Robert D. Galpin MD, FRCSC

Robert Galpin

Robert D. Galpin
MD, FRCSC

Professor

Department of Orthopaedics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Adolescent Sports Medicine; General Pediatric Orthopaedics & Spinal Deformities; Orthopaedic Surgery; Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery; Spine Deformities; Sports Medicine - Pediatrics

Contact Information
Amherst Health Center
4949 Harlem Road
Amherst, New York 14226
Phone: (716) 204-3251
rgalpin@buffalo.edu


Patient Care

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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Professional Summary:

I chose the field of children‘s orthopaedics as my specialty because of my strong interest in helping children, the most vulnerable members of our society. I completed a fellowship in children‘s orthopaedics and scoliosis surgery; my expertise includes scoliosis surgery, hip and lower extremity reconstructive surgery, foot surgery and all aspects of pediatric trauma. I care for children and adolescents at the Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (WCHOB) and at the UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic on Harlem Road in Amherst. My approach is to involve parents in the decision-making for their child’s medical care and, whenever appropriate, I involve the child as well. Doing so helps teach children responsibility for their own health. It may also improve their treatment outcomes and enhance their sense of control, particularly for children and adolescents with chronic health issues or those who have sustained traumatic injury. I care for my young patients in the same way I would treat my own child: with sensitivity and compassion.

My research interests include pediatric trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction. I’m currently working on research that addresses femoral fracture management in young children. My goal is to determine whether operative treatment is better than spica cast treatment. I welcome residents to collaborate with me on research projects.

I am keenly interested in resident education and take an active role in teaching, training and mentoring trainees. Residents have selected me as "Teacher of the Year" three times during the course of my career. I teach in small groups, at the bedside, in clinic and in the operating room. My goals are to promote independent thinking in my residents, guide them to assume greater independence as they progress through their residencies and, ultimately, take on the mantle of professional orthopaedic surgeons.

Education and Training:

  • Fellowship, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (1987)
  • Fellowship, Harbor View Medical Center (1984)
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (1982)
  • Residency, University of Western Ontario (1982)
  • Internship, Toronto East General and Orthopaedic Hospital (1978)
  • MD, Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Ontario (1977)
  • BA, Faculty of Science, University of Western Ontario (1973)

Employment:

  • Clinical Professor, University at Buffalo (2008-present)
  • Associate Faculty, Physician Assistant Department, Daemen College (2007-present)
  • Chief of Orthopaedics, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2001-present)
  • Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Robert Warner Rehabilitation Center (2001-present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2001–2008)
  • Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Center - Westminister Site (1999–2001)
  • Head of Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinical Teaching Unit, Residency Program, University of Western Ontario (1993–2001)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Western Ontario (1987–2001)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Western Ontario (1987–2001)
  • Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Children's and Parent Research Institute (1987–2001)
  • Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kent County Children's Treatment Center (1987–2001)
  • Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rotary Children's Center (1987–2001)
  • Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Thames Valley Children's Center (1987–2001)
  • Examiner in Pediatric Orthopaedics, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (1994–1998)
  • Private Practice, Whatley-Goldsmith Orthopaedic Clinic (1984–1986)
  • Private Practice (1983)
  • Operating Room Assistant, UWO Hospitals (1982–1983)
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Awards and Honors:

  • N/a (2022)
  • "Teacher of the Year" (2021)
  • Castle Connolly's Top Doctor 2016 (2016)
  • Outstanding Orthopaedic Attending (2007)
  • Samson Award (2001)
  • HS Cameron Award for Teaching Excellence (2000)
  • Dr. George Pennel Award - 1st Prize (1982)
  • Honour Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honour Medical Society


Journal Articles:

