Ortho Research

Under Dr. Swank's direction, the Cincinnati Orthopaedic Research Institute CORI conducts an average of 10 Clinical Trials each year, evaluating new medications, surgical techniques and implants to improve surgical patient care. The results of his research have been published and presented to many Medical Societies, and groups of peers. Dr. Swank is the author of Numerous Papers and Chapters in Orthopaedic Publications.

Key functions

• Collecting and evaluating orthopaedic patient data
• Researching and studying current orthopaedic surgical and medical techniques to perfect and develop new technology for patients and medical practitioners
• Working with hospitals, manufacturers, and other entities to create new products that enhance the quality of life and surgical success for patients with painful joint and spinal conditions

Visit www.cincyresearch.org to find out more.

1. Seven Year Survivorship of Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Proximally Coated Tapered Wedge Femoral Stem
2. Low Early Complication Rate And High 4-Year Survivorship Following Implantation Of A New Femoral Stem Design: A Multi-Center Registry Review
3. Two-Year Survivorship And Clinical Outcomes Of Total Knee Arthroplasty With A New Tibial Design From A Multi-Center Registry
4. Two-year Safety And Efficacy Of A Cruciate-retaining Total Knee Implant: A Prospective Multicenter Study
5. Effects Of Implantation Method On Biomechanical Alignment After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Data From A Southwest Ohio Orthopaedic Practice
6. Nichols, M & Swank, M & Gaunder, C. (2023). Effects of Implantation Method on Biomechanical Alignment After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Data from A Southwest Ohio Orthopaedic Practice.. presented in Boston, MA
7. Fawley, David & Croker, Sean & Irving, John & Swank, Michael. (2023). Intermediate-Term Survivorship of Total Hip Arthroplasty With a Proximally Coated Tapered-Wedge Femoral Stem: A Retrospective, Multi-Center Registry Review. Cureus. 10.7759/cureus.36623. NLM
8. Polymethyl methacrylate cure time in simulated in vivo total knee arthroplasty versus in vitro conditions. Daniel A. Funk, Quang Viet Nguyen and Michael Swank J Orthop Surg Res. 2021 October 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02790-y
9. Comparative Analysis of Hospital Length of Stay and Discharge Status of Two Contemporary Primary Total Knee Systems. Etter K, Lerner J, Kalsekar I, de Moor C, Yoo A, Swank M. J Knee Surg. 2018 Jul;31(6):541-550. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1604442. Epub 2017 Aug 25
10. Variability in Distal Femoral Anatomy in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: Measurements on 13,546 Computed Tomography Scans. Meric G, Gracitelli GC, Aram LJ, Swank ML, Bugbee WD. J Arthroplasty. 2015 Oct;30(10):1835-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.04.024. Epub 2015 Apr 25.
11. Tibial Slope is Highly Variable in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Analysis of 13,546 Computed Tomography Scans. Meric G, Gracitelli GC, Aram L, Swank M, Bugbee WD. J Arthroplasty. 2015 Jul;30(7):1228-32. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.02.012. Epub 2015 Feb 17.
12. Low Incidence of Post-Operative Complications due to Pin Placement in Computer Navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty. R. F. Owens, M. L. Swank. Journal of Arthroplasty, 25(7): 1096-8. October, 2010.
13. Dermabond Efficacy in Total Joint Arthroplasty Wounds. A. G. Miller, M. L. Swank. American Journal of Orthop., 39(10): 476-8. October, 2010.
14. Unusual Presentation of Cobalt Hypersensitivity in a Patient with a Metal-on-Metal Bearing in Total Hip Arthroplasty. M. Alkire, V. Perumal, M. L. Swank. American Journal of Orthop. 39(5): E39-41. May, 2010.
15. Use of Inpatient Continuous Passive Motion vs. No CPM in Computer-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty. M. Alkire, M. L. Swank. Orthop. Nurs. 29(1):36-40. January, 2010.
16. Section VIII: Novel approaches to imaging and tracking of hip topology. Stubbs AJ, Kim YJ, Swank ML. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Feb;91 Suppl 1:137. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.H.01453.
