March, 2004 - HealthPartners
CURRICULUM VITAE
JULIE A. SWITZER, MD, FAOA
PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS
Orthopaedic Surgery
Methodist Hospital
3931 Louisiana Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
952-993-3230
Fax 952-993-1748
julie.a.switzer@
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Education
|Degree |Institution |Date Degree Granted |
|B.A./B.S. |Stanford University, Stanford, CA |1988 |
|English and Biology | | |
| | | |
|M.D. |Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA |1994 |
|Internship |University of Washington Department of General Surgery,|1995 |
| |Seattle, WA | |
|Orthopaedic Residency |University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic |1999 |
| |Surgery, Seattle, WA | |
|Orthopaedic Sports Fellowship |Vail Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Vail, CO |2000 |
| | | |
Certifications, Licenses
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (recertified April 2014) 2005 – 2025
Minnesota License #43065 2000 - present
DEA License #BS6365971 2000 - present
Academic Appointments
University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities Campus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor 2016 - present
Assistant Professor 2004 - 2016
Academic Administrative Appointments
Director, Geriatric Trauma Program, Regions Hospital 2004 - present
Reviewer, Institutional Review Board, Regions Hospital 2005 - present
Medical Executive Committee Member, Regions Hospital 2011-2013
Faculty Advisory Council, University of Minnesota Medical School 2006-2010
Clinical/Hospital Appointments
Regions Hospital, Staff Physician 2004 - present
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, Staff Physician 2007 - present
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Staff Physician 2008 – present
TRIA Orthopaedic Center/Methodist Hospital 11/2017 - present
Consulting Positions
Current Membership and Offices in Professional Organizations
AAOS Women’s Health Issues Advisory Board, member 2009 – 2013
AAOS Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients, Clinical Practice Guideline 2019 -
Work Group, member (representing OTA)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, member 2006 -
American Board of Medical Specialties, member 2005 -
American Orthopaedic Association, faculty for geriatric course 2008 –
AOA Own the Bone Steering Committee, member 2019 -
Minnesota Medical Association, member 2004 -
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society – (2010 President-Elect)
National Osteoporosis Foundation, member 2005 -
Orthopaedic Trauma Association, active member 2012 –
OTA, community member 2007 - 2012
Ramsey County Medical Society, member 2004 -
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, Board Member 2011-12, member 2005 -
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, member 2005 -
International Geriatric Fracture Society, founding member 2012 –
IGFS Board of Directors 2015 -
Fragility Fracture Network, member 2016 –
Visiting Professorships or Visiting Scholar Positions
The Ohio State University Orthopaedic Department Mallory Coleman Research Day Visiting
Professor, Columbus, Ohio, June 2-3, 2016.
Other professional employment, including military service
HONORS AND AWARDS FOR RESEARCH WORK, TEACHING, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND SERVICE
University of Minnesota
External Sources
Clinical Excellence Nominee, HealthPartners Medical Group, St. Paul, MN 2007
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul, January 2008
Clinical Excellence Awardee, HealthPartners Medical Group, St. Paul, MN 2008
Awardee – Leadership Fellowship Program, American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL 2009
Recipient of Ian Swatez Teaching Award – Regions Hospital Department
of Emergency Medicine, St Paul, MN 55101 2010
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, July 2013
Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors for Women, January 2013
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, July 2014
Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors for Women, January 2014
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, July 2015
Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors for Women, January 2015
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, July 2016
Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors for Women, January 2016
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, July 2017
Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors for Women, January 2017
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, July 2018
AAOS Achievement Award 2018
Top Doctor’s Recognition, Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, July 2019
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Grants and Contracts - Research
External Sources (federal {NIH, NSF, DEO, etc.} or state grants, foundation awards, etc.)
Pending
1. Role: Mentor/Co-Investigator, Sponsor AOAO
Project Title:
Award:
Current
1. Role: Co-Investigator, Sponsor: Regions Hospital RED Fund.
Project Title: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Normal Aging Patients Undergoing
Elective Orthopaedic Surgery
2019
Award: $40,000
2. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: Regions Hospital RED Fund.
Project Title: Impact of Early Enteral Nutrition on Postoperative Complications in Geriatric
Hip Fracture Patients
2019
Award: $35,499
3. Role: Program Director, Sponsor: Andersen Foundation
Program Grant:
Duration: 8/1/2018 – 7/30/2021
Award: $94,216 (research) of $600,000 Total DC Only
Completed
1. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: Regions Hospital RED Fund.
Project Title: Mobile Outreach – Patient Outcomes and Total Cost of Care
Duration: 1/20/2017 – 1/31/2019
Award: 49,508 Total DC Only
2. Role: Mentor/Co-Investigator, Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute
Resident and Fellow Research Grant
Duration: 1/1/2017 – 7/31/2017
Award: $2,000 Total DC Only
3. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: UMN Orthopaedic Surgery CRC Grant.
Project Title: Mobile Outreach – Patient Outcomes and Total Cost of Care
Duration: 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2017
Award: $20,000
4. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: UMN Orthopaedic Surgery CRC Grant
Study Title: Patient Centered Outcome Survey Development in Geri Hip Fracture
Duration: 2014 – 2017
Award: $21,063 Total DC Only
5. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: Stryker, Inc.
Study Title: Lower Extremity Gait Analysis in Geriatric Patients
Duration: 02/01/2014 – 01/31/2016
Award: $121,000 Total DC + IDC
6. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: UMN Orthopaedic Surgery CRC Grant
Study Title: Lower Extremity Gait Analysis in Geriatric Patients
Duration: 2014 – 2015
Award: $23,620 Total DC Only
7. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: McMaster.
Study Title: Fixation Using Alternative Implants for the Treatment of Hip Fractures: A Multi-center Randomized Trial Comparing Sliding Hip Screws and Cancellous Screws on Revision Surgery Rates and Quality of Life in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures
Duration: 6/21/2013 – 3/31/2016
Award: $7,500 Total DC Only
8. Role: Site Investigator, Sponsor: NIH, NIAMS Grant 1R01AR055267-01A1
Study Title: Fixation Using Alternative Implants for the Treatment of Hip Fractures: A Multi-center Randomized Trial Comparing Sliding Hip Screws and Cancellous Screws on Revision Surgery Rates and Quality of Life in the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures
Duration: 2009 – 2013
Award: $1500 per patient enrolled/followed + IDC
9. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: HealthPartners Research Foundation Discovery Grant
Study Title: Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in the Home Health Care Setting
Duration: 2008-2009
Award: $24,940 Total DC Only
10. Role: Principal Investigator, Sponsor: UMN-Regions Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery
Study Title: Shoulder Function in Asymptomatic Elderly Individuals
Duration: 2008-2009
Award: $4,720 Total DC Only
11. Role: Co-investigator, Sponsor: Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care (OTC)/Association Internationale Pour L’Osteosynthese Dynamique (AIOD)
Study Title: Patient function following femoral neck shortening and varus collapse after cancellous screw fixation of isolated femoral neck fractures: A prospective multi-center cohort study
Duration: 2007-2008
Award: $10,000 Total DC Only
University Sources / Regions Hospital Sources
Current
1. Role: Co-Investigator, Sponsor: Regions Hospital Red Fund
Project Title: Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction in Normal Aging Patients Undergoing
Elective Orthopaedic Surgery
Duration: 7-5-19 – present
Award: $40,000
2. Role: Program Director, Sponsor: University of Minnesota Foundation endowment
Project Title: Orthopaedic Osteoporosis Research and Education
Duration: 8/1/2017 – present
Award: $26,675 Total DC Only
Grants and Contracts - Education
Current
1. Role: Fellowship Director, Sponsor: Regions Hospital Orthopaedic Department
Project Title: Geriatric Orthopaedic Fellowship
Duration: 8/1/2018 – 7/30/2019
Award: $75,000 Total DC Only
2. Role: Fellowship Director, Sponsor: Andersen Foundation
Program Grant:
Duration: 8/1/2018 – 7/30/2021
Award: $240,000 (education) of $600,000 Total DC Only
Completed Education Grants
1. Course Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Industry grants: DePuy Synthes.
September 2018.