  • Hagstrom LS, Ferrick M, Galpin R, Galpin RD. (2015) Outcomes of operative versus nonoperative treatment of displaced pediatric clavicle fractures. Orthopedics (Feb), 38(2): 135-138.
  • Ferrick MR, Galpin RD, Hagstrom, LS. (2015) Outcomes of operative versus nonoperative treatment of displaced pediatric clavicle fractures. Orthopedics (Jan), 38(2): 135-138.
  • Nodzo SR, Hohman DW, Galpin RD. (2012) Bilateral acetabular fractures in an adolescent after low-energy trauma. Pediatr Emerg Care (Jun), 28(6): 568-569.
  • Webb GR, Galpin RD, Armstrong DG. (2006) Comparison of short and long arm plaster casts for displaced fractures in the distal third of the forearm in children. J Bone Joint Surg Am (Jan), 88(1): 9-17.
  • Dooley, Paul; Buckley, Richard; Tough, Suzanne; McCormack, Robert; Pate, Graham; Leighton, Ross; Petrie, David; Galpin, Robert. (2004) Bilateral Calcaneal Fractures: Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment. Foot & Ankle International (Feb), 25(2).
  • Csizy, Marcel; Buckley, Richard; Tough, Suzanne; Leighton, Ross; Smith, Jason; McCormack,Robert; Pate, Graham; Petrie, David; Galpin, Robert. (2003) Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures: Variables Predicting Late Subtalar Fusion. J of Orthopedic Trauma (Feb), 17(2): 106-112.
  • Sanders DW, Galpin RD, Hosseini M, MacLeod MD. (2002) Morbidity resulting from the treatment of tibial nonunion with the Ilizarov frame. Can J Surg (Jun), 45(3): 196-200.
  • Pugh DM, Galpin RD, Carey TP. (2000) Intramedullary Steinmann pin fixation of forearm fractures in children. Long-term results. Clin Orthop (Jul)(376): 39-48.
  • Carey TP, Galpin RD. (1996) Flexible intramedullary nail fixation of pediatric femoral fractures. Clin Orthop (Nov)(332): 110-118.
  • Kissoon N, Galpin R, Gayle M, Chacon D, Brown T. (1995) Evaluation of the role of comparison radiographs in the diagnosis of traumatic elbow injuries. J Pediatr Orthop (Jan), 15(4): 449-453.
  • Galpin RD, Willis RB, Sabano N. (1994) Intramedullary nailing of pediatric femoral fractures. J Pediatr Orthop (Mar), 14(2): 184-189.
  • Willis RB, Blokker C, Stoll TM, Paterson DC, Galpin RD. (1993) Long-term follow-up of anterior tibial eminence fractures. J Pediatr Orthop (May), 13(3): 361-364.
  • Chacon D, Kissoon N, Brown T, Galpin R. (1992) Use of comparison radiographs in the diagnosis of traumatic injuries of the elbow. Ann Emerg Med (Aug), 21(8): 895-899.
  • Wolfson N, Galpin RD, Hearn TC, Willis RB. (1992) Control of interfragmentary micromotion in Ilizarov distractional osteogenesis. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (Jan), 52(1): 36-38.
  • Galpin RD, Kronick JB, Willis RB, Frewen TC. (1991) Bilateral lower extremity compartment syndromes secondary to intraosseous fluid resuscitation. J Pediatr Orthop (Nov), 11(6): 773-776.
  • Ashman RB, Galpin RD, Corin JD, Johnston CE. (1989) Biomechanical analysis of pedicle screw instrumentation systems in a corpectomy model. Spine (Dec), 14(12): 1398-1405.
  • Galpin RD, Roach JW, Wenger DR, Herring JA, Birch JG. (1989) One-stage treatment of congenital dislocation of the hip in older children, including femoral shortening. J Bone Joint Surg Am (Jun), 71(5): 734-741.
  • Galpin RD, Birch JG. (1987) Congenital elevation of the scapula (Sprengel's deformity). Orthopedics (Jun), 10(6): 965-970.
  • Galpin RD, Veith RG, Hansen ST. (1986) Treatment of failures after plating of tibial fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am (Oct), 68(8): 1231-1236.
  • Galpin RD, Hawkins RJ, Grainger RW. (1985) A comparative analysis of operative versus nonoperative treatment of grade III acromioclavicular separations. Clin Orthop (Mar)(193): 150-155.
  • Kennedy JC, Galpin RD. (1982) The use of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in the posterior cruciate-deficient knee. Indications--technique--results. Am J Sports Med (Mar), 10(2): 63-74.
  • O’Brien, J, Buckley, R, Galpin, R. (1900) Personal Gait Satisfaction in Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures: A 2-8 Year Follow-up. Foot and Ankle International (Jan), 25(9): 657-665.
  • Kennedy JC, Galpin RD. (1900) The use of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in the posterior cruciate-deficient knee. Indications--technique--results. Am J Sports Med (Jan), 10(2): 63-74.
  • Wolfson N, Galpin RD, Hearn TC, Willis RB. (1900) Control of interfragmentary micromotion in Ilizarov distractional osteogenesis. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (Jan), 52(1): 36-38.
  • Galpin RD, Kronick JB, Willis RB, Frewen TC. (1900) Bilateral lower extremity compartment syndromes secondary to intraosseous fluid resuscitation. J Pediatr Orthop (Jan), 11(6): 773-776.
  • Willis RB, Blokker C, Stoll TM, Paterson DC, Galpin RD. (1900) Long-term follow-up of anterior tibial eminence fractures. J Pediatr Orthop (Jan), 13(3): 361-364.
  • Galpin RD, Willis RB, Sabano N. (1900) Intramedullary nailing of pediatric femoral fractures. J Pediatr Orthop (Jan), 14(2): 184-189.
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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Willis, RB, Robert Galpin, Letts, R. Mervyn. (1900) In: Crush Injuries of the Foot and Compartment Syndrome.
  • Williw, RB, Robert Galpin, Letts, R. Mervyn. (1900) In: Dislocation of the Shoulder.

