- MD: Stanford University
- BA: Cornell University
- Residency: University of Pennsylvania
- Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis
Mandarin
Orthopaedic Surgery
Spinal Surgery
- Email zhangsv@ucmail.uc.edu
Clinical Interests
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Back Injuries
Discitis
Herniated Discs
Hunchback (Kyphosis)
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Musculoskeletal Disease
Musculoskeletal Pain
Neck/Spine Injury
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sacroiliitis
Scheuermann's Disease
Scheuermann's Kyphosis
Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Deformity
Spinal Disease
Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
Spinal Fluid Leaks
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Injuries
Spinal Instability
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Infections
Vertebral Fractures
Cervical Radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
Cervical Spondylosis
Compression Fracture
Curvature of the Spine
Nerve Compression Syndromes
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis (Curvature of the spine)
Spinal metastases
Spinal Tumors
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Related Injuries
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Disorders
Peer Reviewed Publications
Zhang S.E. 12-01-2024. Behind the Mask: A New Chapter Awaits Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 12, 2112-2113
Pang E.; Zhang S.; Harris A.; Kamal R. 11-01-2017. Treatment Trends in Older Adults With Midshaft Clavicle Fractures Journal of Hand Surgery, 42 11, 875-882
Zhang S.E. 10-01-2023. Behind the Mask: Words of Wisdom From Those Before Us Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 10, 1888-1889
Zhang S.E. 09-01-2021. Behind the Mask: Should Residents Stick to the Script When Managing Patient Pain? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 479 9, 1909-1910
Pang E.; Zhang S.; Harris A.; Kamal R. 09-01-2017. Cost Minimization Analysis of Ganglion Cyst Excision Journal of Hand Surgery, 42 9, 750-750.e4
Blumenthal S.R.; Fryhofer G.W.; Stein M.K.; Zhang S.E.; Looby S.; Mehta S. 08-08-2024. Variable Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Geriatric Hip Fractures Treated With Arthroplasty Versus Cep Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews, 8 8,
Wu E.J.; Zhang S.E.; Truntzer J.N.; Gardner M.J.; Kamal R.N. 08-01-2020. Cost-Minimization Analysis and Treatment Trends of Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment of Proximal Hu Journal of Hand Surgery, 45 8, 698-706
Zhang S.E. 07-01-2025. Behind the Mask: Attending Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 483 7, 1193-1194
Zhang S.E. 07-01-2024. Behind the Mask: Surgery Is Hard - That's Why Residents Need This Checklist Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 7, 1127-1130
Zhang S.E. 07-01-2023. Behind the Mask: Congratulations, You Are Now a Chief Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 7, 1281-1282
Zhang S.E.; Anatone A.J.; Figgie M.P.; Long W.J.; Della Valle A.G.; Lee G.C. 07-01-2023. Spine or Hip First? Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Sequential Lumbar Spine or Hip Surgery Journal of Arthroplasty, 38 7, S114-S118.e2
Zhang S.E. 07-01-2022. Behind the Mask: How Do i Maintain My Sense of Empathy? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 480 7, 1270
Chen M.J.; Zhang S.; Debaun M.; Fogel N.; Bishop J.A.; Gardner M.J. 07-01-2019. Opioid use after ankle fracture surgery: Current trends in the United States Current Orthopaedic Practice, 30 4, 332-335
Zhang S.; Shultz P.; Daniels A.; Akelma E.; Kamal R. 07-01-2016. High disparity between orthopedic resident interest and participation in international health electi Orthopedics, 39 4, e680-e686
Linna N.B.; Zhang S.; Farooqi A.S.; Jia L.; Huffman W.; Casper D.S.; Khalsa A.S. 06-01-2024. Association of Thoracic MRI Findings With Specialty and Training Global Spine Journal, 14 5, 1472-1476
Zhang S.E. 05-01-2025. Behind the Mask: My New Best Friend Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 483 5, 798-799
Zhang S.E. 04-01-2024. Behind the Mask: Was I Really That Bad? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 4, 596-597
Zhang S.E. 04-01-2023. Behind the Mask: Am I a Resident or a Surgeon? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 4, 659-660
Shah R.F.; Zhang S.; Li K.; Baker L.; Sox-Harris A.; Kamal R.N. 04-01-2020. Physical and Occupational Therapy Use and Cost After Common Hand Procedures Journal of Hand Surgery, 45 4, 289-297.e1
Blumenthal S.R.; Cheema A.N.; Zhang S.E.; Gray B.L.; Kazmers N.H. 03-30-2023. Evaluating the utility of inflammatory markers in the diagnosis of soft tissue abscesses of the fore Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 8 2, 119-123
Zhang S. 03-01-2022. Behind the Mask: Does the Self-doubt Ever Go Away? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 480 3, 459-460
Zhang S.E. 02-01-2025. Behind the Mask: Starting Over Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 483 2, 199-200
Zhang S.E. 01-01-2024. Behind the Mask: Solitude and Orthopaedics Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 1, 29-30
Zhang S.E. 01-01-2023. Behind the Mask: Do Current Residency Programs Produce Attentive, Invested Attendings? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 1, 30-31
Zhang S.; Vora M.; Harris A.H.S.; Baker L.; Curtin C.; Kamal R.N. 01-01-2016. Cost-minimization analysis of open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume, 98 23, 1970-1977