$18,000 Total Direct Cost
2. Course Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Industry grants: Stryker, Synthes.
December 2016.
$50,000 Total Direct Cost
3. Course Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Industry grants: Synthes, Stryker,
Zimmer. December 2014.
$75,000 Total Direct Cost
4. Course Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Multiple industry grants. November
2012.
$52,500 Total Direct Cost
5. Course Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Multiple industry grants. December
2010.
$54,500 Total Direct Cost
6. Course Co-Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Multiple industry grants.
October 2008.
$70,000 Total Direct Cost
7. Course Co-Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Multiple industry grants.
September 2007.
$90,500 Total Direct Cost
8. Course Co-Chairman, Geriatric Trauma Symposium Support. Industry grants: EBI/Biomet,
Synthes, Zimmer, Stryker. September 2006.
$100,000 Total Direct Cost
Publications [Note if these are published electronically with a URL if appropriate]
Peer-Reviewed Publications
1. Switzer JA, Schroder LK. Mobile Outreach: an innovative program for older orthopedic patients in care facilities. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. Epub 2019 March.
2. Kinnucan E, Molcjan MT, Wright DM, Switzer JA: A prospective look at the link between frailty and shoulder function in asymptomatic elderly individuals. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2018 9:1-7.
3. Quatman CE, Mondor M, Halweg J, Switzer JA. Ten years of EMS fall calls in a community: An opportunity for injury prevention strategies. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2018 9:1-6.
4. Quatman CE, Anderson JP, Mondor M, Halweg J, Switzer JA. Frequent “911” fall calls in older adults: Opportunity for injury prevention strategies. Journal of American Geriatric Society. Early View: Article DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15457. 2018 Jul 18.
5. Sprague S, Schemitsch EH, Swiontkowski M, Della Rocca GJ, Jeray KJ, Liew S, Slobogean G, Bzovsky S, Heels-Ansdell D, Zhou Q, Bhandari M; FAITH Investigators. Factors Associated with Revision Surgery Following Internal Fixation of Hip Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2018 May;32(5):223-230. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001162. PubMed PMID: 29677091.
6. Sprague S, Bhandari M, Heetveld MJ, Liew S, Scott T, Bzovsky S, Heels-Ansdell D, Zhou Q, Swiontkowski M, Schemitsch EH; FAITH investigators. Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life, Hip Function, and Health Utility after Operative Management of Femoral Neck Fractures. Bone Joint J. 2018 Mar 1;100-B(3):361-369. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.100B3.BJJ-2017-0853.R1. PubMed PMID: 29589490.
7. Sprague S, Slobogean GP, Bogoch E, Petrisor B, Garibaldi A, O'Hara N, Bhandari M; FAITH Investigators(Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). Vitamin D Use and Health Outcomes After Surgery for Hip Fracture. Orthopedics. 2017 Oct 1;40(5):e868-e875. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20170907-01.PMID:29039872
8. FAITH Investigators. Fracture fixation in the operative management of hip fractures (FAITH): an international, multicenter, randomized controlled trial. Lancet 2017 389:1519-27.
9. Myeroff CM, Anderson JP, Sveom DS, Switzer JA: Predictors of mortality in elder patients with proximal humeral fracture. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, August 31, 2017. journals.doi/full/10.1177/2151458517728155.
10. Antell NB, Switzer JA, Schmidt AH: Management of acetabular fractures in the elderly. Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017 Aug;25(8):577-585. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00510.
11. Quatman CE, Switzer JA. Geriatric orthopaedics: A new paradigm for management of older patients. Current Geriatric Reports. 2017 6:(1)15-19.
12. Switzer JA, Bozic KJ, Kates SL. Geriatric fracture care: Future trajectories: A 2015 AOA Critical Issues Symposium. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American. 2017 Apr 19;99(8):e40.
13. Frank T, Osterhoff G, Sprague S, Garibaldi A, Bhandari M, Slobogean GP; FAITH Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators – Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). The Radiographic Union Score for Hip (RUSH) identifies radiographic nonunion of femoral neck fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2016 June;474(6):1396-404.
14. Kane, RL, Switzer JA, Forte ML: Rethinking orthopaedic decision-making for frail patients with hip fracture: Commentary on an article by Marilyn Heng, MD, FRCSC, et al: “Abnormal mini-cog is associated with higher risk of complications and delirium in geriatric patients with fracture.” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American, 2016 May 04; 98(9):e39.
15. Kane RL, Switzer JA, Forte ML. Commentary on an article by Marilyn Heng, MD, FRCSC, et al.: “Abnormal Mini-Cog Is Associated with Higher Risk of Complications and Delirium in Geriatric Patients with Fracture.” JBJSExpress.
16. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for Postoperative Rehabilitation of Low Energy Hip Fractures in the Elderly. . Published December 4, 2015. (Member of Writing Panel)
17. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for the Treatment of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. . Published December 4, 2015. (Member of Writing Panel)
18. Zielinski SM, Heetveld MJ, Bhandari M, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM; FAITH Trial Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). Implant removal after internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture: effects on physical functioning. J Orthop Trauma. 2015 Sep;29(9):e285-92.
19. Emohare O, Wiggin M, Hemmati P, Switzer J: Assessing bone mineral density following acute hip fractures: the role of computed tomography attenuation. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2015 6(1):16-21.
20. Emohare O, Dittmer A, Morgan R, Switzer J, and Polly D: Osteoporosis in acute fractures of the cervical spine: the role of opportunistic computed tomography screening. Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, 2015 July;23(1):1-7.
21. Burgers PT, Poolman RW, Van Bakel TM, Tuinebreijer WE, Zielinski SM, Bhandari M, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM; HEALTH and FAITH Trial Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index for elderly patients with a femoral neck fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 May 6;97(9):751-7.
22. Zielinski SM, Keijsers NL, Praet SF, Heetveld MJ, Bhandari M, Wilssens JP, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM; FAITH Trial Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). Functional outcome after successful internal fixation versus salvage arthroplasty of patients with a femoral neck fracture. J Orthop Trauma. 2014 Dec;28(12):e273-80.
23. FAITH Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). Fixation using alternative implants for the treatment of hip fractures (FAITH): design and rationale for a multi-centre randomized trial comparing sliding hip screws and cancellous screws on revision surgery rates and quality of life in the treatment of femoral neck fractures. BMC
Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Jun 26;15:219.
24. Emohare O, Cagan A, Morgan R, Davis R, Asis M, Switzer J, and Polly DW: The use of computed tomography attenuation to evaluate osteoporosis following acute fractures of the thoracic and lumbar vertebra. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2014 5(2):50-55.