Abstracts:

  • Robert Galpin, Carey, T.P., Willis, R.B. (1996) Flexible, Antegrade Nailing of the Femur in 6-10 Year Olds. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Jan) 308
  • Robert Galpin, Carey, T.P. (1995) Flexible, Antegrade Nailing of the Femur in 6-10 Year Olds. Orthopaedic Proceedings, J Bone Joint Surg (BR) Supplement III, (Jan)
  • Robert Galpin, McLaren, A.C., Finley, J.B., MAcLean, A.F. (1992) Biomechanical Evaluation of the Ilizarov Femoral Limb Lengthener. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Jan) 12
  • Stamp, G., Robert Galpin. (1990) Results of Childrens Suprcondylar Humeral Fractures - Two Methods of Percutaneous Pinning. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Jan)
  • Robert Galpin, McLaren, A.C., Willis, R.B., Clausi, D. (1990) Mechanical Evaluation of Tibial Limb Lengthening Devices and the Effects of Distraction. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Jan)
  • Robert Galpin, McLaren, A.C., Willis, R.B., Clausi, D. (1990) Mechanical Evaluation of Tibial Limb Lengthening Devices and the Effects of Distraction. J Paediatric Orthop, (Jan) 682
  • Chacon, D., Kissoon, N., Brown, T., Robert Galpin. (1990) Usefulness of Comparison Xrays of Elbow in Pediatric Upper Limb Injury. Journal of Emergency Medicine, (Jan)
  • Robert Galpin. (1988) The Role of Femoral Shortening in Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of the Hip in the Older Child. J Paediatric Orthop, (Jan) 489
  • Robert Galpin, Grainger, R.W., Hawkins, R.J. (1985) A comparative analysis of operative versus nonoperative treatment of grade III acromioclavicular separations. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Mar)
  • Robert Galpin, Veith, R.G., Hansen, S.T. (1985) The Treatment of Failed Plate Fixation of the Tibia. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Jan)
  • Robert Galpin, Bourne, R.B., Anderson, C. (1984) Primary Bone Healing: A Comparison of Healing at the Ostetomy and in a Traumatic Fracture. OrthopaedicTransactions, (Jan)
  • Kennedy, J.C., Robert Galpin. (1982) The use of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in the posterior cruciate-deficient knee. Indications--technique--results. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Jan) 63-74
  • Willis, R.B., Robert Galpin, Blokker, C., Stoll, T., Paterson, D.C. (1900) Long-Term Follow-up of Anterior Tibial Eminence Fractures. Orthopaedic Transactions, (Jan) 395
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Professional Memberships:

  • Children's Hospital of Buffalo (Kaleida Health) (2001–present)
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America; 1989-present (1989–present)
  • Other Association; Victoria Hospital / London Health Sciences Center (1987–2001)
  • Other Association; Children's Hospital of Western Ontario London, Ontario (1987–2001)
  • Ontario Orthopaedic Association (1987–present)
  • Other Association; Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (elected). Recertified July 1997. (1986–present)
  • Other Association; Columbus Medical Center Columbus, GA (1984–1986)
  • Other Association; Doctors Hospital Columbus, GA (1984–1986)
  • Other Association; Chilliwack General Hospital Chilliwack, B.C (1983)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (1982–present)
  • Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1982–present)
  • Ontatio Medical Association (1982–present)
  • Medical Council of Canada (1978)
  • AO Alumni Association
  • Other Association; Ontario Orthopaedic Association. 1987-Present
  • Other Association; Licentiate Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)1978.
  • Other Association; Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners -1978
  • Other Association; Ontario Medical Association. 1982-present
  • Other Association; AO Alumni Association (AOAA)
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Presentations:

  • "Management of Office Fractures" Western New York Pediatrics (2007)
  • "Management of Simple Fractures in the Office" Mercy Hospital Pediatric Conference (2006)
  • "Orthopaedic Trauma in the Pediatricians Office" Sister’s Hospital Pediatric Teaching Rounds (2006)
  • "Splinting Techniques for Fractures in the ER" Pediatric Residents Core Lecture Series (2006)
  • "Scoliosis - Current Concepts" Pediatric Resident Core Lecture Series (2005)
  • "Pediatric Pelvic Fractures" Trauma Team Conference; Women & Childrens Hospital of Buffalo (2002)
  • "The Limping Child" Sister’s Hospital Pediatric Teaching Conference (2002)
  • "Complications Following Management of Displace Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures - A porspective randomized trial comparing open reduction internal fixation with non-operative management" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Ann Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (2001)
  • "Flexible Intramedullary Nailing of Paediatric Femoral Fractures- Antegrade Technique" Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting (2001)
  • "Prospective, Randomized Clinical Multi-Centre Canadian Clinical Trial: Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures - A Two-Eight Year Follow-Up" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (2001)
  • "Prospective, Randomized Clinical Multi-Centre Canadian Clinical Trial: Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures - A Two-Eight Year Follow-Up" AAOS Annual Meeting; AAOS; AAOS Speciaty Highlight Paper (2001)
  • "Orthopaedic Management of Children with Severe Developmental Disabilities" CPRI Symposium for therapists (2001)
  • "Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures - Who Fails Treatment and Needs a Subtalar Fusion?" Orthopaedic Trauma Association; Orthopaedic Trauma Association (2000)
  • "Prospective, Randomized Clinical Multi-Centre Canadian Clinical Trial: Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures - A Two-Eight Year Follow-Up" Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Orthopaedic Trauma Association (2000)
  • "Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures - Who Fails Treatment and Needs a Subtalar Fusion?" Canadian Orthopaedic Association; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (2000)
  • "Unstable Femoral Fractures - Can They Be Stabilized with Flexible IM Nails" POSNA; POSNA (2000)
  • "Flexible Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femur Fractures" Chilean Orthopaedic Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology Annual Meeting; Chilean Orthopaedic Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology (1999)
  • "Ilizarov Reconstruction of Tibial Non-Unions" Chilean Orthopaedic Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology Annual Meeting; Chilean Orthopaedic Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology (1999)
  • "Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Forearm Fractures" Chilean Orthopaedic Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology Annual Meeting; Chilean Orthopaedic Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology (1999)