17. Novel Approaches to Imaging and Tracking of Hip Topology. Section VIII. Y. J. Kimand, A. J. Stubbs, M. L. Swank. Journal of Bone Joint Surg. AM. February, 2009.
18. Technology and Cost Effectiveness in Knee Arthroplasty; Computer Navigation and Robotics. M. Alkire, M. Conditt, J. H. Lonner, M. L. Swank. American Journal of Orthop. February, 2009.
19. Role of Navigation in Total Hip Arthroplasty. T. Kelley, M. L. Swank. Journal of Bone Joint Surg. AM. February, 2009.
20. Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing Compared to Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty. M. Alkire, M. L. Swank. Bull. NYU Hosp. Jt. Dis. January, 2009.
21. Computer-Assisted Surgery in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Experience with the Vector Vision ® and Ci ™ Navigation System for Mobile Bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty. T. Kelley, M. L. Swank. Techniques in Knee Surgery. 7(3): 144-152, September, 2008.
22. Getting it Right with Navigation: Imageless Navigation in Hip Resurfacing. Avoiding Component Malposition during the Surgeon Learning Curve. J. Romanowski, M. L. Swank. Journal of Bone Joint Surg. AM., 90; 65-70, August, 2008.
23. Ligament Balancing in Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: Improved Clinical Results with a Spring Loaded Tensioning Device. S. Bignozzi, L. Korbee, J. Romanowski, M. L. Swank. Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 221(7): 755-762. October, 2007.
24. Computer Navigation: Does it Make You a Better TKA Surgeon? M. I. O’Connor, W. J. Robb, J. B. Stiehl, M. L. Swank, R. L. Wixson. Jan/Feb 2007 AAOS Now February 9, 2007.
25. Computer Assisted Surgery in Total Knee Arthroplasty. M. Swank, L. Korbee Techniques in Knee Surgery, 5(4): 228-237, December 2006.
26. Computer Assisted Surgery—Orthopaedic Navigation in Total Joint Replacement. M Swank. Submitted for publication in US Musculoskeletal Disease 2006, Vol 1 pg 85-87 June 2006.
27. Computer-assisted surgery for total knee arthroplasty and the changing role of orthopedic theatre personnel M Swank, IE Lehner. AORN. October, 2005
28. Computer-assisted surgery in total knee arthroplasty:recent advances. Swank ML. Surg Technol Int. 2004;12:209-13.
29. Computer-Assisted Surgery in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Surgical Technology International, Vol. XII, Recent Advances 209-213. November, 2004
30. Health Related Quality of Life Using the SF36 in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Compared to Patients with Chronic Back Pain and the General Population. L.M. Arnold, K.A. Witzman, BS, M.L. Swank, P. Keck Jr., S.L. McElroy. Journal of Affective Disorders, 57:235-239, 2000.
31. Anterior Cervical Allograft Arthrodesis and Instrumentation: Multilevel Interbody Grafting and Strut Graft Reconstruction. M. Swank, M.D., G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D., R. McDonough, B.S., A. Allen, M.S., M.A. European Spine Journal, 6:138-143, 1997.
32. Rigid Internal Fixation With Lateral Mass Plates in Multilevel Anterior and Posterior Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine. M. Swank, M.D., C. Sutterlin III, M.D., C. Bossons, B.S., B. Dials, M.L.A. Spine, 22:3:224-282, 1997.
33. Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis and Stabilization with a Lateral Mass Plate, Clinical and CT Evaluation of Lateral Mass, Screw Placement and Associated Complications. A. Graham, M.D., M. Swank, M.D., R. Kinard, M.D., G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D. Spine, 21:3:323-329, 1996.
34. Surgical Revision for Failed Anterior Cervical Fusions: Articular Pillar Plating or Anterior Revision? G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D., M. Swank, M.D., R. McDonough, B.S. Spine, 20:22:2436-2441, 1995.
35. Walking Ability in Spina Bifida Patients: A Model for Predicting Future Ambulatory Status Based on Sitting Balance and Motor Level. M. Swank, M.D., L. Dias, M.D. Journal of Ped. Ortho. 1994; 14: 6.
36. Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: An Eight Year Follow up Study With Survivorship Analysis. M. Swank, M.D., S.D. Stulberg, M.D., J. Jiganti, M.D., S. Machairas, M.D. Clin. Orth. Rel. Res. 1993; 286: 130-42.
37. Myelomeningocele: A Review of the Orthopaedic Aspects of 206 Patients Treated from Birth with No Selection Criteria. M. Swank, M.D., L. Dias, M.D. Dev. Med. and Child Neur. 1992; 34: 1047-1052.