25. Mathew G, Kowalczuk M, Hetaimish B, Bedi A, Philippon MJ, Bhandari M, Simunovic N, Crouch S, Ayeni OR; FAITH Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). Radiographic prevalence of CAM-type femoroacetabular impingement after open reduction and internal fixation of femoral neck fractures. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Apr;22(4):793-800. Epub 2014 Feb 1.
26. Zielinski SM, Bouwmans CA, Heetveld MJ, Bhandari M, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM; FAITH trial investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM). The societal costs of femoral neck fracture patients treated with internal fixation. Osteoporos Int. 2014 Mar;25(3):875-85. Epub 2013 Sep 27.
27. Switzer JA, Bennett RE, Wright DM, Vang S, Anderson CP, Vlasak AJ, Gammon SR: Surgical time of day does not affect outcome following hip fracture fixation. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2013 December 4(4):109-16.
28. Zielinski SM, Keijsers NL, Praet SF, Heetveld MJ, Bhandari M, Wilssens JP, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM, FAITH Trial Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators – Switzer JA, Li M, Marston SB, Cole PA, Vang S, Foley A). Femoral neck shortening after internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture. Orthopedics 2013 July;36(7):e849-58.
29. SPRINT Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Li M, Marston S, Cole P, Vang S, Ly T, Anderson S), Bhandari M, Tornetta P 3rd, Rampersad SA, Sprague S, Heels-Ansdell D, Sanders DW, Schemitsch EH, Swiontkowski M, Walter S. (Sample) size matters! An examination of sample size from the SPRINT trial study to prospectively evaluate reamed intramedullary nails in patients with tibial fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013 Apr;27(4):183-8.
30. Hildebrand GR, Wright DM, Marston SB, Switzer JA: Use of a fibular strut allograft in an osteoporotic distal humerus fracture: A case report. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Dec 2012; vol. 3: pp. 167-171.
31. Switzer JA, Gammon SR: High-energy skeletal trauma in the elderly: A current concepts review. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American, 2012 Dec 05;94(23):2195.
32. Hebert-Davies J, Laflamme GY, Rouleau D; HEALTH and FAITH investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Li M, Marston SB, Cole PA, Vang S, Ly TV, Anderson SA, Foley AL). Bias towards dementia: are hip fracture trials excluding too many patients? A systematic review. Injury 2012 December; 43(12):1978-84. Epub 2012 Sep 19.
33. Hill BW, Switzer JA, Cole PA: Management of high-energy acetabular fractures in elderly individuals: A current review. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2012 Sep;3(3):95-106.
34. Switzer JA, Michienzi AE: Elder abuse: an update on prevalence, identification, and reporting for the orthopaedic surgeon. Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2012 20:788-794.
35. Zielinski SM, Viveiros H, Heetveld MJ, Swiontkowski MF, Bhandari M, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM; FAITH trial investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators - Switzer JA, Li M, Marston SB, Cole PA, Vang S, Foley AL). Central coordination as an alternative for local coordination in a multicenter randomized controlled trial: the FAITH trial experience. Trials. 2012 Jan 8;13:5.
36. Switzer JA, Rolnick SJ, Jackson JM, Schneider NK, Dutkowski JE, Edgett DR: An opportunity for improving osteoporosis treatment in home health care. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Nov 2010 1:46-51.
37. Switzer JA, Jaglal S, Bogoch, ER. Overcoming barriers to osteoporosis care in vulnerable elderly patients with hip fracture. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, July 2009 23(6):454-59.
38. Bhandari M, Sprague S, Schemitsch EH: International Hip Fracture Research Collaborative (Regions Hospital-Cole PA, Switzer, JA). Resolving controversies in hip fracture care: the need for large collaborative trials in hip fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2009 Jul;23(6):479-84.
39. O’Donnell P, Anavian, J, Switzer, JA, Morgan, R. The history of halo skeletal fixator. Spine, 2009 Jan; 34(16):1736-39.
40. Zlowodzki M, Brink O, Switzer J, Wingerter S, Woodall J Jr, Petrisor BA, Kregor PJ, Bruinsma DR, Bhandari M: The effect of shortening and varus collapse of the femoral neck on function after fixation of intracapsular fracture of the hip: a multi-centre cohort study. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, British, 2008 Nov;90(11):1487-94.
41. Cole PA, Miclau T, Ly TV, Switzer JA, Li M: What’s new in orthopaedic trauma. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American, 2008 90:2804-2822.
42. Switzer JA: Strategies for fracture prevention in the elderly. US Musculoskeletal Review, 2007, Issue II, December 2007.
43. Switzer JA, Nork SE, and Routt MLC: Comminuted fractures of the iliac wing. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2000 4(4):270-76.
44. Jasper JR, Leiber D, Alousi AA, Kuruppu J, Switzer JA, Insel PA, Bernstein D: Cytoskeletal disruption enhances hormone-dependent and independent stimulations of adenyl cyclase activity via alterations in g-proteins. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal, 1992 6(4):A1551.
45. Peroutka SJ, Switzer JA, and Hamik A: Identification of the 5-Hydroxytryptamine-ID reception in human membranes. Synapse, 1989 3(1):61-66.
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
1. Switzer JA, Schroder LK. Orthopaedic Care for Minnesotans In Their Facilities – Mobile Outreach. TOPICS In Geriatric Medicine and Medical Direction. Volume 40 Issue 2 –December 2018.
2. Switzer JA, Michienzi AE: Elder abuse. Minnesota Physician, 2012 Dec 26(9):22-23.
3. Michienzi AE, Switzer JA: Is it osteoporosis or elder abuse? AAOS Now, December 2011.
4. Bukata SV, Behrend CJ, Switzer JA: The pregnant trauma victim. AAOS Now, July 2010.
5. Switzer JA: Operative fixation of osteoporotic fractures. Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Bulletin May/June 2006 (73):25-27.
6. Grudzen M, and Switzer JA: McGann Women and Health Series: A model for feminist pedagogy in medical education. Women's Health Forum Newsletter, May 1992.
Articles Submitted for Publication
1. Johnson JD, Rozumalski A, Thomas AJ, Schroder LK, Switzer JA. Three-dimensional gait analysis in a healthy geriatric cohort. Geri Ortho Surg and Rehab. Submitted 2018.
2. Sandberg B, Bohm K, Olson J, Hill B, Switzer J, Lafferty P. Immediate Sarmiento bracing for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures: a retrospective comparative study. Pending submission.
Electronic Publications
1. Switzer JA: We don’t operate in silos: Q & A on geriatric orthopaedic care. Shayna Korol, Becker’s Spine Review website, .
2. Joyce M. PODCAST: Memoirs of a female surgeon [Interview with J. Switzer]. Health News Review. . Updated May 31, 2017. Accessed June 21, 2017.
Educational Videos-Physician Education Material
Books
Chapters in Books
1. Switzer JA, Johal H. Polytrauma. In: Blauth M, Kates SL, Nicholas JA, eds. Osteoporotic Fracture Care—Medical and Surgical Management. Stuttgart: Thieme Verlag; 2018: 579-592. ISBN: 9783132427518 e-ISBN: 9783132427525
2. Dahl T, Switzer JA. Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures. In Maracek GS, Bukata SV, Schwartz AJ, eds: Let’s Discuss: Hip Fractures – Including Osteoporosis. Rosemont, Illinois, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2016, pp 31-50.