  • "Orthopaedic Issues in Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy" ; Thames VAlley Children's Center (1999)
  • "Current Indications and Techniques for Operative Management of Children's Fractures" Canadian Orthopaedic Association - Instructional Course Lecture; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1999)
  • "Growth and Development of the Proximal Femur after Transtrochanteric, Flexible Intramedullary Nailing in 6-10 Year Olds - Preliminary Report" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1999)
  • "Ilizarov Treatment of Tibial Nonunions: Ankle Dysfunction Contributes to Morbidity" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1999)
  • "Current Trends in Operative Treatment of Children's Fractures" Synthes Canada - Product Managers Annual Sales Meeting; Synthes Canada (1999)
  • "Growth and Development of the Proximal Femur after Transtrochanteric, Flexible Intramedullary Nailing in 6-10 Year Olds - Preliminary Report" POSNA Annual Meeting; POSNA (1999)
  • "Radiographic Assessment of the Hip Following Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femoral Fractures" Salter Society Annual Meeting; Salter Society (1999)
  • "Bone Surgeries in Neuromuscular Patients" Pediatric Orthopaedic Update for Physical Therapists; Thames Valley Childrens Center (1998)
  • "Common Injuries in the High School Athlete" UWO Refresher Day in Pediatrics; Victoria Hospital (1998)
  • "Current Management of Neuromuscular Scoliosis" Pediatric Orthopaedic Update for Physical Therapists; Thanes Valley Childrens Center (1998)
  • "Elbow Injuries in the Growing Child" UWO Homecoming Sports Medicine Symposium; University Hospital (1998)
  • "Intramedullary Steinmann Pin Fixation of Pediatric Forearm Fractures - Long -Term Results" Canadian Orthopaedic Association; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1998)
  • "The Role of Femoral Shortening Osteotomy in the Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of the Hip in the Older Child" Canadian Orthopaedic Association; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1998)
  • "Bohler's Angle; Correlation with Outcome in Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures" Combined Meeting English Speaking World; Combined Meeting English Speaking World (1998)
  • "Intramedullary Steinmann Pin Fixation of Pediatric Forearm Fractures - Long -Term Results" POSNA Annual Meeting; POSNA (1998)
  • "The Role of Femoral Shortening Osteotomy in the Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of the Hip in the Older Child" Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America; Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (1998)
  • "Bohler's Angle; Correlation with Outcome in Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures" AAOS Meeting; AAOS; OTA Specialty Day Highlight Paper (1998)
  • "The Role of Femoral Shortening in Congenital Dislocation of the Hip in the Older Child" American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (1998)
  • "Basic Principles of Internal Fixation of Fractures" Introduction to Surgery Course for PGY - 1 Residents (1997)
  • "Bohler's Angle; Correlation with Outcome in Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures" Orthopaedic Trauma Association; Orthopaedic Trauma Association (1997)
  • "Radiographic Evaluation of the Developing Proximal Femur - Normative Data (Poster Exhibit)" Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting; Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (1997)
  • "Results of the Dega Osteomy in the Spastic Unstable Hip" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1997)
  • "Clinical and CT Correlation of Calcaneal Fracture Outcome, A Two Year Follow-Up Study" AAOS Specialty Highlight Paper; AAOS (1997)
  • "Current Concepts in Management of Pediatric Femur Fractures" William Beaumont Hospital Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Lecture; William Beaumont Hospital (1996)
  • "Visiting Professor" William Beaumont Hospital; William Beaumont Hospital (1996)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Occupational Therapy # 346; ; Orthopaedic Section Lecture (1996)
  • "Long Term CT Results in Calcaneal Fractures Treated Operatively and Non-Operatively" Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Orthopaedic Trauma Association (1996)
  • "Current Management of Femoral Fractures in Children" Ste. Justine Pediatric Orthopaedic Review Course; Ste. Justine (1996)
  • "Orthopaedic Management of the Multiply Injured Child" Ste. Justine Pediatric Orthopaedic Review Course; Ste. Justine (1996)
  • "Supracondylar Fractures of the Elbow" Ste. Justine Pediatric Orthopaedic Review Course; Ste. Justine (1996)