1. Fawley D, Kindsfater K, Dalury DF, Gorab R, Barrett WP, Alton T, Pomeroy D, Irving JF, Swank M, Spitzer A, Croker S. Plus 4 and Neutral Liners in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Review of Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes From a Multi-Center Registry. [Poster Presentation # 9162] In: International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA). August 28-31, 2024; Nashville, TN.
2. Swank M, Croker C, Fawley D. Does Patellar Component Style Matter? Comparison of Medialized Dome and Anatomic Patellar Components Used in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. [Poster Presentation #1986] In: European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology; May 22-24, 2024; Hamburg, Germany.
3. Kindsfater, KA, Dalury, DF, Spitzer, AI, Irving, JF, Barrett, WP, Swank, ML, Pomeroy, DL, Croker, S, Fawley, DW, Bridgens, J, Gorab, RS. Multi-Center Outcomes Using a Porous-coated Acetabular Component in Primary THA. [e-Poster #98] In: Western Orthopaedic Association; August 2-5, 2023; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA.
4. Kindsfater, KA, Dalury, DF, Spitzer, AI, Irving, JF, Barrett, WP, Swank, ML, Pomeroy, DL, Croker, S, Fawley, DW, Bridgens, J, Gorab, RS. Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes Using a Porous-coated Acetabular Component in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Multi-center Registry Review. [Poster #1152]. In: European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology; May 24-26, 2023; Vienna, Austria.
5. Kindsfater, KA, Dalury, DF, Spitzer, AI, Irving, JF, Barrett, WP, Swank, ML, Pomeroy, DL, Croker, S, Fawley, DW, Gorab, RS. Survivorship and Clinical Outcomes Using a Porous-coated Acetabular Component in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Multi-center Registry Review. [Electronic Poster and Presentation]. In: Israel Orthopaedic Association; January 25-26, 2023; Tel Aviv, Israel.
6. Michael Hunter1 , John Irving2 , William Barrett3 , Michael Swank4 , Sean Croker5 , David Fawley5 , Robert Gorab1 (2022). “Low Early Complication Rate And High 4-Year Survivorship Following Implantation Of A New Femoral Stem Design: A Multi-Center Registry Review”
7. Pomeroy, DL, Swank, ML, Irving, JF, Croker, S, Fawley, DW, Spitzer, AI. Two-Year Survivorship And Clinical Outcomes Of Total Knee Arthroplasty With A New Tibial Design From A Multi-Center Registry. [Abstract and Poster Presentation #658]. In: European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology; June 22-24, 2022; Lisbon, Portugal.
8. Swank, ML, Leopold, J, Fawley, DW. Seven Year Survivorship of Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Proximally Coated Tapered-Wedge Femoral Stem. [Abstract and Presentation]. In: Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society Meeting; July 17, 2021; Virtual.
9. Low Incidence of Post Operative Complications Due to Reference Array Pin Placement in Image Free Computer Assisted Total Knee Replacement ML Swank, MD, L Korbee Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 6th Annual Meeting of CAOS, International Proceedings. Langlotz, Davies, Bauer, Editors, Steinkopf Darmstadt, June 2006.
10. Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery With Ligament Balancing Technique Using An Internal Tensionometer Lowers Manipulation Rate In Total Knee Replacement. ML Swank, MD, L Korbee Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 6th Annual Meeting of CAOS, International Proceedings. Langlotz, Davies, Bauer, Editors, Steinkopf Darmstadt, June 2006.
11. Imageless Navigation in Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement with a Posterior Approach: Excellent Clinical Results and Radiographic Alignment. ML Swank, MD Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 5th Annual Meeting of CAOS, International Proceedings. Langlotz, Davies,Bauer, Editors, Steinkopf Darmstadt, June 2005.
12. CAS Enabled Minimally Invasive TKA: Better Clinical Results and Better Mechanical Alignment than Mechanical Instruments. ML Swank, MD. Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 5th Annual Meeting of CAOS, International Proceedings. Langlotz, Davies,Bauer, Editors, Steinkopf Darmstadt, June 2005.
13. Computer Assisted Total Hp Replacement—Planning and Outcome ML Swank, M.D. Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 4th Annual Meeting of CAOS, International Proceedings. Langlotz, Davies,Bauer, Editors, Steinkopf Darmstadt, June 2004.
14. Clinical Validation of a Novel spring Loaded Tensioning Device and Computer Assisted Navigation S. Bignozzi, JL Briard, M Marcacci, M Swank. Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 4th Annual Meeting of CAOS, International Proceedings. Langlotz, Davies,Bauer, Editors, Steinkopf Darmstadt, June 2004.
15. CT Based Image Guided Surgery vs. Conventional Intramedullary Instrumentation in Total Knee Arthroplasty. M L Swank, M.D. Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, 3rd Annual Meeting of CAOS, International Proceedings. Langlotz, Davies,Bauer, Editors, Steinkopf Darmstadt, June 2003.
16. Titanium Mesh in Cervical Spine Reconstruction: The North American Experience.G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D., M. Swank, M.D., R. McDonough, B.S. Orthopaedic Transactions, 1997:21:3.
17. Salvage Reconstruction of Failed Anterior Cervical Surgeries, M. Swank, M.D., G. Lowery, M.D. Ph.D., J. Vega, P.A.C., R. McDonough, B.S., A. Allen, M.A.Orthopaedic Transactions, 1995:19:3.
18. Polyethylene Failure in Metal Backed Unicompartmental Tibial Components, M. Swank, M.D., N. Park, M.S., G. Engh, M.D. Orthopaedic Transactions, 1995:19:3.
19. Hip Arthroplasty in the Young Patient: Social and Economic Impact. M. Swank, M.D., G. Macalino, M.P.H. Orthopaedic Transactions 1994; 18:3.
20. Medial Compartment Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Clinical and Radiographic Outcome Study with Cost Analysis. M. Swank, M.D., G. Engh, M.D., N. Parks, M.S. Orthopaedic Transactions 1994; 18:3.
21. Structural Autogenous Bone Grafting of Tibial Defects in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. M. Swank, M.D., G. Engh, M.D., N. Parks, M.S.Orthopaedic Transactions 1994; 18:3.
22. The Natural History of Unicompartmental Arthroplasty: An Eight-Year Follow-Up Study with Survivorship Analysis. M. Swank, M.D., S.D. Stulberg, M.D., J. Jiganti, M.D., S. Machairas, M.D. Orthopaedic Transactions 1992; 16:3.
23. The Natural History of the Spina Bifida Child: the First Ten Years. M. Swank, M.D., Dias, M.D. Orthopaedic Transactions 1989; 13:3.

