Justin B. Vaida, M.D.

About Me

I am a fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon specializing in severe injuries and fractures of the arms, legs, hips, and pelvis. I have a special interest in fractures involving joints, nonunions (when bones don't heal), malunions (when bones heal incorrectly), and infections. I also provide ...

I am a fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon specializing in severe injuries and fractures of the arms, legs, hips, and pelvis. I have a special interest in fractures involving joints, nonunions (when bones don't heal), malunions (when bones heal incorrectly), and infections. I also provide post-traumatic musculoskeletal care, including the treatment of arthritis and reconstruction of the hip and pelvis.
I am originally from Massachusetts and in my free time I enjoy following New England sports teams, smoking meats (my brisket is top notch), and visiting breweries.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Orthopedic Traumatology, Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. 2023 - 2024

Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, West Virginia University School of Medicine. 2017 - 2023

Education

MD | University of Massachusetts Medical School. 2017

Awards

American Orthopaedics Association C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum. 2022

Outstanding Junior Resident Award, WVU Department of Orthopaedics. 2021

West Virginia Orthopaedic Society. Frank Shuler Resident Presentations, 1st place. 2021

Southern Orthopaedic Association, L. Andrew Koman, MD Donor Resident Award. 2021

Orthopaedic Resident Research Award, WVU Department of Orthopaedics. 2019

Dean's List, University of Massachusetts Boston. 2010 - 2012

Research

I have written numerous articles for professional journals and co-authored chapters for orthopaedic textbooks. I have participated in poster and podium presentations to local, national, and international medical and scientific societies. I have strong interests in both clinical and biomechanical res...

I have written numerous articles for professional journals and co-authored chapters for orthopaedic textbooks. I have participated in poster and podium presentations to local, national, and international medical and scientific societies. I have strong interests in both clinical and biomechanical research aimed at finding solutions for patients with challenging traumatic injuries to the pelvis, acetabulum, and lower extremity. I am actively involved in research projects such as Transosseous Hemisoleus Flap for Distal Anterior Tibia Coverage. I am particularly interested in functional outcomes measures within orthopaedic trauma.

Publications

Books

When the Race is Lost: The Clinical Impact of Prosthetic Joint Infections. . (2020)

Chapter: Racing for the Surface: Pathogenesis of Implant Infection and Advanced Antimicrobial Strategies

Authors: Vaida J, Dietz MJ

Publisher: Springer 2020

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