  • "Office Pediatric Orthopaedics" Pediatric Update; UWO; UWO CME Course / London Convention Center (1995)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Occupational Therapy # 346; ; Orthopaedic Section Lecture (1995)
  • "Orthopaedics in Neurologically Involved Children" CPRI Hospital Medical Rounds; CPRI Hospital (1995)
  • "Clinical and CT Correlation of Calcaneal Fracture Outcome" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1995)
  • "Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Fractures in 6-10 Year Olds" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1995)
  • "Moderator Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium - on children's fractures" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1995)
  • "Flexible Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Fractures in 6-10 Year Olds" Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America; Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (1995)
  • "Flexible, Antegrade Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur in 6-10 Year Olds" COA Ann Meeting; COA Ann; Orthopaedic Proceedings (1995)
  • "Orthopaedic Surgery in Neuromuscular Patients" Ortho Course for Physiotherapists; Thames Valley Childrens Center (1995)
  • "Orthopaedic Treatment in Pediatric Polytrauma" Pediatric Trauma Rounds; CHWO (1995)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Occupational Therapy # 346; ; Orthopaedic Section Lecture (1994)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Issues" Pediatric Residents Breakfast Seminar; Pediatric Residents (1994)
  • "Intoeing and Other Torsional Abnormalities" Pediatric Update; UWO; UWO - CME Course (1993)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Occupational Therapy # 346; ; Orthopaedic Section Lecture (1993)
  • "Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femur Fractures" Lecture to Interurban Orthopaedic Club; Interurban Orthopaedic Club (1993)
  • "Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femoral Fractures" Great Lakes Pediatric Orthopaedic Study Group; Great Lakes Pediatric Orthopaedic Study Group (1993)
  • "Intramedullary Nailing of Pediatric Femoral Fractures" Canadian Orthopaedic Association; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1993)
  • "Physical Examination of the Knee - Practical Session" Pediatric Orthopaedic Course for Family Physicians; Westminister Hospital Tower (1993)
  • "Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip" Pediatric Orthopaedic Course for Family Physicians; Westminister Hospital Tower (1993)
  • "Management of Pediatric Femoral Fractures" Kennedy Orthopaedic Association; Kennedy Orthopaedic Association (1992)
  • "Current Concepts in Spinal Instrumentation" Pediatric Critical Care Resident Seminar; Children's Hospital of Western Ontario (1992)
  • "Evaluation of a Limping Child" Pediatric Orthopaedic Course for Family Physicians; Westminister Hospital Tower (1992)
  • "Initial Treatment of Patello-Femoral Syndrome" Pediatric Orthopaedic Course for Family Physicians; Westminister Hospital Tower (1992)
  • "Spondylolysis / Listhesis - Current Concepts" Pediatric Orthopaedic Course for Family Physicians; Westminister Hospital Tower (1992)
  • "Sports Injuries in the Pediatric Athlete" Refresher Day in Pediatric Orthopaedics - Common Pediatric Emergencies; University Hospital (1991)
  • "Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Lecture to 2nd Year Occupational Therapy Class; UWO (1991)
  • "Ankle Fractures - Classification and Management According to AO Principles" AO Mini Course - for junior residents; University Hospital (1991)
  • "Biomechanical Evaluation of the Ilizarov Femoral Limb Lengthener (Poster Exhibit)" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1991)
  • "Comparison of Two Methods of Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children (Poster Exhibit)" Canadian Orthopaedic Association; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1991)
  • "Biomechanical Evaluation of the Ilizarov Femoral Limb Lengthener" POSNA Annual Meeting; POSNA (1991)
  • "Percutaneous Pin Fixation for Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus - 2 Lateral Pins vs. Crossed Medial and Lateral Pins" Brandon Carrell Visiting Professorship; Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (1991)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Lecture to 2nd year Occupational Therapy Class; UWO (1990)
  • "Ankle Fractures - Classification and Treatment" AO Mini Course - for junior residents; University Hospital (1990)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Lecture to Family Practice Residents; Bryon Medical Center (1990)