3. Switzer JA, Bovard RS, Quinn RH. Wilderness orthopedics. In: Auerbach PS, editor. Auerbach’s Wilderness Medicine, 7th Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier; December 2016, pp. 450-491.
4. Switzer JA and Schroder LK: Polytrauma in the elderly. In: Court-Brown C, McQueen M, Swiontkowski MF, Ring D, Friedman SM, Duckworth AD, editors. Musculoskeletal Trauma in the Elderly. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2016, Chapter 14.
5. Switzer JA, Bovard, R: Wilderness orthopaedics. Wilderness Medicine, 6th Edition, Dec 2011 (27):523-560.
6. Switzer JA, Layman M, Bogoch E: Perioperative and postoperative considerations in geriatric patient. OKU Trauma 4, 2010 AAOS, Chapter 40, 535-56.
7. Switzer JA, Ellis T, Swiontkowski MF: Wilderness Orthopaedics. Auerbach: Wilderness Medicine, 5th Edition, Chapter 24. Jan 2007 (24):573-603.
Software Development
Patents
Websites
2019 – Present & @JulieASwitzerMD (LinkedIn, Facebook)
Presentations
Invited Oral Presentations at International Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Panel Discussion: Best Practices for Managing Discharge Relationships and Emerging Technology - Brainstorming Session. Discussion Leaders: Dr. Julie Switzer, "Mobile Outreach Programs;" and Dr. Rodney Brenneman, "Communicating Discharge Expectations." International Geriatric Fracture Society 2017 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, October 2017.
2. Switzer JA and Routt MLC: The comminuted and unstable iliac wing fracture: a rare and difficult problem. Surgery of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: The Third International Consensus, Pittsburgh, PA, October 1996.
3. Switzer JA, Patel N, and Routt MLC: Rotational imaging of complex acetabular fractures. Surgery of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: The Third International Consensus, Pittsburgh, PA, October 1996.
Invited Oral Presentations at National Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Switzer, JA: Title of talk ? Consortium on Care of the Fragility Hip Fracture Patient. Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, CT, September 2019.
2. Switzer, JA: Mobile outreach implementation strategies, Breakout Session. Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference: Hip Fractures – Best Prevention. Best Care. Best Recovery, St. Paul, MN, September 2018.
3. Switzer, JA: Moderator for Patient Panel: Patient/Caregiver Perspectives. Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference: Hip Fractures – Best Prevention. Best Care. Best Recovery, St. Paul, MN, September 2018.
4. Switzer JA: Geriatrics and multiple chronic conditions. Aging Ancillary Meeting, at HCSRN Meeting (Health Care Systems Research Network), Minneapolis, MN, April 2018.
5. Switzer, JA: Men & osteoporosis. AOA Own the Bone Charlotte Symposium: Fragility Fracture Care Coordination and Secondary Fracture Prevention, Charlotte, NC, June 23, 2017.
6. Switzer, JA: Dilemmas and solutions in “patient” centered outcomes in elder care. Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference: Older Patients—New Care Models, St. Paul, MN, December 2016.
7. Switzer, JA: Fracture liaison service and patient care models: Mobile outreach. Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference: Older Patients—New Care Models, St. Paul, MN, December 2016.
8. Switzer, JA: Distal radius fractures in the elderly. AO Trauma Course: Fragility Fractures and Orthogeriatrics, Orlando, FL, September 2016.
9. Switzer, JA, Moderator: Ankle, spine and pelvis case presentations. AO Trauma Course: Fragility Fractures and Orthogeriatrics, Orlando, FL, September 2016.
10. Switzer, JA: Diagnosis and management of fragility fractures. The 8th Annual PA’s Guide to the Musculoskeletal Galaxy, Minneapolis, MN, June 2016.
11. Switzer, JA: Men and osteoporosis. Own the Bone Seattle Symposium: Care Coordination for Secondary Fracture Prevention, Seattle, WA, June 2016.
12. Switzer, JA: Case studies in post-fracture osteoporosis management, Own the Bone Seattle Symposium: Care Coordination for Secondary Fracture Prevention, Seattle, WA, June 2016.
13. Jeray K, Kates S, Lane J, and Switzer JA: Elements of a perioperative program. Post Course Webinar, AAOS/OTA/AOA Fragility Fractures: Establishing a Liaison Service and Treating Patients at Risk, May 2016.
14. Switzer, JA: Fragility fracture definition, diagnosis and treatment. AAOS/OTA/AOA Fragility Fractures: Establishing a Liaison Service and Treating Patients at Risk, Rosemont, IL, April 2016.
15. Switzer, JA: Peri-operative protocols for the geriatric trauma patient. 45th Annual Orthopaedic & Trauma Seminar, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, November 2015.
16. Switzer, JA: Mobile outreach—an example of innovative orthopaedic care in the elderly. Controversies in Geriatric Care in Orthopaedics, 2015 AOA Annual Meeting Symposium, Providence, RI, June 2015.
17. Switzer, JA: Fracture reductions of the wrist in the elderly: what is acceptable and when is further treatment of malreduction required? OTA Specialty Day 2015, Las Vegas, NV, March 2015.
18. Switzer, JA: Fracture liaison services. 2014 Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference, St. Paul, MN, December 2014.
19. Switzer JA, Kane R (moderators): Cool Hand Luke comes to medicine: what we have here is a failure to communicate (patient panel). 2014 Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference, St. Paul, MN, December 2014.
20. Switzer, JA, Nicholas, J. Does hospital admission or discharge facility predict mortality in elder patients with fractures of the proximal humerus? 2014 Annual Meeting International Geriatric Fracture Society, Miami, FL, September 2014.
21. Switzer, JA: Case-based elbow fractures: nonunions in the geriatric patient. AO Trauma Course: Fragility Fractures and Orthogeriatrics, Miami, FL, September 2014.
22. Switzer, JA: Moderator: Upper extremity module. AO Trauma Course: Fragility Fractures and Orthogeriatrics, Miami, FL, September 2014.
23. Switzer, JA: Moderator: Fragility fracture definition, diagnosis and treatment. 2014 AAOS Fragility Fractures, New York, NY, June 2014.
24. Switzer, JA, Lorich, D: Problem fragility fractures: shoulder and wrist. 2014 AAOS Fragility Fractures, New York, NY, June 2014.
25. Switzer, JA: Debate: Comminuted distal humerus fractures ORIF vs total elbow replacement arthroplasty. Combined OTA-ASSH Meeting at Specialty Day 2014, New Orleans, LA, March 2014.
26. Switzer, JA: Operative management of proximal humerus fractures. 2013 Pediatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota/Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, November 2013.
27. Switzer, JA, Sundberg, S, Van Heest, A, et al: Shoulder: Panel discussions and case presentation. 2013 Pediatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota/Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, November 2013.
28. Switzer, JA: Fragility facts and figures. 2012 Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference, Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Paul, MN, November 2012.
29. Switzer, JA: Elbow fractures – nonunions in the geriatric patient. Co-Management of the Geriatric Fracture and Aging Spine Patient: A Systems-Based Model of Interdisciplinary Care, San Diego, CA, October 2012.
