seventh Annual Spring Meeting for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists' Update and Continuing Medical Education Conference, OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse, NY

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder and Knee, November 28, 2005, Instructional Lectures (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY

Update on Rotator Cuff Tears, February 28, 2006, Presentation and Discussion, Central District NY Physical Therapy Association, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY     

Update on Rotator Cuff Tears, March 30, 2006, Presentation and Discussion, Mary Lou Corcoran PT (PT Staff), Fayetteville, NY

Update on Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: Double Tunnel ACL Reconstruction and Microfracture Technique, September 14, 2006, Syracuse University Athletic Training Staff and Graduate Athlete Training Students, Manley Field House, Syracuse, NY

Knee Arthritis in the Young Patient: Operative Options, September 14, 2006, Public Seminar, Marley Auditorium, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY   

Update on Meniscus Reconstruction Surgery, October 26, 2006, Syracuse University Athletic Training Staff and Graduate Athlete Training Students, Manley Field House, Syracuse, NY            

On-Field Assessment and Management of Knee Injuries, "Getting Back in the Game": Sports Medicine Symposium, May 5, 2007, Syracuse University Manley Field House, Syracuse, NY      

Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder and Knee, November 14, 2007, Instructional Lectures (Physician Assistant Students), LeMoyne College PA Program Clinical Lecture Series, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, NY    

Getting Back in the Game: Exercise Tips for the Weekend Warrior, June 18, 2008, Public Seminar, Marley Auditorium, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY  

Common Knee Problems and Solutions for the Weekend Warrior, June 18, 2008, Public Seminar, Marley Auditorium, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY  

Anterior Shoulder Instability, September 16, 2008, Sports PT of Central New York Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists, Syracuse, NY

Infection Control Committee, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY (1990-1993)

Strategic Planning Committee, Length-of-Stay Task Group, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY (1994)

Utilization Review (Case Management) Committee, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY (1996-2002)

Medical Care Evaluation Committee, Crouse Hospital (1998-1999)

Operating Room Quality Improvement Project, Crouse Hospital Operating Room Committees (1999)

Medical Society of the State of New York: Committee on Environmental Quality: 2000-2002

Fayetteville-Manlius High School Student-Physician Externship Program

Fayetteville-Manlius High School Science Olympiad Guest Lecturer 2002

West Genesee Junior High School Career Day Speaker: "Medicine as a Career": 1996-1998, 2000

Sports-Knee-Shoulder Book Club Coordinator (Syracuse, NY 1992-1994)

Clinical Instructor for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine" - Department of Family Medicine, SUNY HSC @ Syracuse (yearly instruction and lectures concerning orthopedic evaluation to medical students) 1991-1995

Career Counselor and Health Professions Advisor/Mentor, Siena College

North Syracuse School Career Mentor Program 1996-1998

Clinical Coordinator and Instructor for Orthopedic Medicine- LeMoyne College Physician's Assistant Teaching Program (coordinate clinical lectures on orthopedics and clinical off-site office and operating room rotations) 1996-2003

Clinical Instructor for the Lafayette Family Practice Residency 1997-1999

Radio Guest WSYR "Doctor On-Call" June 8, 2003

RELATED SPORTS MEDICINE WORK EXPERIENCE:

Participating Physician Junior Olympics, Syracuse, NY (1987)

Team Physician, Cypress Pirates High School Football, Magna, UT (Fall 1989-90)

Participating Physician Big East Indoor Track & Field Championships, Syracuse, NY (1988)

Park City Ski Clinic, Park City, UT (Winter 1989-1990)

Ski Safety Seminar, Coordinator, Syracuse, NY (Dec. 1990 & Dec. 1991)

Buffalo Bills Football Assistant Team Physician, NFL Combine, Feb. 10-12, 1995, and Feb. 9-11, 1996

Buffalo Sabres Hockey (NHL) Assistant Orthopedic Consultant 1994-95

Syracuse Crunch Hockey (AHL) Game Coverage 1995-2000

AHL Hockey 1998 All-Star Game Skills Competition Physician Coverage, OnCenter: War Memorial, Syracuse, NY, Feb 17, 1998