Journey II XR Safety and Effectiveness PMCF Clinical Trial A Prospective, Multicenter, Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the JOURNEY II XR Total Knee System. 2017 May.
Locations:

• Loma Linda University Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda, CA, US
• Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, Ft Lauderdale, FL, US
• Castle Orthopaedics & Sprots Medicine, S.C., Aurora, IL, US
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, IL, US
• Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, US
• DeClaire LaMacchia Orthopaedic Institute, Rochester, MI, US
• Reno Orthopaedic Center, Reno, NV, US
• Mercer Bucks Orthopaedics, Hamilton, NJ, US
• NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases/NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, US
• Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, US

MED Study
Evaluation of the Measuring Every Day, Patient-Incentive Device, as an Adjunct to Conventional Physical Therapy in the Acceleration of Flexion and Extension Capability in the Post-operative Total Knee Arthoplasty Patient: A Prospective, Randomized Study. 2016 September.

Journey II BCSA
Non-randomized, prospective study of short term outcomes following total knee replacement with Journey II BCS Total Knee System Compared to Other Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Systems in a Physical Therapy setting. 2016 August.

Journey II CR Total Knee System Clinical Trial
A Prospective, Non-Randomized, Single Cohort, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Clinical Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Using the JOURNEY II- CR Total Knee System JOURNEY™ II CR Total Knee System. Start of enrollment: 2015 Sep 01. Chow J.,Geller J.,Gerlinger T.,Lang J.,Podany E.,Swank M.
Locations:

• Orthopedic Institute of the West, Phoenix, AZ, US
• Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, US
• Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD, US
• Center for Hip and Knee Replacement at Columbia University Medical Cetner, New York, NY, US
• Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, US
• The Lindner Research Center, MSK Division – The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, US
• Hospital Parc Tauli Servei de Cirurgia Ortopedica, Barcelona, Spain
• Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, UK
• Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, UK

Persona TKA Outcomes Study
A Prospective, Post Market Follow-up Study to Assess Clinical Outcomes of Persona Knee System. 2015 April.

Oxinium Clinical Trial
A Multi-Center, Randomized Controlled Study of Efficacy and Safety of the Oxinium DH Total Hip Replacement System in Subjects with Non-Inflammatory Arthritis. 2014 December.

A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the ConforMIS iTotal® (CR) Knee Replacement System Versus Off-the-Shelf Replacement. 2014 January. Ball S.,Johnson D.,O'connor M.,Quartulli M.,Smith E.,Swank M.

Study With the ConforMIS iDuo(R) G2Start of enrollment: 2012 May 01. Huber, B.,Jones, D.,Davis, K.,Morse, L.,Rolston, L.,Swank, M.,Sinha, R.,Foglesong, S.,Pawlak,S.

A Multicenter, Multinational, Randomized, Double-Blind, Comparison of Subcutaneous ORG31540/SR90107A with Enoxaparin in the Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism after Elective Major Knee Surgery or a Revision. Phase III, FDA Clinical Trial.

CaptureWare 2000 National Database for Orthopaedic Outcomes. 2001-Current

Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Patient Controlled Analgesia Delivered by Fentanyl HCl Transdermal System Versus Morphine IV Pump for Pain Management after Primary Unilateral Total Hip (JH 04-04)

A Randomized Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Cervical I/F Cage for Anterior Cervical Fusion. (JH 01-05) 2001- Current

An Open Label, Randomized Parallel Group Study to confirm the Safety and efficacy of PROCRIT (Epoetin alfa) Administered Perioperatively vs. the Standard of Care in Blood Conservation in Subjects Undergoing Major Elective Spinal Surgery. (JH-01-27) 2002-2005.