30. Switzer, JA: Periprosthetic fractures/playground principles. Co-Management of the Geriatric Fracture and Aging Spine Patient: A Systems-Based Model of Interdisciplinary Care, San Diego, CA, October 2012.
31. Switzer, JA: Elbow fractures – nonunions in the geriatric patient. AONA Co-Management of the Geriatric Fracture Patient, Philadelphia, PA, September 2011.
32. Switzer, JA: Alphabet soup and geriatric trauma. 2010 Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference, St. Paul, MN, December 2010.
33. Switzer, JA: Isn’t there a drug to help us make bone heal? 2010 Geriatric Orthopaedic Fracture Conference, St. Paul, MN, December 2010.
34. Switzer, JA: Indications for fixation of proximal femur fractures. 2010 AO North American Operating Room Personnel Principles and Advanced Courses, Seattle, WA, November 2010.
35. Switzer, JA: Two- and three-part fractures: plates are better. AAOS/ASES/OTA Proximal Humeral Fractures Course, Rosemont, IL, May 2010.
36. Switzer, JA: Pediatric distal femur fractures. 2009 Pediatric Trauma Summit, St. Paul, MN, September 2009.
37. Switzer, JA: Proximal tibia fractures in the elderly, including tibial periprosthetic. AO North America Management of the Geriatric Fracture Patient, Miami, FL, June 2009.
38. Switzer JA, Torchia M, Sems A, Ly T, Koval K: Winning the race – one illustrated favorite trick for a hip fracture in 3 minutes or less. 3rd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, St. Paul, MN, October 2008.
39. JA: Ankle fractures in the elderly. 3rd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, St. Paul, MN, October 2008.
40. Switzer JA: Moderator: Distal radius fracture panel. 3rd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, St. Paul, MN, October 2008.
41. Switzer JA: Orthopaedic focus: crossfire panel discussion – cannulated screws. 3rd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, St. Paul, MN, October 2008.
42. Switzer JA: Orthopaedic focus: crossfire panel discussion – to cement or not to cement. 3rd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, St. Paul, MN, October 2008.
43. Switzer JA: Is a proximal humerus fracture in an older person as bad as a hip fracture? 2nd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Paul, MN, September 2007.
44. Switzer JA: Pelvic fracture puzzles – epidemiology. 2nd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Paul, MN, September 2007.
45. Switzer JA, Siy J: Case group discussions. 2nd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Paul, MN, September 2007.
46. Switzer JA, Sems SA: Hip modules, Co-Presenter. 2nd Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Paul, MN, September 2007.
47. Switzer JA: Indications and treatment options for proximal humerus fractures. Treatment Options for Difficult Fractures, Upstate Medical University of New York and Synthes Sponsorship, Minneapolis, MN, February 2007.
48. Switzer JA: Fragility fracture and dementia: what is the best game plan? First Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Paul, MN, September 2006.
49. Switzer JA: Perioperative delirium: anxiolytic and narcotic administration in the elderly. First Annual Geriatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Paul, MN, September 2006.
50. Switzer JA: Adjuvant treatment: crash course. 6th Annual Arthritis and Arthroplasty Course: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Foot & Ankle, University of Virginia Health System, Minneapolis, MN, May 2006.
Invited Oral Presentations at Local and Regional Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Switzer JA: Compression fractures, osteoporosis and frail patients. Geriatric Update, Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center, St. Louis Park, MN, December 2019.
2. Switzer JA: Geriatric trauma. Sanford 2019 Annual Trauma Symposium, Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD, October 2019.
3. Switzer JA: Working together to achieve best peri-operative care in older hip fracture patients. Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) System-Wide Orthopedic Spring Meeting, Marshfield, WI, May 2019.
4. Switzer JA: Nonsurgical management of hip fracture in the nursing home. Minnesota Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC) Annual Conference, Roseville, MN, October 2017.
5. Switzer JA: Geriatric fracture management. 2017 Sanford Trauma Symposium, Sioux Falls, SD, October 2017.
6. Switzer JA: Breakout Session: Geriatric orthopaedic considerations. Primary Care Update: Pathways to Knowledge, St. Paul, MN, September 2017.
7. Switzer, JA: Common elbow injuries. Orthopaedic Update for Primary Care Conference, St. Paul, MN, May 2017.
8. Switzer, JA: Healthy aging. Spotlight on Orthopaedic Research and Care, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, May 3, 2017.
9. Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedic medicine. Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, February 23, 2017.
10. Switzer, JA, and Quatman, C: Fracture fixation in osteoporotic bone: Principles and techniques, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, February 17, 2017.
11. Switzer, JA: From fracture prevention to innovative injury treatment strategies: Bone health across a lifetime. Minnecollege in Florida, Naples Hilton, Naples, FL, February 4, 2017.
12. Switzer, JA: Geriatric fracture management. Trauma Grand Rounds, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD, January 26, 2017.
13. Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedics. Emergency Medicine and Trauma Update, Hyatt Regency, Bloomington, MN, October 2016.
14. Switzer, JA: Informal book review: The Road to Character, by David Brooks.
15. Switzer, JA: Geriatric polytrauma.
The Ohio State University Orthopaedic Department Mallory Coleman Research Day Visiting Professor, Columbus, Ohio, June 2016.
16. Switzer, JA: Rotator cuff tears: from diagnosis to treatment, all flavors. Orthopaedic Update for Primary Care, Minneapolis, MN, April 2016.
17. Switzer, JA: Elder fracture care and bone health across the continuum. University of Minnesota Medical School Alumni Lunch, Minneapolis, MN, September 2015.
18. Switzer, JA: Upper extremity fractures.
-Breakout Session: Upper extremity imaging: x-rays of the shoulder, elbow and wrist.
-Breakout Session: Upper extremity imaging: CT and MRI.
From Head and Shoulders to Knees and Toes: An Orthopaedic Update for Primary Care, Holiday Inn East, St. Paul, MN, April 2015.
19. Switzer, JA: Osteoporosis update. 44th Annual Orthopaedic and Trauma Seminar, Minneapolis, MN, November 2014.
20. Switzer, JA: Hip fractures – an epidemic: cost to society. 2013 Annual Hennepin County Medical Center Orthopaedic Conference, Minneapolis, MN, November 2013.
21. Switzer, JA, Arendt, E, Bechtold, J: Sex in your orthopaedic practice. University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, MN, January 2013.
22. Switzer, JA: Hip and shoulder injuries in the elderly: when to refer to MRI or scan? HealthPartners EM Trauma Update: Beyond the Golden Hour, St Paul, MN, November 2012.
23. Switzer, JA: Bone health and fracture prevention. HealthPartners 13th Annual Women’s Health Conference, Minneapolis, MN, November 2012.
24. Switzer, JA: Shoulder function in asymptomatic elderly individuals. AAOS/ORS Research Review, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, MN, January 2012.
25. Switzer, JA: Bone health considerations following fracture – protocols and hot topics. 25th Annual Family Medicine Today Conference, Regions Hospital Institute for Medical Education, Minneapolis, MN, March 2011.
26. Switzer, JA: Beyond hip fractures: high energy orthopaedic trauma. University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, MN, March 2011.
27. Switzer, JA: Geriatric fractures. 2010 Synthes Annual Trauma Fall Conference, Tucson, AZ, October 2010.
28. Switzer, JA: Is a proximal humerus fracture in an older person as bad a hip fracture? Michigan State University Grand Rounds, Grand Rapids, MI, June 2010.