  • "Perioperative Assessment and Management of the Neuromuscular Scoliosis Patient" Pediatric Critical Care Tutorial; CHWO (1990)
  • "Preoperative Assessment and Management of the Neuromuscular Scoliosis Patient" Pediatric Critical Care Tutorial (1990)
  • "Usefulness of Comparison Xrays of the Elbow in the Pediatric Upper Limb Injury" 3rd International Congress of Emergency Medicine; International Congress of Emergency Medicine (1990)
  • "Intraosseous Fluid Resucitation in Pediatric Polytrauma - Indications, Techniques and Results" Pediatric Trauma Symposium; McMaster University (1990)
  • "Management of Lower Extremity Fractures in the Polytraumatized Child" Pediatric Trauma Symposium; McMaster University (1990)
  • "Mechanical Evaluation of Tibial Limb Lengtheners and the Effects of Distraction" American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgerons; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgerons (1990)
  • "Current Management of Neuromuscular Scoliosis" Pediatric Grand Rounds; CPRI (1989)
  • "Common Pediatric Orthopaedic Problems" Lecture to 2nd Year Occupational Therapy Class; UWO (1989)
  • "Biomechanical Evaluation of Four Limb Lengthening Devices" Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America; Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (1989)
  • "Biomechanical Evaluation of Four Limb Lengthening Devices (Poster Exhibit)" Canadian Orthopaedic Association Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1989)
  • "Comparative Biomechanics of Circular vs. Unilateral Limb Lengtheners" ST. Vincent 500 Mile Race Orthopaedic Lectures; St. Vincent (1989)
  • "The Early UWO Experience with the Ilizarov Technique" St. Vincent 500 Mile Race Orthopaedic Lectures; St. Vincent (1989)
  • "Plate Fixation of Fractures - Instrumentation and Techniques" AO Mini Course for Residents; University Hospital (1988)
  • "Use of the AO Small and Mini Fragment Sets" AO Mini Course for Residents; University Hospital (1988)
  • "Physical Examination of the Pediatric Thoracolumbar Spine" Refresher Day for Family Physicians; ; Wharton Hotel (1988)
  • "Biomechanical Testing of Pedicle Screw Testing in a Burst Fracture Model" 22nd Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society; Scoliosis Research Society (1987)
  • "Congenital Dislocation of the Hip - An Overview" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Lecture; University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas (1987)
  • "Congenital Dislocation of the Hip with Special Reference to the Role of Femoral Shortening" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Lecture; Vanderbilt University (1986)
  • "Intramedullary Nailing of the Ununited Tibial Fractures Following a Failed Plating" AAOS; AAOS (1985)
  • "The Management of Tibial Nonunion after Failed Plating" Kennedy Orthopaedic Association; Kennedy Orthopaedic Association (1984)
  • "Primary Bone Healing: A Comparison of Healing at an Osteotomy and in a Traumatic Fracture" Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (1983)
  • "Bone Healing Under D.C. Plates - A Comparison of the Healing at an Osteotomy vs. a Traumatic Fracture" Canadian Orthopaedic Residents Association Meeting; Canadian Orthopaedic Residents Association (1982)
  • "Evaluation of the Ligament Augmentation Device After Longterm Impantation in Goats" 8th Annual Meeting for the Society for Biomaterials; Society for Biomaterials (1982)
  • "Comparison of the Longterm Results of Operative (Bosworth Screw Fixation) vs. Non Operative Treatment of Acute Grade III A.C. Seperations" Royal College of Surgeons of Canada; Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (1981)
  • "Use of the Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius in the Control of the Posterior Cruciate Deficient Knee - Indications, Techniques and Results" American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (1981)
  • "Use of the Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius in the Control of the Posterior Cruciate Deficient Knee - Indications, Techniques and Results" Canadian Orthopaedic Association; Canadian Orthopaedic Association (1981)
  • "Comparison of the Longterm Results of Operative (Bosworth Screw Fixation) vs. Non Operative Treatment of Acute Grade III A.C. Seperations" AAOS; AAOS (1981)
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4949 Harlem Road
Amherst, New York 14226
Phone: (716) 204-3251
rgalpin@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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