Study of the Genesis II Mobile Bearing Knee System. (JH-03-01) 2001

Randomized Third-Party Blinded Multicenter Clinical Trial to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Oxiplex/SP Gel for the reduction of Pain and Radiculopathy Following Lumbar Disc Surgery. (JH 02-21) 2002-2006.

Clinical Evaluation of a Minimally Invasive Approach to Total Hip Replacement Surgery (MIS Hip). (JH 03-04) 2003

CAS Positive Financial Impact Study (JH 05-05) 2005

Factor Xa Inhibitor Study Phase II for Portola Pharmaceuticals. 2006

CAS Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Study. 2006

Clinical Evaluation of An Image Guided Approach to Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Surgery (IGS-MIS Hip). 2003

De Puy Orthopedics Protocol. “Computer Assisted Surgery Sensor Tensor Surgical Technique.” 2003

Clinical Evaluation of the VectorVision Navigation System (BrainLAB Knee and Hip Project). 2002-2003.

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-and Active-Controlled Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Dirame® (Propiram Fumarate 50 mg, 100 mg, and 150 mg), Oxycodone (5 mg), and Placebo in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Pain After Total Hip Replacement Surgery. Phase III FDA Clinical Trial. 2002.

A Randomized, Double Blind, Active-Controlled (Enoxaparin), Parallel Group, Dose-Response Study Of DPC 906 For The Prevention Of Deep Vein Thrombosis In Knee Replacement Surgery. Phase II, FDA Clinical Trial. 1999.

A Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of DePuy AcroMed Titanium Surgical Mesh and MOSS-Miami Spinal Fixation System Pedicle Screws for Intradiscal Fusion in the Lumbar Spine. FDA Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Trial. 2002.

Clinical Evaluation of Perioperative Hemoglobin and the Relationship to Postoperative Vigor in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthoplasy. Phase IV, FDA Clinical Trial. 1999-2000.

Evaluation of the Metal Articulation with Ultima M.O.M. Total Hip System-Cemented. FDA, Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Trial. 1999-2002.

The Accuracy Of Placement Of Lumbar Pedicle Screws Placed By Conventional Fluoroscopic Technique Compared To Screws Placed With An Intraoperative, Computer-Guided Tracking System (OTS): A Prospective, Case Controlled Study Using CT Imaging. M. Swank, M.D., C. Willison, M.D., P.R. Schwetschenau, M.D. 1997-1998.

Cost-Effectiveness of a Peri-Operative Transfusion System in Patients Undergoing Elective Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery as an Alternative to Autologous Blood Donation. M. Swank, M.D. 1999

The Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Four Different Treatment Methods for Preventing Epidural Scar Formation After Unilateral Lumbar Diskectomy: A Prospective Clinical and MRI Evaluation. M. Swank, M.D. 2000-2001

1. Characteristics of Titanium Surgical Mesh: A Study of Bio Ingrowth Following Repair of Corpectomy Defects. Michael Swank, M.D. 2003, Medtronic Sofamor Danek.
2. The Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Four Different Treatment Methods for Preventing Epidural Scar Formation After Unilateral Lumbar Diskectomy: A Prospective Clinical and MRI Evaluation. M. Swank, M.D. Bethesda Foundations and Gliatech, Inc.
3. The Cost Effectiveness of a Perioperative Transfusion System in Patients Undergoing Elective Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery as an Alternative to Autologous Blood Donation. 1998, Jewish Hospital Research Council.
4. The Diagnostic Value of Hoffmann’s Sign in Predicting Cervical Spine Pathology and Impending Cervical Myelopathy. 1997, Jewish Hospital Research Council.
5. The Chiropractic Treatment of MRI/CT-Proven Lumbar Disc Herniations. 1997, Jewish Hospital Research Council.
6. The Accuracy of Placement of Lumbar Pedicle Screws by Conventional Fluoroscopic Technique Compared to a Computer-Guided Tracking System: A Prospective Study Using CT Imaging. 1997, Bethesda Foundation.
7. The Cost Effectiveness and Outcome Analysis of Prospective Total Joint Replacement Program Instituted with the Cooperation of the Hospital and Joint Replacement Physicians in a Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Protocol. 1996, Jewish Hospital Research Council.
8. The Incidence Of Hip Fractures In Patients Admitted To Nursing Homes: The Relationship Between Date Of Admission To The Nursing Home And Onset Of Subsequent Fracture. 2000, The Jewish Hospital Research Council.