29. Switzer, JA: Aging, beauty and the human skeleton. HealthPartners Institute of Medical Education, 10th Annual Women’s Health Conference, St. Paul, MN, November 2009.
30. Switzer, JA: Autumn and winter of life: falling leaves, broken bones – geriatric trauma. Regions Hospital Nursing Trauma Conference, St. Paul, MN, September 2009.
31. Switzer, JA: Geriatric trauma: how do we best treat older folks who fracture? St. Alexius Medical Center Grand Rounds, Bismarck, ND, September 2009.
32. Switzer JA: Fractures in the elderly. 25th Annual Strategies in Primary Care Medicine, Regions Hospital Department of General Internal Medicine, HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics and HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education, Center for Continuing Professional Development, Minneapolis, MN, September 2007.
33. Switzer JA: Questions and answers - Focus: back pain. Monthly HealthPartners Nurse Practitioner Meeting, HealthPartners Bloomington, MN, February 2008.
35. Switzer JA: What consumers need to know about orthopaedics. HealthPartners Marketing and Sales Development Annual Meeting, Bloomington, MN, September 2007.
35. Switzer JA: Fractures in the elderly. University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, February 2007.
36. Switzer JA: Osteoporosis and the orthopaedist. HealthPartners Como Clinic, St. Paul, MN, January 2007.
37. Switzer JA: Ankle fractures in diabetic patients. HSC Interdisciplinary Conference, St. Paul, MN, June 2006.
38. Switzer JA: Osteoporosis: It’s not just for old folks. Tri-County Hospital Emergency and Outreach Services Telemedicine Grand Rounds, Wadena, MN, March 2006.
39. Switzer JA.: Case discussion of osteoporotic distal humerus fractures. Regional New Technologies Symposium (Synthes), Minneapolis, MN, February 2006.
40. Switzer JA: Osteoporosis and orthopaedics: how good bone health can help prevent fractures and how preventing fractures can help you. HealthPartners 6th Annual Conference, Women’s Health: The Challenges of the Changing Body, Minneapolis, MN, November 2005.
41. Switzer JA: Osteoporosis: It’s not just for old folks. American College of Sports Medicine, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 2005.
42. Switzer JA: Testing for osteoporosis, explanation of tests, and diagnostic procedures. American College of Sports Medicine, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, April 2005.
43. Switzer JA: Morbidity and mortality in the elderly trauma patient. Hennepin County Trauma Conference, Orthopaedic Nursing: New Concepts and Challenges, Minneapolis, MN, November 2004.
44. Switzer JA: Geriatric trauma. Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, MN, May 2004.
45. Switzer JA: Orthopaedic implications of osteoporosis and other diseases of bone metabolism. Ridgeview Medical Center Grand Rounds, Waconia, MN, February 2003.
46. Switzer JA: Exertional compartment syndrome. Minneapolis Sports Institute Conference, Minneapolis, MN, March 2001.
47. Switzer JA: Surgical solutions to patellofemoral problems. Institute for Athletic Medicine Teaching Conference. Minneapolis, MN, December 2000.
48. Switzer JA: Compartment syndrome in trauma. Vail Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Conference, Vail, CO, November 1999.
49. Switzer JA and Reilly D: Preoperative evaluation of the orthopaedic patient. University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics Grand Rounds, Seattle, WA, July 1998.
50. Switzer JA: Tibial shaft fractures. University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics Grand Rounds, Seattle, WA, September 1997.
Peer-reviewed Oral Presentations at Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Bernaus M, Slobogean G, Bzovsky S, Heels-Ansdell D, Zhou Q, Bhandari M, Sprague S, FAITH Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators – Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM): Early radiographic union score for hip is predictive of femoral neck fracture complications within 2 years. Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 2018. Podium Presentation.
2. Bogoch E, Sprague S, Bzovsky S, Zhou Q, Bhandari M, Swiontkowski M, Schemitsch E: FAITH Investigators (Regions Hospital Investigators – Switzer JA, Cole PA, Anderson SA, Lafferty PM, Li M, Ly TV, Marston SB, Foley AL, Vang S, Wright DM): The incidence of subsequent fractures in the 2 years following a femoral neck fracture treated with internal fixation. Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 2018. Podium Presentation.
3. Quatman CE, Mondor M, Halweg J, Switzer JA: Ten years of EMS Fall Calls: An Opportunity for Injury Prevention Strategies in the Elderly. 2017 IGFS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October, 2017. Podium Presentation.
4. Johnson JD, Rozumalski A, Thomas AJ, Schroder LK, Switzer JA: Three-dimensional gait analysis in a healthy geriatric cohort. International Geriatric Fracture Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, October 2016. (Presented by Dr. Johnson)
5. Sandberg B, Bohm K, Switzer J, Hill B, Olson J, Lafferty P: Immediate Sarmiento bracing for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures. AAOS 2016 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2016. (Presented by Dr. Sandberg)
6. Switzer, JA: Controversies in geriatric care in orthopaedics. Instructional Course Lecture, AAOS 2016 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2016.
7. Myeroff CM, Sveom DS, Stuck LH, Switzer JA: Inpatient admission for fractures of the proximal humerus in elderly patients is associated with increased mortality. Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May 2015. (Presented by Dr. Myeroff)
8. Emohare O, Switzer J, et al: Assessing bone mineral density following acute hip fractures: the role of CT attenuation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2015 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 2015. (Presented by Dr. Emohare)
9. Emohare O, Cagan A, Dittmer A, Asis M, Switzer J, Polly D: Osteoporosis in acute fractures of the cervical spine: the role of opportunistic computed tomography screening. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2014 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2014.
10. Emohare O, Dittmer A, Morgan R, Switzer J: A comparison of the effect of aging on the presentation and management of acute fractures of the cervical spine. EuroSpine (Annual meeting of the Spine Society of Europe), Liverpool, United Kingdom, October 2013.
11. Emohare O, Dittmer A, Wright D, Ledonio C, Morgan R, Polly D, Switzer J: The effect of age on the frequency of hypothyroidism in patients presenting with acute fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. EuroSpine (Annual meeting of the Spine Society of Europe), Liverpool, United Kingdom, October 2013.
12. Switzer J: Regions Geriatric Fracture Program: Mobile outreach as an innovative, integral part of comprehensive elder fracture care. Annual Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Meeting, St Paul, MN, May 2013.
13. Switzer J: Regions Geriatric Fracture Program: Mobile outreach as an innovative, integral part of comprehensive elder fracture care. 1st Annual Meeting, International Geriatric Fracture Society, La Jolla, CA, October 2012.
14. Switzer JA, Hill BW, Torchia M, Cole PA: High-energy acetabular fractures in elderly patients: are we prepared? International Geriatric Fracture Society, La Jolla, CA, October 2012.
15. Switzer JA, Duckworth D, Matsen FA, and Smith KL: The efficacy of total shoulder arthroplasty in improving shoulder function and health status of patients with primary glenohumeral degenerative joint disease. 14th Open Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 1998.
Poster Abstract Presentations at Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Poster Presentation: Johnson N, Schroder LK, Ziegenfuss J, Renner J, Switzer JA. Development of a patient-centered outcome measure for the elderly orthopaedic hip fracture patient. HSCRN Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, April 2018.
