Steven E. Zhang, MD

Education/Credentials

MD: Stanford University
BA: Cornell University
Residency: University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis

Languages

Mandarin

Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery
Spinal Surgery

Contact Information

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