Oral presentations at peer reviewed meetings and invited lectureships and laboratory courses

• "Low Early Complication Rate And High 4-Year Survivorship Following Implantation Of A New Femoral Stem Design: A Multi-Center Registry Review" Michael Hunter1 , John Irving2 , William Barrett3 , Michael Swank4 , Sean Croker5 , David Fawley5 , Robert Gorab1 (2022).
• "Two-Year Survivorship And Clinical Outcomes Of Total Knee Arthroplasty With A New Tibial Design From A Multi-Center Registry" Donald Pomeroy1 , Michael Swank2 , John Irving3 , Sean Croker4 , David Fawley4 , Andrew Spitzer5 (2022)
• "Safety and Performance of the Journey II Cruciate Retaining Total Knee System: A Prospective, Multicentre Study" Jordi Villalba, James MacDonald, Tad Gerlinger, James Chow , Michael Swank, Jeffrey A. Geller, Herbert Cooper, Jonathan Miles, Amir Kamali, Pramod Achan.
  • British Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress Meeting, Sept 21-24, 2021.
• Seven Year Survivorship of Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Proximally Coated Tapered-Wedge Femoral Stem. ML Swank, MD. July 10-17-24, 2021. APAS Virtual Meeting
• Hip & Knee Symposium 2007, Nov 9-10, Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute. Imageless navigation in hip resurfacing: Does it decrease complications during the surgeon learning curve" M. Swank.
• Poster P31, the use of transverse acetabular ligament for acetabular cup placement in computer-assisted total hip replacement. M. Swank, M. Alkire, L. Korbee, J. Grote.
• Poster P32 Reducing cardiac complications after total joint replacement, M.Swank, M. Alkire.
• ISTA 2007, Oct. 4-6, Paris, France. Paper B 4-5 Comparison of Mechanical axis measurements: Intraarticular navigation vs. postoperative standing films. J. Smail, M. Swank.
• "Titanium Surgical Mesh and Local Bone Graft Eliminates the Need for Iliac Crest Autograft or Allograft in Anterior Cervical Reconstructions" North American Spine Society 2003 Annual Meeting, Oct 22-26, 2003.
• Seminar of complex total knee procedures, St John, US Virgin islands, March 7-10, 2007. CAS ligament balance in RP knees using an internal tensiometer. M. Swank. ISTA 2006, Oct. 6-9, Roosevelt Hotel, New York City.
• ISTA 2005 – Kyoto, Sept. 24 – Oct. 2. Clinical Validation of a Spring-Loaded Tension Device and Computer-Assisted Navigation, Swank, ML. Poster 11-4.
• "Intra-operative Navigation in THA" Update in Hip Surgery 2004, Seoul, Korea, June 5, 2005.
• "The Promises and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Surgery" 2004 Minimally Invasive Hip Arthroplasty Techniques, Orthopaedic Learning Center (OLC), Rosemont, Illinois February 2, 2004.
• "The Whys and Hows of Image Based Navigation" Instructional Course, American Academy of Orthopaedics 2004 Annual Meeting, San, Francisco, California, March 12, 2004.
• "Image Based vs. Image Free Navigation in THR and TKR Surgery: Pros and Cons" Instructional Course, American Academy of Orthopaedics 2004 Annual Meeting, San, Francisco, California, March 12, 2004.
• "Computer Assisted Total Joint Surgery" Make a Difference: Updates in Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Therapeutics Marco Island, Florida, March 26, 2004
• "Clinical Results of DePuy LCS Knees Navigated with CAS" Innovations in CAS, Frankfurt, Germany, April 1, 2004.
• "CT vs. CT Free CAOS for TKR/THR" and "CAOS/MI Hip Video Vignettes" MIS Meets CAOS, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 16, 2004.
• "Lumbar Fusion is Inadequate For The Treatment of Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation: New Alternatives Need To Be Found" for the 7th International ARGOS Symposium, Jan 30-31, 2003, Paris, France.
• "Physical Therapy After Instrumented Lumbar fusion Surgery: One Visit vs. Eight visit Protocol" for the70th Annual AAOS Meeting, February 4-9, 2003, New Orleans, Louisiana.
• "The Promises and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Surgery" for the Presbyterian Institute for Minimally Invasive Technology, February 20-21, 2003, Dallas, Texas.
• "Minimal Access Spinal Technologies" a laboratory course at the Medtronic Satellite Training Center, March 27-28, 2003, Cleveland, Ohio
• "Image Guided Surgery" for the Masters Series Revision Course, Orthopaedic Learning April 13-14, 2003, Chicago, Illinois.
• "Fundamental Principles and Techniques in Spinal Surgery" Medical Education and Research Institute, May 8-10, 2003, Memphis, Tennessee.
• "The Promises and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Surgery" Grand Rounds at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, May 21,2003, Chicago, Illinois.