2. E-Poster Presentation: Johnson N, Schroder LK, Ziegenfuss J, Renner J, Switzer JA. Development of a patient-centered outcome measure for the elderly orthopaedic hip fracture patient. The International Geriatric Fracture Society, 2017 Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. October 2017.
3. E-Poster Presentation: Johnson JD, Rozumalski A, Thomas AJ, Schroder LK, Switzer JA. Three-dimensional gait analysis in a healthy geriatric cohort. Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May 2016.
4. Poster Presentation: Cheung C, Wyman J, Bronas U, McCarthy T, Switzer J, Mathiason M. Is Yoga Better than Aerobic/Strengthening Exercises for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults? Osteoarthritis World Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands. March 2016.
5. Poster Presentation: Emohare O, Cagan A, Dittmer A, Morgan R, Asis M, Switzer J, Polly D: Opportunistic computed tomography screening for osteoporosis in acute fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2014 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2014.
6. Poster Presentation: Bennett R, Vlasak A, Gammon S, Vang S, Switzer J: Surgical time of day does not affect outcome following hip fracture fixation. 28th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Minneapolis, MN, October 2012.
7. Poster Presentation: Wright D, Switzer J: Trauma-induced sexual dysfunction: You can’t fix what you don’t know is broken. 9th Annual Women’s Health Research Conference, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, September 2012.
8. Poster Presentation: Kinnucan E, Knudsen M, Galan T, Martin S, Anderson C, Switzer J: Shoulder function in asymptomatic elderly individuals. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 2012.
9. Poster Presentation: Kinnucan E, Knudsen M, Galan T, Martin S, Anderson C, Switzer J: Shoulder function in asymptomatic elderly individuals. HealthPartners Research Foundation Celebration of Research, Bloomington, MN, September 2011.
10. Scientific Exhibit: Switzer JA, Algan SM, Arendt EA: Sex in your orthopaedic practice. AAOS Women’s Health Issues Advisory Board, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 2011.
11. Scientific Exhibit: Switzer JA, Algan SM, Arendt EA: Sex and your orthopaedic practice: How important is it? AAOS Women's Health Issues. 2010 Annual AAOS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2010.
12. Scientific Exhibit: Guide for women in surgery. AAOS Ruth Jackson Society, 2010 AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2010.
13. Poster Presentation: Switzer JA, Arora PS, Gertner E: Subtrochanteric femoral fractures associated with alendronate therapy – A case series. ENDO08, The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, June 2008.
14. Poster Presentation: Switzer JA, Arora PS, Gertner E: Subtrochanteric femoral fractures associated with alendronate therapy – A case series. 10th Annual University of Minnesota Department of Medicine Research Day, Minneapolis, MN, May 2008.
15. Poster Presentation: Switzer JA, Zlowodzki M, Brink, Wingerster S, Bruinsma DR, Petrisor BA, Krego PJ, Bhandari M: Patient function following femoral neck shortening and varus collapse after cancellous screw fixation of isolated femoral neck fractures: A multi-center cohort study. OTA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, October 2007.
16. Poster Presentation: Switzer JA, Norman AG, Chansky HA, and Clark JM: The importance of surface integrity in the healing of intra-articular defects. Orthopaedic Research Society Poster, Anaheim, CA, February 1999.
Other Key Activities and Accomplishments
TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
University of Minnesota (repeat for other university or academic positions)
Course/Lecture List
Regions Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds:
Switzer, JA: Proximal humerus fractures. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, August 2017.
Switzer, JA: Case of the month. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, August 2016.
Switzer, JA: Secondary fracture prevention. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, May 2016.
Switzer, JA: Elder elbow fractures. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, January 2016.
Switzer, JA: Distal radius fractures in the elderly: how do I know when I should fix it? Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, July 2015.
Switzer, JA: Polytrauma in the elderly. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, March 2015.
Switzer, JA: Case of the month. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, October 2014.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedics: anesthesiologists and orthopaedists working together. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, July 2014.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedic trauma. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, April 2014.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedic trauma. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, August 2013.
Switzer, JA: Case of the Month. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, October 2011.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedic trauma – what’s new? Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, August 2011.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric trauma. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, August 2010.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric trauma. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, March 2010.
Switzer JA: Case of the month. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, August 2008.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedic trauma. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, July 2008.
Switzer, JA: Osteoporosis and orthopaedists. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, March 2008.
Switzer JA: Case of the month presentation. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, August 2007.
Switzer JA: Pediatric both bones forearm fractures. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, May 2007.
Switzer JA: Case of the month presentation. Regions Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds, St. Paul, MN, November 2006.
Switzer JA: Ankle fractures in the elderly. Regions Orthopaedic Rounds, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, December 2005.
Switzer JA: Avascular necrosis following intertrochanteric fracture fixation. Regions Orthopaedic Rounds, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, October 2005.
Switzer JA: Osteoporosis Work-up. Regions Orthopaedic Rounds, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, September 2005.
Switzer JA: Elder polytrauma. Regions Orthopaedic Rounds, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, March 2005.
Switzer JA: Morbidity and mortality in the elderly trauma patient. Regions Orthopaedic Rounds, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, November 2004.
Switzer JA: Osteoporosis and the orthopaedist. Regions Orthopaedic Rounds, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, September 2004.
Core Curriculum, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota:
Switzer JA: Humerus fractures, July 2018.
Switzer JA: Management of geriatric trauma patients, January 2016.
Switzer JA: Proximal humerus fractures/humeral shaft fractures, August 2013.
Switzer JA: Shoulder girdle/proximal humerus (to Ortho G1 residents at Regions Hospital), July 2013.
Didactic Lectures, Orthopaedic Residents, Regions Hospital:
Topics presented twice yearly:
Switzer JA: Hip fractures: Part I
Switzer JA: Hip fractures: Part II
Switzer JA: Geriatric trauma
Switzer JA: Femoral neck fractures, August 2012, November 2012.
Switzer JA: Intertrochanteric fracture, November 2012. July and November, 2017.
Switzer JA: Shoulder injuries, December 2011, March 2011, September 2010, September 2008,
March 2008.
Switzer JA: Proximal humerus fractures, March 2012.
Medical Student Lectures, University of Minnesota:
Switzer, JA: Geriatric orthopaedics:
April 2015 (recorded).
December 2013.
November 2012.
November 2011.
November 2010.
November 2009.
November 2008.
Miscellaneous:
Switzer, JA: Shoulder issues in the elderly. Regions Hospital Geriatric Education Journal Club, April 2013.
Sawbones Workshops, Regions Hospital.
G2 Resident Boot Camps:
Switzer JA: Shoulder/Hip. Orthopaedic Boot Camp, University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bloomington, MN,
June 2014
June 2013
June 2012
June 2011
June 2010
June 2008
June 2007
June 2006
Orthopaedic Resident Interview Process, University of Minnesota
2014, 2011
Trauma Fellow Interview Process, Regions Hospital
2016, 2014, 2012, 2010
Geriatric Orthopaedic Fellow Interview Process, Regions Hospital
2019 Naoko Onizuka
2017 Megan Sorich
2015 Carmen Quatman
Curriculum Development
Collaborative Efforts and Activities
Switzer, JA: Geriatric fracture update. PeriOp Quarterly Meeting, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, March 2018.
Switzer, JA: Hip fracture care in hospice patients. HealthPartners Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director Meeting, Bloomington, MN, February 2018.