Participating Physician, NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships, Cortland, NY, Feb. 29-March 1, 1996

Participating Physician, NYSPHSAA 35th Wrestling Championships, OnCenter: War Memorial, Syracuse, NY, Feb. 28-March 1, 1997

Game Coverage, NY State Class A and B Lacrosse Championships, Coyne Field, Syracuse University, June 7, 1997, June 12, 1999

Game Coverage, NCAA Division II Lacrosse Semifinals, Lemoyne College, Syracuse, NY, May 20, 2006, May 19, 2007

Team Physician and Game Coverage,

    Cayuga Community College, Auburn, NY 1996-97

    SUNY Morrisville College, Morrisville, NY 1996-97

    Corcoran High School Football, Syracuse, NY 1996-97

    Syracuse Vipers Semi-Professional Football Game Coverage 2001

    Syracuse Salty Dogs Professional A-League Soccer Game Coverage 2003

    Jamesville-Dewitt High School Football, Dewitt, NY 1997-2006

    Tully High School Football Game Coverage 2006

    West Genesee High School Football and Lacrosse, Camillus, NY 2004-07

    Syracuse University Men's Basketball Game Coverage 2004

Volunteer Expedition Physician: Mountain Experience: 

Wnorowski, D.C., Fredrickson, B.E., Thomas, P.S., Yuan, H.A. Epidural steroids in the conservative treatment of low back and leg pain. Orth. Trans. 13: 596, 1989.

Wnorowski, D.C., Palmer, A.K., Werner, F., Fortino, M. Anatomic and biomechanical analysis of the arthroscopic wafer procedure. Arthroscopy 8(2): 204-212, 1992.

Paulos, L.E., Rosenberg, T.D., Wnorowski, D.C. Reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament, Monograph Posterior Cruciate Ligament. Gruppo Italiano Artroscopia, July 1990.

Rosenberg, T.D., Paulos, L.E., Wnorowski, D.C., Gurley, W.D. Arthroskopische Chirurgie Meniskusrefixation und Meniskusheilung. Orthopade 19: 82-89, 1990. Springer-Verlag Publishers.

Paulos, L.E., Wnorowski, D.C., Beck, C.L. Rehabilitation following knee surgery: recommendations. Sports Medicine 11: 257-275, 1991.

Paulos, L.E., Wnorowski, D.C., Fowler, P.J. MRI of the knee: the surgeon's perspective. Munk, P.L., Helms, C.A., Eds. In: MRI of the Knee. Aspen Publishers, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, 1992, 185-191.

Wnorowski, D.C., Mosher, J.F. Carpal collapse and Sudek's atrophy. J. Hand Surg. 17: 773-776, 1992.

Wnorowski, D.C., Rosenberg, T.D., Cooley, V., Treadwell, B.V. Interleukin 1 and early, localized arthritis (abstract). Arthroscopy 7(3): 329-330, 1991.

Paulos, L.E., Wnorowski, D.C., Greenwald, A. Infrapatellar Contracture Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, Long-term followup. Am. J. Sports Med. 22(4):440-449, 1994.

Wnorowski, D.C.  When Tumors Pose as Sports Injuries, Physician and Sports Med. 26(2):98-103, 1998. http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1998/02feb/wnorow.htm.

Wnorowski, D.C., Levinsohn, E.M., Chamberlain, B., McAndrew, D. MRI Assessment of the Rotator Cuff: Is it really accurate? Arthroscopy 13(6): 710-719, 1997.

Wnorowski, D.C. The fate of intraarticular debris after ACL reconstruction. Arthroscopy 13(5): 620-626, 1997.

Pietropaoli, M., Wnorowski, D.C., Werner, F.W., Fortino, M.D. Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Jones' Fractures: A Biomechanical Study. Foot Ankle Int. 20(9): 560-563, 1999. 

Wnorowski, D.C. Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder. Published at: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic521.htm , June, 2001; update December 2006.