• "CT Based Navigation for Knees and MIS Hips" at the MIS Meets CAOS Symposium, May 30-June 1, 2003, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Participant, "MITKR Meeting" Orthopaedic Learning Center, June 3-4, 2003, Chicago, Illinois.
• "CT Based Image Guided Surgery vs. Conventional Intramedullary Instrumentation in Total Knee Arthroplasty" for 3rd Annual Meeting of the Int’l Society of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, June 18-21, Marbella, Spain.
• "Titanium Surgical Mesh and Local Bone Graft Eliminates the Need for Iliac Crest Autograft or Allograft in Anterior /Posterior Cervical Reconstructions" at the 10th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), July 10-12,2003, Rome, Italy.
• "Equation System Focus Group-Philosophical Indications" Equation Focus Group Meeting, July 18, 2003, Chicago, Illinois.
• "2003 Minimally Invasive Hip Arthoplasty Techniques" Presbyterian Institute for Minimally Invasive Technology, July 31-August 1, 2003, Dallas, Texas.
• "Basics of Computer assisted Navigation for Hip and Knee Replacements" and "CT Based Image Guided Surgery vs. Conventional Instrumentation in Total Knee Arthroplasty" 2003 Engh Society Reunion, September 4-5, Alexandria, Virginia.
• "The Promises and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Surgery" September 11, 12 2003, Norfolk, Virginia
• "The Promises and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Surgery" Orthopaedic Learning Center, Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Course, Sept 14-15 2003, Chicago, Illinois.
• "The Promises and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Surgery" and "Polyethylene Wear of Mobile Bearing Knees", OctoberFest Orthopaedic Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio Sept. 19, 2003.
• "Early Experience With A CT Based Image Guided System for Total Knee Arthroplasty." M. Swank, M.D.
  • 2nd Annual Meeting CAOS International, Santa Fe, NM, June 2002.
• "CT Based Image Guided Surgery vs. Conventional Intramedullary Instrumentation in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Alignment Study and Clinical Outcome Study" and "CT Based vs. CT Free total Knee Arthroplasty: Early Experience" ISTA 2003, Sept 24-27, San Francisco, California.
• "CAS-TKR Navigation" Ci Asia-Pacific Launch. Oct 9-12 Adelaide, Australia.
• "CT Based Navigation for Knees and MIS Hips" MIS Meets CAOS Fall symposium, October 16-18, 2003, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• "MAST Instrumentation Satellite Lab" Medtronic Sofamor Danek, November 4, 2003, Detroit, Michigan
• "Fundamental Principles and Techniques in Spinal Surgery" sponsored by Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Jan 3-5, 2002, Memphis, TN
• "Contemporary Techniques & Issues in Orthopaedics" sponsored by DePuy in Whistler, BC, March 6-10.
• "Image Guided Surgery for Total Joint Replacement" sponsored by DePuy in Winston-Salem, NC May 6, 2002
• "Early Experience With a CT Based Image Guided System for Total Knee Arthoplasty" for CAOS, Santa Fe, NM June 19-23, 2002
• "The Promises and Challenges of Computer Assisted Surgery" DePuy VIP course, June 21, 2002
• "Cervical Pedicle Screw Fixation in Multilevel Cervical reconstructions: An Analyisis of the Safety and Efficacy of 100 Consecutive Pedicle Screws Placed At C7 or T1." M. Swank, M.D.
  • Twenty-Eight Annual Meeting of Cervical Spine Research Society, Charleston, SC, November 2000.
  • 69th Annual Meeting AAOS, Dallas TX, February, 2002
• Micro TLIF Surgeon Visitation Program and research opportunities, DePuy AcroMed Aug. 16, 2002, Raynham, MA
• "Advanced Course in Anterior Spinal Instrumentation-Open and minimally Invasive Techniques" Sponsored by DePuy AcroMed, Aug 23-25, 2002 San Diego, CA
• "Image Guided Total Joint Arthoplasty" for The Engh Society, Sept 14-15, 2002, Alexandria, VA.
• "Adjacent Segment Failure" for the Scoliosis Research Society" Sept 19-22, 2002, Seattle, WA.
• Current Use of Intraoperative Navigation" at the Harvard Hip and Knee Course, Oct. 1-6, 2002, Boston, MA
• "Adjacent Segment Failure" for the North American Spine Society, Oct 30-Nov2, 2002, Montreal, Canada.
• "The Future of Technology" for the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, Nov 8, 2002, Galloway, NJ
• "The Future of Technology" for DePuy, Nov 14, 2002, Dallas, TX.
• "Computer Aided Surgery Evaluators Meeting" Nov19-24, 2002 sponsored by DePuy, Paris, France.
• "Multilevel Decompression And Reconstruction Of The Cervical Spine: A Review Of The Clinical Efficacy and Complications Of 50 Consecutive Cases Treated With Anterior And Posterior Internal Fixation." 29th Annual Meeting Cervical Spine Research Society, Monterey, CA, December 2001. 16th Annual Meeting North American Spine Society, Seattle, WA. November 2001.