Switzer, JA: Geriatric fractures and joint replacement. Regions Health Foundation Learn More Health Education Series, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, August 2010.
Switzer, JA: Shoulder and proximal humerus. Regions Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, St. Paul, MN, February 2010.
Switzer JA: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. University of Minnesota Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, May 2008.
Switzer JA: Aging and orthopaedics. Academic Health Center Spring Mini Medical School Course, University of Minnesota Medical School, March 2008.
Switzer JA: Compartment syndrome. Regions Hospital Emergency Department, St. Paul, MN, August 2007.
Switzer JA: Postoperative delirium after hip fracture. Regions Hospital 9S Nursing Administration, St. Paul, MN, June 2007.
Switzer JA: Common and complicated shoulder injuries. Regions Hospital Emergency Department, St. Paul, MN, May 2007.
Switzer JA: Upper extremity arthritis. Regions Hospital Hand Clinic, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, June 2005.
Switzer JA: Traction pin placement. Regions Hospital Orthopaedic Clinic Staff, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, April 2005.
Faculty Development Activities regarding teaching
Continuing Medical Education
ADVISING AND MENTORING
Undergraduate Student Activities
Undergraduate research projects (UROPS, directed research, lab participation, etc.)
Sarah Peck, Research Internship, Summer 2018
Amanda Ly, 2012-2013, 2011-2012
Avery Michienzi, 2012-2013, 2011-2012
Andrea Vlasak, 2011-2012
Undergraduate advising
Mary O’Gorman, July 2013
Kathryn Salvatore, July-August 2013
David Warden, August 2013
Tyler Larson, August-September 2013
Daniel Chargo, September-October 2013
Ijeoma Okechukwu, February 2014
Madelyn Lenhard, April-May 2014
Christa Ahrens, May 2014
Jeremiah Johnson, 2012-2013
Damon Cashmon, 2012-2013
Claire Daley, January 2010
Amanda Ly, January 2010
Nathan Schoeneck, August 2010
Dan Wheeler, August 2010
Brian Allen, August 2010
Graduate Student Activities
Medical Student Research Projects
Naomi Johnson, 2016-2017, 2017-2018
Medical Student Winner, Award for Excellence in Geriatrics Scholarship, University of
Minnesota, for geriatric hip fracture research.
Matt Molcjan, 2017-2018
Jeremiah Johnson, 2013-2014
Jennah Durham, 2013-2014
Medical Student Advising
Post-doctoral fellows supervised
Megan Sorich, MD, 2018-2019
Carmen Quatman, MD, PhD, 2016-2017
Elspeth Kinnucan, 2010
Jessica Downes, 2010
Residents Supervised
Naoko Onizuka (internal medicine resident at U of M), faculty research advisor, 2018-2019.
“Hip fractures in people with dementia: a retrospective cohort study”
Chad Myeroff, faculty research advisor, 2014-2016.
Ryan Bennett, faculty research advisor, 2012-2013.
Visiting Scholars Hosted
Carmen Quatman, MD, PhD, Bone Health/Mobile Outreach Program overview/education
April 8-10, 2018
Other Mentoring Activities
CLINICAL SERVICE (if applicable)
Clinical Leadership Accomplishments
IGFS Re-certification of Regions Hospital Geriatric Program, 2018.
IGFS Re-certification of Regions Hospital Geriatric Program, 2016.
IGFS Certification of Regions Hospital Geriatric Program, 2014.
Geriatric Orthopaedic Clinical Fellowship established 2016.
Geriatric Multidisciplinary Program, Chair, 2012 – present.
Quality Improvement Projects
Clinical Service Responsibilities
49 weeks per year of inpatient on-service
3 half-day outpatient clinics per week
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
Service To The Discipline/Profession/Interdisciplinary Area(s)
Editorships/Journal Reviewer Experience
Archives of Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgery (AOTS), 2014-present
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR), 2014-present
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (GOSR), 2010-present
GOSR Co-Guest Editor, Special Collection: Hip Fracture Care for 2020: Best Care, Best Value,
submissions due August, 2019
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), 2012-present
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (JOT), 2011-present
Hip Fractures AUC Writing Panel, AAOS, member (2014)
Review panels for external funding agencies, foundations, etc.
Program review experience
Organization of conferences, workshops, panels, symposia
IGFS Annual Meeting Scientific Program, 2017, 2018. Chair, Education Committee.
Controversies in Geriatric Care in Orthopaedics, 2016 AAOS Annual Meeting
Symposium, Orlando, FL, March 2016. Moderator.
AAOS/OTA/AOA Fragility Fractures: Establishing a Liaison Service and Treating
Patients at Risk, Rosemont, IL, April 2016. Co-Chair.
Controversies in Geriatric Care in Orthopaedics, 2015 AOA Annual Meeting
Symposium, Providence, RI, June 2015. Moderator.
Geriatric Fracture Conference, St. Paul, MN, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018. Chair.
Interdisciplinary national conference on fracture care and geriatrics.
AAOS Fragility Fractures, New York, NY, June 2014. Co-chair.
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, St. Paul, MN, May 2011. Co-chair.
Committee memberships [indicate if the candidate served as chair]
National
AOA Own the Bone Steering Committee, 2019-present. Member.
AAOS Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients, Clinical Practice Guideline Work Group
(representing OTA), 2019-present. Member.
International Geriatric Fracture Society, Board of Directors, 2015-present. Member.
International Geriatric Fracture Society, Education Committee, 2016-present. Chair.
AAOS Women’s Health International Advisory Board, 2009-2013. Member.
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Board, 2011-2012. Member.
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, 2010-2010. President.
Regions Hospital
OR Stewardship Subcommittee, 2018-present. Member.
Geriatric Multidisciplinary Team, 2012-present. Chair.
Medical Executive Committee, 2011-2013. Member.
HealthPartners Institutional Review Board, 2005-present. Scientific member.
University of Minnesota
Faculty Advisory Council, University of Minnesota Medical School, 2006-2010. Member.
Public Advocacy
1. We don’t operate in silos: Q & A on geriatric orthopaedic care. Becker’s Spine Review e-publication 2018.
2. Elder abuse advocacy, articles in Minnesota Physician 2012 and AAOS Now 2011.
Service to the University/Medical School/Department
University of Minnesota [indicate dates of service activities]
University-wide service
Discovery Showcase: Medicine Reimagined
University of Minnesota Foundation
Switzer JA: Broken bones, osteoporosis and better ways to care for our older patients. Exhibit:
Rejuvenating Bones and Joints, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, October 2017.
Keynote Speaker:
Switzer, JA: Healthy aging. Spotlight on Orthopaedic Research and Care, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, May 2017.
Speaker for Alumni Relations:
Switzer, JA: From fracture prevention to innovative injury treatment strategies: Bone health
across a lifetime. Minnecollege in Florida, Naples Hilton, Naples, FL, February 4, 2017.
Medical School Service and Intercollegiate Service
Department/Unit Service
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Search Committee, 2017. Chair.
Spine Search Committee, June 2016. Member.
Community Outreach Activities
Masters Program Bone Health Seminars, consultant for program content.
Seminars held in 2017 and 2018, various HealthPartners/TRIA/Methodist locations.
Switzer JA: Better bone health. Eagle Crest Assisted Living, Roseville, MN, August 2004.
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