• "Postoperative Transfusion Requirements in Primary Hip and Knee Arthoplasty: A Prospective Assessment of a Novel Perioperative Salvage System (Orthopat, ™) and Postoperative Transfusion Requirements in Primary Hip Arthoplasty: A Prospective Assessment of Autologous Blood Donation Versus a Novel Perioperative Salvage System" Orthopat Mid-America Orthopeadic Association 2001 Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, April 2001.
• "Prospective Evaluation of an Intraoperative Computer-Enhanced System for Placement of Vertebral Body Screws into the Spine with the Aid of a Computer-Assisted Device." M Swank, M.D., C. Willison, M.D., P.R. Schwetschenau, M.D.
  • Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 2001 Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, April 2001.
• "Prognostic Value of Hoffmann’s Sign as an Indicator of Cervical Spinal Stenosis in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain." M Swank, MD, C Willison, MD, C Ritter.
  • 15th Annual Meeting, Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Lake Buena Vista, FL, February, 1999.
• "A Two-Year Prospective, Randomized Study of Pedicle Screw Fixation." C Sutterlin, MD, R Wisneski, MD, FT Wetzel, MD, C Michelsen, MD, C Dickman, MD, P Barrett, MD, E Feild, MD, M Swank, MD, M Reed, MD, P McAfee, MD.
  • 15th Annual Meeting, Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, FL, 1999.
• "Titanium Mesh in Cervical Spine Reconstruction: the North American Experience." G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D., M. Swank, M.D., R. McDonough, B.S.
  • 64th Annual AAOS, San Francisco, CA, February 1997
  • Eurospine ‘96, Zurich, Switzerland, October 1996 (Lowery)
  • 11th Annual Mtg. of Joint Section on Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, February 1995 (Lowery)
  • CSRS-European Section Fourth Common Meeting, June, 1994, Roma, Italy (McDonough)
• "Polyethylene Failure in Metal-Backed Unicompartmental Tibial Components." M. Swank, M.D., G. Engh, M.D., N. Parks, M.S.
  • 62nd Annual AAOS, Orlando, FL, February 1995
• "Anterior Cervical Osteosynthesis with the Divergent ORION Fixation System: Early Results." G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D., M. Swank, M.D., R. McDonough, B.S.
  • 90th Annual Scientific Assembly of Southern Medical Association, Baltimore, MD, November 1996 (McDonough)
  • 10th Annual North American Spine Society, Washington, D.C., October 1995 (Lowery)
  • CSRS-European Section Fourth Common Meeting, June, 1994, Roma, Italy (McDonough)
• "Cervical Arthrodesis and Instrumentation: Multilevel Interbody Fusion versus Strut Graft Reconstruction. " M. Swank, M.D., G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D., R. McDonough, B.S.
  • Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL, November 1994 NASS/JSRS "Spine Across the Sea". April, 1994 Maui, Hawaii
• "Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis with Lateral Mass Plating for Multilevel Cervical Disease." Swank, M.D., B. Dials, M.S., C. Sutterlin III, M.D.
  • Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL, November 1994
  • Third International Congress on Spinal Surgery, Antalya, Turkey, October 1994
• "Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion: Locked versus Non-Locked Plating Systems. " M. Swank, M.D., G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D., R. McDonough, B.S.
  • Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL, November 1994
  • NASS/JSRS "Spine Across the Sea", April, 1994, Maui, Hawaii
• "Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis and Stabilization with a Lateral Mass Plate, Clinical and CT Evaluation of Lateral Mass, Screw Placement and Associated Complications." A. Graham, M.D., M. Swank, M.D., C. Sutterlin III, M.D., R. Kinard, M.D., G. Lowery, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL, November 1994
  • Third International Congress on Spinal Surgery, Antalya, Turkey, October 1994
• "Medial Compartment Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Clinical and Radiographic Outcome Study with Cost Analysis." M. Swank, M.D., G. Engh, M.D., N. Parks, M.S.
  • 61st Annual AAOS, New Orleans, LA. February, 1994
• "Structural Autogenous Bone Grafting of Tibial Defects in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty."M. Swank, M.D., G. Engh, M.D., N. Parks, M.S.
  • 61st Annual AAOS, New Orleans, LA. February, 1994
• "Adults with Spina Bifida: A Review of 71 Patients."L. Dias, M.D., A Hernandez, M.D., Swank, M.D.
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Toronto, Canada, May, 1987